San Antonio’s Evers Road dining scene is quieting down in a deeply personal way as one of its most distinctive family-run restaurants steps back from service. Moroccan Bites Tagine, a long-standing local favorite known for North African comfort food and warm hospitality, has temporarily closed following the death of its founder, Latifa Ghafai.
The closure is not tied to financial strain or relocation plans but to grief and family time after Ghafai’s passing on June 11, 2026. For regular customers across Leon Valley and surrounding neighborhoods, the pause marks the absence of a restaurant that felt more like a home kitchen than a commercial dining space.
What remains clear is that Moroccan Bites Tagine is not disappearing from San Antonio’s food map. Instead, it is stepping back from service while the family navigates a deeply personal loss, with plans to reopen once they are ready.
Moroccan Bites Tagine Temporarily Closes on Evers Road After Founder’s Passing
Moroccan Bites Tagine, located at 5718 Evers Road near Leon Valley, has temporarily suspended operations after the death of its founder, Latifa Ghafai. The restaurant confirmed the pause as a family-centered decision, emphasizing time for mourning and reflection…