On The Border, the Dallas-area Tex-Mex chain restaurant, will close its doors for good, one year after being saved from bankruptcy by Pappas Restaurants Inc. A statement from OTB Hospitality confirmed the closure. “On The Border Mexican Grill Cantina has made the difficult decision to move forward with a significant transition in its restaurant operations, which will include the closing of company-owned locations by end of day Friday, June 12, 2026,” the statement read. “This decision follows a thorough evaluation of the business and was not made lightly. We are currently evaluating the future of the On The Border brand and exploring a range of strategic options.” The statement also said that the independently operated franchises in South Dakota, Florida, Nevada, California, and South Korea will remain open. Read more from our media partners, The Dallas Morning News. ...read more read less