On June 22, the popular margarita bar along the BeltLine and at the Interlock, Guac Y Margys, announced that they were shutting their doors. Photo by Tabius McCoy/The Atlanta Voice By Laura Nwogu Part of Atlanta’s charm lies in its diverse food scene, from the rich culture to the bold flavo rs. The saying often goes that “Atlanta isn’t a real place,” and what makes it unique is the bustling dining and drinking spots on every corner of the city’s neighborhoods, built to satisfy every palate. Lucky for locals and tourists alike, there’s never a shortage of places to visit, especially when new businesses are rolling in every month. However, the landscape of the restaurant industry is constantly in flux, and with grand openings, the city is also seeing a wave of closures from small businesses to legacy and popular restaurants.  Here is a roundup of updates on your local favorites and recently opened restaurants.  Local Updates Guac y Margys  661 Auburn Ave #120 and 1115 Howell Mill RD NW, Suite FR100 Another one bites the dust, contributing to Atlanta’s wave of surprising closures. On June 22, the popular margarita bar along the BeltLine and at the Interlock announced that they were shutting its doors and not renewing the leases after nearly a decade. Known for its variety of margarita flavors served in jugs and a lively patio, the restaurant attributed the decision to rising costs and competition.  Palo Santo is located at 955 West Marietta St., SW. Photo by Tabius McCoy/The Atlanta Voice Palo Santo  955 West Marietta St NW Rooftop day parties and electric nights are over at Palo Santo, a place where elevated Mexican cuisine meets music and cocktails. After five years on West Marietta Street at King Plow Arts Center, the restaurant had its last hurrah on June 27, inviting guests to dine and party under its roof one last time. In an Instagram post, the owners shared that despite their efforts and desire to continue the relations, King Plow’s association chose not to approve a renewal of their lease after determining that Palo Santo was no longer the right fit for the arts center.  “While this chapter closes, our journey does not. Our team is already hard at work creating new concepts and experiences for Atlanta, so this isn’t goodbye, it’s simply see you soon,” the owners said in the post.  Recently-opened restaurants  Mai Thai  3872 Roswell Rd NE Unit 18 B Buckhead has a new destination for Thai food. Mai Thai Kitchen and Bar is serving up Thai fusion dishes in a setting that acts as a love letter to Thailand. The menu features dishes such as spaghetti squid ink tom yum lobster, lamb shank massaman curry, raviolo khao soi chicken, and a crying tiger ribeye steak.  Hours: Sunday, noon – 10 p.m.; Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m – 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Saturday, noon – 11 p.m. LikeMinds  112 Krog St NE It didn’t take long for the vacancy that BrewDog left on the BeltLine to be filled. LikeMinds is a new 14,700-square-foot pop-up concept with live music, vinyl, craft cocktails, and a full kitchen. Its opening came right on time as it’s become a hotspot for fans to cheer on their favorite team during the FIFA World Cup. The pop-up will be active through September 2026.  Hours: Sunday-Saturday, noon-midnight The post Atlanta Restaurant Roundup: Guac y Margys and Palo Santo close permanently appeared first on The Atlanta Voice. ...read more read less