The future of San Diego’s historic Las Cuatro Milpas appears to be narrowing, as the longtime Barrio Logan restaurant is now expected to close after the end of service on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, according to information provided directly by an employee at the restaurant.
The update comes amid conflicting public accounts about how long the nearly century-old institution may remain open following the sale of its property last month. While some reports have suggested Las Cuatro Milpas could continue operating for months or even years under the new ownership, employees on site told SanDiegoVille that the restaurant plans to shut its doors after Christmas Eve service and remain closed for at least a couple weeks, with the possibility that the closure could be permanent.
Earlier this month, NBC San Diego reported that the restaurant “might serve customers a bit longer” after the sale, citing comments from the current owner that she did not yet know how long the family would be allowed to stay and was awaiting guidance from the new owners. According to that report, the new ownership could permit the business to operate for “a couple more months – or even years.” However, as of this week, staff working inside the restaurant conveyed a far more imminent timeline, pointing to December 24 as the last day of service…