Valencia regulars of Solita Tacos & Margaritas were met with an unexpected end to their lunch on Thursday when the restaurant at Valencia Town Center suddenly closed its doors during service. The abrupt shutdown caught both customers and employees by surprise, with a rapid clear-out leaving the space entirely bare by Friday morning.
According to reports from KHTS Radio, passersby witnessed a U-Haul truck and a dumpster outside the restaurant on Thursday. A team of nearly a dozen people worked quickly to clear out the space, transforming the active dining room into an empty shell in just a few hours. A paper sign, taped to the door, simply read “sorry, we’re closed” in red marker, offering an informal farewell after more than a decade in business.
A poster later appeared on the front window, confirming the closure was permanent. The notice directed patrons to visit Solita's sister location, El Torito, in Northridge. The Valencia Solita Tacos had opened its doors in February 2015, building a local following for its casual dining experience, reimaged Mexican dishes, and extensive margarita menu.
No public explanation has been offered for the sudden closure. KHTS reached out to Solita Tacos for comment but had not received a response as of publication. The reason for the shutdown—whether financial, lease-related, or something else—remains undisclosed.
Solita Tacos & Margaritas has been under the ownership of Xperience Restaurant Group since December 2019. Xperience, which also owns other well-known chains like El Torito and Chevys Fresh Mex, acquired Sol Cocina and Solita Tacos & Margaritas as part of a deal that brought its total restaurant count to 62 at the time. The group now states it owns and operates 11 branded restaurant concepts across the United States, with Solita Tacos & Margaritas noted as having been founded in 2014.
The broader footprint of the Solita brand appears to be somewhat in flux. While an older Xperience brand page listed Solita locations in Southern California only in Valencia and Huntington Beach, describing a focus on Baja Mexico flavors and wood-grilled tacos, Solita's own online ordering page currently lists active locations in Newport Beach, Playa Vista, Scottsdale, and Las Vegas. This discrepancy leaves the status of other potential Southern California locations unclear.
For now, the Valencia Town Center is left with an empty storefront where margaritas and wood-grilled tacos were served for more than 11 years. What might become of the space, and whether Xperience plans a replacement concept nearby, is yet to be seen by Valencia shoppers and former regulars.