Buen Dia and Hooters Closed East El Paso Sites
Multiple popular restaurants in East El Paso have permanently shuttered their doors following recent business shifts.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Dining Out
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Buen Dia and Hooters have officially closed their East Side El Paso locations. These closures follow a string of recent departures across the city, including the shuttering of La Fete Cafe and a local Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q.
Why it matters
The recent closures reflect a shifting landscape for the local dining industry in El Paso. These departures leave several vacant storefronts across the East Side and West El Paso as the community navigates changes in available dining options.
Buen Dia at 2260 N. Zaragoza Road and Hooters at 1799 Joe Battle Blvd. are among the latest establishments to close. These follows earlier shutdowns including a West El Paso Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q located at 6401 S. Desert Blvd.
The players
Buen Dia
This restaurant operated its East Side location starting in January 2023.
Hooters
This national restaurant chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early 2025.
Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q
This barbecue chain closed its West El Paso location on Oct. 3, 2026.
La Fete Cafe
This local dining establishment officially closed on Oct. 11, 2026.
The details
Buen Dia, which opened in January 2023, posted a closure notice on its restaurant door, while Hooters confirmed its permanent closure by updating its Facebook page. Hooters had previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early 2025.
Timeline
Buen Dia opened its Zaragoza Road location in January 2023.
The Hooters location on Joe Battle Blvd. opened in 2023.
Hooters filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early 2025.
Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q closed its West El Paso location on Oct. 3, 2026.
La Fete Cafe closed its doors on Oct. 11, 2026.
Culture Shift
These closures follow a pattern set by the post-pandemic hospitality sector contraction in urban markets. The trend highlights the volatility currently facing local dining establishments as they adjust to shifting consumer demand.
Residents who frequent the East Side dining corridor will see fewer restaurant options available for their meal routines. Commuters and locals should check updated business listings before planning visits to any of the cited locations.
The takeaway
The recent wave of closures serves as a reminder for diners to support their favorite local spots when possible. Consumers should verify the operational status of restaurants online to avoid disappointment when visiting familiar locations.
What happens next
Don Cuco and Roll In Flautas are planning to open new locations at the former A Toda Mar site on 12890 Eastlake Blvd.
Further reading
Find more updates on the city's changing culinary scene by visiting our Dining Out section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by El Paso Times.
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