If you live in San Antonio and love Taco Cabana, there is some tough news. The popular Texas-based taco chain is shutting down four restaurants in the city in 2025.
According to reporting from MySA, the following Taco Cabana spots have gone dark:
- Fredericksburg and Wurzbach Road
- Two locations in the Medical Center area
- Another San Antonio location that was active just weeks ago
At some of these sites, the buildings are already boarded up, and the Taco Cabana branding has been removed. Signs painted black now cover where the logo used to be. For customers who showed up hoping for breakfast tacos, the closures came as a complete surprise.
Why is Taco Cabana closing these locations
The chain has not given an official explanation for why these four restaurants are closing. Taco Cabana has not responded to calls from reporters at MySA or the San Antonio Express.
However, some signs have been posted at closed restaurants. The message reads:
“We really appreciate our loyal guests and it has been our pleasure serving you. Unfortunately, we’ve made the decision to close this Taco Cabana restaurant.”
This statement confirms the closures but leaves out any specific reason. For many, it feels like a quiet goodbye without the usual notice that longtime customers might expect.
How customers are reacting to the closures
San Antonio residents have been vocal on social media. On Facebook, one frustrated fan wrote:
“What’s up with Taco Cabana lately? Went by the Fredericksburg/Wurzbach Rd location for breakfast tacos and it’s boarded up.”
Others expressed confusion since the restaurants had still been responding to Google reviews just weeks earlier. The sudden shutdowns left many people disappointed, especially because Taco Cabana is seen as a neighborhood staple for quick and affordable tacos.
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What this means for Taco Cabana in texas
Taco Cabana is not disappearing completely. The brand still operates about 150 restaurants nationwide, with 140 located in Texas. San Antonio alone continues to have around 30 operating Taco Cabana restaurants despite these closures.
That means you will still be able to get your taco fix at other spots in the city, but the loss of four locations does raise questions about the chain’s long-term strategy.
Who owns Taco Cabana now
A few years ago, Taco Cabana was bought by Yadav Enterprises Inc., a large franchise group that also owns Jack in the Box and TGI Friday’s restaurants.
Some customers believe this change in ownership has affected how the brand operates. One person commented online:
“TC was bought a few years ago by the franchise operator of all the local rundown filthy Jack In The Box locations. So that explains why things aren’t gonna get better anytime soon.”
While this is only an opinion and not an official explanation, it shows how strongly people feel about their local taco chain and the direction it has been heading.
What other restaurants are closing in 2025
Taco Cabana is not the only chain making cuts this year. Several big names in the restaurant industry are also closing locations across the U.S. because of rising costs and changing customer habits:
- Denny’s – Up to 150 locations expected to shut down
- Red Lobster – More than 100 restaurants closing under new leadership
- TGI Friday’s – About 30 closures following bankruptcy filings
- Applebee’s – Between 20 and 35 restaurants projected to close
- Noodles & Company – Between 17 and 21 locations closing
This wider trend shows how challenging the restaurant business has become, even for well-known national brands.
What you should know if Taco Cabana is your go-to
If one of the closed locations was your regular spot, you still have other Taco Cabana restaurants nearby. But it may mean a longer drive the next time you want your favorite tacos or margaritas.
For now, the company has not announced any more closures beyond these four. But with almost 10 Taco Cabana restaurants already closing across San Antonio in recent months, fans are keeping a close eye on what happens next.
