Groundbreaking Mexican restaurant beloved by Anthony Bourdain set to close after two decades

A famous Mexican restaurant beloved by Anthony Bourdain is closing after more than two decades.

Mezcaleria Oaxaca, in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, has announced that it will close its doors for the final time on October 1.

The restaurant first opened in 2003 and was the first bar in the country to focus on mezcal.

“Thanks to our loyal customers and Capitol Hill neighbors, we will be closing our doors on October 1,” the restaurant said in a statement. posted on his Instagram account.

“Over the past two decades, we have had the honor of serving you in Ballard, Queen Anne and Capitol Hill.”

The bosses blamed the “changing nature of Seattle” and changing regulations, making “it untenable to continue our efforts.”

“We look forward to serving you all over the next few weeks. Now is the time to experience our celebrated comida corrida as this journey comes to an end,” the restaurant said on Saturday.

The restaurant was loved by locals for its Tacos al Pastor and Ceviche de Aguachile, along with a wide selection of mezcal.

The company also partnered with the Mexican government to host special dinners featuring many of Mexico’s top chefs, winemakers and agave distillers.

This local favorite has seen many James Beard and Michelin-starred chefs work in its kitchens over the years.

Fans and locals were shocked and saddened to hear the restaurant was closing, many had fond memories of dining there.

“The food, drinks and service were absolutely amazing. You guys are like family to me, I always felt right at home! So sad to hear they are closing their doors,” one person wrote under the closure announcement.

“Besides the great food and drinks, so many great memories were made at Mezcaleria Cap Hill. This hurts,” another commented.

“Oh my goodness, I always felt like I was at my grandma’s house, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was family,” added a third.

This comes after another famous Mexican restaurant also closed its doors this month.

Pink Taco on LA’s iconic Sunset Strip abruptly closed its doors for the last time on Monday. A sign on the door read, “Sorry, we’re closed.”

It is not yet clear why the Hollywood giant closed its doors after twelve years.

The restaurant first opened on Sunset Boulevard in 2012, after Harry Morton founded it in Las Vegas in 1999.

It’s not just Mexican restaurants that are struggling after the pandemic, as they struggling with higher food and labor costs. There have been a lot of closures and bankruptcies.

Mezcaleria Oaxac was the first bar in the country to focus on mezcal

Pink Taco on LA’s iconic Sunset Strip has closed after 12 years in West Hollywood

The company with the largest bankruptcy filing was Red Lobster, after its $20 endless shrimp deal cost it millions of dollars.

Popular Italian restaurant Buca di Beppo filed for bankruptcy in August, just days after it abruptly closed 13 underperforming locations.

World of Beer Bar & Kitchen was named one of the fastest growing restaurant chains in the US in 2013.

In August, the company also filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, saying it still owed suppliers about $50 million.

National coffee and luxury supermarket chain Foxtrot announced in early April that it would be closing all of its stores with immediate effect, leaving staff and customers stunned.

Businesses are struggling with declining sales as Americans eat out less after two years of steep price increases.