By Sara Beth Williams–
Gilberto’s Tacos, which recently opened up a food truck after the lease for its building expired, is now permanently closing its food truck operation.
Less than one month after opening a food truck in the same parking lot as the restaurant’s old establishment, Gilberto’s Tacos Mexican Restaurant announced on its social media page Saturday that the restaurant would no longer be able to operate using a food trailer. Previously, the restaurant closed its establishment due to the expiration of its lease and the sale of the property by the landlord.
“Unfortunately things have not worked out in our favor since we have opened, and we will not be continuing with the trailer,” Gilberto’s Tacos management said Saturday, adding that the restaurant is “extremely appreciative” of the support received before closing their permanent location and during their transition to operating from a food truck.
Restaurant manager and owner Patricia Garcia said in an interview in September prior to the closure of the restaurant’s permanent location that she wants to remain in Citrus Heights because she has built a reputation in the city and wants to remain loyal to her customer base.
The closure of the restaurant in September was met with surprise and sadness by many local residents who expressed their support for the business on social media. RODS & MODS Car Shows and Events held a car show on Sept. 14 for the restaurant at its previous location.
Gilberto’s Tacos operated from 2016 to 2024 across the street from the former site of Sylvan Middle School in the space that used to be occupied by Jolly Burger. With a small footprint of only 351 square feet of building space indoors, the restaurant offered a colorful outdoor patio that overlooked Auburn Boulevard.
