Texas Restaurant Closures: The Top 100 Closed-Down Restaurants Across the Lone Star State

#100 – Somethin’ Italian – 1606 E 6th St – Austin, Texas

Somethin’ Italian was a beloved East Sixth food-truck spot known for rich gnocchi, Wagyu meatballs, and late-night pasta plates in the 1606 E 6th trailer park. Listings now mark the truck as permanently closed, with other trailers taking over the lot.

#99 – Tortilla Flats Mexican Grill – 336 N Broadway St – Joshua, Texas

Tortilla Flats Mexican Grill brought big combo plates, tortillas, and Tex-Mex comfort food to a small storefront on North Broadway in Joshua. The restaurant is now listed as permanently closed on mapping and business directories, another longtime local spot quietly disappearing from the highway.

#98 – Burklee Hill at Levelland – 618 Ave H – Levelland, Texas

Burklee Hill at Levelland turned a downtown corner into a High Plains wine bar and bistro, pouring estate wines and hosting tastings in a restored building off Avenue H. Texas wine guides now list the Levelland tasting room as closed, while the Burklee Hill name lives on in Lubbock.

#97 – Sandella’s Flatbread Cafe – 2210 TX-24 – Commerce, Texas

This campus-area Sandella’s Flatbread Cafe tucked into the Texas A&M–Commerce corridor served wraps, panini, salads, and flatbread pizzas as part of the national chain. The Commerce location has dropped off local dining guides and is no longer operating.

#96 – Fry Daddy’s – 9048 N Raquet St – Scurry, Texas

Fry Daddy’s was a small roadside fry shack outside Scurry, the kind of place you found by word of mouth rather than marketing. The spot has since closed, with a different business now promoted as being “where Fry Daddy’s used to be.”

#95 – La Rumba Caribbean Cuisine – 2095 W Loop – Stephenville, Texas

La Rumba Caribbean Cuisine parked its food truck on Stephenville’s West Loop, bringing Puerto Rican and Caribbean flavors—plantains, stewed meats, and rice plates—to rodeo country. The truck has since disappeared from local listings and no longer operates at the site.

#94 – Betsy’s Bagels – State Park Rd 40 – Huntsville, Texas

Betsy’s Bagels operated just off State Park Road 40 near Huntsville, turning out jalapeño and smoky “Holy Smoke” bagels that earned rave reviews from hikers and locals. Travel guides now mark the stand as permanently closed.

#93 – MadMan Kitchen – 10713 Socorro Rd – El Paso, Texas

MadMan Kitchen was a small El Paso spot on Socorro Road, serving a rotating menu of burgers, wings, and comfort-food plates under a bold, graffiti-style logo. By mid-2025, menu sites and listings showed the restaurant as closed.

#92 – Frydek Roadhouse & Winegarden – 10108 FM 1458 – Sealy, Texas

Frydek Roadhouse & Winegarden revived the old Ermis beer joint outside Sealy with burgers, deviled eggs, boudin egg rolls, and live-music nights on a breezy country patio. Local listings now show the roadhouse as permanently closed.

#91 – Ellen Ray’s Creole Restaurant – 1924 Calumet St – Houston, Texas

Ellen Ray’s Creole Restaurant, just off the Museum District, was known for buffet-style Creole and soul food along with banquet events and community gatherings. Business listings now tag the restaurant as permanently closed after nearly two decades of service.

#90 – Salad and Go – 2810 SE Military Dr – San Antonio, Texas

The Brooks-area Salad and Go brought drive-thru salads, wraps, and breakfast burritos to Southeast Military Drive. In 2025 the company shut down all of its Texas locations, leaving this San Antonio unit permanently closed after a short run.

#89 – Burger Fixins Cafe – 15102 TX-289 – Gunter, Texas

Burger Fixins Cafe, located along State Highway 289 in Gunter, was a local favorite for burgers, BBQ sandwiches, and classic diner fare. Yelp and local directories now show the Gunter address as closed.

