Restaurants

The Once-Popular Tex-Mex Restaurant That Sadly Disappeared

If you were a fan of Tex-Mex cuisine in the 1990s, chances are you dined at a Don Pablo's. Don Pablo's was known for its affordable food, house-made tortillas , and its kitschy decor that resembled a cinematic version of a Mexican town square. Back in its heyday, Don Pablo's was a well-known franchise boasting 120 restaurants, making it the second most popular Mexican restaurant franchise behind Chi-Chi's. Yet, a variety of factors led to the chain's demise.

The last Don Pablo's closed in June 2019. Nevertheless, Don Pablo's is fondly remembered by diners who frequented the establishment. On Reddit , Don Pablo's fans swap stories of what made the restaurant so unique. "The one I knew had a WORKING FOUNTAIN

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