Swanky’s Taco Shop , a Memphis staple that once had three locations across the metro area, has announced the permanent closure of its Germantown restaurant.
Demolition is planned at The Standard Germantown development , previously known as Carrefour, where Swanky’s is located.
Swanky’s in Germantown will permanently close its doors Wednesday, Nov. 27.
The location was the first Swanky’s restaurant, opening at 6641 Poplar Ave., #109, in 2005. In the two decades of Swanky’s influence on the Memphis taco scene, they made a name for themselves as a fast casual spot appropriate for the whole family — with a bar.
Rather than find a new home for the Germantown team, Swanky’s staff will combine to work out of the lone remaining location at 4770 Poplar in East Memphis.
“It has truly been our pleasure to serve you for the past 20 years,” Swanky’s said in a post on social media. “It is time for us to close our chapter at The Carrefour, our first home, Germantown Swanky’s.”