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About El Hefe Mexican Restaurant - Tempe
El Hefe Mexican Restaurant in Tempe has a storied place in downtown Mill Avenue’s dining and nightlife scene. While the space no longer operates under the El Hefe name, the former venue housed notable concepts like Regions Bistro Bar, El Hefe Supermacho Taqueria, and Canteen Modern Tequila Bar. This page covers the venue’s history, location details, and practical information for visitors exploring downtown Tempe, with current tips for parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining. If you’re exploring Mill Avenue’s cultural corridor, consider secure, hassle-free tickets or reservations through our trusted partners for nearby events and experiences.
Location, accessibility, and nearby amenities make downtown Tempe a convenient hub for dining and nightlife. Public transit options include Valley Metro Rail with stops at Mill Ave/3rd St and 5th St/College Ave, plus Tempe Streetcar connections to streamline your commute. For those driving, City Hall Garage at 117 E 5th St and various metered spots around Mill Avenue offer parking solutions. Nearby hotels such as Tempe Mission Palms, AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown, and Courtyard Tempe Downtown provide comfortable stays within easy reach of former El Hefe sites and current Tempe attractions. While the original El Hefe Tempe has paused, the district remains a lively destination for dining, entertainment, and events. Always check current venue listings and maps for the latest information on openings and experiences in this historic Tempe corridor.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 640 S Mill Ave Ste 110, Tempe, AZ 85281.
- Current status: Permanently closed; the Mill Ave space has hosted Regions Bistro Bar, El Hefe Supermacho Taqueria, and Canteen Modern Tequila Bar (per MapQuest listing).
- Venue type: Mexican restaurant/bar with nightlife; Tempe original combined dining with late-night entertainment (El Hefe Tempe, later associated concepts).
- Seating/capacity: No official public seating chart or capacity data available; one third-party seating chart exists but is not an official venue map.
- Parking: Downtown Tempe Mill Avenue District parking options; City Hall Garage (117 E 5th St) and numerous meters in the district.
- Transit: Served by Valley Metro Rail; Mill Ave/3rd St and 5th St/College Ave stations nearby; Tempe Streetcar connections available.
- Nearby hotels: Tempe Mission Palms (60 E 5th St), AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown (100 E Rio Salado Pkwy), Courtyard Tempe Downtown, among others.
- Notable events hosted: The space hosted events when El Hefe Tempe operated (e.g., Cinco de Hefe block parties); Canteen’s closure and El Hefe takeover noted in 2013–2014 articles; Panic City events listed at the Tempe venue in 2014.