Louisiana Longhorn Café, a longtime Cajun restaurant in Central Texas, is going out of business after a 25-year run. The Round Rock restaurant, located at 200 E. Main St., announced on social media that its last day will be June 20.
Louisiana Longhorn thanked the community, its loyal customers, friends, staff and everyone else who supported the restaurant in a “bittersweet announcement” posted to Facebook on Friday, June 5.
“For 25 years, you have allowed us to serve you, feed your families, celebrate milestones, and be part of so many memories,” Louisiana Longhorn’s statement read. “We are incredibly grateful for every meal shared, every familiar face, every kind word, and every person who helped make Louisiana Longhorn Café what it has been for the past two and a half decades. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your support, loyalty, and love.”
In an interview with the Austin American-Statesman, our sister paper, Louisiana Longhorn owners Warren and Jenny Smith said rising food prices, a lack of parking and the changing nature of Round Rock’s downtown area were among the factors behind the closure. Business was especially challenging outside of winter and crawfish season.
Now, many customers are saddened that time is running out to enjoy Louisiana Longhorn Café’s staple étouffée, gumbo, po’boy sandwiches and other classic Cajun dishes. Among the grieving is Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan.
“I do hate to see they are closing,” Morgan told the Statesman. “I will miss it. They are a staple of downtown.”
Among the dozens of comments on the restaurant’s social media announcement was a message from the Round Rock Chamber: “So sorry to hear it! Main Street won’t be the same.”