Taqueria Chapala to Close This Fall | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 3, 2026 · 1m

After 30 years of serving Central Texas with beloved tacos, Taqueria Chapala is closing its doors this September — a heartbreaking end for loyal fans and the community. Owner Manuel Lopez reveals he was blindsided when he signed an unsigned tax notice in May, only to later learn his lease wouldn’t be renewed. Despite attempts to negotiate and clarifying that rent never jumped to $20K, he was told another business was moving in — and no new deal was possible. Lopez honored his landlords as “amazing people” and thanked customers on Facebook, hinting he’ll be back — keeping hope alive for a…