You have to give credit to any restaurant in Colorado that can last several decades. Los Tarascos in Fort Collins opened on South College in 1995. In 2008, they expanded by moving next door; in the late summer of 2026, they announced they’d be closing.
Why is Los Tarascos Closing in Downtown Fort Collins, Colorado?
Hugo and Maria Caballero have been running (along with family members) Los Tarascos for a long time, and announced on September 8, 2026, that they’re ready to retire and leave Los Tarascos behind to get some well-earned rest and relaxation, after one last day on September 23, 2026.
As this chapter comes to an end, we are looking forward to some much needed rest. Our parents are ready to slow down and begin enjoying retirement, while the next generation looks forward to spending more time with family and embracing whatever comes next.
What Will Become of That Great Mural at Los Tarascos?
When word got out that Los Tarascos was closing, many commented that they’d miss the Para Mi Familia “For My Family” mural that the Fort Collins Hispanic Mural Project had installed on the restaurant’s north wall in 2023. You’d have to agree that just because Los Tarascos is closing doesn’t necessarily mean the mural will have to come down.
From Armando Silva, the artist of the mural:…