La Junta, Colorado Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to La Junta, Colorado, a small city with a population of 9,310, nestled in the southeastern part of the state near the Arkansas River. Known for its rich railroad history and vibrant community, La Junta has seen its share of dining experiences come and go. This page highlights the closed-down restaurants that have permanently closed or temporarily closed their doors, examining the ones that have shut down over the years and shaping the local culinary landscape.

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Papa Gigi’s Italian Grill – La Junta – 27866 Frontage Rd
27866 Frontage Rd
La Junta, CO 81050
Status: Permanently Closed
The Fairway – La Junta – 27696 Harris Rd
27696 Harris Rd
La Junta, CO 81050
Status: Permanently Closed
Rattlesnake Bar & Grill La Junta – La Junta – 27696 Harris Rd
27696 Harris Rd
La Junta, CO 81050
Status: Permanently Closed
Habaneross Mexican Grill – La Junta – W, 1121 Us-50
W, 1121 Us-50
La Junta, CO 81050
Status: Permanently Closed
Habeneros – La Junta – 1116 W 3Rd St
1116 W 3Rd St
La Junta, CO 81050
Status: Permanently Closed
Cristina’s Mexican Food – La Junta – 101 Dalton Ave
101 Dalton Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
Status: Permanently Closed
Chester’s Chicken To Go – La Junta – 712 E 3Rd St
712 E 3Rd St
La Junta, CO 81050
Status: Permanently Closed
Thrillbillys – La Junta – 2-98 Vine St
2-98 Vine St
La Junta, CO 81050
Status: Permanently Closed
Tiger Den Restaurant – La Junta – 27866 Frontage Rd
27866 Frontage Rd
La Junta, CO 81050
Status: Permanently Closed
Subway – La Junta – 6 Conley Rd
6 Conley Rd
La Junta, CO 81050
Status: Permanently Closed
The Farmhouse Kitchen & Bakery – La Junta – 106 W 1St St
106 W 1St St
La Junta, CO 81050
Status: Permanently Closed
El Azteca Mexican Restaurant – La Junta – 710 W 3Rd St
710 W 3Rd St
La Junta, CO 81050
Status: Permanently Closed
Johnny’s Sub Station – La Junta – 307 Colorado Ave
307 Colorado Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
Status: Permanently Closed