Desert de Oro Foods is a people-centered restaurant company with more than 40 years of experience building strong teams, exceptional guest experiences, and a culture designed to last. Founded in a small Arizona mountain town during the economic challenges of the 1980s, the company has grown from a single restaurant into a nationwide organization operating more than 350 locations and employing over 9,000 team members. Guided by its mission to be the restaurants guests desire and the company its people deserve, Desert de Oro Foods continues to grow with purpose and integrity.

Culture and leadership are at the heart of Desert de Oro Foods’ success. The company is deeply committed to leadership development, community involvement, and recognizing excellence within its teams. Through its core values of passion, commitment, and ethics, Desert de Oro Foods strives to create meaningful opportunities for its people while positively impacting the communities it serves, setting a gold standard in restaurant leadership.