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Macayo’s Mexican Food: An Arizona Favorite Since 1946! At Macayo’s, we provide our guests with fresh, handcrafted Mexican food prepared in our kitchen every day. From comfortable dining, refreshing margaritas and delicious eats – it’s always a memorable experience!
As we comply with City regulations across the valley, guests will be required to wear a mask when entering our restaurants. You can of course enjoy your experience without a mask while seated at your table to eat and drink. We love seeing your faces, we’ll just have to see a little less for now!
We are in this together. Safe Food, Same Food From The Name You Know. We are always committed to keeping you, our team and our food safe!

FIND OUR LOCATION NEAREST YOU
Ahwatukee
– 12637 S. 48th Street, Phoenix 85044
– 480.598.5101
– 10 Minutes from Tempe Diablo Stadium

ASU Tempe
– 650 N. Scottsdale Road, Tempe 85281
– 480.967.2552
– 15 Minutes from Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
– 10 Minutes from Scottsdale Stadium
– 10 Minutes from Tempe Diablo Stadium
– 10 Minutes from Sloan Park

Bell Road, Glendale
– 6012 W. Bell Road, Glendale 85308
– 602.298.8080
– 7 Minutes from Peoria Sports Complex
– 15 Minutes from Camelback Ranch, Glendale
– 20 Minutes from American Family Fields of Phoenix

Goodyear
– 1474 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 85395
– 623.209.7000
– 10 Minutes from Goodyear Ballpark
– 20 Minutes from American Family Fields at Phoenix

Mesa, Dobson Road
– 1920 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 85202
– 480.820.0237
– 10 Minutes from Sloan Park
– 10 Minutes from Hohokam Stadium

Superstition Springs
– 6538 E. Superstition Springs Blvd, Mesa 85203
– 480.807.1846
– 15 Minutes from Hohokam Stadium

Surprise
– 15565 W. Bell Road, Surprise 85374
– 623.214.5950
– 3 from Surprise Stadium

COVID 19: Here Is What We Are Doing To Keep Our Team And Guests Safe

To Our Friends & Family,

It’s part of our core strengths and purpose to provide kindness not only to our guests, but also to ourselves as a team. As a team, we are making sure that wellness is of top priority during the emerging cases of illness. This mindset helps us to create a safe and healthy environment for all.

We are monitoring this evolving situation very closely and working with local officials to ensure we’re doing all we can to keep our guests, team, partners and food safe.

Below are the ways that we will currently address this issue, and we will adjust accordingly as needed.

What we are currently doing in our restaurants:

  • Conduct wellness checks to confirm the health of each employee before entering our kitchens
  • Wash our hands often (at least every hour and between tasks) for at least 20 seconds with antibacterial hand soap
  • Increase Sanitation and Cleaning routines from every hour to every 30 minutes
  • Teammates will sanitize hard surfaces (counters, POS screens and payment card swipers) every 30 minutes with Sanitizer
  • Bartenders, Servers, Hosts may wear gloves and wash hands in between glove changes and cash transactions.

What we encourage guests to do:

  • Wash your hands frequently and use a paper towel to dry
  • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick
  • Stay home when you are sick
  • Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze with a tissue, and then dispose of the tissue

We recognize the COVID-19 virus will require all of us as a community to be more mindful as we go through our daily activities. Please know we are constantly monitoring the situation and will continue to adjust as necessary to ensure we keep delivering the great experiences our guests have come to expect at all of our restaurants. As always, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your family and your traditions.

Woody’s Macayo Grand Opening!

GrandOpening

We are so excited to announce that our NEW! Woody’s Macayo location has officially opened! After many months away, we are so proud to open this new location on Central Avenue and cannot wait for you all to see it!

JOIN US FOR OUR GRAND OPENING EVENT!
– Wednesday, November 1st from 5:00 pm to close
We will be open for regular business hours but all of the Grand Opening Festivities will be from 5:00 pm to close
– Celebrating Dia de Los Muertos
– $7 El Jimador Margaritas
– Live Musical Entertainment
– Live Art Show
– Dia de los Muertos Face Painter
– Raffles for prizes such as Macayo Gift Cards, Macayo’s for a Year, Free Catering Packages & more!
– Also, a special Thank You gift for attending guests!

3815 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 85012
Hours of Operation:
– Monday – Wednesday: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
– Thursday – Friday: 7:00 am to 12:00 am
– Saturday: 10:00 am to 12:00 am
– Sunday: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Breakfast: Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 10:00 am
Lunch Specials: Monday – Friday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Happy Hour: Monday – Friday 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

How To! Macayo’s Red Wine Sangria

Red Wine Sangria made with fresh fruit, perfect for the summer heat! 

