The Mexicano is bringing its build-your-own margarita bar to the East Valley with the opening of its second location in Chandler. Founded in 2021 by The Maggiore Group, the restaurant powerhouse team behind The Italiano, Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher and The Sicilian Baker, the new location is set to open its doors at 3095 W. Chandler Blvd. at Chandler Fashion Center on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
The Mexicano by Chef Joey Concepts has mastered the art of elevated and interactive dining since its flagship location opened in Phoenix. The Mexicano’s chef-driven menu provides authentic cuisine staying true to the traditions of Mexico, while incorporating fusion cuisine including birria bao buns and menu items such as the guacamole and salsa Ferris wheel. The new location will also feature the concept’s daily happy hour, Taco Tuesdays with $2 cochinita pibil and chicken tinga tacos, and Margarita Mondays featuring half off all margaritas.
“Our Chandler location will be the same fun, energetic, delicious Mexicano our guests know and love,” says Joey Maggiore in a statement, chef and co-founder of The Maggiore Group and Chef Joey Concepts. “We are thrilled to be bringing our second location, and the party, to the Easy Valley next month.”
Designed by Chef Joey’s wife Cristina Maggiore, the Chandler location will keep its Mexico City roots and fiesta ambiance with vibrant colors, authentic imported furniture, indoor and outdoor seating and a custom DJ booth for daily entertainment. Guests can expect the same energetic scene with rotating DJs spinning Latin music seven days a week, fire dancers, and special appearances by local Mariachi bands.
The grand opening celebration starts at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2 with an unforgettable evening of food, drinks and live entertainment to welcome guests. The first 200 patrons through the door will receive special Mexicano swag, and there will also be a $500 Mexicano gift card giveaway for one lucky winner.
