Peoria Times
February 17, 2022
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Someburros expanding to the West Valley BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor
Someburros Chief Executive Officer Tim Vasquez is excited about his brand’s expansion to the West Valley. This spring, Goodyear will see a Someburros at 50 N. Estrella Parkway, while Peoria residents can have enchiladas, chorizo, egg and potato breakfast burros, and margaritas in the fall near Thunderbird Road and 83rd Avenue. “They’re super locations,” Vasquez said. “It’s been a long time coming for both of those areas. Goodyear is just bustling. It’s growing. A lot of young families are moving into that area. We wanted to find the perfect location.” Vasquez said he looked just as hard for a spot in Peoria. “My son was a high school baseball player,” he said. “When he played at the Peoria Sports Complex, we would
Someburros this fall will be heading to Goodyear, at 50 N. Estrella Parkway, and Peoria, near Thunderbird Road and 83rd Avenue. The new restaurants will offer residents enchiladas, chorizo, egg and potato breakfast burros, and margaritas. (Submitted photo)
see lines wrapped around the building for Chick-fil-A or In-N-Out Burger. “We found the location that we thought would be perfect for Someburros.” Both stores will have drive-thru windows and the same, extensive menus with items like breakfast burros and tacos; tacos; “traditional favorites” like tostadas, enchiladas, tamales, Mexican pizza and nachos; burros; and salads and bowls. Margaritas and beer will be available. Vasquez called the pollo fundido its signature dish, with its marinated chicken breast, wrapped in a flour tortilla, then deep fried and topped with jalapeno cream cheese, grated cheddar and green onions. “The pollo fundido is so good,” he said. “It’s life changing.” The restaurants’ design will match SEE SOMEBURROS PAGE 18
Touch-A-Truck returns to Lake Pleasant BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Kids can interact with large vehicles such as firetrucks, earth movers, dump trucks, backhoes, excavators and the APS Condor Bucket Truck during Touch-A-Truck from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, on the southeast side of Lake Pleasant. The Condor Bucket Truck can reach a 20-story building and is the largest such vehicle in North America. The event is free; however, there is a $7 per car entrance fee. In addition to the large vehicles, this interactive event features food trucks, DJ and numerous hands-on kids activities. The event is sponsored by Pleasant Harbor and Maricopa Water District. “Touch-A-Truck is a unique opportunity for kids,” said Deneen Ramirez, event director at Pleasant Harbor. “They will be able to be hands-on and explore a wide variety of large vehicles.” For more information, call the event line at 623-203-5173 or visit pleasantharbor.com. PT
Touch-A-Truck at Lake Pleasant will allow kids to explore large vehicles like construction trucks from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. (Photo courtesy of Pleasant Harbor)
