The reaction on social media was immediate: disappointment and disbelief at the news that Greensboro appears to be losing a beloved local restaurant. Mi Tenampa, which first opened as El Tenampa in Greensboro in the former Ward’s Restaurant building 22 years ago, is closing. The restaurant expanded, moving into the former Parker Tire location on State Street, which was heavily-remodeled in advance of the move, a few years after opening.
The business made the announcement via its Facebook account on Saturday night, June 11.
The Facebook post announcing the closure said the restaurant had closed permanently on Friday, June 10.
The restaurant was founded and owned by the Ayala family. The family also owns and operates a Mi Tenampa location in Selma, in the former Charlie Brown’s building on U.S. Highway 80. The Facebook announcement said that location would remain open, and invited former Greensboro patrons to come see them at that restaurant.
