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These beloved Mexican restaurant chains have closed Arizona locations in 2025
Arizona has seen a slate of store and restaurant closures this year.
While the closure of stores like Joann and Macy's may have generated a lot of chatter, Arizona has also seen several major Mexican restaurant chains unexpectedly closing their doors, much to the dismay of customers.
Recently, eight Filiberto's stores scattered across metro Phoenix quietly closed. In addition to the closures of the 24-hour restaurants, Buqui Bichi and On the Border also closed stores around town.
Here's everything to know about the recent Mexican restaurant chains that have closed stores in Arizona, including which specific locations were impacted.
Eight locations of the popular Valley chain Filiberto's have quietly closed, some permanently, according to signs posted on the doors.
The 24-hour drive-through Mexican restaurant has more than 50 locations in metro Phoenix alone. Originally started by the Tenorio family, the chain has franchised its locations to many different owners.
The eight locations are all owned by the Compadres Group.
These are the eight locations that closed:
Phoenix: 2955 N. 91st Ave, 17224 N. 19th Ave.
Apache Junction: 10749 E. Apache Trail
Chandler: 930 E. Pecos Road
Gilbert: 1397 E. Williams Field Road
Peoria: 13972 N. 83rd Ave.
Scottsdale: 9150 E. Indian Bend Road
Avondale: 1440 N. Dysart Road
Buqui Bichi, an award-winning Mexican brewery, closed its last remaining Arizona taproom in downtown Phoenix in late May. It was the brewery's second ever location in the U.S.
In August 2023, they opened their first U.S. location in Chandler. In January 2024, they opened a second store in downtown Phoenix. The Chandler location closed in October 2024 and was replaced by Miel de Agave.
In a statement to The Republic, co-owner Martin Hurtado said: "Ultimately, we decided to close because the menu wasn't aligning with what our customers were looking for, many were expecting more traditional or recognizable Mexican offerings. Unfortunately, the franchise owners weren't open to adjusting the menu to better meet those local preferences, so we felt it was best to step away."
On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina closed all of its Arizona locations in February.
The restaurant had three locations in the Valley: Mesa at 1710 S. Power Road, Peoria at 7873 W. Bell Road and Ahwatukee at 5005 E. Ray Road.
All three locations show as permanently closed on the restaurant's social media pages.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: These beloved Mexican restaurant chains closed Arizona stores in 2025
