native_Houstonian Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Driving past Tila's Restaurant on the curve at 1111 S. Shepherd, there is a large "For Lease" sign on the corner. Are they closing? Any info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I went there last night and talked to the manager, didn't ask about this specifically but he said business is great. I kind of wish they would close though, we could use a better restaurant on his corner. The food is just OK and the margaritas are not very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
native_Houstonian Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 Yes, I'm not a fan of the restaurant either. The owner, Tila, is not very customer oriented. Really don't know how she stays in business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ew2003 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Looks like it's available according to the owner/leasing co's website: http://www.wulfe.com/View_Property.asp?ID=1012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 8 hours ago, native_Houstonian said: Yes, I'm not a fan of the restaurant either. The owner, Tila, is not very customer oriented. Really don't know how she stays in business. She must be doing something right, as you don't stay in business in Houston as a restaurant owner for 30+ years solely by chance (dating back to when Tila's was still on Lower Westheimer, where Katz's is now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I actually go there quite often even though it's not the best food because I live very close, so I can walk over and can bring my dog. The waitstaff tell me Tila's is a very difficult place to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Surveyors are on the Tila's site today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Tila's closing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 An excavator is on site digging up the perimeter of the property. They are putting in a wider sidewalk on the East side. I can't tell exactly what they are doing on the South side but my first guess is that they are expanding the patio and sidewalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I’ve heard from people in the neighborhood that a bank leased it. I hope they are wrong. The building already appears to be reconfigured somewhat. There’s a driveway in the back now that leads to nothing. I figured it was going to lead to a drive thru after some demolition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 A variance request sign is on the building. It states that the use will be "full service restaurant". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 hour ago, jgriff said: A variance request sign is on the building. It states that the use will be "full service restaurant". I thought they were using this space to widen the street? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 There is a fence around the site and demolition of the building is underway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJilliams Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 I was wondering if a thread existed for this project. Driving home yesterday I saw they were putting up the Rice Box sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 He got me at this: “This is the most you can possibly do to a building without completely tearing it down,” Peterson tells CultureMap as he leads a tour of the building. Once again, he tasked local design firm Collaborative Projects (UB Preserv, Georgia James) with capturing the right Blade Runner/Aliens vibe that defines The Rice Box’s signature look. CANT WAIT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Wow, cool. Can't say that I'll be a regular patron at the new location like I am at the Heights location, but I'm glad to see them expanding. They put out affordable, quality food in generous portions and deserve success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 They had a “friends and family” event yesterday. Drinks and food were being served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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