El Azteca - Orem

“The end of an era”. Thank you for supporting our family for 55 years!

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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 folks! We are Done! 55 years in the books. How appropriate that Mr. and Mrs. Handy, customers since 1967 are our last customers. "One of our favorites!", they said. The Gebhardt's have been visiting since 1976! The Johnson's have been visiting us Since 1969, and tonight they share the legacy with their children and grandson.

Full circle it has come.

They represent each of you! Muchas Gracias again for being a part of our familia and legacy of El Azteca. Muchas Gracias Utah County for 55 years!

Friends and Familia:
There has been an overwhelming amount of support, love and visits. Please know that while the lines are long today we will do our best to get you all of your favorites.

As demand is high, we will post which favorites are not available as the day goes by. Last night we served so many friends that by 8:30 pm your favorites had sold out. We will do our best to keep the doors open as long as we can today!

Again we appreciate the response, please know that as we take time to consider our next step we take with us all of the kind gestures, words of encouragement and more importantly the memories and friendships made over the last 55 years!

Muchas Gracias for making our El Azteca family a part of your lives and family traditions for 55 years!

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.

Thank you to all the good friends and family that joined us today for Taco Tuesday!

You know what tomorrow is! Taco Tuesday! Carne Asada, Al Pastor, Crispy shredded beef or chicken.... no worries! We got you!

Muchas Gracias for letting your friends and family know that we are closing our doors on Thursday of this week. We are going to celebrate our 55 year legacy and hope you continue to join us!

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!

Today is a day of Rest and Gratitude!
Thank you for being a part of our family and allowing us to be a part of your family! ❤️

From special occasions like birthdays and weddings to sharing sorrows we appreciate you opening your heart and homes to the best we had to offer. 🏡

Thank you so much for the memories that fill our hearts with joy.

If you have a special memory of El Azteca, The Rubio Family or another special connection with El Azteca will you take a moment and leave us a Comment below. 👇🏼

Thank you for helping us share the word that we will close on August 31, this Thursday!

It's Game Day! Nothing complements better than some Fresh Chips and Salsa. Avoid the traffic and stock up on all of your favorites as we Cheer on the Cougs one last time at El Azteca Orem!

Visit us before or after the game! We'd love to see you during our closing weekend.