Monday, August 21, 2023

The former Raíz Modern Mexican space is for rent on 1st Avenue

Photo by Steven

A for-lease sign arrived Friday at 120 First Ave. between Seventh Street and St. Mark's Place. 

The arrival comes nearly three weeks after a "closed for renovations" sign went up on the gate for Raíz Modern Mexican. There wasn't any mention of the closure on Raíz's website or Instagram account. (In contrast to the well-documented closed-for-renovations happening at The Wren on the Bowery.)

The retail space had been posted on LoopNet since April. (The listing wasn't on the Meridian Retail Leasing site as of this morning.)

The plant-based, fast-casual restaurant — featuring burritos, tacos, salads and bowls. — debuted in early 2022.

No. 120's previous tenant, Chef Hans Asian Kitchen, closed after just a few weeks in business in 2021.
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 21, 2023 at 1:23 PM

    I enjoyed their food, and service was friendly. Maybe a relocation? Though with plenty of Mexican options around, its probably a tough game.

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  2. Jill WAugust 22, 2023 at 12:17 AM

    Their food was great! I am glad I went the two times, realized it probably would not last.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 22, 2023 at 4:11 AM

    I thought they were great so sad to see the go so shortly

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  4. AnonymousAugust 22, 2023 at 3:43 PM

    I’ve depended on this place so much over the past year and loved their stuff! So shocked and sad to see them go! Really hope it’s a relocation

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  5. takicatAugust 23, 2023 at 6:36 AM

    There was an eviction notice for Raiz taped on the door yesterday.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 23, 2023 at 9:08 PM

    Is this where South Brooklyn Pizza used to be? Maybe they’ll come back !!!!

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