San Antonio restaurant Mi Gente has closed less than a year after launch

After less than a year in business, Medical Center restaurant Mi Gente Comida y Cantina has permanently closed its doors, its owner revealed Wednesday in a social media post.

“Isn’t it wonderful when you visit your favorite restaurant and are served a plate overflowing with the delicious food you’ve been craving?” the Facebook announcement reads. “However, when life starts to resemble that overflowing plate, it can feel a lot less wonderful.”

Restauranteur Javier Barron bought Medical Center staple Martha’s Mexican Restaurant, at 5822 Babcock Road, in late 2019, but closed a little more than three years later to open Mi Gente in its place. The new eatery debuted this January featuring both classic Tex-Mex fare and souped up creations such as Hot Cheetos-topped enchiladas.

In the Facebook message, Barron said guiding Martha’s through the pandemic, parenting two children and taking on a full-time job to “bridge the financial gap” became too much. Something had to go.

“I’ve realized I need to make some difficult choices,” he wrote. “One of those choices is unfortunately to sell my restaurant.”

Mi Gente didn’t reveal a final day of service in its Facebook post. The Current reached out for more details, and Barron clarified that the business has already closed its doors.

Despite the sad news, Mi Gente’s Facebook post ends on a positive note.

“While it’s time for us to close this chapter, we will always cherish the relationships we’ve built and the joy you’ve brought to your restaurant,” the message states.
“We are deeply grateful for the love you’ve shown us.”
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This article appears in Oct 16-29, 2024.