Sushinola Roll, the Mexican-style sushi shop known for deep-fried, heavily sauced rolls, is pushing farther into west Phoenix with a planned storefront across from Desert Sky Mall. The new restaurant is slated for a compact retail pad at 2495 N. 75th Ave., on the northeast corner of Encanto Boulevard. If it opens as anticipated, it would become the brand's third Phoenix-area location.
Where it's headed
As reported by The Arizona Republic, the upcoming Sushinola spot is planned for 2495 N. 75th Ave., directly across the street from Desert Sky Mall. Coverage describes a full storefront build-out, not a kiosk or pop-up setup. The report did not include a firm opening date.
Licensing and existing spots
City paperwork confirms Sushinola Roll is already up and running elsewhere in the Valley and nudging further into brick-and-mortar service. A City Council packet lists a Series 12 restaurant liquor-license request for 3824 W. Indian School Rd. and notes another Sushinola-related location at 5930 W. McDowell Rd., according to the Phoenix City Council report. The same packet includes the applicant's statement along with a staff recommendation backing the full-service restaurant license.
What it adds to the corridor
Desert Sky Mall and its surrounding strip draw from a dense, largely Hispanic customer base, making the 75th Avenue pad a natural landing spot for Sushinola's Sinaloan-influenced rolls and big, bold flavors. The shopping center markets itself as a bilingual destination with consistent foot traffic, according to the Desert Sky Mall website. A dedicated storefront across the street could pull in both mall shoppers and nearby residents who already tap the concept through delivery apps.
Mexican sushi, explained
Mexican-style sushi, typically battered, fried and finished with chipotle or eel-style sauces, has carved out a distinct west-side niche in metro Phoenix, with several similar spots clustered in the area, as Phoenix New Times has documented. Sushinola Roll shows hundreds of reviews on delivery platforms and posts strong ratings on services such as DoorDash, suggesting a customer base that already knows the menu. That kind of built-in demand helps explain why the brand appears ready to double down on permanent space instead of sticking strictly with mobile or temporary setups.
No official opening date has been released. Local coverage and city filings outline the site details and licensing moves but stop short of a ribbon-cutting timeline. We will keep an eye on permits and tenant documents and update when Sushinola Roll or property representatives lock in an opening schedule.
