A standing ovation greeted the announcement of Greg and Dorine Esparza’s Guayo El Rey restaurant as 2008 Business of the Year. The Esparzas were honored at the annual dinner of the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce, held June 25th, at the Dream Manor Inn.
The Esparza family has been in business nearly 40 years in the local area; Greg & Dorine have had the Miami restaurant more than 10 years.
The consistent high quality of food & fast, friendly service was only one of the reasons the business was chosen for this honor. A long-standing family tradition of helping community causes & individuals was a big part of the decision.
“It’s their generous spirit and willingness to the help the community that have made them standouts. From Little League teams, to church functions & projects, from local museum fundraisers individual fundraisers for people & families in need, they have never failed to say yes when asked to contribute. As chamber members, they don’t hesitate when we ask for donations for chamber events,” Ed Carpenter, chamber president, noted.
Quoting from some of the letters written to nominate Guayo’s El Rey, he added, “They take such pride in their business & it shows in their food, place of business & the quality of service they provide to their customers…they are a great support to our community.”
Another letter writer said she had talked with classic car owners who said they make it a regular trip from the Valley just to eat at the restaurant, a wonderful compliment for our local business community.
“It all adds up to a family-run restaurant that consistently makes the local community proud. Please join me in congratulating the 2008 Business of the Year, Guayo’s El Rey, owned by Greg and Dorine Esparza,” Carpenter said.