La Hamburguesa Opens Phoenix Brick-and-Mortar Spot
The popular food truck has established a permanent location at Seventh and Sheridan streets in Phoenix.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Dining Out
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After two years operating as a food truck, La Hamburguesa has transitioned to a permanent restaurant space at Seventh and Sheridan streets. The team moved into the former Tacos Tatemados building in August 2026.
Why it matters
The move allows the business to expand its menu beyond the original four burger options and provide a stable home for its operations. Owner Rivera secured the site after the previous owners opted to close their Seventh Street location.
The menu features Wagyu double smash burgers on Japanese Milk Bread, with recent additions including steak frites. The establishment is currently in a soft opening phase while finalizing its liquor license acquisition.
The players
La Hamburguesa
This local food business has transitioned from a mobile operation to a permanent brick-and-mortar restaurant.
Tacos Tatemados
This local establishment previously occupied the space at Seventh and Sheridan and continues to operate a second location on 59th Avenue and Thomas Road.
Rivera
This individual is the operator of the La Hamburguesa restaurant and associated food truck business.
The details
The restaurant occupies the site vacated by Tacos Tatemados, whose owners reached out to Rivera regarding the lease. Future plans include an interior redesign scheduled for late 2026.
Timeline
August 2026: The La Hamburguesa team took over the restaurant space.
October 20, 2026: Article publication date.
Late 2026: Planned renovations and interior redesign.
Early 2027: Scheduled official grand opening.
Culture Shift
The transition reflects the common industry trend of successful food trucks leveraging established brand loyalty to secure permanent physical storefronts. This move allows operators to capture a wider audience by evolving from mobile service into a destination-based dining model.
Diners can currently visit the Seventh and Sheridan location during the restaurant's soft opening phase to sample the updated menu. Customers should note that the business is still in the process of securing its liquor license.
The takeaway
Transitioning from mobile service to a physical location requires careful planning and phased operational updates. Patrons interested in supporting the business can visit during the soft opening period before the planned 2027 grand opening.
What happens next
The restaurant is planning an interior redesign in late 2026, with an official grand opening scheduled for early 2027.
Further reading
Explore more local food scene updates in our Phoenix Dining Out section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Phoenix New Times.
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