Moroccan Bites Tagine, the Guy Fieri–featured Moroccan restaurant on Evers Road, has gone temporarily dark after founder Latifa Ghafai died Thursday, her family announced. The Leon Valley favorite is pausing service while relatives grieve and handle arrangements.
Family Shares Grieving Pause On Facebook
According to MySA, the restaurant told customers on Facebook that the family is taking time "to grieve, reflect and celebrate" Ghafai’s life, and that the dining room would be closed for now. The post also reassured regulars that the business expects to return, while the outlet noted it had reached out to the family for additional comment.
Website Confirms Closure For Family Emergency
The official site for Moroccan Bites Tagine backs up the social media message with a short notice that reads, "We'll be closed for a family emergency," and directs customers to the restaurant’s Instagram and Facebook pages for reopening updates. The page also lists the Evers Road address, phone number and regular hours.
From Katrina Survivor To Neighborhood Fixture
Ghafai opened Moroccan Bites in 2009 after relocating to San Antonio following Hurricane Katrina, with daughters Nadia and Wafa helping to run the family operation, the Express-News reported. The cozy spot eventually scored national attention when it landed on an episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," a visit noted on the Food Network restaurant listing.
Regulars Left Waiting For Reopening News
MySA reported that while the family has signaled the restaurant will return, no reopening date has been given and the outlet said it had reached out for more details. For now, customers are being asked to watch the restaurant’s social channels or call the phone number listed on its website for the latest, according to Moroccan Bites Tagine.
