Omar Alvarez has watched the West Valley transform over the years, having lived in Glendale or Peoria for more than two decades. Now, he’s adding to that momentum with two new concepts: Magdaleña in Goodyear’s GSQ and Paquimex in Glendale.
Magdaleña, led by executive chef Jason Alford, leans into his signature live‑fire Latin American cooking, incorporating deeper regional influences and a broader canvas.
“With Latin American flavors at the center, we’re able to broaden our flavor profile while still relying on the wood‑fire techniques that define our cooking,” Alford said…