1 week Ago By Kim Tran
Main Burgers, a new restaurant in Mesa, has opened at 161 W. Main St., the former site of a Subway for 30 years.
The eatery is operated by the Chiwas restaurant group, known for Phoenix restaurants Santo Arcadia and El Jardin. According to Phoenix New Times, Main Burgers follows a simple concept inspired by minimalistic burger chains like In-N-Out.Main Burgers features a color scheme of white, black, and bright pink, creating a family-friendly atmosphere, as reported by AZ Central.
The design choices were made to be more inviting for families and children. The decor is influenced by 1950s diners, with a 3D, hand-drawn style menu and animated elements.Main Burgers has introduced a streamlined menu featuring three main burger options: Classic, Sonora, and Chiwas.
The menu is influenced by the culinary traditions of Chihuahua, northern Mexico. The Chiwas burger includes a beef patty topped with ham, queso asadero, caramelized onions, roasted green chiles, house burger sauce, and lettuce on a sesame-seed brioche bun. The burger is inspired by a taco from the owners' other restaurant, Tacos Chiwas, as per Phoenix New Times.
Main Burgers in downtown Mesa offers a menu that includes burgers and an all-beef hot dog wrapped in bacon with beans, peppers, guacamole, cotija cheese, and roasted onion on a hoagie roll. The restaurant operates as a casual dining establishment, with food preparation times that may be longer than fast-food chains. During high-traffic periods, such as St.
Patrick’s Day weekend, customers have experienced wait times. The restaurant features a combination of classic diner elements and Mexican-inspired flavors, attracting both local residents and visitors..
