A Mexican restaurant in Covington has announced it’s closing for good at the end of the month.
Zapata Cantina posted on Facebook over the weekend that its final day in business will be Wednesday, April 30.
“Is there really a ‘Good Time’ or a ‘Right Time’ to announce these [decisions]? As Owners, it’s never a smooth choice. So, to our Amazing Team, Past and Present, Thank you … To all our amazing guests, we sincerely appreciate all your support over the years. It’s been a pleasure to serve you and laugh with you,”
Father and son duo Gary and Alex Rodriguez, who also own the local chain El Rancho Grande, opened Zapata Cantina at 801 Madison Ave. in the fall of 2020. The restaurant was best known for its modern take on Mexican cuisine, with small plates, street-style fare like tacos and a beverage program that swapped bourbon for tequila and mezcal in traditional bourbon cocktails.
The Rodriguezes did not offer a reason for the closure.
This article appears in Apr 16-29, 2025.
