The building that has been the longtime home of popular Mexican restaurant Tia Queta at 4839 Del Ray Avenue in Bethesda is now on the market. It is available for sale, or for lease, according to the online real estate listing. The building has a feature that continues to be a rarity in downtown Bethesda: an open-air rooftop level. A roof canopy provides more weather flexibility than a standard rooftop deck.
H&R Retail's listing does not mention the asking price, lease rate, or date of availability. Developers have coveted this property for many years, but the family-owned business was not inclined to sell up to this point. Tia Queta remains open for business at this time.
TQ was originally located on Norfolk Ave around the corner from its present location. That was my favorite place to go for Mex for many years.
ReplyDeleteCombining this property+the old Satsuma space+the pile of weeds that is The Claiborne into one redevelopment project is such a no-brainer. Hopefully a competent developer comes along and makes it happen.
ReplyDeleteBecause what we all need is another 15 story building
DeleteYes, of course that's what we need in our downtown core. Especially compared to vacant, rat-infested lots and empty, obsolete 20' tall buildings.
DeleteWe're witness to an end of an era.
ReplyDeleteBecause what Bethesda desperately needs is another high-rise mixed use building 🏢🏢🏢🏢🏢🏢🏢🏢🏢🏢🏢🏢🏢🏢
ReplyDeleteYes. Of course that's what the area desperately needs. Downtown Bethesda is one of only a couple areas of MoCo that can compete with NoVa/DC for younger residents. And that really bothers close-minded boomers, for some reason.
DeleteYounger adults can't afford the insane rent let alone the price tag associated with luxury condos. Reasonably priced housing isn't feasible in Bethesda when the land cost is as insane as it is.
DeleteBethesda is already going the way of a zombie city where the rich have their luxury pent houses when they decide to visit while the workers commute in if they're lucky.
Close-minded? lol
DeleteDowntown Bethesda is not competing for younger residents - it is boring!
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoyed Tia Queta, especially its rooftop/outdoor space! Unfortunately, it was off the beaten trail. Sorry to see it go. How about adding some actual open green space that the downtown plan is woefully way behind on ...
ReplyDelete@8:30 AM No kidding! Plus, downtown Bethesda historically has had very few venues that are open late (uhhh past 10 pm), even on the weekends and even post-COVID.
ReplyDeleteThis building is a converted house. I can think of at least two others remaining in the Woodmont Triangle - the new Pines of Rome/former Matuba restaurant on Cordell, and the long-closed Dunmor’s beer and wine store. Any others?
ReplyDeleteAll of the original urban village Woodmont Triangle buildings will be gone soon. We'll be left with soulless high rises with banks on the bottom floor.
ReplyDeleteThe Bethesda Plan hasn't provided the promised green space or any increase in entertainment options. Even the woefully outdated movie theater left is hanging on by a thread.
Roberto and family operated Tia Queta's restaurant for years. Sorry it's gone.
ReplyDelete8:44: It is still open at this time.
DeleteThe property where Anthony's was is vacant.
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