Kensington Mexican restaurant Cantina La Martina, created by chef Dionicio Jimenez, a James Beard Award finalist, will close Nov. 2 after nearly four years on D Street, the owners and general manager announced on Instagram on Monday.

The team said they will not be renewing their lease "due to circumstances beyond our control." MORE: Riot Nerd, which has been hosting theme parties around Philly since 2016, could be forced to shut down

However, Jimenez and his wife and co-owner Mariangeli Alicea Saez said it won't be the end for the restaurant, as they're actively searching for a new space. They'll also be hosting a celebration of life for the eatery on its last day.

"This is a transition Cantina's going through, but we're not closing, we're not going anywhere," Jimenez said. "We'r

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