Restaurants are facing a labor shortage due to increased enforcement. A significant number of establishments reported losing employees this year. The Texas Restaurant Association conducted a survey, which found that many restaurants experienced a decline.

The effects of this enforcement are also seen in other cities. A restaurant in New Orleans, Taqueria Guerrero, closed indefinitely in anticipation of a crackdown.

Further information on the impact of immigration enforcement on restaurants can be found through the Texas Restaurant Association's economic report. The report details the extent of the labor shortage and its effects on restaurants.