Lilly's Mexican Cuisine In Roseburg To Close Permanently Saturday

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Lilly's Mexican Cuisine, a locally owned restaurant on Northwest Stewart Parkway in Roseburg, is preparing to permanently close its doors following its final day of business on Saturday, November 14.

The restaurant, located at 2980 NW Stewart Parkway, has become known for its Mexican dishes, vegetarian and vegan options, and welcoming atmosphere. Its closure will also mark the end of the business's restaurant operations in Douglas County, following the earlier closure of its Winston location.

Owner Lilly Vazquez has spent years sharing her passion for cooking with the Roseburg community. Her culinary background includes experience in Mexico and formal culinary training, which helped shape the restaurant and its menu.

Lilly's offers a variety of traditional Mexican dishes, including tacos, burritos, tortas and tostadas. The restaurant has also developed a following among customers looking for vegetarian and vegan meals, offering alternatives such as tofu, soy protein and fried avocado.

The restaurant has also incorporated locally sourced ingredients into its menu, including produce from Douglas County farms.

Health Challenges Lead To Closure

The decision to close comes as Vazquez faces ongoing health challenges that have made the demands of operating a restaurant increasingly difficult.

According to information reported this week, her health concerns have led her to make the difficult decision to step away from daily restaurant operations.

Although the restaurant is closing, Vazquez hopes to continue sharing her passion for cooking through other opportunities in the community.

Those possibilities include continuing culinary classes at Melrose Vineyards and potentially offering catering services in the future. However, no new catering arrangements have been confirmed.

Final Opportunity To Visit

Customers hoping to visit Lilly's Mexican Cuisine before its closure have through Saturday, November 14, to stop by.

The restaurant is located at 2980 NW Stewart Parkway in Roseburg, with regular operating hours listed as 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For customers who have made Lilly's part of their regular dining routine, the closure marks the loss of another locally owned restaurant in Roseburg.

While the restaurant's doors are closing, Vazquez hopes her involvement in the local culinary community will continue in other ways.