#88 – Hatfield’s Garden Bar & Grill – 12452 FM 149 – Richards, Texas

Hatfield’s Garden Bar & Grill in Richards offered a relaxed country-garden setting mixed with casual grill food. Local directory sites show no active business now at the FM 149 address, indicating the venue has shut down.

#87 – Bobbers BytheSea – 26274 Farm Road 457 – Sargent, Texas

Bobbers BytheSea served coastal seafood and dock-side views near Sargent on Farm Road 457. Current listings no longer show active restaurant hours at that address, suggesting Bobbers has closed.

#86 – Taqueria Olguita – 1705 Benchmark Dr – Austin, Texas

Taqueria Olguita in Austin was a food-truck-style spot on Benchmark Drive known for street tacos and early-morning burritos. The business no longer appears in active local listings, and recent reviews refer to it in the past tense.

#85 – Fit House Cafe + Grind & Shine Espresso – 1301 Judson Rd – Longview, Texas

Fit House Cafe and Grind & Shine Espresso in Longview combined healthy cafe fare with specialty coffee. Their social pages and listings now show the location as permanently closed.

#84 – Bordeaux’s – 108 W Center St – Kyle, Texas

Bordeaux’s on West Center Street in Kyle was a French-inspired bistro with a neighborhood following. Local dining guides have dropped the listing and the space has been marketed for lease, confirming its closure.

#83 – Noodles Inc. Pho Restaurant – 9820 Gulf Fwy – Houston, Texas

Noodles Inc. Pho Restaurant along the Gulf Freeway offered Vietnamese pho and noodle bowls to southeast Houston. Online map services now list the site as closed.

#82 – Papis Rican Kitchen Truck – 3804 W Stan Schlueter Loop – Killeen, Texas

Papis Rican Kitchen Truck in Killeen served Puerto Rican cuisine from a mobile rig along Stan Schlueter Loop. The truck no longer appears in schedules or food-truck roundups, suggesting the concept has ended.

#81 – Can Do Nutrition – 1624 N Brazosport Blvd – Freeport, Texas

Can Do Nutrition in Freeport was a health-and-wellness cafe and supplement shop on Brazosport Boulevard. Business listings now indicate the spot is closed and the space is offered for lease.

#80 – On The Grill Restaurant – 1320 N Zaragoza Rd #119 – El Paso, Texas

On The Grill Restaurant at the Zaragoza Road shopping center in El Paso served casual grilled specialties and homestyle plates. Yelp and local guides now mark the address as closed.

#79 – Cyndi’s Burgers n More – 709 S Commerce St – Overton, Texas

Cyndi’s Burgers n More was a local Overton diner known for classic burgers, shakes, and small-town hospitality. Recent listings mark the address as closed or under new ownership, indicating the old burger joint has ended its run.

#78 – La Ternera Mexican Cuisine – 3400 Comsouth Dr – Austin, Texas

La Ternera served Mexican-style cuisine from its Comsouth Drive spot in Austin, offering hearty plates under a ranch-inspired brand. As of 2025, directory listings show the location as permanently closed.

#77 – Rice House Express North Richland Hills – 7012 26 Blvd – Richland Hills, Texas

Rice House Express in North Richland Hills offered quick Asian-fusion bowls and rice plates off 26 Boulevard. Recent reviews and the chain’s own locator show the branch as closed.

#76 – The Christmas Village – 1998 I-45 – New Waverly, Texas

The Christmas Village in New Waverly was a seasonal decor and gift-shop attraction next to I-45, popular around the holidays. The permanent storefront has closed, with only occasional pop-up activity remaining.

#75 – Rolling With Cream – 129 W Nolana Ave – McAllen, Texas

Rolling With Cream was a McAllen dessert cafe specializing in rolled ice cream and creative toppings. The shop has closed, with the storefront showing lease signs and no current hours.

#74 – Sister’s Kitchen – 20 Dawnridge – Poteet, Texas

Sister’s Kitchen in Poteet served home-style Southern meals and pies at 20 Dawnridge. Online listings now mark the spot as closed and community posts mention it only in the past tense.

