El Azteca - Orem

What a beautifully written tribute. Thank you Utah Valley 360!

Customers reflect on 55 years of El Azteca - UtahValley360 El Azteca has been a staple to get good Mexican food in Utah County, but after 55 years the owners have decided to close their doors. The owners of El Azteca, the Rubio and Revuelta family, announced their closing on Facebook on Aug. 22. The restaurant that opened in 1962 has been the go-to Mexican…

Behind the scenes there have been approximately 2,000 employees who have helped support the dream of José and Felicitas Rubio. We are so grateful for this group of incredible employees who are a part of our last night crew. They along with Lucia, Katrina and others helped us reach our goal today.

Thank you to each of you who have worked behind the scenes. You are the silent foundation that has upheld the El Azteca Legacy.

Cheers to you all!

Thank you so much! We have had so many best wishes and beautiful stories shared. We are immensely grateful for your continued support.

In 1962, José Rubio traveled with his son from Tijuana to help a young man who had started the first Mexican Restaurant in Utah County. When he saw that it sat at the foot of BYU campus he knew that his dream of providing his children an education was possible. Soon his wife and daughters joined them and together they established a legacy that is 55 years in the making.

As the children, grand children and even great and great-great grandchildren we recognize the invaluable example that José and Felicitas left us. However, none of this would have been possible if you had not joined us in the journey. Muchas Gracias for opening your hearts and families to each of us. Thank you for sharing the wonderful, the good and sometimes the messy! Thank you for sitting at our table and creating this beautiful legacy together.

During the next two days, as this chapter comes to an end please know that your kind words, faces and stories mean the world to us.

All we can simply say is Muchas Gracias.

For our final four days we want to celebrate some of your favorites!

Monday night is familia night at El Azteca-Orem. Come get your Deep Fried Ice Cream fix! Share or better yet get your own! Chocolate, strawberry or caramel toppings topped with whipped cream and a cherry on top!

Muchas Gracias for all of the continued love and beautiful stories that you continue to share with us. We have loved sharing the last 55 years with you and hope to get a chance to see you this week!