About two weeks ago "ST" sent me an email, which I didn't get to for a while. In the email ST mentioned that Andres Restaurant was planning to close. Because of all our travels, I didn't get to that email for a while. Then yesterday, our good friend "Alle" sent me a text saying that this was Andres last dinner service and they were closing as of the 24th. I checked Andres website which confirmed that Andres was closing after 40 years in business.
Earlier this morning, I drove on over to Bird Rock on Morena for some coffee and then crossed the street to check out what was up with Andres.
Things looked pretty much the same with no large notices or signs. Until I took a look at the note on the door.
It looks like the restaurant is closing, while the market will remain open. It's a bit strange that I last visited Andres Market three weeks ago, but hadn't a clue about what was going on.
Both ST and Alle mentioned some family tragedy that prompted this rather sudden decision.
Regardless, I know of many folks who enjoy Andres; and many who grew up eating there. It's sad that over the last couple of years we've lost some much beloved eateries that had served their respective neighborhoods for years. I first posted on Andres in 2005!
Sad news.
1235 Morena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92110
very sad
Posted by: kat | Sunday, 25 September 2022 at 03:18 PM
Sad news. We enjoyed eating there. https://www.hungryones.com/2016/01/andres-restaurant/
Posted by: Soo | Monday, 26 September 2022 at 08:42 AM
End of an era for sure. Ate there a few times with a Cuban friend many years ago. Was packed for lunch every time we went. Sorry to see them go, though glad they're keeping the market open.
Posted by: Peter | Monday, 26 September 2022 at 08:51 AM
Yes it is Kat!
While I think the food has gone a bit downhill over the years Soo; it's still sad news.
I'm quite sad to see them go Peter.
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 26 September 2022 at 09:03 AM
I am so sad. Used to go here all the time when we lived in MissionV
Posted by: Som Tommy | Wednesday, 28 September 2022 at 11:44 AM
Another one where we say it's "the end of an era" ST!
Posted by: Kirk | Wednesday, 28 September 2022 at 12:18 PM
They still have orders to go at ANDRESFOODTOGO.com
Posted by: Dulce | Friday, 30 December 2022 at 02:01 PM
Thanks for the info Dulce - do you happen to anything about the new ownership of the restaurant?
Posted by: Kirk | Friday, 30 December 2022 at 05:37 PM
How awful! Just about all mu favorite places are gone. It is indeed sad.
Posted by: Paula | Wednesday, 01 March 2023 at 05:39 PM
Yes, very sad Paula! BTW, there's this update on the Andres location:
https://mmm-yoso.typepad.com/mmmyoso/2022/12/sunday-stuffs-o-to-san-kushiyaki-ramen-replacing-dduriba-and-it-looks-like-andres-is-reopening-under.html
Posted by: Kirk | Wednesday, 01 March 2023 at 05:43 PM
I just read this and was talking about this place to a friend. I moved from SD back in 2002...I had a lot going on in the last few years and haven't heard the news. Sad to hear it closed...but at least the market stayed open. Thanks for alm your years of service!
Posted by: Dina Vega | Monday, 11 November 2024 at 07:12 PM
I was just going to recommend this place on a FB message thread, but I did a google search that lead me here. Thanks for posting about it, I’m so bummed to find out 2 years too late!!
Posted by: Min | Sunday, 24 November 2024 at 10:41 PM
It was quite sad to see them close Dina.
Yes, it was quite sudden and sad Min! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 25 November 2024 at 08:18 AM