Which legendary Mexican restaurant in Shreveport closed its doors Monday morning?
On Monday, June 23 the Posados Cafe located at Mansfield Rd. closed with a note posted to the door stating that the store is now closed.
The note stated, "sorry this location is closed. Please visit Bossier City location on Old Minden Rd."
In February 2023, the Posados East Bert Kouns Industrial Drive location closed.
To check out Posados Cafe, visit its one remaining location in northwest Louisiana at 1703 Old Minden Rd.
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Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com.
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