South-of-downtown Tex-Mex favorite Lala’s Gorditas will permanently shut down on Christmas Eve, owner Steven Pizzini revealed Tuesday afternoon.
Pizzini said he’s shuttering Lala’s, 1600 Roosevelt Ave., so he can begin his retirement. A third-generation restaurateur, Pizzini’s family also operated the original Teka Molino and Taco Hut.
Lala’s will continue serve its gorditas, puffy tacos, bean cups, flautas and other favorites until closing day, Pazzini said. It also will take pre-paid orders for pork or jalapeño-bean tamales by the dozen until Saturday, Dec. 21.
Pizzini launched the casual eatery in 2019, and it became known for stone grinding its own corn masa —a key ingredient in its namesake gorditas — fresh daily.
“It’s time for me to retire and enjoy life outside the restaurant,” Pizzini said in an emailed statement. “I hope I’ve done my ancestors proud by upholding our family’s traditions and introducing new generations to the magic of the genuine, artisanal Tex-Mex that can only be found in San Antonio.”
Pizzini didn’t mention any downturn in Lala’s business in his statement. However, at least twice this year he urged customers in social media posts to help the restaurant survive temporary slumps. The latest of those was in June.
“If you think Lala’s is worth it … please show up,” he wrote at the time.
Until its closure, Lala’s will operate 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
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This article appears in Nov 28-29, 2024.
