Solita Tacos Closes Valencia Town Center Location
The restaurant, which served customers in Santa Clarita since 2015, ceased operations this week.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Dining Out
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Solita Tacos has permanently closed its doors at the Valencia Town Center in Santa Clarita. The restaurant shut down unexpectedly during lunch service on Thursday.
Why it matters
The closure marks the end of a decade-long presence for the eatery within the shopping complex. Operators have provided local patrons with an alternative destination at their Northridge location.
The restaurant occupied its space in the Valencia Town Center for over 11 years. A crew of nearly a dozen people removed equipment from the interior, leaving the space gutted by Friday morning.
The players
Solita Tacos
A restaurant chain known for Mexican cuisine that operated in the Valencia Town Center for over a decade.
El Torito
A restaurant brand with a location in Northridge that is currently being used as a relocation point for former patrons.
Valencia Town Center
A major shopping and dining destination in Santa Clarita where the restaurant was previously situated.
The details
Staff cleared the restaurant space shortly after the announcement, with interior fixtures and kitchen equipment removed by Friday morning. The operator has officially directed former Santa Clarita customers to visit the El Torito location in Northridge.
Timeline
Solita Tacos opened the Valencia location in February 2015.
The restaurant closed during lunch service on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
The restaurant space was gutted by Friday morning, October 23, 2026.
Culture Shift
The closure of Solita Tacos follows the pattern set by the closure of the Sears anchor store at Valencia Town Center as the shopping hub continues to see tenant turnover. This shift reflects broader retail trends where destination dining and retail anchors face rapid transitions in suburban commercial centers.
Santa Clarita residents who frequented the Valencia location must now seek dining alternatives within the center or travel to the Northridge sister restaurant. The rapid gutting of the space suggests the storefront will be prepared for a new tenant or reconfiguration in the near future.
The takeaway
Customers should confirm hours for their preferred dining spots, especially when visiting major regional shopping centers. Seeking out sister locations or alternative local options remains the most reliable way to maintain consistent dining habits following sudden closures.
Further reading
For more updates on the local culinary scene, visit the Dining Out section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220.
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