El Cerrito, California Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to El Cerrito, California, a vibrant city nestled in the East Bay with a population of 26,145. Renowned for its scenic hillside views and proximity to hiking trails, El Cerrito has seen its fair share of culinary establishments come and go. On this page, we explore the stories behind closed down restaurants, whether they were permanently closed or just temporarily shut down, highlighting the changing landscape of our local dining scene.

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Taco Bell – El Cerrito – 11965 San Pablo Ave
11965 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Status: Closed Permanently
Taco Bell – El Cerrito – 11965 San Pablo Ave
11965 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Status: Closed Permanently
Yummy Chinese Restaurant – El Cerrito – 10264 San Pablo Ave
10264 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Status: Closed Permanently
Raphael’s Cafe – El Cerrito – 10064 San Pablo Ave
10064 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Status: Closed Permanently
Rubio’s – El Cerrito – 5010 El Cerrito Plaza
5010 El Cerrito Plaza
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Status: Closed Permanently
Taqueria El Salva Mex – El Cerrito – 11252 San Pablo Ave
11252 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Status: Closed Permanently
Strings Italian Cafe – El Cerrito – 11720 San Pablo Ave
11720 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Status: Closed Permanently
Atcha Thai Bistro – El Cerrito – 10558 San Pablo Ave
10558 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Status: Closed Permanently
Happy Golden Bowl – El Cerrito – 10675 San Pablo Ave
10675 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Status: Closed Permanently
Yuet Foo Seafood Restaurant – El Cerrito – 10350 San Pablo Ave
10350 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Status: Closed Permanently