According to a social media post, Rafa's Diner is ending its journey in Finnieston. This weekend, from March 6 until March 8, will be the restaurant's last at its current base in the Hidden Lane in Finnieston. Rafa's Diner has been in Finnieston for 5 years, having first opened in 2020.
The diner will be open for a last Birria Taco Tuesday tonight, then Friday-Sunday usual hours for its last weekend. After this weekend, Rafa's Diner will be closed but has popups booked throughout the year. The specific dates and locations of these popups have not been announced.
Founder and head chef Gregor Forest grew up in Arizona after moving there from Glasgow as a child and brought skills and passion for Mexican food back to Scotland. Gregor Forest put the Rafa's site on the market back in November. Gregor Forest has not yet given a definitive answer on whether Rafa's is moving or closing permanently, leaving the future of the brand uncertain.
Rafa's Diner's colourful creations regularly sell out daily, and it appears on hidden gem food lists. On social media, Rafa's Diner posted: 'It has been an amazing 5 years Finnieston! This will be our last weekend in the hidden lane.
Customers, employees, neighbours, friends - thank you for everything. We're open tonight for a last birria taco tuesday. Then Friday-Sunday usual hours for our last weekend.
' A fan responded: 'Nooooo this is devasting. ' The reason for ending the journey in Finnieston has not been disclosed. Whether there are plans for a new permanent site in the future remains unclear.