Local Tex-Mex fans are mourning a major loss along Colleyville Boulevard.
Rio Mambo Tex-Mex y Más has officially shuttered its long-standing Colleyville location, ending a 21-year run as a neighborhood gathering place.
The abrupt exit is part of a larger contraction that also saw Rio Mambo close its outposts in Burleson and Weatherford. The closures leave just the original location at 6125 SW Loop 820 in Fort Worth’s Cityview Centre operational.
Since opening at 5150 Colleyville Blvd. in November 2005, founder Brent Johnson’s concept became deeply woven into the local fabric. Beloved for its "Chef-Mex" spin on classic dishes — like Rosie’s Shrimp and signature blended margaritas — it offered the perfect middle ground between casual taco spots and fine dining. Its popular bar area, "Club W," named in honor of former Texas Rangers pitcher Bobby Witt, served as a favorite hometown watering hole.
The restaurant made headlines during the spring 2020 pandemic lockdowns when Colleyville led local efforts to reopen patio dining, drawing three-hour wait times and national media attention.