ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A local restaurant has closed after 42 years in business. The owner said it’s tough for small businesses right now because of increased operating costs and called the closure death by a thousand cuts.

“A lot of tears, but all happy tears because we realize how much this place means to the community. and this is more than just serving food and margaritas. we had a huge impact on a lot of people's lives,” said El Loco Owner Patrick Noonan.

After he announced the closure, customers came in droves to say their final goodbyes and to reflect on some of their favorite memories – even taking pieces of memorabilia. Noonan said, “It's been an incredible ride.”

Generations of families ate and worked at El Loco, which served up classics for 42 years. It was started by Marcia

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