Macayo’s Mexican Restaurants Celebrate 70 Years of Serving the Community

(Phoenix, AZ) — Macayo’s Mexican Kitchen is  excited to be celebrating its 70^th Anniversary officially on Monday, September 26, 2016. With seven decades of serving the great state of Arizona, Macayo’s has become an iconic piece of living history in the community. From its modest start at the Johnson’s six table restaurant named Woody’s El Nido in 1946 to its flourishing 13 locations today across Arizona and Nevada, Macayo’s has strived to always share the best Mexican cuisine with its guests.

Under the direction of Sharisse Johnson, CEO and Woody & Victoria’s daughter, Macayo’s looks forward to another 70 years. “Our official anniversary is September 26^th and we are very excited to celebrate with the community and honor my father and our heritage,” exclaimed Sharisse. “We can’t wait to hear all of the stories and create new memories!”

In honor of Macayo’s founder Woody Johnson and his wife Victoria, all Arizona Macayo’s locations will be celebrating this milestone occasion by sharing two of Woody’s all-time favorite menu items for $0.70 each. That’s right, on Monday, September 26^th all dine-in guests will enjoy Macayo’s classic shredded beef tacos and red cheese enchiladas for only $0.70 each!

“Macayo’s has certainly had a full and rich 70 years, and we look forward to the celebration!”adds Sharisse.

Macayo’s Mexican Restaurants began in 1946 when Woody and Victoria Johnson opened their first restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona. Still family owned and locally operated, today Macayo’s has over 1,000 employees and 13 restaurants, including two in Las Vegas. With a focus on community involvement and delicious Mexican cuisine made with quality ingredients, Macayo’s has continued to serve their homemade recipes in a traditional family environment. To learn more or locate a Macayo’s near you, visit www.macayo.com.