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Shibō
Shibō in San Juan, Puerto Rico has closed. It closed in May 2023 — 4 years and 2 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 78% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "The Lights Came Back in Puerto Rico" |
| Season | Season 6, Episode 25 |
| Originally aired | March 3, 2019 |
| Original name | Shibō |
| Location | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · Listed as closed on Yelp |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- March 3, 2019Bar Rescue episode “The Lights Came Back in Puerto Rico” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Shibō, filmed earlier.
- May 2023Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name Shibō for the relaunch.
Shibō closed in May 2023. Reviews were mostly positive, with compliments for the food and some negative comments about the service.
What happened next
At the six-week check-in, Shibō was trading again and rebuilding its business, although sales had not returned to their level before Hurricane Maria. In late September 2022 the restaurant rebranded as Yumbootik International Cuisine, keeping the same Latin and Asian fusion concept, with Jonathan Cruz remaining as chef. Shibō closed in May 2023.
Quick answers
Is Shibō still open?
Shibō in San Juan, Puerto Rico has closed. It closed in May 2023 — 4 years and 2 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 78% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
When did Shibō close?
Shibō closed in May 2023.
Where is Shibō located?
Shibō is in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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.