A popular Mexican restaurant has closed its doors after 11 years of service, as foodies notice a worrying trend sweeping the Australian hospitality scene.
Mejico, located on Pitt St in Sydney’s CBD, has ceased operations as the owners of the building it is in are renovating the site.
“After 11 incredible years, our beloved home is getting a makeover,” a post on the restaurant’s website read.
“This means we’ll pack up our tequila and say goodbye to Pitt Street… for now.”
The operators revealed that they hope to move to another location soon and urged diners to “keep an eye out” for their move.
The restaurant’s last day of business was Sunday, October 27.
Mejico served 929,300 clients during his tenure and hundreds shared their devastation over the temporary closure.
“One of my favorite restaurants in Sydney,” raved one fan. “I hope you reopen soon, thank you for all the fantastic lunches and dinners.”
Mejico, located on Pitt St in Sydney’s CBD, has ceased operations as the owners of the building it is in are renovating the site.
The operators revealed that they hope to move to another location soon and urged diners to “keep an eye out” for their move.
“This is so sad, I’ve had so many wonderful date nights there,” said another.
“My best memories were always Taco Tuesdays with a great group of friends in Mexico,” one woman wrote. “Seeing the guacamole prepared on the table is a highlight and eating it too.”
Mejico is another link in a long chain of fan-favorite restaurants that is closing its doors.
Diners at Sydney’s Neutral Bay were shocked to find Yok Thai completely “clean” in early June, even after the venue was frequented by politician Gladys Berejiklian.
Other popular restaurants that are bankrupt or closing up shop include Big Poppa’s in Darlinghurst, Bistrot 916 in Potts Point and Tetsuya’s in Darling Harbour.
Cirrus Dining, The Bentley Restaurant Group’s seafood restaurant in Barangaroo, has ceased trading after eight years of service.
The two-hat restaurant had its last service on September 1, coinciding with the end of its lease contract.
“This is a bittersweet decision for us,” Cirrus co-owners Brent Savage and Nick Hildebrandt said in a statement.
‘Although we wanted to extend our lease, we were unable to reach an agreement with our new landlord. “While this is disappointing, it has opened the door to new opportunities that will be announced soon.”
