For three years, this Mexican restaurant gave it their best, but they just couldn't capture the popularity that the three in the Denver area have achieved.

It's a shame, because Mexican food always seems to do well; many are saying the location, along with low foot traffic combined to the restaurant's closing. The chefs behind it, must be very disappointed.

Had you been into this place?

Mexican Restaurant in Fort Collins Closes After Three Years

Their name references being bold and assertive; having started out in 2013, they were bold in growing, for sure. In March of 2024, they were noted as being one of the "6 Most-Famous Restaurants in Denver."

Up until the summer of 2024, they had four locations in Colorado, now they are down to just three.

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Los Chingones opened in Fort Collins in the summer of 2021, off of Harmony Road and Lady Moon Drive, near DC Oakes and Harbinger Coffee. That location is now closed, as of August 25, 2024.

From their website:

Thank you everyone for 3 years of support! We can't wait to be back in Fort Collins in the future. In the meantime, come say hi if you are ever in Denver!

Our final day will be August 25th 2024. Come in and join us for Tacos and Tequila specials throughout August!

 

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