As Tex-Mex chains close nationwide, Korean barbecue booms across America

As legacy Tex-Mex restaurants shutter their doors and Korean barbecue spots emerge across major American cities, an industry expert said the shift reflects changing consumer tastes rather than the decline of the cuisine.

"Tex Mex is a long-established American comfort food category — bold flavors, shareable, and often affordable or fast-casual," David Henkes, senior principal and head of strategic partnerships for Chicago-based food service consultant firm Technomic, told Fox News Digital.