#73 – Buttercups Bakery & Cafe – 104 S Main St – Gladewater, Texas

Buttercups Bakery & Cafe, off Main Street in Gladewater, provided pastries, brunch plates, and coffee in a cozy downtown setting. The building has been listed for lease, and the bakery is no longer operating.

#72 – New Orleans Seafood Co – 801 W Kearney St – Mesquite, Texas

New Orleans Seafood Co in Mesquite offered Cajun-style seafood plates out of its West Kearney Street location. Directory data now shows the business as permanently closed.

#71 – Great Scott – 1701 Cross Roads Dr – Grapevine, Texas

Great Scott opened as a charcuterie-focused restaurant in Grapevine in 2016 and closed in early 2020 after an amicable end to its lease. Its ambitious, upscale menu left a brief but notable mark on the local dining scene.

#70 – Seymore Grocery – 708 W 8th St – Hearne, Texas

Seymore Grocery was a longtime local grocery and plate-lunch spot in Hearne, known especially for Southern-style lunch plates. Business listings currently mark the store as closed.

#69 – Brooklyn Dawgs – 119 Ave A – Denton, Texas

Brooklyn Dawgs operated near UNT on Ave A, serving New York–style hot dogs, sausages, and late-night comfort food to students and locals. Delivery platforms now list the address as unavailable, and the shop has closed.

#68 – MOMOGO – 7500 Lohman Ford Rd – Lago Vista, Texas

MOMOGO brought modern Asian-fusion bowls, dumplings, and quick-serve options to Lago Vista from its Lohman Ford Road location. By 2025, the storefront had gone inactive and the space was occupied by a new tenant.

#67 – Texan Polar – 6880 Louetta Rd – Spring, Texas

Texan Polar was a neighborhood frozen-treat stand on Louetta Road, known for snow-cones, ice cream, and summer desserts. Listings now show the business as permanently closed.

#66 – Cutten Bar-B-Que – 12350 Cutten Rd – Houston, Texas

Cutten Bar-B-Que in northwest Houston was a longtime casual BBQ joint offering brisket plates, sandwiches, and homestyle sides. The building’s signage has been removed and the restaurant is listed as closed.

#65 – BigSy’s Creations – 301 W Ennis Ave – Ennis, Texas

BigSy’s Creations served custom cakes, pastries, and cafe items from a storefront on West Ennis Avenue. The brick-and-mortar shop is now closed, with the business shifting to home-based orders only.

#64 – Eat & Art Cafe – 7604 Milwaukee Ave – Lubbock, Texas

Eat & Art Cafe blended a casual cafe menu with local art displays on Milwaukee Avenue in Lubbock. The café has shut down, and the building is now advertised for lease.

#63 – Las Chicas Taqueria – Apple Springs, Texas

Las Chicas Taqueria served homestyle Mexican dishes to the rural community of Apple Springs. Business directories no longer list an active location for the taqueria, suggesting a quiet closure.

#62 – Arepa Xpress – 4334 FM 2920 #170 – Spring, Texas

Arepa Xpress brought Venezuelan comfort foods—arepas, tequeños, and shredded meat plates—to FM 2920 in Spring. The storefront is now inactive across apps and local listings.

#61 – Fresco – 619 N Chaparral St – Corpus Christi, Texas

Fresco in downtown Corpus Christi opened in 2018 with a scratch Mexican-inspired menu and aguas frescas. Rising food costs led the owners to close in 2022, with their final day of service on September 2.

#60 – Big Knife Tacos – Sanger, Texas

Big Knife Tacos in Sanger was a small taco stand known for street-style tacos and Tex-Mex staples. Business directories now mark the operation as closed, with no updated hours or menu online.

#59 – Truluck’s Addison Seafood, Steak & Crab House – 5001 Belt Line Rd – Dallas, Texas

Truluck’s Addison drew seafood and steak lovers to its upscale Belt Line Road location for crab dishes and premium cuts. Recent business listings show the branch as closed, marking the end of this Dallas-area location of the national chain.

