Cantina Coming Back to Take Over Pepito’s Old Shreveport Spot

The Days of Pepito XO on Youree Drive in Shreveport Has Officially Ended.

Pepito XO was built to be one of Shreveport's most epic dining experiences. They had stacked the staff with some heavy hitters that we all know and love. Hector Munoz who is known for winning all kinds of drink competitions was the bar manager. Executive Chef Raul Rodriguez and Joe Siharath were in the kitchen and Zech Jones and Drew Tatum were in front of the house and now they are all gone. Pepito XO had its grand opening on November 17th, and less than a year later the announcement was made they closed their doors for good on September 28th. If you drive by you'll notice a lot of action in the building.

This restaurant can seat 265 guests and has two bars this building is meant to have an epic restaurant in it, and according to rumors that have now been confirmed, that is exactly what will happen.

Silverstar Cantina Will Be the New Tenant of the Old Pepito's Building.

We have heard several rumors about Silverstar Cantina opening up on Youree Drive and it's actually happening. According to the Shreveport-Bossier Journal, Jeff Fair the owner of the building, said he has signed a lease with David Alvis who is the owner of the Silver Star restaurants. "Fair said an opening date for the new restaurant has not been set, but he expects the restaurant to be in business by the holiday season."

Do You Miss Pepito Munoz? You Can Find Him in Lafayette.

In late April, the namesake of Pepito's left Shreveport to pursue another business venture and has been one of the new faces that Lafayette loves at Superior Grill.