A West Side favorite is getting ready to close one of its most recognizable locations, but this is not a shutdown story.
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Los Mariscos de Pancho announced it will close its Leonard Street restaurant at the end of June, marking the end of the brick-and-mortar spot that helped put the birria-focused concept on the local map.
From Pop-Ups to Brick-and-Mortar Growth
The business first launched in 2019, building a following through delivery and pop-ups before eventually opening its Leonard Street location. That space became a go-to for quesabirria and Mexican seafood, and a key step in the brand’s growth across Grand Rapids.
Now the focus is shifting.
Expansion Into City Built Brewing
Back in December 2025, Los Mariscos de Pancho expanded into City Built Brewing Company, bringing its menu into the taproom as part of a broader partnership. Along with the birria and seafood the concept is known for, the City Built menu also includes tacos, burgers, appetizers, fajitas, and more.
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That move signaled a bigger transition, and this latest announcement confirms the Leonard Street location is now winding down.
Los Mariscos De Pancho Restaurant Closing on Leonard Street
According to the owners, closing the Leonard Street spot is about scaling up, not stepping away…