The building that previously housed Cody’s Beef ‘n Beans for more than 30 years is ready for a new beginning. With that being said, and after a brief soft opening phase, Maria Bonita Mexican Kitchen is ready to host its grand opening on Sunday, June 20 at 2708 E. Fort Lowell Rd.
The 2009 recession arrived and the restaurant, which opened 20 years ago over at 5851 N. Oracle Rd., closed its doors back in 2011.
Ten years later, it’s ready to serve up its classic dishes again.
Maria Bonita Mexican Kitchen has yet to share its final menu online but made note that they’re currently working with local vendors to craft the dishes that include tacos, burritos, seafood, and other favorites found throughout and around the region.
They’re closed on Monday but are open from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday – Sunday.
Maria Bonita Mexican Kitchen is located at 2708 E. Fort Lowell Rd. For more information, visit mariabonitamexicankitchen.com or follow them 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.
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