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Longtime San Antonio staple Martha's Mexican Restaurant has closed

'Due to ... the state of the economy, we can no longer afford to keep the doors open,' the owners said online.

By Nina Rangel on Mon, May 22, 2023 at 10:08 am

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Martha's Mexican Restaurant has closed.

Decades-old Medical Center eatery Martha's Mexican Restaurant has shut down, blaming the economy and pandemic-related pressures.

Long considered a local hidden gem for margaritas and Tex-Mex fare, Martha’s was located at 5822 Babcock Road. The restaurant shared its closure plans last month on its Google Business page.

At press time it was unclear how long the restaurant has been shuttered, but at least one customer review was posted as late as April 23.

“Dear customers, It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Martha’s, which has been serving the community for over 60 years. Due to the hardship caused by the pandemic and the state of the economy, we can no longer afford to keep the doors open,” the Google Business post read. “We will always cherish the memories we have made together.”

Screen Capture / Google Business

Martha's Mexican Restaurant took to its Google Business page to share the news of the closure.

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Nina Rangel uses nearly 20 years of experience in the foodservice industry to tell the stories of movers and shakers in the food scene in San Antonio. As the Food + Nightlife Editor for the San Antonio Current, she showcases her passion for the Alamo City’s culinary community by promoting local flavors, uncovering...