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What Happened to Muertos Kitchen & Lounge? (Bakersfield, CA)

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As of September 2026, Muertos Kitchen & Lounge has closed — confirmed via tripledlife.com, September 8, 2026.

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What the source shows: A public restaurant-tracking listing (tripledlife.com, checked 2026-09-08) marks Muertos Kitchen & Lounge permanently closed and dates the closure to 2019; a second listing (dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com, checked 2026-09-08) also marks it permanently closed without giving a date.

  • Season / episode Season 22, Episode 7
  • Original air date
  • Address 1514 Wall Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

For 'Globe Tasting' (aired 2015-03-13), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Muertos Kitchen & Lounge in Bakersfield, California, a restaurant set inside a converted 19th-century firehouse at 1514 Wall Street in downtown Bakersfield. Guy Fieri sampled crispy Popcorn Pork with chipotle dip and Basque-style Lamb Tacos topped with blue cheese. A public restaurant-tracking listing at tripledlife.com, checked 2026-09-08, marks the business permanently closed and dates the closure to 2019; a second public listing at dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com, also checked 2026-09-08, likewise marks it permanently closed but gives no specific date. No news coverage of the closure was found in the available sources.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 22, Episode 7
Original air date
Episode title
Globe Tasting
What was featured
Popcorn Pork with chipotle dip and Basque-style Lamb Tacos
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Muertos Kitchen & Lounge

Frequently asked questions

Is Muertos Kitchen & Lounge still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Muertos Kitchen & Lounge has closed — confirmed via tripledlife.com, September 8, 2026.

What happened to Muertos Kitchen & Lounge after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

For 'Globe Tasting' (aired 2015-03-13), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Muertos Kitchen & Lounge in Bakersfield, California, a restaurant set inside a converted 19th-century firehouse at 1514 Wall Street in downtown Bakersfield. As of September 2026, Muertos Kitchen & Lounge has closed — confirmed via tripledlife.com, September 8, 2026.

Is Muertos Kitchen & Lounge permanently closed?

As of September 2026, Muertos Kitchen & Lounge has closed — confirmed via tripledlife.com, September 8, 2026. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.

Where is Muertos Kitchen & Lounge located?

1514 Wall Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Muertos Kitchen & Lounge?

Season 22, Episode 7 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired March 13, 2015. The episode is titled “Globe Tasting”.

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Address
1514 Wall Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
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