Original Mad Mex, Pittsburgh Restaurant Chain's Anchor, Reopens

PITTSBURGH, PA — After being closed for nearly a year because of staffing issues, Mad Mex's original Oakland location has reopened for business. The announcement was made on the restaurant's Facebook page.

The eatery, a neighborhood staple for nearly three decades, was only supposed to be closed for a short time. But labor shortages that have plagued restaurants and many other businesses kept the eatery closed.

The Atwood Street Mad Mex initially will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Other Mad Mex locations in Pittsburgh are located in Shadyside, Fox Chapel, Scott, Ross, Robinson, Cranberry and Monroeville.

Mad Mex is owned by the Big Burrito Restaurant Group, which also owns Kaya, Alta Via, Casbah, Eleven, Soba and Umi in the Pittsburgh area.