After a little less than a year at Optimist Hall, Marina’s Tapas — the spot from the team behind Customshop — closed on Nov. 15. However, a new concept is swooping in to take its place. Southwest-inspired taco joint Comal Taco Co. is slated to open in December at Optimist Hall in the food stall formerly home to Marina’s Tapas, according to a release.

Shang Skipper, known for work at Fox Restaurant Concepts and Mac’s Hospitality Group, will own and operate the new concept. Andres Kaifer of Marina’s Tapas and Customshop will also be a partner in the venture, designing the menus and providing management support for the Comal team.

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