Whether you grew up in Tucson or have only lived here for a few months, you oughta be aware of the abundance of sweet, sour, and spicy candy found all around town. Even better, it’s likely you’re familiar with the local sweet, sour, and spicy candy supplier Dirty T Tamarindo since it’s now available in more than 70 shops in Tucson — gas stations, ice cream shops, local markets, etc.
It’s all about to get even sweeter!
Last week, Alana Solís, owner of Dirty T Tamarindo, announced that its family-operated business is expanding into a brick-and-mortar at 1211 W. Saint Mary’s Rd. The spot in the Menlo Plaza Shopping Center, which used to be a former barber supply shop, is hosting its official grand opening on Saturday, August 26.
With inspiration from Solís’ traditional family recipes, Dirty T Tamarindo takes pride in its authentic recipes dating back to the 1980s out of Hermosillo, Sonora.
“I want to start off by thanking all of you for accepting my tia’s authentic homemade chamoy recipe,” Solís shared on Instagram. “For providing myself, along with my family, the opportunity to grow in this community that we love so much. As an LGTBQ+ Latina with immigrant parents, this is a dream come true. Proud to say I’m from Tucson and I can’t wait to provide the barrio with more authentic Mexican treats.”
The grand opening celebration will be from 5 – 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 26. Right now, they’re currently looking for more sponsors and vendors to participate in the event, which will be full of giveaways, mariachis, and more.
Stay tuned for more updates on the grand opening and in the meantime, scope out the sweet snacks around town, order for pickup at the 2717 S. Sixth Ave. warehouse, or order plenty for the whole family online.
Dirty T Tamarindo is located at 1211 W. Saint Mary’s Rd. For more information, visit dirtyttamarindo.com.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