#58 – Rowdy River BBQ – 1101 US-83 – Peñitas, Texas

Rowdy River BBQ operated off US-83 in Peñitas, specializing in smoked brisket, ribs, and casual riverside dining. The venue is now listed as permanently closed and the site appears vacant.

#57 – Wabara Food Truck – 2011 Whitis Ave – Austin, Texas

Wabara Food Truck carved out a niche on the UT Austin corridor with Japanese-fusion street fare such as ramen and rice bowls. The truck no longer has an active schedule or service location, suggesting the business has shut down.

#56 – Crossroads Cafe – FM 1105 – Schwertner, Texas

Crossroads Cafe served the Schwertner community along FM 1105 with plate lunches, burgers, and friendly small-town service. The cafe is now closed and no longer listed as an active business.

#55 – The Humble Spoon – 140 Main St – Hemphill, Texas

The Humble Spoon at 140 Main Street in Hemphill offered ice cream, desserts, and light cafe fare. Listings now show no active business at that address, and the space has been made available for lease.

#54 – Sabine’s German Bistro – 113A N Ellis St – New Boston, Texas

Sabine’s German Bistro in New Boston provided schnitzel, sausages, and German comfort food in a cozy setting. Local directory archives now show the bistro as closed and the storefront repurposed.

#53 – Tyler Street Cafe – 900 S Tyler St – Amarillo, Texas

Tyler Street Cafe served Amarillo’s downtown crowd with classic diner fare, coffee, and breakfast plates. The cafe’s listing has been removed and it is no longer in operation.

#52 – Windmill Chili – 1302 W 11th St – Quanah, Texas

Windmill Chili was a small-town restaurant in Quanah featuring Texas-style chili and home cooking. Business directories now list the site as permanently closed.

#51 – The Spot Sports Grill & Bar – 9410 Richmond Ave – Houston, Texas

The Spot Sports Grill & Bar on Richmond Avenue in Houston offered game-day fare, burgers, and wings with plenty of TVs. The bar is now marked permanently closed across listings, and signage has been removed.

#50 – Skinny Fish Ceviche LLC – 450 E Alton Gloor Blvd Suite 10 – Brownsville, Texas

Skinny Fish Ceviche in Brownsville served ceviches, seafood bowls, and lighter coastal dishes from its Alton Gloor Boulevard location. Current records mark the branch as closed, with no active listings remaining.

#49 – Bayou Jack’s Cajun Grill – 2407 W 7th St – Fort Worth, Texas

Bayou Jack’s Cajun Grill in Fort Worth’s West 7th district offered bayou-style seafood boils, gumbo, and live music. It is now listed as permanently closed, with fans remembering its crawfish nights and casual vibe.

#48 – El Salvador Restaurant & Grill – 1812 N Story Rd – Irving, Texas

El Salvador Restaurant & Grill in Irving served pupusas, stews, and other Salvadoran staples from its Story Road address. Business records show the restaurant is now closed, with the space turned over to new uses.

#47 – Flatlands Cafe – 1901 W Loop 289 Acc Rd – Lubbock, Texas

Flatlands Cafe was a brunch and coffee-shop staple on Loop 289 in Lubbock, known for open-face sandwiches and house-roasted beans. The space is now vacant and the cafe has closed.

#46 – Pizza Patron North 13th Street – 806 N 13th St – Harlingen, Texas

Pizza Patron’s North 13th Street branch in Harlingen offered budget-friendly pizzas with Mexican-inspired toppings. The franchise location has been removed from company maps and appears inactive.

#45 – Extreme Cuisine – 416 Denrock Ave – Dalhart, Texas

Extreme Cuisine in Dalhart was a small-town eatery offering an eclectic mix of global comfort dishes. Local references now list the site as closed, with the building privately listed.

#44 – YAMI House – 4821 LJ Pkwy #79 – Sugar Land, Texas

YAMI House in Sugar Land served Taiwanese-fusion dishes, bubble tea, and rice bowls from a storefront on LJ Parkway. The unit is now closed, with the space occupied by another tenant.

