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Portillo's lists its Queen Creek restaurant at the southeast corner of Ellsworth and E. Walnut: 7,800 square feet, roughly 180 seats inside and 50 more on the patio, built to what the company calls a "Southwest Garage theme." The site says it opens this year and no date has been posted yet. Construction updates and pre-opening events are open for sign-ups.
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Queen Creek Olive Mill's 13th Annual Garlic Festival runs two weekends, Sept. 19 and 20 and Sept. 26 and 27, at 25062 S. Meridian Rd. Admission and parking are both free. The lineup includes four varieties of organically grown estate garlic, a garlic menu from del Piero Kitchen, live cooking demos from owner Perry Rea, Olive Oil 101 and Garlic 101 classes, estate tours, live music, wine and beer tastings and family activities. The event listing names it "Best Festival" in "PHOENIX Magazine's 2026 Arizona Travel Awards."
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The town's events calendar lists the Beat the Heat Summer Riding Series at Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre on Aug. 22 and 23, Aug. 29 and 30, and Sept. 6. BR Diamond Spur's 5D Summer Nights barrel racing runs there Aug. 22 and Aug. 29. Queen Creek Feastival food trucks return to Ellsworth Loop and Aldecoa Drive on Aug. 21 and 28 and Sept. 4, and Chill at the Mill happy hour specials run at the Olive Mill through Sept. 7.
Source: Visit Queen CreekQueen Creek ·
Queen Creek Feastival runs Friday, Aug. 21 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Ellsworth Loop at Aldecoa Drive, between the QT and the Queen Creek Fire Department. The town's events calendar lists it again on Friday, Aug. 28 at the same time and place.
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The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce is running its Restaurant Week from Aug. 17 through Aug. 23, with 25 venues taking part. Participating spots are offering “specials, limited-time menu items, prix fixe meals, discounts, and other exclusive offers.” The Chamber says the week is a chance to “try a new restaurant, revisit a favorite local spot, and support the businesses that play an important role in Queen Creek's economy.”
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Queen Creek is one of nine new Arizona locations Angie's announced, at Ironwood and Pima roads. The fast-food chain serves salads, warm bowls, burritos, burgers, fried chicken, seafood and breakfast. The company said it hopes to open the first three within six weeks and the remaining locations by the end of the year, without saying which three.
Source: What Now Phoenix
Queen Creek ·
Rosati's Pizza is preparing to open its first Queen Creek location at 25166 S. Ellsworth Road, Suite B101, between Johnson Ranch and Power Ranch. Owners Lee and Heather Kroll already operate several Arizona locations. Work is in the final stages, with kitchen hoods set for inspection and a second oven on the way. No opening date has been announced.
Source: What Now PhoenixQueen Creek ·
The city's new-business list marks Chipotle, Mountainside Fitness and Pet Supplies Plus as coming soon at Gantzel and Combs roads. Also listed: The Perch at Ellsworth and Munoz, Habit Burger Grill, Applebee's at Queen Creek Marketplace and Jinya Ramen Bar, the one entry with a window, early 2026. No opening dates are posted for the rest.
Source: Explore Queen CreekQueen Creek ·
Schnepf Farms is marking 30 years of its Pumpkin & Chili Party, promising more rides and more food options this season. Exact 2026 dates and pricing have not been posted yet. Tickets will run through pumpkinandchiliparty.com.
Source: Schnepf FarmsQueen Creek ·
Olive To Paint and Sip, the 5 Chile edition, is Wednesday, Aug. 26 at Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 S. Meridian Road. Queen Creek Feastival also returns Aug. 21 and Aug. 28 on Ellsworth Loop at Aldecoa Drive.
Source: Visit Queen CreekQueen Creek ·
First Responders Appreciation Weekend runs Aug. 14 to 16 at Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 S. Meridian Road. Horseshoe Park also hosts the Beat the Heat riding series and 5D barrel racing on Aug. 15.
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Aubergine Kitchen is planning a location at Queen Creek Marketplace, 21398 S. Ellsworth Loop Rd. The chain prepares its food from scratch without seed oils or added sugar and serves bowls, salads, plates, smoothies, acai and breakfast. No opening date has been announced.
Source: What Now PhoenixQueen Creek ·
Snooze is listed on Queen Creek's coming soon roster for the northeast corner of Ellsworth Loop and Ocotillo, the same block already lined up for Postino Wine Cafe and Shake Shack. A Homewood Suites is also on the downtown coming soon list. No opening dates have been announced for any of them.
Source: Explore Queen CreekQueen Creek ·
The Beat the Heat Summer Riding Series is on both Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 from 6 a.m. to noon at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, 20464 E. Riggs Road. Riders use the Chapman Automotive Group Arena, and the early start is the entire point in an Arizona August. The park's summer calendar also carries evening barrel racing and the Queen Creek Feastival on August 15.
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Queen Creek Feastival runs Friday nights this month on August 7, 14 and 21 from 5:30 to 9 p.m., set up on Ellsworth Loop at Aldecoa Drive between QT and the Queen Creek Fire Department at 22300 S. Summers Pl. The town's pitch for the food truck gathering is straightforward: make Friday night food trucks a new tradition.
Source: Visit Queen CreekQueen Creek ·
Explore Queen Creek's new business list has Queen Creek Barbecue Co. and The Sacred Pint both marked now open in downtown Queen Creek. The same list adds Habit Burger Grill along the Queen Creek and Ellsworth corridor, plus Mountainside Fitness, Pet Supplies Plus and Chipotle at Gantzel and Combs, all marked coming soon.
Source: Explore Queen CreekQueen Creek ·
Explore Queen Creek's new business list has Shake Shack and Postino Wine Cafe both marked coming soon at the northeast corner of Ellsworth Loop and Ocotillo, alongside Snooze. The Perch, Habit Burger Grill, Applebee's and Jinya Ramen Bar are on the same list. No opening dates are posted yet.
Source: Explore Queen CreekQueen Creek ·
Riding events run both mornings at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, with barrel racing tonight. Food trucks follow next Friday, Aug. 7, at Ellsworth Loop & Aldecoa Drive.
Source: City of Queen Creek
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The Denver-founded breakfast favorite is opening at the northeast corner of Ellsworth and Ocotillo Roads, joining Shake Shack, Postino and The Porch in The Switchyard's first phase, a $120 million, 10-acre district, aiming to be Queen Creek's first walkable hangout.
Source: What Now PhoenixQueen Creek ·
Bamboo Sushi, a sustainable sushi chain out of Portland, Oregon, is opening its first Arizona restaurant at The Switchyard. The nearly 3,200 sq ft spot will serve signature rolls, shareable plates and happy hour specials, joining Shake Shack and Snooze at the Ellsworth Loop and Ocotillo development.
Source: Phoenix New TimesQueen Creek ·
Jinya Ramen Bar, known for its 20-hour simmered broth, is joining the 900,000 sq ft marketplace on Ellsworth Loop Road.
Source: KTAR NewsQueen Creek ·
Bamboo Sushi, ROOM and PORCH, Zara Nail Bar and Edward Jones signed on, joining Postino, Shake Shack and Snooze at the district's first phase.
Source: KTARQueen Creek ·
The new district along Ocotillo Road brings 48,000 square feet of restaurants, retail and office space in its first phase, with Bamboo Sushi and more also announced. Opening is targeted for the third quarter of 2026.
Source: AZFamilyQueen Creek ·
Private development in the downtown core is booming, with restaurants, retail and gathering spaces stacking up along Ocotillo Road.
Source: Queen Creek Tribune