Bakersfield, California, with a population of 562,266, is nestled in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, known for its rich agricultural heritage and vibrant country music scene. While the city’s culinary landscape continues to evolve, a number of closed down restaurants tell the story of local dining experiences that have come and gone. From establishments that have temporarily closed to those that are permanently closed for good, explore the history of Bakersfield’s dining options and the reasons behind their closing down or shut down.
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Tacos Truck – Bakersfield – 1628 Beale Ave
1628 Beale Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Status: Closed Permanently
ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi – Bakersfield – 9000 Ming Ave
9000 Ming Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Status: Closed Permanently
Bienvenidos Zaragoza – Bakersfield – 2199 Edison Hwy
2199 Edison Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Status: Closed Permanently
The Prime Cut Meats & Eats – Bakersfield – 9500 Brimhall Rd #100
9500 Brimhall Rd #100
Bakersfield, CA 93312
Status: Closed Permanently
Pardon My Cheesesteak – Bakersfield – 9220 Rosedale Hwy
9220 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93312
Status: Closed Permanently
Los Amores de Julia – Bakersfield – Bakersfield – 4215 Rosedale Hwy
4215 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Status: Closed Permanently
Tacos El Gordo – Bakersfield – 201 E California Ave
201 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Status: Closed Permanently
Pho House – Bakersfield – 2613 Buck Owens Blvd
2613 Buck Owens Blvd
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Status: Closed Permanently
34th Street Burgers And Deli – Bakersfield – 3951 Wible Rd
3951 Wible Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Status: Closed Permanently
Enso Japanese Bar – Bakersfield – 1419 19Th St
1419 19Th St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Status: Closed Permanently
Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe – Bakersfield – 9000 Ming Ave
9000 Ming Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Status: Closed Permanently
Tomi’s Country Cafe – Bakersfield – 1440 Weedpatch Hwy
1440 Weedpatch Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Status: Closed Permanently
Caballero’s Smokin’ BBQ – Bakersfield – 3907 K St
3907 K St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Status: Closed Permanently
Punjabi Dhaba – Bakersfield – 3001 Taft Hwy
3001 Taft Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93313
Status: Closed Permanently
Wok N Roll – Bakersfield – 6023 Coffee Rd
6023 Coffee Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Status: Closed Permanently
Happy Hour Bar & Tapas – Bakersfield – 1418 18Th St #4416
1418 18Th St #4416
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Status: Closed Permanently
La Mina Cantina & Grill – Bakersfield – 1300 Coffee Rd
1300 Coffee Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Status: Closed Permanently
Rancho Grande Mexican Grill & Cantina – Bakersfield – 5432 Stockdale Hwy
5432 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Status: Closed Permanently
Coco’s Bakery Restaurant – Bakersfield – 7985 Rosedale Hwy
7985 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Status: Closed Permanently
Ajua! Modern Taqueria – Bakersfield – 2625 Mount Vernon Ave #106
2625 Mount Vernon Ave #106
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Status: Closed Permanently
El Puesto – Bakersfield – 2140 E Brundage Ln
2140 E Brundage Ln
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Status: Closed Permanently
Enso Japanese Bar – Bakersfield – 1818 L St
1818 L St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Status: Closed Permanently
So-Cal Food Park – Bakersfield – 9701 Rosedale Hwy
9701 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93312
Status: Closed Permanently
El Burrito Veloz – Bakersfield – 615 E 18Th St
615 E 18Th St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Status: Closed Permanently
Soup Sitty – Bakersfield – 4725 Panama Ln
4725 Panama Ln
Bakersfield, CA 93313
Status: Closed Permanently
Big D’s Smokehouse & Grill – Bakersfield – 6603 Panama Ln #103
6603 Panama Ln #103
Bakersfield, CA 93313
Status: Closed Permanently
LECAVE VIN & CUISINE РBakersfield Р12716 Stockdale Hwy Suite 100 •
12716 Stockdale Hwy Suite 100 •
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Status: Closed Permanently
Louisiana Fried Chicken – Bakersfield – 1301 Union Ave
1301 Union Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Status: Closed Permanently
Falafel Corner – Bakersfield – 2701 Ming Ave
2701 Ming Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Status: Closed Permanently
Subs Soups & Greens – Bakersfield – 2224 K St
2224 K St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Status: Closed Permanently
El Mexicano Market y Tacos – Bakersfield – 1218 Niles St
1218 Niles St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Status: Closed Permanently
A – Bakersfield – 611Morning Drive C
611Morning Drive C
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Status: Closed Permanently
Taqueria Tacambaro – Bakersfield – 5302 Olive Dr
5302 Olive Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Status: Closed Permanently
Sweet Peas – Bakersfield – 1818 G St, Truxtun Ave At
1818 G St, Truxtun Ave At
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Status: Closed Permanently
La Villa Restaurant – Bakersfield – 2540 Wible Rd
2540 Wible Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Status: Closed Permanently
Closed – Bakersfield – 2592 S Union Ave
2592 S Union Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Status: Closed Permanently
NV Cafe – Bakersfield – 1510 F St
1510 F St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Status: Closed Permanently
Las Truchas Restaurant – Bakersfield – 8655 S Union Ave
8655 S Union Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Status: Closed Permanently
Yakoyo Express – Bakersfield – 3604 Ming Ave
3604 Ming Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Status: Closed Permanently
Coco’s Bakery Restaurant – Bakersfield – 2673 Mount Vernon Ave
2673 Mount Vernon Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Status: Closed Permanently
Grandview Asian Cuisine – Bakersfield – 2217 Ashe Rd
2217 Ashe Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Status: Closed Permanently
Burger King – Bakersfield – 5101 Stockdale Hwy
5101 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Status: Closed Permanently
A – Bakersfield – 611Morning Drive C
611Morning Drive C
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Status: Closed Permanently
Taqueria Tacambaro – Bakersfield – 5302 Olive Dr
5302 Olive Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Status: Closed Permanently
Sweet Peas – Bakersfield – 1818 G St, Truxtun Ave At
1818 G St, Truxtun Ave At
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Status: Closed Permanently
La Villa Restaurant – Bakersfield – 2540 Wible Rd
2540 Wible Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Status: Closed Permanently
NV Cafe – Bakersfield – 1510 F St
1510 F St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Status: Closed Permanently
Closed – Bakersfield – 2592 S Union Ave
2592 S Union Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Status: Closed Permanently
Las Truchas Restaurant – Bakersfield – 8655 S Union Ave
8655 S Union Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Status: Closed Permanently
Yakoyo Express – Bakersfield – 3604 Ming Ave
3604 Ming Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Status: Closed Permanently