INGREDIENTS
– 6 lime wedges
– 6 lemon wedges
– 12 orange slices
– 1 1/2 oz. Bols Peach Schnapps
– 6 oz. Freshly squeezed lime juice
– 6 oz. Simple Syrup
– 3 oz. Reposado Tequila
– 12 oz. Red Wine

METHOD
1. In a shallow container add:
– 6 lime wedges
– 6 lemon wedges
– 12 orange slices
– 1 1/2 oz. Bols Peach Schnapps
– 6 oz. Freshly squeezed lime juice
– 6 oz. Simple Syrup
2. Let mixture soak for 1 hour, or more
3. Transfer into serving pitcher
4. Then add:
– 3 oz. Reposado Tequila
– 12 oz. Red Wine
5. Add ice & serve
ENJOY! 

Cinco de Depot!

We have fun for everyone for Cinco de Mayo! Join us Monday, May 1st through Sunday, May 7th! 
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Cinco de Macayo
Monday, May 1st through Sunday, May 7th
– $4.00 Dos Equis Drafts 
– $6.50 Beer & Shot Special 
– $8.99 1800 Margaritas 

Cinco de Depot
Friday, May 5th – Cinco de Mayo
– $3 Dos XX Bottles 
– $4 Dos XX Drafts
– $6.50 Beer & Shot Special
– $8.99 1800 Margaritas
– Live entertainment 12:00 pm to close

Saturday, May 6th – Cinco Patio Party 11:00 am to 3:00 pm 
– $3 Dos XX Bottles 
– $4 Cinco Margaritas
– $15 Pitchers of Mexican Fresca & Sangrias
– $8.99 1800 Margaritas
– Live entertainment
– AND! $3 TACOS! 

How To! Macayo’s Fire-Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Made with fire-roasted tomatillos, serranos, jalapenos and Anaheim green chiles, this salsa adds a punch of heat to any dish! 

INGREDIENTS
– 8 oz. tomatillos
– 3/4 oz. serranos
– 3/4 oz. jalapenos
– 3/4 oz. Anaheim green chiles
– 1/4 oz. fresh garlic
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/8 teaspoon cumin
– 3 oz. water
– 1/4 oz. cilantro, chopped
– 1/2 oz. yellow onion, chopped 

METHOD
1. Remove skin and stem, then roast tomatillos on a grill or flat top oven for approximately 8-10 minutes
2. Remove stem from jalapenos and serranos
3. Add jalapenos, serranos and Anaheim green chiles to grill or flat top to roast with the tomatillos for another 5 minutes
4. Remove roasted ingredients and peel the skin off of the Anaheim green chiles only
5. Add tomatillos, jalapenos, serranos, Anaheim green chiles, salt, cumin, garlic and water to blender and FLASH blend 4 times (Do not puree) 
6. Pour blended ingredients into a blow and stir in finely chopped yellow onions and cilantro 
And, ENJOY! 

Cinco de Macayo!

We have fun for everyone for Cinco de Mayo! Join us Monday, May 1st through Sunday, May 7th! 
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Cinco de Macayo
Monday, May 1st through Sunday, May 7th
– $4.00 Dos Equis Drafts 
– $6.50 Beer & Shot Special 
– $8.99 1800 Margaritas 

Cinco Family Fun
Saturday, May 6th & Sunday, May 7th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm 
– $1.99 Kids Meals 
– Kid Friendly Activities
Celebrating at the folowing locations:
– Ahwatukee
– Bell Road
– Casa Grande
– Del Este
– Desert Sky
– Goodyear
– Mesa
– Scottsdale
– Surprise

Cinco de Depot
Friday, May 5th – Cinco de Mayo
– $3 Dos XX Bottles 
– $4 Dos XX Drafts
– $6.50 Beer & Shot Special
– $8.99 1800 Margaritas
– Live entertainment 12:00 pm to close

Saturday, May 6th – Cinco Patio Party 11:00 am to 3:00 pm 
– $3 Dos XX Bottles 
– $4 Cinco Margaritas
– $15 Pitchers of Mexican Fresca & Sangrias
– $8.99 1800 Margaritas
– Live entertainment
– AND! $3 TACOS! 

Welcome Chef Iker Castillo

Please join us in welcoming a new member of the Macayo team, Chef Iker Castillo from Tijuana, Mexico! 
IMG_8805bSharisse Johnson and Chef Iker first met last summer in Tijuana after being introduced by the owner and principal of the Culinary Art School in Tijuana, where he received a formal culinary education. When they met there was an immediate connection between her vision and goals for our Macayo brand and a dream Chef Iker has had for many years. That dream to bring his passion behind Mexico food to the United States. This was also one of our founder’s (and Sharisse’s father) Woody Johnson’s dreams as well; to introduce a chef from Mexico and partner up with them to bring innovative dishes to our Macayo menus. Chef Iker’s culinary background is steeped in the flavors and traditions of Mexico – born of his extensive travels among Mexico City, Guanajuato, Sinaloa, Baja California, and more, and honed with his formal education at the Tijuana Culinary Institute. His culinary palette is also colored by time spent living in Italy, immersed in its culture of family, tradition and fine food. It was there that he discovered his passion for the art of cooking and realized he was meant to be a chef.

