East Austin's Kalimotxo to close in November

Spanish tapas bar Kalimotxo will close on Nov. 9 when Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group stops managing the restaurant, according to a statement from the group shared by a spokesperson.

Kalimotxo is located off East Sixth Street, inside the Arrive Austin hotel.

What’s happening

Emmer & Rye will also stop managing Lefty’s Day and Night, the hotel’s other restaurant, on Nov. 9. Lefty’s will stay open with its regular hours and programming, according to the statement.

Arrive Austin will open a hotel lobby bar in the Kalimotxo space starting Nov. 9, according to the statement.

“We are sad to see this chapter come to a close, and we are deeply grateful to the guests, staff, and neighbors who frequented Kalimotxo over the years,” the statement reads.

The backstory

Kalimotxo reopened inside Arrive Austin in October 2024, as previously reported by Community Impact. The 113-seat restaurant served Basque-style pintxos inspired by the bars of San Sebastián, along with larger plates such as the Kali Burger and Texas wagyu sirloin, as Rand Egbert, Emmer & Rye partner and creative director, told Community Impact in July.

• Closing Nov. 9

• 1813 E. Sixth St., Austin

• www.kalimotxoatx.com