Alex Bohon and his father Otto Ramon Bohon — the family of the beloved south side restaurant, Taqueria La Esquina — are opening a brand-new concept on Broadway Boulevard near Craycroft Road.
The new restaurant will be named Copal and is moving into the former spot that formerly housed The Dutch at 5340 E. Broadway Blvd.
For those familiar with The Dutch, the entire space is at least twice the size of Taqueria La Esquina (4876 S. Sixth Ave.). Copal inherits the large dining area, which will serve some of the staples found at La Esquina like tacos, Sonoran hot dogs, and inventive margaritas.
Speaking of the bar, they’ll have an extensive agave menu, too.
Aside from the indoor seating, there are going to be three patios.
Stay tuned for more information about the hours of operation and full menu. The family is aiming to have the restaurant open by mid-April 2024.
Check out our August 2022 article, “Your New South Side Obsession” to learn more about Taqueria La Esquina and the family behind it.
Copal will be located at 5340 E. Broadway Blvd. The original concept, Taqueria La Esquina is located at 4876 S. Sixth Ave. For more information, visit taquerialaesquinatucson.com.
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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.
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