On The Border to close Corpus Christi location as company shutters restaurants nationwide

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is closing locations across Texas and nationwide, including its Corpus Christi restaurant.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is closing locations across Texas and nationwide, including its Corpus Christi restaurant along South Padre Island Drive.

The company announced it will close all remaining company-owned locations by the end of the day Friday, June 12, 2026, following a recent bankruptcy filing.

The Tex-Mex chain is known for its mesquite-grilled fajitas, tacos and signature margaritas. The Corpus Christi location is expected to close after Friday.

In a statement, the company said the decision came after a review of its business operations.

“On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina has made the difficult decision to move forward with a significant transition in its restaurant operations, which will include the closing of company-owned locations by end of day Friday, June 12, 2026,” the statement said.

The company said the decision “follows a thorough evaluation of the business and was not made lightly” and that it is evaluating the future of the brand while exploring strategic options.

“Our immediate focus is on supporting our team members through this transition and ensuring an orderly and respectful closure,” the statement said.

The company noted that franchise locations in South Dakota, Florida, Nevada, California and South Korea operate independently and will remain open.

“We appreciate the loyalty of our guests and the dedication of our employees over the years,” the statement said.