#43 – Hen House Country Grill – 1895 FM 3277 – Livingston, Texas

Hen House Country Grill in Livingston offered down-home chicken-fried steak, pies, and family-style dinners. The restaurant has closed, and its social posts show final-day notes with no further activity.

#42 – Crave Fusion Bistro & Cocktails – 11702 Grant Rd Suite C – Cypress, Texas

Crave Fusion Bistro & Cocktails opened in Cypress with sushi rolls, tapas, and craft cocktails. After only a few years, local listings show the business as closed and the space marketed for lease.

#41 – Nose Dive Bar – 2315 Greens Rd – Houston, Texas

Nose Dive Bar at 2315 Greens Road in Houston was a sports-bar hangout with pool tables, burgers, and wings. Business listings now mark the location as closed and former patrons report its signage was removed in 2024.

#40 – Rio Roma – 115 Main St – Texarkana, Texas

Rio Roma of Texarkana, located at 115 Main Street, once offered upscale Mexican cuisine in the heart of downtown. Its website is gone and dining directories list the restaurant as permanently closed.

#39 – T’s Sports Bar & Grill – 273 FM 845 – Cameron, Texas

T’s Sports Bar & Grill served the Cameron community with burgers, wings, and cold beer along FM 845, becoming a casual local hangout for sports nights and weekends. The business is now marked closed across major listings.

#38 – Horus Mediterranean BBQ & Lounge – 801 Chestnut St – San Marcos, Texas

Horus Mediterranean BBQ & Lounge brought a blend of Mediterranean plates, kebabs, and lounge atmosphere to its Chestnut Street location in San Marcos. The restaurant has since closed, with business directories showing the address inactive.

#37 – Shiro Sushi – 3400 Preston Rd – Plano, Texas

Shiro Sushi operated off Preston Road in Plano, offering sushi rolls, sashimi, and Japanese entrées in a neighborhood-style setting. The location has shut down, and the listing has been removed.

#36 – CRISP & GREEN – 6565 Hillcrest Ave Suite 140 – Dallas, Texas

CRISP & GREEN’s Hillcrest Avenue location delivered build-your-own salads, grain bowls, and fast-casual health food to North Dallas. The site has now closed, and the address doesn’t appear on the chain’s store locator.

#35 – D & G’s American Seafood Caj-ine – 1826 Country Place Pkwy – Pearland, Texas

D & G’s American Seafood Caj-ine in Pearland served Cajun-inspired seafood baskets and Southern comfort plates from Country Place Parkway. The restaurant has closed, and its space is no longer in use by the concept.

#34 – La Malinche – 16255 S Post Oak Rd – Houston, Texas

La Malinche offered Tex-Mex and Mexican comfort dishes on South Post Oak Road, serving neighborhood regulars for years. The restaurant is now closed, with directories showing no active hours or menu.

#33 – Mamma Tia’s Mex-Italian Bistro – 5535 Calder Ave – Beaumont, Texas

Mamma Tia’s Mex-Italian Bistro in Beaumont mixed classic Italian plates with Tex-Mex favorites at its Calder Avenue location. The bistro is no longer operating, with the building now in other use.

#32 – Cafe Red Onion – 1635 Eldridge Pkwy S #200 – Houston, Texas

Cafe Red Onion blended Latin fusion and Southwestern flavors from its Eldridge Parkway dining room. The restaurant has closed, and the location is marked inactive in directories.

#31 – Devil’s River Beer Barn – 10401 US-90 – Del Rio, Texas

Devil’s River Beer Barn served travelers and locals along US-90 with beer, snacks, and quick-stop essentials tied to the Devil’s River region. The location is now closed and no longer in service.

#30 – Philly King – 1905 Hwy 35 N – Rockport, Texas

Philly King in Rockport was a casual sandwich stop known for cheesesteaks, hoagies, and comfort-food plates near Highway 35. The restaurant has closed, with no active listings or hours remaining.

