Just a few weeks after the announcement of the closing of the original Taco Mac in Virginia-Highlands, the Taco Mac in Midtown suddenly shut its doors. According to a report by Atlanta News First, a sign in the window at the store on Peachtree Street read, “Serving this community has been an incredible honor. We’ve cherished every moment — from cheering on our local sports teams together to celebrating special milestones. These memories will always be a meaningful part of our journey.”

The first Taco Mac opened in 1979. and its expansion locations have been local hangouts for watching sports, baskets of wings, and draft beer. When the original location shuttered, the restaurant chain stated that it was focusing on growth in the Southeast, and the closure was a strategic move.

Several Taco Mac locations are still situated in areas surrounding Atlanta.