Ennis, Texas Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Ennis, Texas, a charming city with a population of 28,598, located just south of Dallas and known for its annual Bluebonnet Festival. As we explore the landscape of dining in Ennis, we remember the closed down restaurants that once graced our community. From those that are permanently closed to those that temporarily closed their doors, this page highlights the eateries that have shut down, providing a nostalgic glimpse into our city’s culinary history.

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Taco Cabana
203 I-45
Ennis, TX
Status: Closed Down
Closed Date: 7/17/2005

The Ennis location closed permanently, leaving fans calling for a Taco Casa replacement.

Lions Den BBQ – Ennis – 415 S Clay St
415 S Clay St
Ennis, TX 75119
Status: Closed Permanently
BigSy’s Creations – Ennis – 301 W Ennis Ave
301 W Ennis Ave
Ennis, TX 75119
Status: Closed Permanently
The Vine at 119 – Ennis – 119 S Dallas St
119 S Dallas St
Ennis, TX 75119
Status: Closed Permanently
Vintage Cross – Ennis – 101 S Dallas St #100
101 S Dallas St #100
Ennis, TX 75119
Status: Closed Permanently
Ennis Family Restaurant – Ennis – 2709 S Kaufman St # A
2709 S Kaufman St # A
Ennis, TX 75119
Status: Closed Permanently
Wildflower Cafe – Ennis – 211 W Knox St
211 W Knox St
Ennis, TX 75119
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – Ennis – 3203 N, I-45
3203 N, I-45
Ennis, TX 75119
Status: Closed Permanently
Taco Cabana – Ennis
203 I-45
Ennis, TX 75119
Status: Permanently Closed
Closed Date: 7/17/1905

Closed by county after inspection.