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Influencer-boosted Juanderful Tacos closes after 5 years in Phoenix

🚫 Juanderful Tacos, a west Phoenix taqueria that went viral after visits from famed food influencers Keith Lee and Juan Gonzalez, has closed after five years on the northeast corner of Camelback and 37th Avenue.

The video of Lee’s 2024 review has been viewed 3.8 million times on TikTok. Gonzalez opened a $10,000 tab for the public after the YouTuber’s visit in 2025.

Juanderful owners Juan Robles and Evelyn Gomez gave no explanation for the closure.

‘‘What started as a dream turned into something way bigger because of YOU – our community, our customers, our people,’’ the couple posted on social media. ‘‘You showed up, supported us, believed in us, and made this journey unforgettable.’’

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