LadyBird Taco is set to land in Charlotte’s Dilworth neighborhood, taking over the former Lebowski’s space at 1524 East Boulevard. The Texas-style breakfast-and-lunch taco shop plans to bring its house-made tortillas, queso and full coffee program to the corridor as it aims for a spring opening.
Plans and signage for the storefront
Permit requests filed with city officials detail plans for painted wall signage that will read “tacos, queso, and coffee” on the exterior of the building, according to The Charlotte Observer. The address at 1524 East Blvd was previously home to Lebowski’s Neighborhood Grill, which closed after nearly 15 years, a move first noted when the lease change was announced by Axios Charlotte.
Who’s behind the tacos
LadyBird Taco was founded in 2020 by Gabe Scott and Andrew Wiseheart and has since expanded from its Nashville roots into Alabama and additional Nashville neighborhoods, according to the company’s website. The Dilworth takeover was first flagged in local reporting last year when What Now Charlotte covered the move and the transition of the longtime restaurant space.
What to expect on the menu
The Dilworth location is expected to serve the brand’s numbered breakfast tacos, lunch tacos, salads and an all-day coffee program. LadyBird’s site notes that the operation offers “full barista service all day” and highlights house-made tortillas, queso and salsa as menu staples, positioning the concept as fast-casual and focused on ingredients.
Neighborhood context and reaction
Residents in Dilworth have seen a series of storefront changes as new operators step into spaces once occupied by older neighborhood fixtures. In a statement shared in local coverage, LadyBird CEO Brooks Veazey said the company was “incredibly honored to step into a space that has meant so much to this community,” acknowledging the history tied to the address.
When it might open
The company has not yet posted a firm opening date for the Dilworth shop, though local reporting indicates LadyBird is aiming for a spring debut. Earlier restaurant activity reports had listed 2025 as the target year for the location, suggesting the timing has shifted as permits and build-out progress, with the Restaurant Activity Report noting the Dilworth address in prior leasing updates.
