Licano's Mexican Food & Steakhouse in Show Low, AZ

Licano's Mexican Food & Steakhouse sits on West Deuce of Clubs in Show Low, Arizona, and it's been feeding people in the White Mountains for a long time. This isn't a restaurant chasing a trend — it's a long-running, locally owned spot that's built its reputation one plate at a time, and around here that kind of staying power means something.

If you're staying at either of our cabins in Lakeside and need a reason to head into Show Low, Licano's gives you a good one.

What to Know About Licano's

Licano's covers two things well: traditional Mexican food and steakhouse fare, which is a combination you don't run into everywhere. That range means a big group with different tastes — someone wanting a classic Mexican plate, someone else in the mood for a steak — can usually find something at the same table without a debate over where to eat.

The dish worth calling out specifically is the Navajo taco. If you haven't had one, it's a regional specialty across the White Mountains and reservation-adjacent areas of Arizona — frybread, that pillowy, golden fried dough, used as the base instead of a tortilla, then loaded up with taco toppings. It's a hearty, filling dish and one of those foods that's genuinely tied to this part of the state rather than something you'd find at a generic Mexican restaurant anywhere. If you've never tried a Navajo taco, Licano's is a solid place to check that box.

Address: 573 W Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85901.

Why It's an Easy Stop in Show Low

Show Low is where families staying at the cabins usually end up anyway — it's the closest real hub for groceries, hardware, and any last-minute supplies before you head back up to Lakeside. Since you're already making the drive, folding in a meal at Licano's turns an errand run into something the whole group will actually enjoy.

A big Mexican-and-steakhouse menu is also a practical choice for a large family or reunion crew. When you've got a group the size that fills Parkway Lodge or the Mohave Cabin with a Treehouse, having options on the menu matters more than it does for a party of two.

Hours and Planning Ahead

Licano's is open daily from 11am to 9:30pm, but it's closed on Tuesdays — so if you're planning a supply run and a meal around a specific day, keep that in mind and route around Tuesday if you can. Showing up on the one day it's closed is an easy mistake to make when you're juggling a whole trip itinerary, so it's worth double-checking before you build your day around it.

As with most local restaurants, it's always smart to call ahead if you're bringing a larger group, just so they can get you seated without a long wait.

Getting There from the Cabins

Show Low is a short, easy drive from Lakeside, which puts Licano's well within reach no matter which cabin your group booked. Whether you're coming from Parkway Lodge or the Mohave Cabin with a Treehouse, it's a quick trip into town rather than a detour that eats up your day. If breakfast is more what you're after on a different day, Darbi's Cafe is another local favorite worth knowing about, and Zeke's is a solid option too if you're back in town again later in the trip.

Common Questions

What is Licano's known for in Show Low? It's known for traditional Mexican food and steakhouse dishes, with Navajo tacos being a standout item worth trying if you haven't had one before.

Is Licano's open every day? No — it's open daily from 11am to 9:30pm except Tuesdays, when it's closed. Plan your Show Low trip around that if you can.

Is Licano's a good fit for a big group? Yes. It's a long-running, locally owned restaurant with a menu wide enough — Mexican dishes and steaks both — to work for a group with different tastes, which is common with the large groups staying at our cabins.

How far is Licano's from the Lakeside cabins? It's a short drive from either Parkway Lodge or the Mohave Cabin with a Treehouse, easy to combine with a Show Low supply run.

Next time your group is heading into Show Low, put Licano's on the list — especially if nobody in your crew has tried a Navajo taco yet. Just remember to skip Tuesdays. And while you're planning meals for the trip, check availability for your stay at the cabins.