St. Mary's Mexican Food

10/22/2020

As a founding foremother of our restaurant, Ana Granillo worked tirelessly making Tamales, Carne Seca, and "Gorditas" all while battling cancer.

Our Tia Ana lost her battle with cancer this past week, but not before imparting our family with not only beautiful memories but with some of the most delicious recipes, which we use today.

Ana ran the little "St Mary’s Hot Tamale Factory" from 1973-1986. As her sight began to fail, she passed on the day to day to her sister and brother-in-law, Jose Luis Salazar. Ana continued to work at the restaurant preparing nixtamal and tripe for the Menudo from scratch for her 6 batches for Saturday and Sunday.

“This woman worked her fingers to the bone. Sight failing her she did most tasks by muscle memory.”, said her nephew. “My Tia was one hard-working woman. I am proud to be part of a family filled with women that would shame most men with their work ethic.”

Ana Maria Castro Granillo - 1/2/51 - 10/16/20 – She will be loved, missed, and will NEVER be forgotten.
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Como fundadora de nuestro restaurante, la Sra. Ana Granilla trabajó constantemente en la producción de tamales, carne seca y gorditas. Todo esto lo hizo durante su batalla contra el cáncer.

Nuestra Tia Ana perdió su batalla contra el cáncer esta semana pasada pero nos dejó con gran memorias y sus recetas deliciosas, las cuales seguiremos creando.

Ana manejo “St Mary’s Hot Tamale Factory” entre 1973 hasta 1986. En lo que disminuyó su vista y salud, pasó las responsabilidades diarias del restaurante a Jose Luis Salazar. Ella siguió trabajando ahí preparando el famoso menudo que se servían todos los Sábados y Domingos.

“Esta mujer trabajó hasta el final, su vista y salud fallandole, seguía sus famosas recetas por memoria” dijo su sobrino. “Mi Tía era una mujer muy trabajadora y estoy orgulloso de ser parte de esta familia llena de mujeres que dejarían a cualquier hombre en el polvo con su ética del trabajo.”

Ana Maria Castro Granillo - 1/2/51 - 10/16/20 - Será querida, extrañada, pero nunca olvidada.

06/29/2020

Good afternoon Tucson. We will be closed from Sunday, 6/28 thru Sunday, 7-12 and reopen on Monday, 7/13 for building maintenance and upkeep. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to serving you soon. Be well Tucson.

- The Salazar Family

04/27/2020

Good morning Tucson! Don't forget, we're OPEN today. We're still practicing social distancing from our lobby.

Please adhere to the 6' rule and stand in designated blocks as you order and wait to be called and pick up.

Happy to be back and serving you, safely and responsibly. Have a great day, feed you soon!

04/10/2020

Good morning Tucson! We hope everyone is staying safe and practice social distancing while out in public.

We want to thank each and every one of our patrons, friends and family for your support during these trying times.

Although we have been busy, we have made the decision to close for 2 weeks. This will allow us to help keep our staff, family and patrons safe, as this pandemic reaches its apex and starts to decline.

Thank you your understanding and continued support. We love you all and look forward to serving you again. Stay safe, stay healthy.

Closed dates, Sunday, April 12th - Sunday, April 26th. - The Salazar Family

03/21/2020

Good day Tucson! As we all do our part to socially distance ourselves, we are serving "take out" only with a limit of 10 customers in our order/pickup area. Our Dine-in area and Bathrooms are closed. Please enter on the St. Marys, street side door. The priority is to get customers in and out quickly to avoid contact and exposure. We are taking call-in and walk-in customers.
Food orders will be prepared in order received and we won't wait to make items that might get soggy. Thank you for your understanding. This to, shall pass, stay safe, support local. - Salazar Family

12/17/2019

As a practice, unfortunately we don't ship out of state due to the cost prohibitive nature. If a customer is willing to provide a logistics vendor, we could take the order and prep for pickup.

Sorry it isn't the ideal answer, but we hope to serve you.

All the best, Salazar Family.

07/11/2019

SUMMER ANNOUNCEMENT: Hola Tucson! We'll be closing for our annual summer break from Monday, July 22nd - Sunday, August 4th. Please feel free to order your bulk togo's, tortillas, and of course gift cards! Thank you from the Salazar Family.

04/01/2019

Thanks Tucson Foodie for the nice write up! Come by today and try all the foods.

Owned and operated by the Salazar family since 1978, St. Mary’s Mexican Food keeps its guests full and happy with an extensive menu of homestyle Sonoran dishes.

12/28/2018

It's Friday Afternoon and it's been a chilly one out there! Let us warm you up for dinner with Tamales, Albondigas, or our warm fresh Tortillas! We are offering a Holiday Special for Menudo and Pozole. On December 30th and 31st for TO GO Only orders. Enjoy our delicious sopas this holiday season, order yours TODAY!

We will be closed Tuesday, January 1st, and Wednesday, January 2nd. We will be open regular hours on Thursday. Thank you for your business this holiday season, have a great Weekend and Happy New Year! - The Salazar Family

12/10/2018

Good Monday Tucson! We will be offering a Holiday Special for Menudo and Pozole. On December 23rd and 24th, and December 30th and 31st for TO GO Only orders. Enjoy our delicious soups this holiday season, order yours TODAY!

12/07/2018

Good Morning Tucson! It's Friday, a little brisk and oh so beautiful out there! We've got a hot breakfast waiting for you. Oh... lunch and dinner?! Forget about it, we have you covered there too!

Homestyle Sonoran Mexican food just for you. Red Chili, Green Chili, Tamales, Tortillas, Beans, Rice, Enchiladas, Chimis... Mmmmm, just got hungry typing!

See you soon, have a great day!

11/25/2018

We will be closed Sunday, November 25th, for a family function. We will be open regular hours on Monday. Thank you for your understanding, have a great Sunday! - The Salazar Family