Decades-old Mexican restaurant at Easton Town Center quietly shuts down
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Mexican restaurant that sat inside Easton Town Center since the mall first opened in 1999 has quietly shut down.
Adobe Gilas 'recently' closed its doors, an Easton spokesperson told NBC4, adding the shopping center does not have 'any further updates at this time.' The eatery was located on the second floor of the mall above Levi's.
As of Wednesday night, Adobe Gilas had not taken down information about the Easton restaurant from its website or posted there about its closure. However, the social media accounts for its Columbus location have been deleted.
The Mexican restaurant had been operating at Easton since the shopping center was founded in June 1999. The Columbus restaurant marked Adobe Gilas' singular Ohio location. The brand's only other spot in the country resides in Rosemont, Illinois.
Adobe Gilas is known for its live entertainment, cocktails and Mexican food. Its Easton menu consisted of items such as loaded nachos, fajitas, burritos, burgers and wings. The restaurant featured an eclectic ambiance, including dollar bills plastered on its walls and a variety of bright signage.
NBC4 reached out to the business for comment on its Easton closure, but has not yet heard back.
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