#29 – Salsas Grill & Seafood – 1010 S LaSalle St – Navasota, Texas

Salsas Grill & Seafood in Navasota brought Tex-Mex classics and Gulf-style seafood to South LaSalle Street. The restaurant is now closed, and the building appears inactive.

#28 – Opa’s Mega Gyros – 501 E Main St – Eastland, Texas

Opa’s Mega Gyros added Mediterranean flavor to downtown Eastland with loaded gyros, pita plates, and hearty combo meals. Its storefront has gone dark and is no longer listed as active.

#27 – Ceviche 365 – 11404 N Stemmons Fwy – Dallas, Texas

Ceviche 365 offered fresh ceviches, seafood cocktails, and Latin-inspired bowls from its location off Stemmons Freeway. The Dallas restaurant has closed and no longer appears on ordering platforms.

#26 – El Patron Restaurant & Cantina – 700 E Whitestone Blvd – Cedar Park, Texas

El Patron in Cedar Park served Tex-Mex plates, margaritas, and weekend specials along Whitestone Boulevard. The restaurant is now permanently closed and the building has started hosting new concepts.

#25 – Conmaye Mexican Bar & Grill – 10700 Anderson Mill Rd Unit 109 – Austin, Texas

Conmaye Mexican Bar & Grill delivered fajitas, enchiladas, and cocktails to its Anderson Mill Road location in northwest Austin. The restaurant is now closed, with its online presence and business listings inactive.

#24 – The Rotten Bunch – 14900 Avery Ranch Blvd B100 – Austin, Texas

The Rotten Bunch was a stylish neighborhood bistro on Avery Ranch Boulevard, offering elevated comfort food and cocktails. It has since closed, and the space transitioned to a new restaurant concept.

#23 – Rocket’s Feed Kitchen – 9135 Schaefer Rd #1 – Converse, Texas

Rocket’s Feed Kitchen operated as a homestyle food stop in Converse, serving soul-food plates, wings, and comfort classics. The business has closed, with no active hours or menu listings remaining.

#22 – Jamra Cafe – 10865 Shaenfield Rd – San Antonio, Texas

Jamra Cafe brought Mediterranean flavors to northwest San Antonio, offering shawarma, falafel, and grilled platters along Shaenfield Road. The cafe is now listed as closed in local directories.

#21 – Jim’s Smokehouse Barton Springs – 21605 State Hwy 71 – Spicewood, Texas

Jim’s Smokehouse Barton Springs served Hill Country barbecue off Highway 71, featuring brisket, ribs, sausage, and classic sides. The Spicewood location is now closed and no longer branded as Jim’s.

#20 – Station 287 Bar & Grill – 201 W Kennedale Pkwy – Kennedale, Texas

Station 287 Bar & Grill provided burgers, beer, and pub-style comfort food to the Kennedale community. The bar is now permanently closed, and signage has been removed.

#19 – Prim and Proper – 7300 Windrose Ave Suite A130 – Plano, Texas

Prim and Proper brought stylish cocktails, shareable plates, and an upscale lounge ambiance to Plano’s Legacy West district. The concept has since closed, with the suite now occupied by a new tenant.

#18 – TK’s – 1601 7th St – Bay City, Texas

TK’s in Bay City served homestyle plates, burgers, and casual comfort food along 7th Street. The restaurant has closed and is no longer listed among Bay City’s active eateries.

#17 – The Spud – Diboll, Texas

The Spud in Diboll was known for hearty baked potatoes, plate lunches, and small-town counter service. The business is now closed, with no updated hours or online listings remaining.

#16 – JT’s Bar-B-Que Restaurant – 1820 S Tyler St – Gladewater, Texas

JT’s Bar-B-Que in Gladewater served classic East Texas barbecue—brisket, sausage, ribs, and homemade sides—from its Tyler Street location. The restaurant has been marked permanently closed in directories.

#15 – Crazy Lady’s Home Cookin! – 300 TX-147 – Broaddus, Texas

Crazy Lady’s Home Cookin! fed the Broaddus community with daily plate lunches, scratch-made pies, and simple country cooking. The diner has since closed, leaving a gap in the local comfort-food scene.

