The future of Las Margaritas Mexican Cuisine in the Highlands might be on the rocks.

The Kentucky-based Mexican restaurant chain appears to have closed its spot at 938 Baxter Ave., formerly a longtime location for Taco Luchador .

The storefront's windows have recently been covered with dark wrapping and once-vibrant signage on the front door has been wiped away. Additionally, phone calls to the location are met with "call failed" responses. Multiple attempts by the Courier Journal to reach the restaurant have not been returned.

Las Margaritas opened in August 2024 at 938 Baxter Ave., taking over from Señora Arepa, a Venezuelan restaurant that had a short-lived tenure at the building at the intersection of Baxter and Morton avenues.

Señora Arepa served Venezuelan fare there for j

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