The large, two-story building wedged between Maricopa Road and the John Wayne Parkway overpass has more history than a newcomer might realize.

Now home to Duke’s Roadhouse, the giant wooden building at 19395 N. Maricopa Road was once a fixture of Maricopa’s main drag, right next to the old railroad crossing.

In 2011, it housed a carwash, divorce lawyer, hair salon, and sign maker. Across the street sat the Maricopa Business Barn — better known to locals as “the red barn.” By 2018, the carwash had become A1 Pawn, filling the lot with U-Haul trailers, while the red barn had been repainted blue.

The large awning that once sheltered car washes and later stored U-Haul trailers has since been transformed into an interior platform for Maricopa nightlife. Walls were added to enclose the space, giving the city its very own honky-tonk.

Duke’s Roadhouse | Maricopa bar & live music | 19395 N John Wayne Pkwy, Maricopa, AZ 85139