News Summary
Posados Cafe has closed its location on Mansfield Rd. in Shreveport, marking a significant reduction in the Tex-Mex chain’s presence in the area. This closure follows another earlier shutdown on East Bert Kouns Industrial Drive. With only one remaining location in Bossier City, the local dining scene continues to evolve amid several recent restaurant closures. Recent shut downs of multiple eateries underscore the challenges faced by the food industry in Shreveport-Bossier as changing preferences and competition impact operations.
Shreveport
Posados Cafe has officially closed its location at 9165 Mansfield Rd. in Shreveport, as of June 23, 2023. This marks the second closure of a Posados Cafe within the Shreveport area in recent months.
A notice placed on the door of the Mansfield Rd. restaurant directed patrons to the only remaining Posados Cafe in Northwest Louisiana, located at 1703 Old Minden Rd. in Bossier City. This Bossier City location is now the sole outlet for customers seeking the Tex-Mex dining experience that the chain is known for.
The closure of the Mansfield Rd. Posados Cafe follows the earlier shutdown of the restaurant on East Bert Kouns Industrial Drive in February 2023. These closures reflect a significant downsizing for the Tex-Mex chain in the region, as both restaurants previously offered a menu featuring local flair and Tex-Mex classics.
Company Background
Posados Cafe is a part of a larger Tex-Mex chain owned by Andrew Gugar, which operates multiple locations across Louisiana and Texas. The first Posados store in the Northwest Louisiana area was established in Bossier City in the spring of 1996. Following this, the Shreveport branch opened in the auto mall area of Bert Kouns in 1997, with the Mansfield Rd. location joining the brand in June 1999.
In addition to its remaining Bossier City outlet, Posados Cafe has other restaurants in cities such as Longview, Tyler, and Lindale, Texas. The changes in Shreveport’s specific offerings may impact local dining options, as the city continues to adjust to shifts in its food service landscape.
Dining Scene Challenges
The closure of Posados Cafe is part of a broader trend affecting the food scene in the Shreveport-Bossier area. Over the past year, several other establishments have also shut their doors, which included notable names like Well+Fed Louisiana, Cypress by the Revenir, Dripp Donuts, Red Lobster, and Frank’s Louisiana Kitchen. Additionally, long-standing local favorites such as Smitty’s Pizza, which has served the community for over 40 years on Mansfield Rd., have announced plans to relocate due to the sale of their leased building.
Moreover, Chef Tootie Morrison’s restaurant, Earnestly Tooties, is set to close, with its final day of service scheduled for September 29, 2023. These developments indicate a significant transition within the restaurant landscape of Northwest Louisiana, with various factors contributing to the closures, including changing customer preferences, market competition, and economic conditions.
As the sole remaining Posados Cafe continues to operate in Bossier City, it remains to be seen how the local dining community will adapt to these changes. The area has a rich culinary history and may seek to replenish its offerings in the coming months to accommodate the tastes of its residents.
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- Shreveport Times: Posados Cafe Closure
- Shreveport Bossier Advocate: Posados Cafe Closes
- KTAL News: Bossier City Hangar Taphouse Fundraiser Closure
- Shreveport Bossier Advocate: Restaurant Changes Ahead
- K945: Shreveport Diner RJs Closure
- Wikipedia: Posados Cafe
- Google Search: Shreveport restaurant closures 2023
- Google Scholar: Shreveport food scene
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Restaurant closures
- Google News: Shreveport restaurants
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