CampoMar Seafood Restaurant Closes After 8 Months

Family-owned Mexican seafood concept failed to gain traction in Victoria, Texas location

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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CampoMar Seafood and Mexican Restaurant in Victoria, Texas closed its doors on February 7th after just 8 months in business. The Huerta family, who also owns the La Terraza restaurant chain, cited low customer turnout as the primary reason for the closure, despite their efforts to transition the menu to include more Tex-Mex fare to complement the traditional Mexican seafood dishes.

Why it matters

The closure of CampoMar highlights the challenges that new restaurant concepts can face, even when backed by experienced operators. The location along the Houston Highway, which has housed multiple failed restaurants over the years, as well as broader economic conditions and changing dining habits, all contributed to the restaurant's inability to gain traction with local diners.

The details

CampoMar was a family-driven project, with the Huerta family drawing inspiration from their cousin's seafood restaurant in Rockport and a Mexican restaurant near Waco to create a fusion concept. The interior was designed by Huerta and her aunt. Despite initial optimism, the restaurant struggled to attract customers, with many saying they "don't really like seafood." The family tried to transition the menu to include more Tex-Mex items, but it "just didn't work out."

  • CampoMar Seafood and Mexican Restaurant opened in June 2025.
  • The restaurant closed its doors on February 7, 2026, after just 8 months in business.

The players

CampoMar Seafood and Mexican Restaurant

A new concept restaurant opened by the Huerta family, who also own the La Terraza restaurant chain in Victoria, Texas, with a focus on traditional Mexican seafood dishes.

Huerta Family

The family that owned and operated CampoMar Seafood and Mexican Restaurant, as well as the La Terraza restaurant chain in Victoria, Texas.

Katherine Huerta

The restaurant manager and daughter of the owner of CampoMar Seafood and Mexican Restaurant.

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What they’re saying

“A lot of people would say, 'I don't really like seafood' and stuff like that. We tried to transition to keeping that same seafood concept, but adding Tex-Mex into it, but it just didn't work out.”

— Katherine Huerta, Restaurant Manager and Daughter of Owner (Victoria Advocate)

“I've heard a lot of people say that the location (is a black hole). Since the medians were put in, it is a hassle to get to that restaurant. There is a stoplight right in front of the restaurant, but you have to go to the next one and do a whole U turn to get to a restaurant. So it is a hassle getting there.”

— Katherine Huerta, Restaurant Manager and Daughter of Owner (Victoria Advocate)

What’s next

The Huerta family plans to focus on their La Terraza restaurants and has no immediate plans to incorporate CampoMar menu items into those locations, citing the difference in concepts. Future restaurant plans are on hold due to economic challenges, changing dining habits, and staffing concerns, but the family remains interested in bringing new ideas to Victoria.

The takeaway

The closure of CampoMar Seafood Restaurant highlights the difficulties that new restaurant concepts can face, even when backed by experienced operators. Factors such as location, customer preferences, and broader economic conditions all played a role in the restaurant's inability to gain traction in the Victoria, Texas market.