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Goodbye Tortilla Jo’s: Demolition Starts at Downtown Disney
After serving countless guests for years, Tortilla Jo’s at Downtown Disney District is now being dismantled. The Mexican restaurant, which permanently closed its doors last year, is being demolished, marking the final stage of its departure.
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Despite Tortilla Jo’s permanent closure in March 2024, followed by the Taqueria’s closure in April, demolition activity was delayed. While signage was swiftly removed, physical construction walls didn’t appear around the building until this month. Now, the demolition has intensified, with visible structural elements being dismantled. Notably, the once-familiar straw awning above the front entrance has been replaced with a stark black covering, signaling the final stages of the building’s transformation.
The demolition of Tortilla Jo’s is revealing the extent of the interior and exterior changes. On the second-floor balcony, the once-prominent red panels have been stripped from the support pole bases, exposing the underlying structure. Down below, a shutter-like awning has vanished from above a first-floor doorway, and the doors themselves have been completely removed, leaving only a dark, empty frame. Despite the building’s dismemberment, remnants of its former ambiance linger; string lights still drape between the structure and surrounding palm trees, illuminating the now-vacant outdoor seating area. It’s evident that the interior has undergone significant gutting. Further demolition is underway near the building’s corner, where a small roof has been reduced to twisted steel and tattered black straw.
Arthur & Sons Steak and Bourbon, a classic steakhouse, and Pearl’s Roadside BBQ, a quick-service eatery, will replace the demolished Tortilla Jo’s and Taqueria at Downtown Disney District.
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