RoJo’s Tavern

Specialties

Located in picturesque South Lake Tahoe, RoJo’s continues to be a favorite of locals as well as a sought after destination for visitors. We have a full bar and an extensive menu that will satisfy everyone in your group, including a children’s menu. RoJo’s has the best ribs in South Lake Tahoe and has the awards to prove it. We have Karaōke, Open Mic, DJs and Live Bands weekly. With a rustic old Tahoe feel, delicious food and entertainment, every trip to RoJo’s is a satisfying experience. Stop by anytime for a beverage and a meal. We’d love to serve you!

History

Established in 1975.

RoJo’s History

This building was originally constructed in the 1920’s/30’s by Frank Globin and named «Globin’s Al Tahoe.»

It was a Gas Station, Grocery Store, Bar & Restaurant. It also featured hotel rooms upstairs.

Of major notice was the fact that Globin’s friend, heavy weight boxing champ Max Baer, trained for his fight against Max Schmeling here.

Later, Globin expanded and added bungalows and a pool in the back of the building. He also constructed a one-​half mile long pier that extended out over the lake. At the end of the pier was a dance floor which was open during the summer months.

Much later, before the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympics, Tahoe became more recognized a a winter vacation destination and more year ’round resorts sprang up, including Harvey Gross’ Wagon Wheel and Bill Harrah’s Resort.

By 1965, South Lake Tahoe became incorporated as a city.

In 1975, Rodger Wright and Joe Hansen (thusly ROJO’s) purchased the business from the then owner of «Felix’s.» (Felix

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