Fresh Mexican Recipes
3 Warm Fall Drinks to Make with Friends
Fall is here, and for most of us, that means a welcome drop in temperatures. However, it also means that our traditional, beloved Mexican drinks (like margaritas and sangrias) might not be the perfect choice...
View Recipe5 Unexpected Uses for Tequila
Tequila is a main ingredient in many traditional Mexican drinks, such as the popular margarita. And while there’s no denying this primary use of tequila, you might be surprised to read about some of the...
View RecipeA Classic Margarita How-To
The margarita is a classic drink that every of-age person should know how to make. Generally consisting of a mixture of tequila, Triple Sec, and lime juice, the margarita is a refreshing concoction that provides...
View RecipeAbout the Best Mexican Food in Phoenix, Tucson, & Las Vegas
Here at Macayo’s, we have established a place for you and your family to enjoy fresh, Mexican cuisine created with only the finest ingredients. By using farm-grown, local products, we keep everything fresh. This helps us to focus on our dishes developed from family recipes. When you choose to dine at a Macayo’s Mexican Kitchen location, you will be choosing to enjoy the best Mexican food in Arizona and Las Vegas!
Best Mexican Restaurant in Phoenix
We have a passion for making each guest feel like family – hospitality is the ingredient we take pride in using the most! Our handcrafted dishes are only the beginning of the tradition we keep alive at every location – a big part of which is making sure you feel welcomed every time you visit. The Macayo’s tradition involves fresh ingredients, time-tested recipes and a focus on making each guest feel like family.
Macayo's Mexican Food Awards
We have passionately served Mexican cuisine for over 65 years. We take pride in serving fresh, savory dishes that make every guest feel like a part of our family tradition. Because of our focus, Macayo's has been the recipient of many Mexican food awards, and we hope to continue the tradition for years to come!
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Macayo’s 70th Anniversary!
This year, we’re celebrating 69 years of bringing Phoenix and Las Vegas handcrafted Mexican food! We have been sharing our family recipes for almost seven decades and we hope to welcome you to our restaurants…
Read MoreMacayo’s Salsa Challenge
The competition continues! Throughout the month of February, our Macayo’s Salsa Challenge is back! Our competition will culminate with a Tequila Dinner & Salsa Contest (February 28th at Macayo’s Shea) to test the top 5…
Read MoreThe 31st Annual My Nana’s Best Tasting Salsa Challenge
We are very proud as our sponsorship of the My Nana’s Best Tasting Salsa Challenge will continue this year on March 7th and 8th. Join us for all of the fun at Steele Indian School…
Read MoreMacayo’s Chimi Fiesta
Legend has it…one day in 1946, Woody Johnson accidentally dropped a meat-filled burro into a fryer and created what is now a staple of Mexican restaurants across the southwest! Our Macayo’s Chimi Fiesta is our…
Read MoreNational Margarita Day
National Margarita Day may fall on February 22nd but we will be celebrating all month long! As we sell 450,000 margaritas a year, when it comes to this delicious drink…we are the ones to trust!
Read MoreBenefit Nights
Holding a fundraising event for a non-profit? Learn more about our benefit nights, a tasty way to raise money for your organization!
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