The Gollo Burro From Casa Reynoso In Arizona Is So Good That The Recipe Hasn’t Changed Since 1938
By Katie Lawrence|Published December 22, 2021
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
When a restaurant has been around for a while, you know it has to be good. That is certainly the case with Casa Reynoso, a family-owned Mexican eatery in Tempe. While the restaurant’s current location opened less than 40 years ago, the recipes go back much further. Passed down over generations, the Reynoso family’s signature Gollo Burro has been winning hearts and taking names since 1938. You have to try this local delicacy at one of the oldest Mexican restaurants in Arizona!
The Reynosos first began sharing their recipes with Arizona in 1938. After successfully winning over the people of Globe, the family moved to Tempe to expand their reach and share their traditional home cooking with a larger audience.
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Their most famous and beloved recipe is the Gollo Burro, voted the best in the area.
The recipe stands the all-important test of time, remaining unchanged for over 80 years. One bite, and you'll quickly realize why there's no need to fix something that isn't broken.
Feel free to add green or red sauce, guacamole, sour cream, or all of the above. You can even make it a chimichanga - AKA a deep-fried burro! There is also a Garden Burro available for vegetarians.
Other menu items include tamales, carne asada, tacos, enchiladas, and combination plates for the indecisive eaters.
Oh, and let's not forget about the chips and salsa! Every good Mexican meal starts with a heaping bucket of homemade tortilla chips - bonus points if they're homemade and perfectly salted. Your first bowl is on the house!
If you aren't too full after the main course, the dessert selections are to die for.
Pictured here is the fried ice cream, topped with honey, cinnamon, sugar, and whipped cream. It's as good as it sounds! Caramel flan and a cinnamon crisp are the other sweet treats on the menu.
Not ready to leave just yet? Belly up to the bar for a post-dinner drink.
Have you ever eaten at Casa Reynoso? If so, did you try the Gollo Burro? Tell us all about your dining experience in the comments! For more of the oldest restaurants in Arizona, check out our previous article.
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