It’s a time of mourning for beloved San Antonio taco chain Las Palapas, which took a moment to reflect on Wednesday, March 11, following the loss of one of its own. Gene Larsen, the owner of Las Palapas’ Leon Springs location, died on February 26, 2026. He was 88 years old.
The local chain known for its stellar food deals took to social media to share the news of Larsen’s death and offer condolences to his family.
“Gene was a man of extraordinary drive and vision. After a distinguished career in technology, including co-founding what is now Sirius Solutions, he brought that same dedication and entrepreneurial spirit to the restaurant industry and to our Las Palapas community,” the restaurant chain wrote in a Facebook post…