Accolades
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— Tucson Honors a Culinary Visionary —
Big congratulations to **Carlotta Flores**, the inspiring owner and matriarch of **El Charro Café**, who was named to **Forbes Magazine’s “50 Over 50: Vision”** list in 2021—selected from over 10,000 submissions for her leadership and vision. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
— Turning Heritage into a Visionary Legacy —
Since taking over in the 1970s, Carlotta has grown El Charro from a single café into multiple thriving locations serving authentic Tucson-style Mexican cuisine—now supporting over 400 employees and extending the brand to Las Vegas with a licensing deal at the MGM Grand.
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— Community & Generosity at the Core —
A beloved Tucson leader, Carlotta is known for her “pay-it-forward” philosophy. As her son Ray shares, “sometimes you need to give more than you get to get somewhere.” Her two decades of volunteer work and board service reflect that spirit.
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— Local & National Recognition —
El Charro Café was a James Beard Award semifinalist in 2019, and this year, Carlotta’s achievement with Forbes continues that legacy of excellence—one she modestly described as “unbelievable” when the news hit.
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It takes vision to grow a legacy—Carlotta has it. – Tony Ray 🌮
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