The plaza encompasses the old train depot and features 90,000 square feet of commercial space. The plaza’s center park acts as the town’s center and is a beautiful place for local festivals, celebrations, local gatherings and exercise.
Location: Ajo
New Cornelia Open Pit Mining Lookout
Owned and operated by Ajo natives and a previous employee, this site offers a chance to see the colors, depth and impact of an open-pit mine. It’s open from 10AM – 2PM Mon. – Sat. with limited summer hours. And don’t miss the museum!
Tacos el Tarasco Restaurant
Tacos el Tarasco brings its unique take on the flavors of Michoacan, Mexico to the beautiful Plaza restaurant space. In addition to food service, it has a variety of private venues that are perfect for wedding receptions and quinceaneras.
Olsen’s Patio Cafe
This Cafe offers a wide variety of delicious lunch offerings, including homemade hamburgers, sandwiches, salads, soups, and fried chicken meals. Get in early as they close at 6 PM from Monday – Saturday and 5 PM on Sundays.
Sonoran Desert Inn Kitchen
If you’re looking for something that screams place-based experience, then look no further. The Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center hosts regular pop-up meals that double as gateways to a truly authentic experience.
Authentically Ajo Farmers Market
This market promotes over 100 local and regional vendors and their produce, food products and more. The market offers free weekly activities such as cooking demos, tastings, gardening workshops, arts and crafts, games, and entertainment.
Ajo Regional Food Partnership (ARFP)
The ARFP is a remarkable collaboration working to create a truly local food system in Ajo. Contributions include a communal commercial kitchen, the ‘Get Going, Get Growing’ youth internship program, and the Many Hands Urban Farm co-op.
Oasis Coffee
A popular spot for locals, Oasis Coffee serves up specialty coffee drinks and delicious treats until 4:00 pm daily while looking over the beautiful historical Ajo Plaza. Feeling adventurous? Ask about tours of the co-located Oasis Theater.
Roadrunner Java
This bakery makes you feel like you’ve just entered into your host’s comfortable home. Serving up homemade donuts, apple fritters, hot coffee and other delicious baked goods, this is a place you can grab a sweet treat and cozy up.
Ajo Farmers Market & Café
A true product of community collaboration, the Ajo Farmers Market & Café has become a space for locals and visitors to grab a meal on the go or sit and enjoy the decadent menus curated by rotating local chefs.