Beloved Great Falls Mexican Restaurant to Close After 29 Years

Maria's Mexican Restaurant, a local favorite, will serve its final customers on Valentine's Day 2026.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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After nearly three decades of serving the Great Falls community, Maria's Mexican Restaurant has announced it will be closing its doors on Valentine's Day 2026. The restaurant, known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, has been a staple in the city for generations. The owners are retiring, and the final day of business will be February 14, 2026, though the restaurant may close even earlier depending on inventory levels.

Why it matters

The closure of Maria's Mexican Restaurant marks the end of an era for Great Falls' vibrant Mexican food scene. The restaurant had become a beloved community gathering place over its nearly 30 years in business, and its absence will be felt by locals who have enjoyed shared meals and memories there.

The details

In a social media announcement, the owners of Maria's Mexican Restaurant thanked their customers for their years of support, saying "It has been our pleasure serving the best Mexican food in Great Falls. We will miss our customers and the community." The restaurant may close even earlier than the scheduled Valentine's Day 2026 date, depending on inventory levels as the owners prepare to retire.

  • Maria's Mexican Restaurant opened in 1997.
  • The restaurant will close on February 14, 2026.
  • The owners stated the restaurant may close even earlier than the scheduled closing date.

The players

Maria's Mexican Restaurant

A local Mexican restaurant in Great Falls, Montana that has been in business for nearly 30 years, known for its authentic cuisine and community gathering place.

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What they’re saying

“It has been our pleasure serving the best Mexican food in Great Falls. We will miss our customers and the community.”

— Maria's Mexican Restaurant, Restaurant owners (Social media announcement)

The takeaway

The closure of Maria's Mexican Restaurant after nearly three decades in business is a bittersweet moment for the Great Falls community, as residents will miss the beloved local institution and the shared meals and memories it provided over the years.