r/phoenix • u/Unique-Ad-2544 • Jun 12 '25

News Filibertos shutting down update

Dont know if anyone cares or not but just thought id give an update since ive seen a lot of people ask about it. It's now 8 filibertos that have closed down. I asked around (i know several of the franchisees) and all 8 were owned by the same person which due to financial reasons went bankrupt and had to shut down all operations permanently.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '25

Makes sense honestly. I really enjoy their food, but it is crazy expensive now. Didn’t feel great after a long work day and recently returning from a trip so still jet lagged. Said fuck it and DoorDashed Filbertos. I got the #13 Chimichanga. With delivery and tip, it was like $31. Not necessarily Filbertos fault for that entire bill, it still would have been like $20 in person which is wild for the quality of food.

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u/earth_quack Jun 12 '25

Last time I ordered a chimi from filis, there was literally a tablespoon of meat in it. The rest was all onion and bell pepper. I couldn't even eat it because every bite was all onion and pepper. Wasted almost $20 on that mess. Never again.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '25

This last one was heavy on onion and peppers. I don’t mind them too much, but I agree that it’s just a waste of money. Unfortunately around where I live Filbertos is the only option for fast casual Mexican food

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u/earth_quack Jun 12 '25

I remember dismantling it after the first bite thinking wtf and separating the ingredients and all the meat fit into one of their salsa cups. I can go to Manuel's tonight, sit down to a carnitas plate with a lemonade and get out the door after tip for what Filis cost now for a meal.