CLOSED
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, a Dallas-based chain of Tex-Mex restaurants, has closed all its Arizona locations, including the three in the Phoenix metro area, and the company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Peoria restaurant was located at the southwest corner of 75th Avenue and Bell Road.
The company cited difficult financial and economic conditions, inflation, labor shortages, underperforming restaurants, and creditor enforcement actions as reasons for the closures and bankruptcy filing.
NOW OPEN
Arizona Family Connections had a ribbon cutting March 7. The nonprofit strives to empower families through essential community support services, and works with vulnerable families in their homes and communities to help them meet the basic needs of their children and prevent child maltreatment. Their mission is to foster connections that enhance the well-being and resilience of families in need. All staff have AZ Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance cards, First Aid / CPR, clean driving records and insurance. Arizona Family Connections is located at 9117 W Grand Ave. 480-764-6689. azfamilyconnections.com/
Medicine for Business and Industry (MBI) recently opened a Peoria location at 7615 W Thunderbird Rd. Suite 106. MBI specializes in occupational injury care by providing immediate medical treatment for employees with workplace injuries. Business and employees can benefit from the many advantages of having dedicated care for injured workers. MBI provides those services. To learn more, 602-337-8356 or mbiclinics.com.
Two new businesses are now open at The Trailhead, located at 83rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road: Eye Studio Peoria and AZ Vitality med-spa. Eye Studio Peoria offers a full spectrum of comprehensive eyecare services, including eye exams, dry eye treatments, hard-to-fit contact lenses, pediatric eyecare, and myopia management. 928-228-5023. eyestudiopeoria.com.
AZ Vitality med-spa offers health and wellness treatments ranging from IV therapy or help with weight loss. 602-540-3547. az-vitality.com.
CELEBRATING ONE YEAR
Incite Health and Wellness celebrated its one-year anniversary March 1, 20470 N. Lake Pleasant Road Ste. 109. The company offers Hormone Replacement Therapy, Semaglutide weight loss, joint therapy, IV hydration, and more. The company’s website says, “ We will ignite the potential in each person to be their best self. … In all that we do, our goal is to be safe, focused and efficient in serving your needs in attaining the next level of fitness and wellness. For more information, 623-715-5760, [email protected], incitehealthwellness.com/.
COMING SOON
The Trailhead has also announced more businesses that are expected to open in the future. Those who prefer pasta and pizza, Crust Simply Italian is coming soon.
The eatery is expected to open in 2026, with authentic Italian ingredients transformed into classic dishes and full-course meals. Part of the restaurant’s 6,160-square-foot space will include a high-end speakeasy.
Other expected openings at The Trailhead include DIP Nail Bar, V’s Barbershop and Pac Dental, which will open this spring.
