Matta’s Restaurant at 932 E. Main St., Mesa, Arizona will regretfully be closing its doors on , Sunday, January 20, 2008, due to the retirement of its Co-owners, David Lyle Matta and Mary Lou Matta.

Manuel and Mary Lou Matta opened the first Matta’s Restaurant in December 1953. In 1994, Manuel and Mary Lou were recognized by the Arizona Restaurant Association and given the Hall of Fame Award for outstanding careers as restaurateurs. Manuel, Mary Lou and David have always been generous with their time and talents with civic organizations, volunteer work, and outstanding community service. They have always had a strong commitment to family, church, education and business. This has been reflected in their community involvement. Their care and concern for the people of Mesa has earned them numerous awards. Manuel was awarded in 1994, the Hispanic Citizen of the Year Award by the Association of Hispanic Citizens. Mary Lou was named Mesa Woman of the Year in 1973 and David Matta was also named Mesa Man of the Year in 1997.

The Matta Family wishes to thank all its loyal employees for their years of service, as well as their faithful customers for their patronage at this location. Generations of families from all over the Valley have come to Matta’s Restaurant on Main Street in Mesa to enjoy superb Mexican food in a beautiful, relaxing, friendly home away from home atmosphere and we are grateful.

We hope our loyal customers will continue to patronize Matta’s Grille on Higley and Brown and look for a new location in Mesa in the near future for the same traditional food that Mesa has known for over 55 years. David’s sons, Christopher and Peter Matta are looking forward to continued service, carrying on family traditions and for people to enjoy outstanding Mexican food.

The Matta Family would like to express our sincere thanks and wishes for the New Year!