Come for the Wings, Stay for the Memories
Alita is the new open-fire pop-up from Chef Antonio Padilla, roaming the Phoenix valley and serving flame-grilled wings, citrusy salads, and nostalgic desserts inspired by his childhood.
First Pop-Up: Friday, April 24
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First Pop-Up: Friday, April 24 •
Pop-Up Schedule
Where to Find Alita
Alita pops up weekly at some of Phoenix’s favorite bars and gathering spots. Come early — when the wings sell out, they’re gone.
Mondays
Wren House Brewing / Phoenix
2125 N 24th St. Phoenix, Arizona 85008
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Fridays*
The Theodore Beer + Wine Bar
110 E Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85004
5:00pm – 9:00pm
*except First Fridays
All other pop-ups announced weekly on Instagram.
“Rising Star… Chef to Watch… Next Big Name”
Bring Alita to Your Event
Looking for something different for your next event?
Chef Antonio Padilla offers Phoenix catering and private pop-up experiences featuring open-fire cooking and custom menus inspired by Mexican flavors and seasonal ingredients.
From backyard parties to brewery pop-ups and private events, Padilla brings the same creativity and technique that shaped his career in some of Arizona’s best kitchens.
Menus can include:
Open-fire wings and grilled meats
Seasonal salads and sides
Mexican-inspired small plates
Nostalgic desserts
Custom menus tailored to your event
Every event is designed to feel interactive, memorable, and full of flavor.
Event & Catering Inquires
Interested in booking Alita for a private event, pop-up, or catering experience in Phoenix?
Tell us a little about your event, and we’ll be in touch.
Meet Chef Padilla
After years cooking at some of Arizona’s most celebrated restaurants, including Bacanora, Huarachis, and Atlas Bistro, Padilla is launching his own culinary project: Alita.
Every week across Phoenix, he fires up the grill and cooks food rooted in memory — smoky chicken wings glazed in mole or tepache sauce, bright citrus salads, and playful desserts inspired by the treats he grew up eating.
Recently named a “Rising Star,” “Chef to Watch,” and “Next Big Name” by the Arizona Republic, Padilla is bringing his full creative voice to the fire.
Starting in kitchens in his hometown of Yuma, Padilla has since cooked all over the country, from LA to Chicago to Miami. Starting Alita has been a project in the works for many years and is ready to be shared.
Come and experience: food cooked over fire, rooted in memory, and shared with the city he now calls home.
Follow @alitaphx to see where the grill will be next.
Email: events@alitaphx.com
Instagram: @alitaphx
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