7 Phoenix Restaurants Permanently Closed, 1 Temporarily Shuttered

Two long-standing local eateries are among the recent closures in the Valley.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The start of 2026 marked the end of the road for several Valley restaurants, including some long-standing local institutions. Two restaurants that had been open for nearly a decade each - a Chandler seafood spot and a pioneering Mesa brewery - have closed, along with the original location of a central Phoenix Peruvian favorite after 12 years and a 14-year-old Scottsdale Italian eatery. Meanwhile, a year-old downtown Phoenix restaurant has temporarily shuttered due to plumbing issues and is undergoing renovations.

Why it matters

The recent spate of restaurant closures in the Phoenix metro area reflects the ongoing challenges facing the industry, from rising costs to changing consumer preferences. The shuttering of several long-running local establishments also signals the evolving nature of the Valley's dining landscape, as new concepts emerge to meet shifting demands.

The details

Among the permanently closed restaurants are Smokin Fins, a Chandler seafood spot that had been open for nearly a decade; S&V Urban Italian, a 14-year-old Scottsdale eatery; Oro Brewing & Vice Co., a Mesa craft beer destination that had been around for almost 10 years; and the original location of El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant in central Phoenix, which closed after 12 years. The Queen Creek location of the Texas-based Torchy's Tacos chain also shuttered, as did the Valley's lone A&W restaurant counter inside a Chandler Walmart. Meanwhile, the year-old downtown Phoenix restaurant Flour & Thyme was forced to temporarily close due to plumbing issues and is undergoing renovations.

  • In early January 2026, Oro Brewing & Vice Co. announced it would soon close.
  • On February 3, 2026, the Queen Creek location of Torchy's Tacos closed its doors.
  • The original location of El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant closed in early 2026 after 12 years.

The players

Smokin Fins

A Chandler seafood restaurant that had been open for nearly a decade.

S&V Urban Italian

A 14-year-old Italian restaurant in Scottsdale that served wood-fired pizzas, pasta dishes, and classic Italian desserts.

Oro Brewing & Vice Co.

A local craft beer destination in Mesa that had been open for nearly a decade before announcing its closure in early 2026.

El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant

The original location of this Peruvian restaurant in central Phoenix, which closed after 12 years.

Flour & Thyme

A year-old downtown Phoenix restaurant that was forced to temporarily close due to plumbing issues and is undergoing renovations.

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What they’re saying

“While the plumbing has since been fixed, water damage has necessitated a full renovation.”

— Ivan Jacobo, Chef and owner of Flour & Thyme (Phoenix New Times)

What’s next

Flour & Thyme hopes to reopen its doors soon once the renovations are complete.

The takeaway

The recent spate of restaurant closures in the Phoenix area reflects the ongoing challenges facing the industry, as rising costs and changing consumer preferences continue to reshape the local dining landscape. While some long-standing local institutions have shuttered, new concepts are emerging to meet evolving demands.