{"id":423941,"date":"2026-09-02T12:56:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T12:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/423941\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T12:56:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T12:56:18","slug":"these-dallas-fort-worth-restaurants-breweries-closed-in-august-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/423941\/","title":{"rendered":"These Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants, breweries closed in August"},"content":{"rendered":"

At least nine restaurants<\/a> and breweries<\/a> in Dallas-Fort Worth closed in August.<\/p>\n

This video created with the assistance of AI.<\/p>\n

The closures were attributed to reasons including rising rent and other financial difficulties. A few of the businesses had been open for decades.<\/p>\n

Here’s a list of the food and drink establishments North Texas lost last month.<\/p>\n

Cantina Laredo<\/p>\n

The\u00a0first store for the Tex-Mex chain closed<\/a> in Addison<\/a> on Aug. 2. “Rent would have risen to the point that the restaurant would be unprofitable,” wrote Bill Watson, vice president of marketing at Cantina Laredo’s parent company, in an email.<\/p>\n

\"Cantina<\/p>\n

Cantina Laredo closed its original location in Addison on Aug. 2 after 42 years in business. (Dallas Morning News file photo)<\/p>\n

The brand began 42 years ago and now has three locations in Texas: in Frisco, at Dallas Love Field<\/a> and at DFW International Airport<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cantina Laredo was at 4546 Belt Line Road, Dallas.<\/p>\n

Texas Ale Project<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Dallas brewery closed<\/a> on Aug. 8. It opened in the Dallas Design District<\/a> in 2014, a year after legislation began allowing taproom sales in Texas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Ale Project closed on Aug. 8 after doing business in Dallas’ Design District for over 10 years. (Dallas Morning News file photo)<\/p>\n

Texas Ale Project didn’t give a reason for its closure. It joined other craft breweries, including Panther Island Brewing, Revolver and\u00a0Rahr, that closed in D-FW in the last year or so.<\/p>\n

Texas Ale Project was at 1001 N. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas.<\/p>\n

Related: The North Texas bars and restaurants that have closed this summer<\/a><\/p>\n

Balanced Rock Brewing<\/p>\n

The brewery announced its closure in early August after being in The Colony<\/a> for over a year. In\u00a0a Facebook post<\/a>, the business said “the economic realities have made it difficult to carry on at this location.”<\/p>\n

The post said the owners were scouting a new location for Balanced Rock Brewing, “one more suitable for a craft brewery<\/a>,” though further details on when and where were not mentioned.<\/p>\n

Balanced Rock Brewing was at 5265 State Highway 121, The Colony.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mar\u00a0y Sol<\/p>\n

The Latin American restaurant on Dallas’ McKinney Avenue<\/a> closed on Aug. 15 to make way for a sports bar. The owner said the restaurant wasn’t making money.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mar\u00a0y Sol’s menu took inspiration from cuisines in Mexico, Peru, Brazil and Argentina. It had a “stunning” design<\/a>, The Dallas Morning News’ Sarah Blaskovich wrote, with a mix of neutral tan and creams as well as an Instagrammable ceiling of driftwood on the terrace.<\/p>\n

Mar y Sol was at 4511 McKinney Ave., Dallas.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jinbeh\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Japanese hibachi and sushi restaurant<\/a> in Frisco closed on Aug. 16. Over the years, it became a staple for birthdays, anniversaries and family celebrations. The reason for the closure was unclear, but\u00a0Jinbeh’s\u00a0Lewisville<\/a> location remains open.<\/p>\n

Jinbeh was at 2693 Preston Road, Suite\u00a01040, Frisco.<\/p>\n

Tequila Social and Poco Fiasco<\/p>\n

The two restaurants in Dallas’\u00a0Harwood District closed on Aug. 21.<\/p>\n

Tequila Social’s closure was attributed to planned redevelopment<\/a> of its building, while Poco Fiasco’s was part of a wider review of the company’s dining concepts in the area.<\/p>\n

Located off the Katy Trail, Tequila Social was a patio bar that offered tacos, burgers<\/a> and other Tex-Mex fare<\/a>. Poco Fiasco was a pizza spot with a menu of handcrafted pizzas and signature martinis.<\/p>\n

Tequila Social was at 3100 McKinnon St., Dallas, and Poco Fiasco was at 2823 McKinnon St., Dallas.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thai Soon<\/p>\n

The almost 40-year-old Thai restaurant in\u00a0Richardson<\/a> closed on Aug. 23 because of financial difficulties<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Thai<\/p>\n

Thai Soon in Richardson closed on Aug. 23 after almost 40 years in business. (Juan Figueroa \/ Staff Photographer)<\/p>\n

The restaurant started on Dallas’ Greenville Avenue<\/a> in 1987 and was named after current owner Ararin “Irean” Wongchingchai’s mother, Soon Chanchaisri. It served pad thai, red curry and more.<\/p>\n

Thai Soon was at 101 S. Coit Road, Suite 401, Richardson.<\/p>\n

Related: Deep Ellum has lost at least 7 restaurants and bars this year. Will there be others?<\/a><\/p>\n

Twisted Root<\/p>\n

The Dallas-born burger joint closed its original\u00a0Deep Ellum<\/a> restaurant after 20 years in business. The owners did not say why it closed.<\/p>\n

\"Twisted<\/p>\n

Twisted Root Burger Co. closed its original Deep Ellum restaurant in August after 20 years in business. (Dallas Morning News file photo)<\/p>\n

Twisted Root opened in 2006 and became nationally recognized in 2009<\/a> when Guy Fieri<\/a> featured it on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. It’s known for its gourmet half-pound burgers and game meat options.<\/p>\n

Twisted Root Burger Co. has other locations across North Texas. The Deep Ellum flagship was at 2615 Commerce St., Dallas.<\/p>\n

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