Throughout the weekend of Saturday, September 7 – Sunday, September 8, the team at El Rodeo Mexican Food is honoring its 30th year in business in Green Valley.
The restaurant at 99 W. Esperanza Blvd. — a less than 30-minute drive from the center of Tucson — is a common go-to for locals in the area but has also attracted out-of-towners over the years.
El Rodeo has provided a few favorites over the years, including their tortilla soup, chili verde pork, and homemade tortillas.
Also, with a full bar, the margaritas have been a top-seller for wettin’ whistles.
To honor a restaurant that’s been around just as long as Disney’s “The Lion King” and “Angels in the Outfield” (a couple of my favorites from 1994), here are a few dishes you need to try next time you’re in the area.
Menu Highlights
Molcajete
Grilled strips of top sirloin, chicken, and sauteed shrimp with onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and a house green sauce
Veggie Fajitas
Also available with beef, chicken, shrimp, a combination of any two, or all three (the Trio)
Blueberry Mini Chimis
The restaurant is open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday – Sunday (closed on Monday).
El Rodeo Mexican Food is located at 99 W. Esperanza Blvd. in Green Valley, Arizona. For more information, follow El Rodeo on Facebook.
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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.
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.
