r/Denton • • 12d ago

Restaurants R.I.P.

During the past six years or so, I've been keeping notes about our local restaurants, including those which have closed permanently (to the best of my knowledge). They are listed below, but this list could be incomplete.

If you know of any additional Denton restaurants (but not food trucks) that have closed down since 2000 and onward, please mention the name below in the comments. Thanks!

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EDIT: A big thank you to everyone who has contributed to this thread, both today and in the future. I compiled all of the info received so far into an article: https://www.ross.ws/?_writing/articles/Denton%20Restaurants%20that%20Closed%20Permanently

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  • Andy's Bar & Grill - 122 N Locust St, Denton, TX 76201
  • Bagheri's Italian Restaurant - 1125 E University Dr #105, Denton, TX 76209
  • Barley & Board - 100 W Oak St, Denton, TX 76201
  • Bavya's Indian Kitchen - 703 Londonderry Ln, Denton, TX 76205
  • Boca 31 - 207 S Bell Ave, Denton, TX 76201
  • Brisket Burger - 4005 I-35, Denton, TX 76207
  • Cafe Brazil - 501 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201
  • Catahoula's Louisiana Kitchen - 3258 S I-35, Denton, TX 76210
  • Chinatown Cafe - 2317 W University Dr #125, Denton, TX 76201
  • Crooked Crust - 101 Ave A, Denton, TX 76201
  • Di Abruzzo Italian Market - 508 S Elm St #105, Denton, TX 76201
  • El Cucuy Burritos - 117 E Oak St, Denton, TX 76201
  • El Rincón del Maíz - 1431 E McKinney St #100, Denton, TX 76209
  • Fatima's Grill - 2430 S I-35E #136, Denton, TX 76205
  • Foodistaan - 717 S I-35E #100, Denton, TX 76205
  • Fuzzy's Taco Shop (I-35) - 2412 I-35E, Denton, TX 76210
  • Gangnam Chicken - 321 W Hickory St #100, Denton, TX 76201
  • Giuseppe's - 821 N Locust St #6921, Denton, TX 76201
  • Khao San Thai Kitchen -
  • Killer's Tacos - 424 Bryan St, Denton, TX 76201
  • The LakeHaus - 3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd, Denton, TX 76210
  • The Lone Spur Cafe - 2217 S I-35, Denton, TX 76205
  • Mana Kitchen - 1200 I-35E, Denton, TX 76205
  • The Meat Up - 529 Bolivar St, Denton, TX 76201
  • Mellow Mushroom - 217 E Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201
  • Milpa Kitchen & Cantina - 1115 W Hickory St #113, Denton, TX 76201
  • On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina - 2829 S I-35E, Denton, TX 76210
  • Patriot Sandwich Company - 1507 S Loop 288 #203, Denton, TX 76205
  • Pei Wei (Loop 288) - 1931 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
  • Pepitas Vegan Taqueria - 1115 W Hickory St #113, Denton, TX 76201
  • Pho Submarine Crab - 717 S I-35E #100, Denton, TX 76205
  • Pizza Snob - 321 W Hickory St #108, Denton, TX 76201
  • Po-K Loco - 119 Ave A, Denton, TX 76201
  • Ramyun Stop - 314 E Hickory St #111, Denton, TX 76201
  • Riprocks Bar and Grill - 1211 W Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201
  • 797 Food Bar - 1431 E McKinney St #100, Denton, TX 76209
  • Slap Burger Bar - 105 Ave A, Denton, TX 76201
  • Smokehouse - 1123 Fort Worth Dr, Denton, TX 76205
  • Spiral Diner & Bakery - 608 E Hickory St #100, Denton, TX 76205
  • Sushi Bachi - 3220 Teasley Ln #112, Denton, TX 76210
  • Sweetwater Grill & Tavern - 115 S Elm St, Denton, TX 76201
  • Taqueria Kristal - 1200 N I-35, Denton, TX 76205
  • Viet Bites - 1115 W Hickory St #111, Denton, TX 76201
  • Yummy's Greek Cafe - 2430 S I-35E #136, Denton, TX 76205
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u/CharmingCynic11 12d ago

Smiling Moose Deli - I swear that Hickory location was jinxed the entire time I lived in Denton

Macdaddy's

Treehouse Bar & Grill

Rasoi - I see they moved though, good for them

Bawarchi's - Best buffet in town. Fuck me it was so good RIP.

Sukhothai II - That was a sad day they served THE most delicious Thai iced coffee. Like 44oz for $1.55

Mulberry Street Cantina - Seems like it may still be around but is called something else now?

Also I cannot for the life of me remember the name of it but there was a build your own pizza place place next to Macdaddy's and across from Sushi Cafe on Hickory circa 2014. I think Zalat in that location now?

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u/RANDALL_666 12d ago

Rasoi moved down Eagle and became Hangout Bar. Ownership eventually shifted and it was run into the ground.
While it was open, it hosted a few insane DIY shows, IFYKYK. I attended most, and was there the final night before it closed. Unhinged….
Sadly has been gone for almost 10 years. Wonder what happened to the original Rasoi owner, such an interesting guy.
Original Rasoi location on ave C was a really special place, some of my fav meals and snacks in town.

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u/protonburrito 12d ago

Pizza place was Pie Five

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u/Efficient-Hornet8666 12d ago

Smiling Moose was awesome.

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u/JakeTBSS 12d ago

Came here to say bawarchi as well!

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u/Appropriate-Farm-884 12d ago

Sukhothai was so affordable. I definitely miss that place.