A legacy that begins with familia
Every dish on the Someburros menu tells the unique story of the Vasquez family and Poncho’s, their first restaurant which opened in South Phoenix in 1972 and showcased the family’s signature, time-tested recipes for authentic Sonoran-style Mexican food.
The popularity of Nana Isabel’s dishes, such as her famous tacos and her red and green chili beef, quickly spread throughout the Valley. In 1986, Isabel and her husband, Eusevio’s son George, and his wife Mary opened the first Someburros on Mill Ave. and Baseline Road in Tempe, Ariz.
The Growth of a Valley Favorite
Someburros quickly gained a loyal clientele of diners who, generation after generation, returned again and again craving the restaurant’s signature dishes and warm atmosphere. Someburros has continued to expand to 15 Arizona locations, with more on the way in the coming years. Their famous tacos, Pollo Fundido, slow-cooked meats, handmade tortillas, and of course — their famous hot sauce — prove to be an enduring Valley favorite. These time-tested and honored, made-from-scratch recipes are cooked with the highest quality of ingredients, and the friendly experience and convenient dine-in and drive-thru locations throughout Arizona are the reasons why Someburros is consistently a customer favorite.
Tim Vasquez
Tim Vasquez is the owner and third generation restaurateur of Someburros. Tim played college baseball at Arizona State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 1998. In the same year, Tim joined the business operations of Someburros where he focused on growing the brand and opening more locations. Someburros is headquartered in Chandler and operates more than a dozen locations across Arizona.
Our Values
Authentic, Since 1986
The story of Someburros and The Vasquez Family is not only unique and inspiring, it is the foundation of the Someburros Family Culture. As a family-owned-and-operated business, since 1986, we are proud of our history and pleased that others value it as well. Promoting the family story not only provides authenticity and a sense of trust in our guests, it unites our staff by creating a common sense of belonging to the family.
Respect & Integrity
We value and respect everyone who comes through our doors, be they our guests or any member of the Someburros Familia. We consider their experience and well being our highest priority. We also highly value integrity in all relationships and believe that honesty, loyalty, and compassion are keys in building the trust in any of these relationships.
Excellence in Hospitality
We are committed to bringing the highest level of energy, knowledge, and enthusiasm to our work every day. We wholeheartedly believe in the power of human connection and will take every opportunity to make meaningful connections with our guests. We strive to reflect the warmest traditions of Mexican hospitality, treating our patrons with genuine care, much like welcomed guests in our home.
Authenticity & Cultural Connection
We seek to offer a genuine and authentic glimpse of Sonora, Mexico, honoring Sonoran traditions through food and service. We are proud to serve dishes using fresh, authentic ingredients to create recipes derived from Sonora, and created by Nana Isabel.
Teamwork & Family
Family and Teamwork are essential to Someburros. We are proud of the diversity of our staff and the depth of experiences and perspectives they each bring. It is our belief that we work best when we work together and we support each other in our efforts to learn and grow. Together, we are family and we believe that this spirit of family is felt by our guests as we believe that this spirit of family is felt by our guests as well.
Love for Community
Someburros is fortunate to be a part of many different communities and we love and value each one. We believe in supporting and promoting the schools, organizations, and the people in each of these communities and are grateful for the support they provide us as well.
Growth & Opportunity
We believe in the potential of every member of the Someburros Familia and it is important to us that each one continues to grow both personally and professionally. Someburros is growing and we want our Familia to grow with us by actively learning and applying ways to improve the business. We have always believed in promoting from within because the people who are brought up in the Someburros culture are the ones who best understand and can most effectively represent the values of the company.