Popular Houston Mexican Restaurant Closes Abruptly
After two years in business, a local Houston Mexican restaurant closed its doors abruptly this week.
Mi Tierra Mexican Kitchen shuttered on Wednesday, effective immediately. Owner Kate Mancia announced the news on social media after "after much reflection and with a heart full of mixed emotions."
"This decision did not come easy. Mi Tierra was more than just a restaurant. It was a dream, a risk, a labor of love, and a huge part of my soul. It was where we poured our passion, culture, and our heart into every detail -from the recipes to the guest we welcomed through our doors," Mancia wrote.
Mancia and chef Martin Weaver opened Mi Tierra in October 2023. Over time, it gained a following from loyal customers, who Mancia thanked, along with her staff, in Wednesday's final message.
"Though this chapter is ending, I am proud of what Mi Tierra was and what it represented. I've learned so much through this journey ; about business, about people, and about myself," she added.
"This isn't goodbye to the dream. It's just a pause, a redirection. I carry forward the good memories, the food , the flavors, and the spirit of what Mi Tierra represented wherever life takes me next."
Mi Tierra customers also expressed their disappointment in the comments.
"If you ever open another restaurant in a different location. We would love to come and eat again," one wrote.
"So sorry to see this chapter close, but excited to see what lies ahead!" a second added.
"Good luck and this is just a pause," a third chimed in.
During its tenure, Mi Tierra offered a variety of Mexican and Tex-Mex favorites, as well as a raw bar, a variety of drinks and cocktails and dishes such as gochujang short rib, smoked duck carnitas in mole and a selection of small plates.
Popular Houston Mexican Restaurant Closes Abruptly first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 12, 2025
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