Atlanta-based On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina filed Tuesday in federal bankruptcy court in northern Georgia. The chain, which closed 40 locations last year, operates 60 restaurants in 18 states and those will remain open during the bankruptcy process. Shandra Martinez | MLive

Popular Tex-Mex chain On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Tuesday, March 4. The brand owned by Atlanta’s Argonne Capital Group said inflation was to blame for the bankruptcy protection filing, which has been a challenge for many similar chains.

On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, a longtime favorite in Tex-Mex dining, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Known for its sizzling fajitas and handcrafted margaritas, the chain has long been a go-to spot for casual dining enthusiasts.

On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina has filed for bankruptcy protection, citing pressure from inflation and changing customer behavior.

On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina files for bankruptcy amid financial challenges and changing dining habits.

The popular Tex-Mex restaurant chain officially filed with the federal bankruptcy court in northern Georgia on Tuesday, citing “inflation” and “changing customer behavior” as the reason for the inevitable bankruptcy filing.

The chain, which is owned by Atlanta-based Argonne Capital Group, filed Tuesday in federal bankruptcy court in northern Georgia.