In December 2022, someone who shouldn’t have been behind the wheel drove their vehicle into the entrance of Taqueria Pico de Gallo, destroying many things in the process — gas lines, power lines, appliances, the seating area, and more.
Luckily, no one was inside the restaurant at the time of the crash.
It’s been nearly a year since we’ve been able to get our grub on with their authentic Sonoran fare, but the wait is finally over. The restaurant has risen from the rubble, reopening its doors to the public with a redesigned dining room.
The family of Taqueria Pico de Gallo shared the following on social media, alerting folks to come on in:
“Finally, the day has come. We are so excited for you guys to see the brand-new taqueria. Thank you to every single one of our customers who have supported us through our ups and downs. We would have not been here without our amazing community.”
“Thank you, beautiful Tucson. We love and admire you.”
The restaurant is currently open daily from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Taqueria Pico de Gallo is located at 2618 S. Sixth Ave. For more information, follow the restaurant on Instagram.
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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.
