(Seguin) — Seguin is a community well known for its quality Mexican food. It boasts a number of restaurants, serving everything from traditional Mexican fare to Tex-Mex favorites. Even with a growing list of establishments, it’s not likely that you would find a Mexican restaurant in Seguin that’s been doing it for as long as El Ranchito, but sadly that tradition has come to an abrupt end.
Cecilia DeLaGarza, the owner of El Ranchito, announced in a post on social media, that the restaurant was closing after serving this community for nearly nine decades.
“As the owner and sole operator of the El Ranchito Restaurant, I have made the difficult decision to close the family restaurant that my late husband’s grandmother, Juanita Cardenas, opened in 1935. While I wish our family legacy could continue, after 89 years of having the opportunity to serve the community, this is not just feasible and Saturday, February 17, 2024, was the final day of business,” wrote DeLaGarza in the post.
DeLaGarza thanked their patrons for supporting the restaurant over the years. She says they had hoped to remain open, but she was unable to continue to operate the business.
“Unfortunately, I have recently faced a health issue that has forced me to prioritize my well-being. It has been a challenging time, but I want to express my gratitude to the local community for their unwavering loyalty and support over the past few years. Although I wish to continue our family legacy, I am unable to physically manage day-to-day operations. While this decision has been difficult for me, I have been advised that it is in my best interest. I express my gratitude and will always cherish the memories, love, and support we received from our loyal customers and other local businesses who have supported El Ranchito Restaurant for all these years,” wrote DeLaGarza.
The post made no reference to the future of the El Ranchito building, or if there was a plan to sell it at this time. El Ranchito is located at 983 N. Hwy 123, across the highway from Seguin High School.