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The Mexicano temporarily closed by kitchen fire

🔥 The Mexicano , a Mexico City-inspired restaurant that opened in Paradise Valley in 2021, was damaged by a kitchen fire Saturday.

  • Phoenix firefighters were able to confine the fire to the kitchen, where the fire apparently started near the oven and stove. No one was injured.

The background : The Mexicano is part of the Maggiore Restaurant Group ( Hash Kitchen , Sicilian Butcher , etc.). A second location is opening in Chandler this fall.

The quote: ”Tough to watch when your passion and family business has a fire but we will get it open soon,” owner/chef Joey Maggiore posted on social media.