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Bandito Burrito on U.S. 72 in Richland Plaza. (Facebook)

Bandito Burrito said it is shutting down its U.S. 72 location after "much effort and debate" about the future of the Mexican restaurant.

The eatery announced the decision Saturday morning in a brief Facebook post.

Bandito declined to tell AL.com about why it is closing, instead saying it prefers "not to comment and [to] stay on the positive." Although a comment on Facebook last week indicates the location stopped operating Oct. 12 for mechanical issues, Bandito told a fan on social media it had hoped to reopen soon.

Attempts to reach Bandito by phone were unsuccessful as the restaurant's mailbox is full and unable to accept voice messages. Bandito's U.S. 72 Facebook page also was taken down Monday morning.

Bandito was open since 2015 in the former Jefferson's Restaurant space at Richland Plaza on 7193 U.S. 72. Bandito, founded in 1990 by creator Oscar Gutierrez, maintains its iconic location on Governors Drive.