Step into a true Arizona story on ‘On the Delo’ as Delo sits with Tiffany from Aunt Chiladas, the Original—a nine-generation, family-run fixture founded in 1890 and holder of Arizona’s first issued liquor license—to talk legacy, community, and running a real scratch kitchen without cutting corners.
From miners and trading-post roots to 3,000 railroad ties, multi-decade regulars, and a sister restaurant tie-in with Rustler’s Roost (yes, “Horny the bull” makes an appearance), this episode is for anyone who values hospitality done the old-school way—quality ingredients, generous leadership, and showing up for your people.
Chapter Guide (Timestamps):
(0:13 - 1:05) Early Start & Fuel: 9am pod, 18:6 fast, and welcomes.
(2:00 - 2:25) “Home Base”: Why the neighborhood keeps coming back.
(2:28 - 3:01) Since 1890 + First AZ Liquor License: Roots and rights that lasted.
(3:05 - 4:17) From Trading Post to Family Stewardship: Multi-generation ownership and a resilient dad.
(14:51 - 15:39) One Iconic Location; Sister Ties: Base of Piestewa Peak and Rustler’s Roost (“Horny”).
(15:45 - 16:59) The Ghost “Parent”: TVs flip, music changes—then back again.
(20:03 - 22:05) Health Shift: Mocktails, moderation, and changing habits.
(22:05 - 23:49) The Business Reality: Economy, to-go surge, and best-sellers.
(32:40 - 33:28) 7am Kitchens & 100% Scratch: Standardized recipes; nothing phoned in.
(31:50 - 32:12) Salsa De Oliva & Chip Pairings: House favorites and fideo’s Yelp saga.
(36:17 - 37:08) Tip Fatigue & Kiosks: Where gratuity makes sense—and where it doesn’t.
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