Overview
- The restaurant announced its closure in early August 2026, posting a message of gratitude that called the end "an end of an era" and asked followers to "stay tuned for what is next."
- The pause began as a monthlong summer hiatus that started at the end of June and was later confirmed by the owners to be permanent.
- Old Town Tortilla Factory opened in 1996 and became known for house-made tortillas, a broad selection of agave spirits, and a shaded patio in a roughly 75-year-old converted adobe home at 6910 E. Main St.
- Regulars and fans reacted on social media with nostalgia and dismay, sharing memories of celebrations, date nights, and the restaurant’s signature warm tortillas and margaritas.
- The building now sits idle with no public announcement about a sale, redevelopment, or replacement business, a change that removes a long-standing neighborhood gathering spot and could prompt new uses for the space.