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Agave Junction Cantina
Agave Junction Cantina (originally Scoreboard) in Norwalk, California has closed. It closed in September 2018 — 4 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 82% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Scoreboard to Death" |
| Season | Season 3, Episode 34 |
| Originally aired | March 30, 2014 |
| Original name | Scoreboard |
| Relaunched as | Agave Junction Cantina |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners after the rescue |
| Location | Norwalk, California |
| Address | 11957 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650 |
| Yelp | As Agave Junction Cantina |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- March 30, 2014Bar Rescue episode “Scoreboard to Death” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Scoreboard, relaunched as Agave Junction Cantina, filmed earlier.
- After the rescueSold to new owners.
- September 2018Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Scoreboard as Agave Junction Cantina.
Agave Junction Cantina closed in September 2018 and was sold for $825,000. It had been the scene of a stabbing in December 2016 and a robbery outside the bar in January 2018.
What happened next
Agave Junction Cantina traded well after its relaunch, drawing generally positive reviews for its food, staff and music, though some customers complained about food prices, and the owners held a public watch party when the episode aired. In December 2016 a man stabbed three patrons inside the bar before fleeing the scene; all three victims survived. A strong-arm robbery followed outside the bar in January 2018. The bar closed in September 2018 and was sold to a new owner for $825,000. At closure it held a 3.5-star rating on Yelp and 4.2 stars on Google.
Quick answers
Is Agave Junction Cantina still open?
Agave Junction Cantina (originally Scoreboard) in Norwalk, California has closed. It closed in September 2018 — 4 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 82% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
What did Jon Taffer rename Scoreboard?
Jon Taffer relaunched Scoreboard under a new name: Agave Junction Cantina. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 3, Episode 34 (“Scoreboard to Death”), first aired March 30, 2014.
When did Agave Junction Cantina close?
Agave Junction Cantina closed in September 2018.
Where is Agave Junction Cantina located?
Agave Junction Cantina was located at 11957 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Yelp · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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