Local eatery closes as construction was under way
Owner explains reasoning for closure of Maggie's Restaurant & Deli
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Renovations were under way at Maggie's Restaurant & Deli at 2001 John Stockbauer Drive before it closed on Christmas Eve.
The closing came for a couple of reasons, restaurant owner Bobby Trevino said.
An ailing economy meant lower sales, he explained, and medical issues also came in to play.
Trevino's foot was amputated in late September due to diabetes and, since then, it's become difficult to move around like he used to.
"It was a lot for wife to maintain," he said, explaining they have two children in school and, in addition to running the business, she had to take care of him. "I pulled the plug. It was a painful decision."
Trevino took over the restaurant, which specialized in homestyle country cooking in October 2007 when he purchased it from then owner Maggie Phillips. Before that he ran his family's Siesta Restaurant on the Houston Highway.
The family didn't decide to close until late December, he said. They're currently working on closing the restaurant down completely and are talking to prospective buyers.
Trevino said he was grateful for the customers had while running the restaurant.
"We appreciate their kind thoughts and prayers," he said. "This has disappointed a lot of people."
He isn't sure what's in store for the future but another restaurant will likely come along eventually. Both he and his wife, Maria Trevino, have families in the restaurant industry.
"Restaurants are in our blood," he said. "I'm optimistic that whatever we do we'll do good. But you've got to take care of yourself."
No matter what happens, Trevino said, he's sure both he and his family will be just fine.
"I'm sure whatever the good Lord deals us, we'll be ready for that challenge," he said. "And we'll take it from there."
ABOUT MAGGIE'S RESTAURANT & DELI
1971: Maggie Phillips begins work at Andy Anderson's meat market and, soon after, opens her own restaurant on John Stockbauer Drive.
October 2004: The restaurant catches fire but owners get it back on its feet.
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ABOUT MAGGIE'S RESTAURANT & DELI
1971: Maggie Phillips begins work at Andy Anderson's meat market and, soon after, opens her own restaurant on John Stockbauer Drive.
October 2004: The restaurant catches fire but owners get it back on its feet.
October 2007: Bobby Trevino purchases the restaurant from Phillips.
December 24: The Trevino family closes the restaurant.
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Does anyone know what is going on with Fossetti's ?
January 7, 2009 at 7:19 p.m.Don't forget Colet Inn. Great food cold beer, good service.
January 7, 2009 at 2:24 p.m.Their catfish and CFS are great.
best BBQ: Black's Lockhart
best Burger: Brown Bag...OMG fantastic!
best Chicken fried steak: Hungry Thirsty's, Camp Colete
best Mexican/TexMex: Siesta
best STEAK: Skye
best fried catfish: Baytown Seafood
best Fried Chicken: Moo Moo's
best Pizza: Again Brown Bag...no one else in town even comes close.
best salad bar: Jason's Deli
best quiet place where everything is good, the atmosphere is friendly and the desserts are outstanding....Taqueira downtown
But I still wish someone would open up Maggies and bring back that fantastic chicken salad and those hot rolls.
January 7, 2009 at 12:04 p.m.best BBQ: Luling-Central Market
January 7, 2009 at 11:49 a.m.best Burger: Jim's
best Chicken Fried Steak: Double J
best Mexican/TexMex: Hacienda
best cheap Mex/Tex in a rush: Vera Cruz
best STEAK: None, they all suck
best Hot Wings: Wing St. soon to be Wild Wings and More
best Greek: Athenna (new)
best Fried Chicken: Moo Moo's, but worst location....
best Margaritas: My house
best Pizza: Nika Roma's...ask of it extra wet, extra crispy...
Best chicken fried steak---- Double J Eatery
January 7, 2009 at 11:17 a.m.Best hamburger---tie---------Dairy Treet
PJs Seafood
Brown Bag
Best Fried Chicken-----------Moo Moos
Best Quiet Night Eating------Taquaria Downtown
Best BBQ---------------------Aunt Jo's by Chubbies
I could go on, I eat out 14 to 20 times a week.
If you are looking for a great burger - try an old place that has been around for a while - Hungry Thirsty's - for me they are the best - I had forgotten about them and went recently and remembered how good they were and the chicken fried steaks are big and good.
January 7, 2009 at 10:01 a.m.my choice recently is the greasy burger guy stand. the one that sits on differ corners. those were goooood. i havent seen him lately but they were tasteful.
someone should hire him and let if be known, lol.
January 7, 2009 at 9:36 a.m.I'd have to agree with Southtexas. The place wasn't the same after the fire, and especially under the new ownership.
January 6, 2009 at 10:07 p.m.As long as Maggie owned it it was a unique one of a kind place. The deli and ready made meals, salads, desserts by the pint or quart was awesome.
After Maggie gave it up, it was not the same....I wish we could go back to the old ways again....those yummy yeasty hot rolls, the chicken salad that was to die for. Overpriced? It was worth every penny.
January 6, 2009 at 9:57 p.m.No, not overpriced. At times yes, be sure enough it got business! It was worth your money basically!
January 6, 2009 at 9:29 p.m.Maggies=Overpri$ed chow
That place should have closed years ago...
January 6, 2009 at 8:10 p.m.A CLEAN mexican food place would be something new and refreshing.
January 6, 2009 at 6:42 p.m.a new mexican food place would be nice
January 6, 2009 at 6:23 p.m."What we need is a place to sit and eat a meal, not just grab a burger and fries."
Have you been Downtown? Taqueria Victoria is awesome. Don't be fooled, It IS NOT a Taqueria. Or have you tried Rosebud?
January 6, 2009 at 5:24 p.m.IDEASRUS---
Her name is Brenda Janecek. No she's not working IN TOWN but she IS selling her famous "Maggie's seasoning" out of her home.
January 6, 2009 at 4:37 p.m.I was being sarcastic RUKIDDINGME
January 6, 2009 at 11:49 a.m.I am in agreement with RUKIDDINGME...no more mexican food places....what we really need is another HAMBURGER JOINT.
January 6, 2009 at 10:27 a.m.ugottaBkidin
The lady that worked behind the meat counter for years was an excellent butcher. Does anybody know if she is working in town, Victoria needs a quality meat market.
January 6, 2009 at 9:56 a.m.Thanks Maggie for teaching me how to buy a ribeye 20 years ago.
We miss you.
The woof
January 6, 2009 at 8:27 a.m.It is very sad to see it close down, but honestly I saw it coming. I worked there as a waitress when Maggie was still alive[RIP]. My mom worked in the meat market. We kinda saw it coming with the changes that we knew were coming and the slow down of the customers. It's very sad to see it come down to this. But maybe one day MAGGIES MEAT MARKET will reopen as the same name in memory of Mrs. Magaret Phillips! RIP YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED!
January 6, 2009 at 3:26 a.m.awww that's sad to hear. I loved their chicken fried steaks, they were SOOOO HUGE. I could never ever finish the whole thing.
January 6, 2009 at 12:43 a.m.