#14 – T’s Kitchen – Coleman, Texas

T’s Kitchen in Coleman offered homestyle meals, breakfast plates, and lunch specials in a cozy, no-frills setting. The business has quietly closed, with no active listings or hours available.

#13 – Roma Italian Restaurant – 1200 W Cameron Ave – Rockdale, Texas

Roma Italian Restaurant brought pizza, pasta, and Italian comfort dishes to Rockdale from its West Cameron Avenue dining room. The restaurant is no longer operating, and the location has changed hands.

#12 – The Bus Stop Drive Thru – 1501 FM 315 – Chandler, Texas

The Bus Stop Drive Thru in Chandler was a convenient grab-and-go stop for burgers, drinks, and quick meals. The drive-thru has since closed and is no longer active at the FM 315 address.

#11 – Antojitos Guatemaltecos – 1480 Washington Blvd – Beaumont, Texas

Antojitos Guatemaltecos served traditional Guatemalan dishes—tamales, stews, and sweet breads—from its Washington Boulevard address in Beaumont. The restaurant has closed, with the building repurposed for other use.

#10 – Products and Snacks – 500 Plum Grove Rd – Cleveland, Texas

Products and Snacks was a convenience-style eatery and grab-and-go snack shop on Plum Grove Road in Cleveland. Its listings now show the business as permanently closed, and the storefront displays no active signage.

#9 – Myra’s Burrito – 1000 25th St – Snyder, Texas

Myra’s Burrito was a Snyder go-to for oversized burritos, breakfast plates, and quick counter service on 25th Street. The restaurant has since closed, with the building no longer hosting the familiar burrito shop.

#8 – Terrace Cafe – 8225 Cantrell St – Houston, Texas

Terrace Cafe served homestyle Southern breakfasts, sandwiches, and comfort dishes from its Cantrell Street location in Houston. The cafe has now shut down, with listings marking it closed and the building repurposed.

#7 – Bistro Lecroy’s – 416 21st St – Galveston, Texas

Bistro Lecroy’s in Galveston offered a mix of French-inspired plates, coastal fare, and intimate cafe dining near the island’s historic district. The bistro has closed, and the 21st Street space has transitioned to new uses.

#6 – Taqueria y Pupuseria La Bendicion – 5418 Telephone Rd – Houston, Texas

Taqueria y Pupuseria La Bendicion brought Salvadoran pupusas, tacos, and homestyle Latin cooking to Telephone Road in southeast Houston. The taqueria is now permanently closed, with its storefront inactive.

#5 – East Cafe – 704 Secretary Dr – Arlington, Texas

East Cafe in Arlington served Chinese-American favorites and takeout classics from its longtime Secretary Drive location. Known for dependable lunch specials and friendly service, the restaurant has closed and no longer operates under the East Cafe name.

#4 – Southern Snow Granbury – 206 W Bridge St – Granbury, Texas

Southern Snow Granbury was a summertime staple offering shaved ice, sweet treats, and family-friendly desserts off Bridge Street. The stand has closed, and local guides list it as permanently shut.

#3 – Big Taquito – 100 W Dean Keeton St – Austin, Texas

Big Taquito was a campus-area favorite for UT Austin students, serving late-night tacos, tortas, and comfort-food plates from its Dean Keeton location. The shop has closed, and delivery apps now show the spot as inactive.

#2 – Tiny Iceland – 17499 Hamilton Pool Rd – Austin, Texas

Tiny Iceland operated as a quirky, creative food stand along Hamilton Pool Road, offering bites and drinks with a whimsical Nordic-themed twist. The business has closed, with the rural property no longer hosting the concept and no active online presence.

#1 – Golden Grill – 1618 E 6th St – Austin, Texas

Golden Grill, located off East 6th Street, was a beloved Austin food-truck concept known for gourmet grilled cheeses, loaded melts, and late-night street food energy. Once a mainstay among East Austin’s trailer scene, it has since closed permanently, with the lot now occupied by newer concepts.