Jacinta Esquer found her home in La Suprema Works and Events, which houses co-working and event spaces.
Esquer refers to it as her “creative sanctuary.”
“Co-working is a flexible workspace model,” Esquer said. “We are great for the freelancers, remote workers, entrepreneurs, small business owners, anyone looking to drop in and work for a day on a recurring basis.”
Located at 319 W. Simpson Street, La Suprema has been open since 2020; however, Esquer took over in January. She’s no novice businesswoman, though. Before acquiring La Suprema, she was employed at La Suprema as a “community builder.”
“I still am,” she said. “I still use that title. Oh, I love that title so much.”
Essentially, Esquer wants everyone to feel a sense of belonging within La Suprema.
“Connecting others with each other,” that’s what she does, she said.
“That’s what people come here for, too. The people who resonate with this space and work here or come back here, it feels like Zen when you walk in.”
Still, Esquer has bigger dreams.
“I don’t own the property — not yet,” she said.
La Suprema’s adventure begins before entering the building. Behind a beautiful original wood door is a courtyard. It is enclosed and perfect for any outdoor celebration or party. Esquer mentioned baby showers, quinceañeras, weddings and graduations.
She noted she has seen retirement parties, milestone birthday parties and markets in the courtyard.
Dotting the space are tables with umbrellas and chairs and outdoor sofas. With comfortable seating and shade, it’s possible to relax and have fun. Events cannot have live music, but a DJ is allowed; there’s a raised dias in the corner for that service. The space holds up to 100 guests. There’s even a kitchen available, so hosts may bring in their own caterers.
“We’re one of the few spaces that meets the need for an elevated backyard sort of setting that doesn’t require you to use a specific caterer,” Esquer said. “You can customize based on your needs at a price point that’s not exorbitantly high.”
The building has been rehabbed into a modern, light, airy workspace. In the open lobby, visitors and workers will find coffee, tea and water.
Although the main workroom is open, there are glass-fronted cubbies for privacy, such as for phone calls. The space includes typical offices, assigned workspaces, meeting rooms, a kitchen area, and basically everything one would expect in a standard office building.
“We honestly have all kinds of people from various walks of life,” Esquer said. “We have individuals visiting Tucson for a day, a week or a couple of months; newcomers who just moved here; and those who have been here for a few years, spanning across all industries, from lawyers to start-ups to journalists and creatives. We’ve even had a painter in-house before, along with nonprofits — literally, it’s a diverse mix.”
In other words, anyone can use the space. However, it is not free, and the pricing can be somewhat confusing. This is mainly because everyone has different needs. For instance, there are one- and five-day passes, as well as monthly and yearly memberships. Here’s what’s available depending on the level of service a person purchases:
- Speed internet
- 24-hour access
- Meeting and huddle rooms
- Onsite staff and reception
- Free parking
- Mailbox services
- Use of the kitchen
- Cozy common areas.
Membership with a one-year commitment starts at $79 a month.
Dan Goers, a web designer and brand strategist, has several years of membership at La Suprema.
“When I started visiting co-working spaces again, I came to La Suprema, and (with) the lighting and the warm friendliness of when I entered and some of the other people who I met here, I didn’t go anywhere else,” he said.
He enjoys the connections he’s formed with other workers.
“They have community events that help you get to know other people,” he added. “I’m contracting and working with some other people who work here. You get to collaborate. There’s just a ton of benefits (to) being here.”
It’s the ambiance, too.
“I feel like this place is real,” Goers said. “It’s genuine and the people actually do care about the other people here… I could work at home, I have the space for it, but it gets lonely. I think that, for me as a solo-preneur, this is the perfect place.”
La Suprema Works and Events
319 W. Simpson Street
520-999-8008
lasupremaworks.com
This article appears in Apr 10-17, 2025.