Two dining establishments in Boston's bustling Seaport District will soon be closing their doors for good. Rebel Restaurants Inc., the parent company behind Temazcal Tequila Cantina and Tony C's Sports Bar and Grill, has announced that both locations will serve their final customers at the end of January 2026. According to the MassLive report, Rebel Restaurants filed a notice with the state indicating that the closures will lead to the layoff of their full staff, numbering more than 80 employees.
Despite their popularity among residents and visitors alike, Temazcal Tequila Cantina and Tony C's fell victim to the landlord's decision not to renew their leases, as stated in a letter to the state Department of Career Services from Rebel Restaurants Director of Operations, Sean McDonald. Shared with the Boston Restaurants Blogspot, the adversities faced by the restaurants stem from a real estate decision at 250 Northern Ave., which they have occupied since 2011 and 2016, respectively.
For those wanting to savor the flavors of Temazcal's Mexican cuisine or watch a game with a drink at Tony C's, the two restaurants remain open until January 31, 2026. Lincoln Property Company, which owns the swath of restaurant spaces along Northern Avenue, has made the call leading to the closures. This detail was dug out by Metro West Daily News, offering patrons a heads up to plan their final visits.
For those looking to frequent these establishments before they shutter, both venues' hours are from 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Wednesday and from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. It was because of Rebel Restaurants' Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act filing, that the timing of the layoffs and closures became public knowledge. As the company, which also owns Jack's Coal Fired Pizza in Burlington, prepares for this transition, multiple other locations of both Temazcal and Tony C's in the Greater Boston area remain operational and are perhaps ready to welcome dislocated regulars of their Seaport siblings.
