It’s been a rough start to the year for the restaurant industry. Businesses are battling rising rents and record-high food costs at the same time consumers are spending less.
Across North Texas, the market pressures are resulting in restaurant closures, largely among independently owned restaurants with moderate price points.
Here are some of the restaurants and bars that have closed in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2026:
Casa del Vegano, Oak Cliff
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After five years in business, Oak Cliff vegan restaurant Casa del Vegano shuttered in early January.
“Admitting that something didn’t work — despite our passion, our effort, and our love — is one of the hardest things to do,” an Instagram post from the restaurant said. “Unfortunately, after falling two months behind and facing heavy fees and penalties, we reached a point where we could no longer continue.”
Casa del Vegano was at 333 Jefferson Blvd., Dallas. It closed Jan. 2, 2026.
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Citizen, Old East Dallas
This Old East Dallas bar and nightclub closed in January after a decade in operation. It was owned by Milkshake Concepts, which is behind a handful of Dallas restaurants and bars such as Vidorra, The Finch and Serious Pizza.
Citizen was at 2511 Swiss Ave. #150, Dallas. It closed Jan. 10, 2026.
Deep Sushi, Deep Ellum
Deep Sushi, which opened in 1996, closed in early January. It was one of the first sushi restaurants to open in Deep Ellum.
Deep Sushi was at 2624 Elm St., Dallas. It closed in the first week of January 2026.
Dot’s Hop House and Cocktail Courtyard in Deep Ellum closed Feb. 1, 2026.
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Dot’s Hop House and Cocktail Courtyard, Deep Ellum
Deep Ellum bar Dot’s Hop House, which had a sweeping patio, closed in February. It opened in 2016 and served more than 100 craft beers and cocktails on tap.
Dot’s Hop House was at 2645 Commerce St., Dallas. It closed Feb. 1, 2026.
Heim Barbecue, Fort Worth
The original location of Heim Barbecue closed in Fort Worth last month after experiencing a drop in sales, its owner said. The other Fort Worth location remains open, along with the Weatherford and Dallas locations.
Heim Barbecue was at 1109 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth. It closed Feb. 1, 2026.
La Tiki Paisa, East Dallas
La Tiki Paisa was the nighttime tiki bar concept at La Casita Coffee inside Half Price Books on Northwest Highway. The coffee shop remains, but La Tiki Paisa and its menu are no more.
The La Tiki Paisa concept closed Feb. 1, 2026. It was an offshoot of the La Casita Coffee at 5801 E. Northwest Highway, Dallas.
The fried fish tacos — made with a whole branzino, tomatillo salsa, cabbage slaw and served with scratch tortilla — were a standout on the La Tiki Paisa menu.
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Palmer’s Hot Chicken, Lakewood
This Lakewood chicken shop closed as a brick-and-mortar business in January and moved to a delivery, catering and food truck model. The restaurant, which was on the Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri in 2024, was not profitable, said owner Palmer Fortune.
Palmer’s Hot Chicken was at 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas. It closed Jan. 25, 2026.
Pour House Dallas, Oak Cliff
“It is with much sadness, gratitude and anticipation for the future, PHD Pour House Dallas will be closing,” the bar’s owner, Eric Tschetter, said in an Instagram post last month.
The Oak Cliff bar was in business for 14 years.
Pour House Dallas was at 1300 W. Davis St., Dallas. It closed Feb. 28, 2026.
Rayo Bar and Lounge, Fair Park
This cocktail lounge, which opened in Fair Park in 2024, shuttered in February.
“It was a difficult decision, but we are unable to operate in the current climate,” an Instagram post from the bar said.
Rayo Bar and Lounge was at 841 Exposition Ave., Dallas. It closed Feb. 21, 2026.
Rudy’s Chicken, Oak Cliff
Legendary Oak Cliff restaurant Rudy’s Chicken closed Feb. 28 after 30 years in business. When word of its closure got out, Rudy’s fans lined up around the block to order its chicken one last time.
Rudy’s Chicken was at 3115 S. Lancaster Road, Dallas. It closed Feb. 28, 2026.
Rye, Lower Greenville
Michelin-Recommended restaurant Rye, which was known for its inventive menu, closed earlier this month. Its owners are expanding their next-door bar, Apothecary, into Rye’s former space.
Rye was at 1920 Greenville Ave., Dallas. It closed March 7, 2026.
Corey Rivers, bartender, makes drinks at Rye in Lower Greenville in Dallas, on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.
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Saint Rocco’s, Trinity Groves
Saint Rocco’s opened more than a decade ago in Dallas’ Trinity Groves district and was known for its skyline views. The three-story restaurant closed in February to make way for a new concept from the same owners.
Saint Rocco’s was at 3011 Gulden Lane, Dallas. It closed Feb. 27, 2026.
Salad and Go, multiple locations
All Texas locations of drive-through chain Salad and Go closed at the beginning of the year. The closures came after the company shuttered some of its Texas restaurants last fall. The company’s headquarters also moved from Coppell to Phoenix.
Salad and Go had multiple locations in Dallas-Fort Worth. They closed Jan. 11, 2026.
San Marzano, Uptown
Italian restaurant San Marzano, which opened in 2024, closed earlier this month. It opened with a menu of pastas made in-house and prices intended to be easy on the wallet.
San Marzano was at 3700 McKinney Ave. #148, Dallas. It closed March 6, 2026.
Tejas Brisket Co., Old East Dallas
This barbecue spot in Old East Dallas was around just shy of a year, but it made a splash with its breakfast tacos and brisket. The storefront closed in January, so diners can no longer walk in and order, but owner and chef Antonio Guevara will continue to operate it as a catering business.
Tejas Brisket Co. was at 1318 N. Peak St., Dallas. It closed Jan. 11, 2026.
The PoBoy Shop
After six months in business, the PoBoy Shop closed at the beginning of the year. It was owned by Evan Meagher, who was behind Evan’s Meat Market in Highland Park.
“While we took great pride in offering high-quality, in-house meats, the rising costs required to maintain that standard ultimately made the model unsustainable,” Meagher said in a written statement.
The PoBoy Shop was at 8421 Westchester Drive, Dallas. It closed in January 2026.
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