This Saturday, July 21, was the time to say adios, amigo to the vegetarian and vegan Mexican fare at . The Davie Street restaurant made it just over a year.
The Lucha Verde team , though there had been rumblings for some time the space was up for sale.
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"It’s been fun. Super fun. All kinds of fun, but after this Saturday night, Lucha Verde will be closed. We made a lot of tacos and a lot friends along the way (hint - if you want to make friends, make them tacos). We’d love to have you down tonight, Friday, and/or Saturday night for the all-veg menu and a (possibly teary) goodbye. Thanks for all your love and support!!"
Lucha Verde was the project of John Cooper, who was passionate about offering a fully meat-free Mexican experience where the fact that it was actually vegetarian would be an afterthought. He took over the former Lolita's space in April 2017, launching a menu of approachable fare like tacos, nachos, margaritas, and elotes (Mexican street corn).
UPDATE July 25: In a quick switcheroo, Lucha Verde revealed Tuesday that they would be installing Tormenta, a concept of similar casual Mexican fare, immediately in the space.
"TORMENTA () is taking over the Lucha?Verde space and here’s what you can expect....Some of the LV fav’s - BBQ Jackfruit, Cauli, Chickpea Fritters, Elote, etc. A few of the same staff - minus a jerk or two. A new partner - so plus one jerk. AND a bunch of new menu items and daily drink specials!! Follow them and enjoy the adventure!!" they .
Out with the all veggie concept, but the lightning bolt motif stays. Tormenta opened up Tuesday night at 1326 Davie Street.
