Wes Avila's Swanky West Hollywood Mexican Steakhouse Suddenly Closes
Briefly

MXO, Wes Avila’s Monterrey-inspired steakhouse in West Hollywood, opened in September 2024 but permanently closed its doors on July 21, 2025. Initially described as temporarily closed, further information confirmed its permanent shutdown. Established with restaurateur Giancarlo Pagani and SBE, MXO offered a menu of upscale Mexican dishes, including whole cuts of dry-aged steak and birria beef martillo. The last update on its social media was from June 9, 2025. Avila's other establishments include Ka'Teen in Hollywood and a bar-taco lounge in Kyoto, Japan.
Wes Avila’s Monterrey-inspired steakhouse, MXO, opened in September 2024 but permanently closed on July 21, 2025, after less than a year in business.
The restaurant operated with a menu featuring dry-aged steaks, signature birria beef martillo, and various tacos, but did not share further details upon its closure.
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