Luna Grill to open first Arizona location in Mesa, plans Valley-wide expansion

Article originally posted on Phoenix Business Journal on November 6, 2025

Luna Grill, a San Diego-based fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant, will open its first Arizona location later this month in Mesa, marking its expansion into the Phoenix area.

Over the next 12 months, Luna Grill will have multiple locations across the Valley, the company’s CEO confirmed to the Business Journal.

Founded in 2004 in San Diego by husband-and-wife team Sean and Maria Pourteymour, Luna Grill has grown to 53 locations across Southern California and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The Mesa store will make 54.

The restaurant’s menu consists of Mediterranean cuisine including kabobs, bowls, salads and fresh pitas. CEO Rich Pinnella said the concept has become a hit and is able to grow because it offers healthy food without skimping on taste or quality of ingredients.

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