A couple of months ago, the downtown restaurant shut its doors to work on some much-needed renovations. It was a relief to learn that the closure was only temporary for roof repairs and other minor fixes.
El Minuto Cafe has an official grand reopening date now: Friday, June 7.
The construction crews weren’t messin’ around either — the roof was repaired and some other fixes were made slightly ahead of schedule.
Grand Reopening Deals
Throughout the weekend, El Minuto Cafe will be offering specials on its birria and chicken fajitas, as well as half-off discounts on all Mexican beers.
If you’ve never been, or if it’s been a while, some standout dishes on the menu include the rich red chile con carne, hot chile rellenos oozing with queso, Sonoran-style white menudo, and chicken enchiladas topped with smoky-sweet enchilada sauce.
Oh, and you must try one of the cheese crisps! Share it with others if you’re feeling friendly.
A lot of memorable moments have been had at the restaurant that’s been open since 1936. Over the years, celebrities like Linda Ronstadt and other well-known folks in the public eye have eaten at the restaurant.
So, get in there on Friday, June 7, or anytime after, to make new memories with the family and staff.
The hours of operation are 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday, and closed on Monday.
El Minuto Cafe is located at 354 S. Main St. For more information, visit elminutotucson.com and follow El Minuto Cafe on Instagram. Read our September 2019 article “Four Generations Serving Sonoran-Style Mexican Specialties.”
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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.
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.
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