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Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant

3.6 (783 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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The Monterey
Janielle W.

I had the Juarez dinner. My husband had quesadilla. They were both good. The waitresses were very good and friendly. They were prompt and made sure we were satisfied. The ambiance is casual.

Blackberry Mint Mojito - Hand-Shaken
Stephanie L.

Having passed by many times on my way to the Chandler Mall, this was my first time in and probably my last. Although the location is odd (in a shared parking lot with Walmart), the décor and ambiance are regal in a casino buffet way. We made a reservation for our party of 5 on a Sunday evening, although I don't know that it was necessary; people were being seated without reservations. Complimentary chips and salsa are always a nice touch. They were good; the assortment of 3-4 salsas was nice. Our party ordered various chicken enchilada combos ($18-22) and I had the chicken tampiquena ($22) and blackberry mint mojito. While the portions are large (enough for leftovers), flavors are average. Fiancé felt his crispy beef taco was something he could make at home and my aunt preferred the cilantro lime rice at Chipotle Iol. The blackberry mint mojito was fresh, and it was nice they brought out the shaker! We were too full to try any of the desserts. As most Yelpers have summed it up, Abuelo's is your average Tex-Mex. Bring friends/family here who enjoy a nice ambiance and aren't picky about great taste.

Go green
Brad W.

Really enjoyed my solo lunch here, which came out to about $20, without a drink. This Chile Relleno version was deep fried and one of the best I have had. Filled with cheese and served with good rice and addictive beans. The other item was the shredded beef enchilada and that was above average. I also liked the hot chips and all three salsas were very good. The green version was my favorite. Nice restaurant as well.

Raspberry hibiscus margarita
Grethel D.

Our party of over 26 people attended dinner last night and Bianca blew us away. She was awesome. Very attentive to all of us and our food was delivered nice and hot. The team at Abuelos blew us away. Happy hour drinks were $5.00. Raspberry hibiscus margaritas yummy. Out appetizers were yummy and we had a great time. Thank you. We will be back.

Margaritas and chips and salsa
Amy R.

This was our first time visiting and we enjoyed the food. It is like a high end Mexican restaurant I felt. The menu was not quite what I expected with tacos and burritos. I ended up with the chicken fajita chimichanga with queso sauce which was nacho cheese on top. This was good. My husband had fajitas. A little pricey but good food.

Barramundi fish dish
Beth W.

Our dinner plans changed and we ended up at the bar for our meal. The bartender was engaging, provided great service and fair food recommendations...but his strength was his ability to make great drinks! I had a smoked orange infused margarita was was unique and went down with no problems. My husband went with the house margarita on the rocks and found it to be tasty. For dinner I went with the Chile Rellenos. I liked how they offered the two peppers stuffed with different ingredients. The beef was different from what I typically enjoy and found I really liked it. The meat was tender and the flavor was great. My husband went with the Barramundi fish dish. The fish was moist and the sauce was good. It wasn't something so spectacular that he'd order it again. The chips and salsa offered with our meal was great. The three varieties of salsa gave us choices and a chance to compare which we liked the most. Since we ate at the bar, we didn't see much of the restaurant to get an idea of the ambiance. From what we could see, it was a typical festive environment with colorful decor.

Julian E.

I wasn't craving Mexican food but my wife heard about this place from some colleagues and wanted to try it. Being that I'm fat and have never said no to tacos it didn't take more than a lifted eyebrow and I caved. First off, the atmosphere was amazing and was complete with plants, decor, and culturally rich murals. The service was friendly and so so helpful. We were started off with chips and a trio of salsas that were super flavorful and had a pleasant smoky balance. I got the "Grande" with enchiladas, chili relleno, beans, and a taco. I think the chili relleno was the best I've had, it was perfectly crispy on the outside with a wonderful flavor within. There was great attention of detail in presentation using a tortilla to prop up the taco, very nice. I got to say I was impressed with the flavor throughout this whole meal, even the shrimp on my wife's salad was packed with flavor. I definitely recommend this place for any business or personal occasion. I really liked that the price wasn't too steep either. I look forward to coming back and exploring the rest of the menu.

Christina M.

Solid 3, maybe 3.5. Came here for a work dinner. I have driven by many times and never felt compelled to stop in, but I figured it's a new place for me so I'll give it a shot. Nothing was wrong, nothing was great. It's very in the middle. Hence the 3 stars. The food all sounded good and looked good upon arrival but the common theme of everything I ate was...bland. Could use some salt and spices. I was excited before I ordered since the menu says "Tex-mex" but I've had some really great Tex-mex in Austin, this was not that. Service was good, the server was friendly and food came out quick so I have no real complaints for that. It really comes down to price points and enjoyability of the food. I thought it was pricey for me to feel "eh" about it. I ordered a combo platter so that I would have leftovers for lunch and could try different things. THE GRANDE - Beef, chicken, cheese enchiladas, with a cheese chile relleno, tamale, crispy beef taco, guacamole. When the food arrived it looked pretty good. But, first couple bites of rice and beans I thought it needed salt so I added some table salt. I ate 1/2 of it and with each new item, it all tasted relatively the same. And at some point I thought, "I know what this reminds me of- Taco Bell". Expensive Taco Bell in a nicer looking environment. I would actually just prefer Taco Bell lol. Well, I went along with the group to try this place, but I don't think I need to come back. I'll just hit up Taco Bell when I want some "Mexican food" and for much cheaper.

Chips and Salsa
Steven J.

Me and my mom were really craving Mexican so we decided to stop in for lunch. Our server was Zeus. He was not very nice or attentive. Besides that, the atmosphere was really pretty and elegant and the food was A-OK. The Abuelo's Dip Sampler was excellent. The house made Chicharonnes were really yummy along with the sauces. The Queso Diablo and the Bean Dip were personal favorites. I got a cup of Tortilla Soup, would not order again as it was cold and bland. I got the Quesadilla El Horno for an Entree. It was pretty good. The rice and beans were very tasty. My Mom got a steak dish with cheese enchiladas and she thought it was pretty good. I would likely come back again.

Enchilada Platter
Iris P.

The second you walk into this restaurant you are amazed! Right in the middle is this amazing statue of Augustin de la Rosa who was the owners Abuelo! It holds a place of honor for him and is in every restaurant! The food is also fantastic! The service is really quick and the food comes really hot and fresh out of the kitchen! They have many drink & food options and you will not be disappointed!

Pork tenderloin abrigada. A lot of food!

I really debated whether this should be a 3 or 4 star review. First off the restaurant is immaculately clean, has interesting decor, and the tables are spaced enough for privacy. You're not all crammed together like many places these days. Many thanks for that! The service was good, relatively quick, and friendly. Hopefully the restaurant treats its employees well because my waitress said she had been there 5 years. The food... not gonna lie here. This is my second visit and it was not as good as I remember. It wasn't bad, it was just so-so. I ordered pork tenderloin abrigada and while the pork was not over cooked, it was just on the edge; also it was really over salted. Restaurants need to use more herbs, less salt. The enchiladas were nothing special, a little oily. The potatoes and beans were pretty good. Food quantity was massive.

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Food is delicious. First time I went was with my parents. Service was superb. One of the best Mexican restaurants.

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