A market specializing in Mexican products, including the “birria bomb,” is now open in central Tucson with another shop coming this summer.
leased 1,400 square feet in Cornerstone Plaza at 2485 N. Swan Road, north of East Grant Road. The landlord is Heights Properties LLP.
The Tucson franchisee’s second location will be a 1,243 square foot space at Kwan Center, 2509 E. Campbell Ave., leased from Always Sunny Properties Inc. Both landlords were represented by Aaron LaPrise and Dave Hammack, with Picor.
Ricardo Roiz joined the Wild West franchise to open the two new stores, said his son, Andre Roiz, who is his manager.
There are two other different franchisee locations at 4889 W. Ajo Way and 4825 N. First Ave.
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“He fell in love with the concept of the store because they have a different ambience and vibe,” Andre Roiz said. “They aim to sell more to neighborhoods and families.”
The sought-after birria bombs are solid balls of dried spices, herbs and flavorings typically used in birria which are added directly to a pot with meat and water. The bomb dissolves as it simmers into a stew, infusing the shredded meat with the flavors.
Wild West Mini Mart also carries Mexican chips, candy, sodas, breads, pastries and a butcher counter with meat ready for grilling.
The market is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Wild West Mini Mart, specializing in Mexican foods, is now open on East Grant and North Swan roads.
Other local commercial activity includes:
- CBRE’s Jackson Kraft represented local company, , in a 5,000-square-foot lease at 1802 W. Grant Road. Tim Burris and Mike Hennissey, of Burris Hennissey & Co., represented the landlord.
- America’s Best Choice of Tucson AZ LLC, , leased 2,409 square feet of industrial space at South Dodge Business Center, 3230 S. Dodge Blvd., from Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC. Paul Hooker and Andrew Keim, with Picor, represented the landlord. Nicholas Travassos, with Chapman Management Group, represented the tenant.
CBRE’s Bruce Suppes represented the landlord, ֱ Meyer Properties LLC, in the 2,004 square foot expansion for at 7070 North Oracle Road in Tucson.
- Premier Fire Alarm & Security Cameras LLC leased 1,500 square feet of industrial space at Romero-Prince Business Park, 3538 N. Romero Road, from Costa Verde Investments LLC. Paul Hooker and Andrew Keim, with Picor, represented the landlord. Juan Pantoja, with Grimm Commercial, represented the tenant.
Information for Tucson Real Estate is compiled from records at the Pima County Recorder’s Office and from brokers. Send information to Gabriela Rico, grico@tucson.com
Gabriela Rico
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