26-05-2025
Popular Kansas City Mexican Restaurant Shutting Down After 5 Years
A popular Mexican restaurant in Kansas City, MO is closing after operating for five years.
South of Summit, a taqueria and tequila restaurant in the Waldo neighborhood of Kansas City, announced that it will cease operations on May 31.
'We are deeply grateful for the loyalty and support our guests have shown South of Summit," the Summit Hospitality Group said in a statement.
'Although it's difficult to close this chapter, we're eager to introduce a new concept that will continue our tradition of culinary excellence and community engagement."
The restaurant did not elaborate on the concept that would replace the closing establishment. Summit Hospitality Group runs multiple restaurants in the area, including the Summit Grill, Pearl Tavern, Boru Asian Eatery and Third Street Social.
"We are committed to providing a diverse range of culinary experiences that cater to all tastes and occasions. We pride ourselves on our high standards, our passion for food, and our dedication to service," Summit Hospitality Group says on its website.
The closure of South of Summit comes less than two months after the death of the ownership group's co-founder, Andy Lock.
'His enduring legacy is woven into the very fabric of our restaurants, our teams, and the many communities he helped shape across the Kansas City metro area,' Summit Hospitality Group said in a statement.
'From the moment he opened the doors of Summit Grill, Andy led with purpose, passion, and an unwavering belief in the power of hospitality to bring people together.'
The group also highlighted Lock's leadership, friendship and "the indelible impact he made on our lives and the lives of so many others."
Lock and his business partner Domhnall Molloy were named Restaurateurs of the Year by the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association in 2017, and continued to build with different locations and concepts around the city.
Lock, who died at the age of 57 in April, was a former Missouri Tigers football player. His son Drew followed in his footsteps at Mizzou and was drafted in the second round by the NFL's Denver Broncos in 2019.
He currently plays for the Seattle Seahawks after stints with the Broncos and New York Giants.
Popular Kansas City Mexican Restaurant Shutting Down After 5 Years first appeared on Men's Journal on May 26, 2025
