But whileTex-Mexchains like these have seen plenty of success over recent years, some weren’t so lucky.
Here are four once-popular Tex-Mex restaurants that have gone out of business and shuttered their doors.
At first, Chi-Chi’s saw roaring success.
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In fact, within the first year, thecompany’s sales soared to over $2 million.
Unsurprising, this was the straw that broke the camel’s back, and Chi-Chi’s closed.
While not as drama-filled as the story of Chi-Chi’s, thestory of Don Pablo’sis still a sad one.
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The chain opened its doors in 1985in Lubbock, Texas.
Don Pablo’s was still holding on for dear life but they were now down to only 45 locations.
Thechain first opened in 1965, and by 1973 they had 62 stores across the country.
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However, by the mid-2010s these locations had each closed for good.
This chain was known as more than just a restaurant, though.
Along with delicious food, customers could enjoy attractions like an indoor waterfall.
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But despite being a Tex-Mex sensation, this restaurant chain couldn’t survive.
Then in April 2021, Casa Bonita filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Eventually it was sold out of bankruptcy toSouth Parkcreators Matt Stone and Trey Park at the end of 2021.
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Die-hard Casa Bonita fans will have to wait and see.
But hopefully, they’ll one day soon be able to return to their favorite place of Tex-Mex nostalgia.
