'It is necessary': Mass. Mexican restaurant to close after more than 35 years
An authentic Mexican restaurant on the South Shore is shutting down after more than three decades.
El Sarape will close after 37 years on April 4, the restaurant wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday. An official reason for the restaurant's impending closure was not publicly shared, but MassLive has reached out for more information.
"This decision was not easily made, however it is necessary," the Facebook post read.
"The Adame family, Javier, Guillermo, Donna, Nicole Jessica, Miguel and our staff would like to thank all of our customers, new and old for their patronage. El Sarape would not have been the success it is without our customers which have supported the restaurant through the many years," the post continued. "We were a Braintree landmark because of our long time customers and we are very cognizant of everyone's ongoing support. Countless memories have been made with our family, longtime friends and our customers at El Sarape. Memories that will last a lifetime."
The restaurant encouraged patrons to swing by for one last round of margaritas, sangria or food until it closes for good.
"Can't wait to see you all and thanks for the love and support over the years!!! We appreciate each and every one of you more than you will ever know," the Facebook post read. "El Sarape has always been and will always be a family."
Each dish on El Sarape's menu was created by Javier Adame, who opened the restaurant alongside his brother Guillermo in 1988, according to El Sarape's website .
"Our sauces are made from scratch every day, and all of our food is prepared from the freshest ingredients," the website reads. "Our original recipes and our commitment to freshness is what sets our food apart."
Customers routinely went back for El Sarape's enchiladas, quesadillas and sangria, according Facebook comments.
"There will never be another enchiladas verdes greater than yours," one comment reads. "No where will ever top El Sarape!!! ALSO thank you to Javier Adame who did everything possible alongside his brother to make el sarape as wonderful and iconic as it was."
"We have been coming for close to 35 years. Making wonderful memories and enjoying the best Mexican restaurant around," another comment reads. "I am so sad this is happening. Will be in before you close for a delicious meal and the best sangria around."
El Sarape is located at 5 Commercial St., Braintree. The restaurant will be open at 11 a.m. every day until it closes April 4.
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