Macayo’s 75th Anniversary Celebration

Macayo’s is celebrating its 75th anniversary milestone with an epic three-day extravaganza from Friday, Sept. 24, through Sunday, Sept. 26 at its Valley locations.

Event highlights include food and drink specials, music and entertainment, at a family-friendly party atmosphere at each location, exclusive pairing dinners, opportunities to win prizes and an attempt to achieve the Guinness World Records® title for the Longest Chimichanga ever built. Anniversary weekend activities are sponsored by Macayo’s longtime partners.

Beginning Friday, Sept. 24, Macayo’s restaurants around the Valley will be decked out for the big bash with décor, photos stations and more, as well as outside extensions of each location featuring additional food stations and satellite bars; DJs on Friday and Saturday nights and mariachi bands on Sunday in addition to family friendly activities that will include balloon artists, face painters and pinatas. Each celebration day will have its own specific food and drink specials, including the original menu from when the restaurant first opened its doors in 1946.

Macayo’s will also be hosting two exclusive Patron Tequila Cocktail Pairing Dinners — the first on Friday, Sept. 24, at the Mesa location, and the second on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Scottsdale location — each beginning with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited; cost is $75 per person. Tickets may be purchased via www.macayo.com/shop beginning Wednesday, Sept. 1.

At 10 a.m. on Sept. 25 at the Ahwatukee location, Macayo’s teammates will attempt a Guinness World Records title for the Longest Chimichanga! Chimichanga lovers are invited to come and cheer on Macayo’s team members as they attempt this challenge!

Throughout the 75th Anniversary weekend, guests can also participate in contests and giveaways with prizes such as 75,000 American Airlines points, free Macayo’s food for a year, official Macayo’s apparel and products (including commemorative Senor Bob and Cha Cha margarita mugs), gift cards, and more. In addition to sponsorship from La Canasta, Macayo’s anniversary weekend partners include Shamrock Foods, Kraft Foods, Pepsi Co., Patron Tequila, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Dos XX/Heineken USA, Graphic Ideals and Anton Sport.

For complete 75th anniversary weekend schedule, activities and more, visit www.macayo.com/macayos75; for more about Macayo’s, visit www.macayo.com.