After 15 years of serving Baja-inspired tacos, queso and margaritas, the local Fuzzy’s Taco Shop on Southlake Boulevard has quietly shuttered its doors.
Once a go-to hangout for after‑work tacos and weekend hangouts, the Southlake spot now sits on business directories as “permanently closed.”
A sign on the door of the now-closed former restaurant reads: "We've decided to close this location. Thank you Southlake, for 15 great years."
Founded near TCU in Fort Worth in 2001, Fuzzy’s grew into a fast-casual chain known for its laid-back vibe, Baja-style tacos, beeritas and oversized chips and queso. Over the years, it became a staple in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, gaining a loyal local following.
In December 2022, Fuzzy’s was acquired by Dine Brands Global, the same company behind Applebee’s and IHOP, in an $80 million deal. The chain was already highly franchised — at the time, nearly 98% of its restaurants were operated by franchisees. Dine Brands’ acquisition was positioned as a move to scale up Fuzzy’s growth, leveraging its national footprint. As of March 2025, Fuzzy’s continues to operate around 115 locations across 15 states, with its business model still largely built on franchise partnerships.
The Southlake location closure isn’t isolated. Other Dallas–Fort Worth Fuzzy’s shops have also been shutting down in recent months, including the locations in Deep Ellum and McKinney.