Burrito Brothers Taco Co. is temporarily closed due to construction.
The restaurant, which has been serving burritos for about 35 years, moved to its location at 1402 W. University Ave. seven years ago.
Paul Marino, the morning manager, said the building is going to be sold, so it had an inspection Wednesday. While reviewing the building, inspectors discovered the ceiling was structurally collapsing.
“We have to close down to restructure our roof,” he said. “People are here looking at it to fix it.”
Marino said he does not know when the restaurant will reopen, but he hopes to learn more in the week.
The company is in the process of covering the staff’s wages with insurance during the temporary closure, Marino said, and he hopes the staff doesn’t quit to find other work.
Ciara Lepanto, an English sophomore, said she was disappointed Burrito Bros. closed.
“That’s crazy,” she said about the news. “It kind of sucks.”
The 19-year-old said she loves the restaurant’s atmosphere and location.
“It’s super local, good, cheap and quick,” she said. “I love that not many students know about it.”
Aerospace engineering sophomore Sam Sheets said he visits Burrito Bros. about once a month.
“I just love Burrito Brothers,” the 20-year-old said. “I would probably cry if it was shut down the whole semester.”
