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Sky's Gourmet Tacos, a Black soul food taco landmark, to close after 34 years
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· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway The restaurant's last day on Pico Boulevard is set for August 15.
A Mid-City institution is closing its doors after 34 years. Barbara "Sky" Burrell's restaurant, Sky's Gourmet Tacos, will be shutting down its Pico Boulevard location. The restaurant has been a landmark for Black soul food tacos in the area.
The closure is due to various factors, including rising costs and increased competition. Burrell has decided to pivot the business to catering and a ghost kitchen. This change comes as the area has seen other Black-owned institutions close in recent years.
Further details about the closure and the future of Sky's Gourmet Tacos are available from local news sources. The restaurant's last day on Pico Boulevard is set for August 15.
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Category: business Published: July 30, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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