As much as we may have mixed feelings about the arrival of summer here in our desert hometown, the excitement over the first 3 day weekend in a long time can not be extinguished! Memorial Day is almost here and you may be finding yourself with the urge to party but may not have the
As the mercury slowly creeps back up into the red zone (can you believe that we hit 96 degrees in the early days of spring this year?) desert dwellers are of two minds about the season that colder states dream about all year long. We know the days will be long, hot, and brutal but
The joy of cooking always pales in comparison to the joy you find in devouring your favorite Modern Tortilla dishes but today we want to talk about some of our other menu items, you know, the ones you keep telling yourselves you should try? And every time you find yourself waiting in line outside one
A little birdie told us that a birthday is coming up for a certain spicy someone, and we would like to be the first to wish you the happiest of days, followed by an invitation to let us do the heavy lifting at your birthday fiesta! This is a day that should be all about
If we had our way every night of the week would be a special one, and although we at Modern Tortilla can’t change the way the world works, we can add to your week’s adventures! As fall takes the valley by storm, there is already Monday Night Football, Taco Tuesdays, and Saturday night date nights,
In a perfect world it would be Taco Tuesday every day, but in Arizona, it almost is! Of course, we save some days for burritos and quesadillas, and weekends are definitely meant for crème-filled churros, but the humble taco has almost become our state dish. (Technically the chimichanga is Arizona’s official state food, but tacos
As you explore the delicacies of our neighbors to the south, you may find yourself growing more and adventurous in your palate. Today it is tacos you will devour with happiness, but who knows what you will fall in love with tomorrow? Elote, known for being a Mexican street food, is a staple of the
The summer months are our favorite months as we play, relax, and in many cases, choose this time of year to marry our chosen partners! Sunshine and blue skies add a lot to a wedding ceremony, giving brides and grooms an extra dose of good luck for the years to come. If you are in
When we were growing up, our favorite day of the year was not Christmas or Halloween or even the last day of school—although all those dates were definitely in the running! No, our favorite day of every year was one that was spent entirely devoted to our wants, needs, and wishes; of course, that day
After a year without gatherings, it is absolutely wonderful being able to get out there and celebrate with people once again. If you agree and are thinking that 4th of July would be the perfect time to throw your inaugural holiday party, we are 100% on board! In fact, we are behind you so firmly