Spring 2017 will see the launch of a new concept, Mercado Negro by Macayo’s in Phoenix, featuring an exclusive new menu designed by Chef Iker. He has been hired as the Chef for that location and throughout the construction process will test his new items in our test-kitchen at our Scottsdale & Shea location.

While we will look to Chef Iker for his expertise in culinary procedures and flavors, our intentions are not to change any of the Macayo foundation. How could we touch Woody’s recipes that we have been using for the last 70 years?! As we are always trying to grow and get better every day, we have asked him to take a look at some of our current practices and procedures and help us make any changes in order to provide better execution in our kitchens.

Stay tuned for more information and updates on our new restaurant, we will keep you updated all throughout the process! And don’t forget to visit Chef Iker at our Scottsdale & Shea location and try one of his new dishes! We hope you will join us as we embark on the next exciting Macayo chapter! 

Estaciones de Sabor, Seasons of Flavor

Street Tacos
Estaciones de Sabor, Seasons of Flavor 
Are you all ready for some new flavors?! Join us all throughout 2017 as we take a journey through some of our favorites aspects of Mexican cuisine. This year, our culinary promotions will be broken up into four seasons, hence seasons of flavors. We are very excited to announce that each of these culinary promotions will be designed by a new member of our Macayo team, Chef Iker Castillo. Stay tuned, you’ll hear more about him soon! Join us at between Sunday, January 29th and Thursday, April 13th for NEW! Street Tacos!

IMG_8771Carne Asada
One of the most popular Tijuana street foods
Marinated Certified Angus Beef, Pinto beans, cilantro, fire-roasted Tomatillo salsa, green onion, avocado
Suggested Beer Scottsdale Blonde from Huss Brewing, Tempe, AZ

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Roasted Cauliflower
Chef Iker’s vegetarian twist on Tijuana street tacos
Peanut salsa, red onion, avocado, Colorado salsa
Suggested Beer Orange Blossom, Papago Brewing Co., Scottsdale, AZ

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Ensenada Fried Fish 
Chef Iker’s take on the famous Ensenada fish taco. One of the most represented dishes from Baja, Mexico
Seasonal fish, pico de mango, cilantro mayo
Suggested Beer Citradelic Tangerine IPA, New Belgium, Fort Collins, CO 

We hope you will join us as we embark on the next exciting Macayo chapter! 

70th Anniversary!

A Letter from Sharisse Johnson, Woody Johnson’s daughter and our CEO
As we approach a large milestone later this month, I am excited to announce an impactful change. As of September 20th, 2016 we are changing our name to Macayo’s Mexican Table. The name change is a result of an extensive rebranding effort our team has enjoyed working on throughout this year. Our new logo retains the distinctive elements that have become associated with our logo through the years, while lending a fresh spin and more contemporary aesthetic to the overall mark. The new design honors our heritage that informs and inspires our evolving contemporary brand.

The name Macayo’s Mexican Table, and our new logo to go along with it, announces that things are evolving at Macayo’s while also reassuring consumers that the Macayo’s they know and love isn’t going away – it’s just getting better. It was important for us to incorporate the word “table” because to a great extent the table is the most important aspect of the meal. It’s where people come together to eat; it’s communal, it’s familial. It’s where we bond over the meal. The table is at the center of the ritual of dining. The focus is on our guests and where they come together to enjoy their experience with us.

Over the past few years, our team has been committed to a strategy to build upon the foundation started seven decades ago and get ready for the next 70 years. This strategy for our future is in the spirit of my Father, Woody Johnson, who without a doubt was one of the most innovative men of his time. When it came to Mexican food, outstanding hospitality and restaurant operations, no one set ground breaking standards like him.

You may have heard already, but yes, we do in fact have an inspiring project going on at our flagship location, Macayo’s on Central. It’s important for us to note that we are not closing, just moving across the street!  In what is called an “adaptive reuse” project, we will be moving into a building next door that currently sits as an auto shop. This project is truly in honor of Woody and his dream and innovation, as the design is inspired by his original concept of our Central Macayo. Our goal is to create a space similar to the look and feel that Woody built in 1946 with a modern appeal. The new Central location will offer a fun, indoor-outdoor environment, including an outside patio, making an amazing contribution to the Central Avenue skyline, while still maintaining the same exciting Macayo’s atmosphere guests have loved over the years. We are very excited to make this move early next year.

As you can see, 2016 has been a big year for us! We could not be more proud to celebrate 70 years as a local institution in Arizona. We want to thank you all for all of your support through the years. Thank you for making Macayo’s part of your family and your traditions.  Here’s the next 70 years!