Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila — an award-winning restaurant known for its scratch-made Mexican cuisine, handcrafted margaritas, and collection of 100 hand-selected premium agave spirits — will open its newest eatery in Chandler, 900 N. 54th St., Suite 1, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. The 5,000-square-foot Cien Agaves Chandler can welcome up to 300 guests, with seating for 250 and an additional 50 guests across two patios. The other Cien Agaves is in Old Town Scottsdale.
The celebration includes: 3 p.m. happy hour giveaways for the first 75 guests; 4 p.m. official ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebration; 4 to 8 p.m. complimentary tequila and beer tastings from “featured partners.”
Cien Agaves Chandler will feature a scratch-made menu, handcrafted cocktails, and curated selection of premium tequilas and mezcals, led by Executive Chef Memo Bracamonte.
“Inspired by our travels through Tequila, Jalisco and visits to some of the region’s incredible distilleries, my business partner and co-founder, Bob Schulken, and I created a space that celebrates the traditions of agave culture while embracing a fresh contemporary Mexican aesthetic,” said Roque Jimenez, co-founder and owner of Cien Agaves.
DEEPER DIVE: 3 Arizona eateries make Top 100 hotel restaurants in America list
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: Want more news like this? Get our free newsletter here
“As long-time residents of the Ahwatukee and Chandler communities, we could not be more excited to bring an elevated Cien Agaves experience to Chandler and share our passion for authentic Mexican food, tequila, and genuine hospitality with the entire East Valley community.”
A hallmark of the Cien Agaves experience is its celebrated 100% Agave spirits program, featuring more than 100 premium tequilas and mezcals from heritage distilleries and small-batch producers.
Happy hour will be from 3 to 6 p.m. daily, offering $7 Cien-a-ritas, half-off appetizers, $3 tinga tacos, $5 Modelo especial and Negra Modelo beers, and $2 off all wines by the glass.
Taco Tuesdays will feature $4 Tecate beers, $3 chicken tinga, barbacoa, and Diabla shrimp tacos, and $7 pineapple-infused tequila shots available all day.
Old Town Scottsdale and Chandler will feature new signature menu items — tampiqueña, featuring grilled arrachera steak, poblano rajas, a cheese enchilada, fresh guacamole, Mexican rice, and refried beans, as well as the sea bass tacos, prepared with pan-seared Mexican sea bass, crisp citrus slaw, avocado salsa, and pickled red onions.
Guests at the Chandler location will also experience vibrant artwork by renowned Mexican artist El Moises. His colorful, contemporary pieces celebrate Mexico’s rich artistic heritage while adding warmth, authenticity, and character throughout the restaurant.
Regular business hours will be 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Locally owned and operated, Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila, part of Backbar Hospitality Management, whose portfolio also includes Nello’s Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen and Ghost Ranch Modern Southwest Cuisine.
