El Güero Canelo has officially opened its newest location on Tucson’s Southside, marking a full-circle moment for the beloved restaurant chain. The new location sits next to the same spot where the original El Güero Canelo first opened more than 30 years ago.
“A lot of people dream about a new car, whatever, but I dreamed about this for years,” said Daniel Contreras, owner of El Güero Canelo.
The original El Güero Canelo opened right beside the new building in 1993, establishing itself as a local restaurant known for its Sonoran hot dogs and hometown pride. The restaurant has since expanded to multiple locations across Tucson…