LA’s Taco Vega Is Permanently Closing

Taco Vega, a popular vegan Mexican restaurant in LA's Fairfax neighborhood, is closing its doors permanently on January 26 after one year of service. Owner and chef Jared Simons cited the current climate as the main factor in the closure. Despite its short tenure, Taco Vega was known for its fully plant-based menu featuring organic, GMO-free, locally sourced ingredients.

Simons, who had been a familiar face in the LA vegan food scene prior to opening Taco Vega, hinted at the possibility of reinvigorating the concept in the future if a more feasible opportunity arises. The closure of Taco Vega adds to the list of LA restaurants that have shuttered in recent years, including other vegan favorites like Hinterhof and Counterpart Vegan. To keep up with local restaurant closures and openings, it is recommended to follow publications like VegOut Magazine and your local VegOut page on Instagram.