Staff is friendly and welcoming. Interestingly, they were playing Cuban jazz and salsa--pleasant, but I found myself wishing for something like Selena y Los Dinos or Emmanuel Cortes to better match the vibe. The agave spirits selection is underwhelming, though that may be influenced by visiting the day after "Gringo de Mayo." The chips are comparable to standard "restaurant-style" options you'd find at a grocery store. The quesadilla is a bit unusual--there's no integrated mix of cheese and protein. Instead, the components are kept separate, which explains why the menu describes it as "baked." I initially thought that was odd, but it makes more sense now. The ranchero beans are overly salted, with little depth beyond that. While there appear to be other seasonings, they don't come through. The rice is plain and unremarkable. read more

To start with the atmosphere was good the server was above good he was great! the hostess was not very nice or happy but oh well. The food, the cheese dip was cold and tasted like condensed cheese soup with a few colors and no flavor, the food came out hot but the rice was so dry it was like rocks the taco was ok the cheese enchilada was the best thing on the plate. The tamale tasted like a premade shipped in kind the chicken enchilada was wet tasting . Oh may I add the chips were cold and stale. Needless to say I've benn to Mexican restaurants all over the south and I'd put this one in the top five of not to go to again. I went here on the yelp review and boy I was severely Disappointed read more

We were in town for a meeting at the largest employer in NW Arkansas, I'm sure you can guess who that is. When we arrived at the hotel late, we wanted to grab a quick dinner and I had eaten at an Abuelo's in Orlando many times. Felt like that was a solid choice for us since we knew it was not a gamble. Rick was our server and he was helpful and friendly. He brought out their trio of salsas with hot tortilla chips that felt like they were made minutes before. Not sure if they are, but they did taste fantastic! I love their queso here, and they had a Diablo one that I hadn't had before but we decided to get the dip trio- queso, Diablo queso, and guacamole. What an epic decision! They came with more tortilla chips but also chicharrones which was sturdier and could hold up to the thicker Diablo queso and guacamole. I couldn't stop eating the salsa and dips. I chose to get a combination plate, with an enchilada, taco, and tamale. Rick mentioned they had a mashed potato side that was tasty- not expected for a Mexican restaurant but I decided to take the recommendation. Rick came through, honestly I could've eaten just the dips and potatoes and had been super happy about it. I overate, which was a problem but in a good way because I fell asleep immediately after we got back to the hotel. We were doing a crazy travel week where we were in 5 states, two countries for meetings, so not a lot of rest. It's part of a chain but this one was clean, friendly, with great execution on the food. Rick was clutch with more salsa and chips which in the end was my undoing but I didn't care. Visit here and make sure you try their dips, and the mashed potato side which may have been one of the best things I had all week. Dead serious! The next time I go I'm going to ask for no rice and beans and just get these crazy mashed potatoes. Thank you Rick and Abuelo's for reminding me that every now and then, going to eat at a chain spot is still a good thing. read more

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Always great food and great service! Love that you are able to order cheese enchiladas and tacos la cart. read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

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Very good, it needs a little bit more spice and more spices in the meal all in all 4 star's read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican food - Mexican Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

We love Abuelo's. They went through a down sizing a few years ago when the stores in Carmel, IN, Austin, Memphis , and others was closed and we lost contact. So happy to find one still operating in Rogers, AR. Still as good as we remembered. Looks the same inside - like a time capsule. Food was well prepared, delicious, and hot. Staff were excellent - obviously well informed and trained and our waiter, genuinely interested in guest care and comfort. Hopefully we will be back this way again soon!! read more

The food was OK. The drinks were pretty good. The service wasn't that great and every time you order something, they would take a very long time to bring it to your table. read more

First of all, we love the atmosphere! Staff is always pleasant and friendly. The restaurant is clean inside and out, including the bathrooms! There is something for everyone on the menu! You can order a la cart, or even share a dish or two...and did I mention the desserts?! They are so good and big enough to share! We love the tres leche cake! WOW! You always get plenty of food...usually enough to take home for another meal! Complimentary chips and 3 dipping salsas are always a hit! Now for Mexican food, it is a bit pricey, but overall it's a great family place to enjoy some yummy food and good company! read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - virgin strawberry daquiri - very sweet and a bit pricey - Mexican Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

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Always good food, albeit pretty pricey but that's to be expected. Great place for family or work gatherings.

First off a place that calls itself a Mexican Restaurant Embassy is pretty darn pretentious. Perhaps that is why it feels it can charge what I found to be some of the highest prices for typical Mexican fare at a chain restaurant. We skipped the drinks since they had no prices for any of them - really annoying. The complimentary chips and the salsa sampler were very good. We both ordered the two piece enchilada platter. I got the cheese and beef and my wife the chicken and avocado enchiladas. All were very tasty. One nit - I did not like that they pretty much mixed the rice into the refried beans which made it hard to separate them (I did not care to eat all of the beans). Our server was friendly and efficient. This was a good choice given the typical chain options that were in the neighborhood of our hotel. read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

Fancy and not cheap Mexican food with a glossy menu and lots of Americanized items listed. Service was super friendly as I was early for my dinner meeting and spent a half hour at the bar with a beer where the bartender brought me warm chips and their three salsas while I waited. It wasn't busy but I did their call-ahead seating and it did a great job of keeping me informed and texted when the table was ready. We were seated in a corner booth that was quite comfortable. A friendly waiter took our orders and brought drinks. Dinner didn't take too long to be prepared and was served with help from a tray-carrying robot. Pretty slick! Enchiladas in rachero sauce and served with what they call "Papas con Chile" but is basically spicy mashed potatoes. The plate was tasty and definitely hot from the broiler. Overall, a filling meal and I enjoyed the company. I'd eat here again. [Review 19791 overall - 268 in Arkansas - 763 of 2023.] read more

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Overload of cream cheese sauce over enchiladas at times. It should not cover all 4 different enchiladas.

I just tried the best happy hour in Rogers again today at Abuelo's! They offer ALL DAY $5 margaritas (rocks or frozen) Mon-Thur for only $5!! When you're retired, why wait until 3 for the other guys?? Currently, they also have two enchiladas for only $10.99 with rice & beans. Of course, chips and three types of salsa are FREE... Courtney at the bar can help you too. Please give them a try, since you won't be disappointed. read more

We ordered a couple things to share enchiladas and a something else. The food was not very good. But mostly what bothered me was the waitress. We were very kind, but the waitress seemed to have this chip on her shoulder, like she wanted to pick a fight. She was very rude. Maybe she was just having a bad day. I don't know. Either way, I will not be back. read more

Service very good. however, new menu with new recipes and spices leave a lot to be desired Use to really enjoy food there but will not be back. . My wife tells the same way. read more

Food is so great . Service is always prompt and professional. Our favorite Mexican in the area !

I was seated at the bar which I don't normally like. However, I came when it was busy and I didn't feel like waiting. The red salsa here is really good. I loved the tomato salsa. You can taste the peppers that were ground up in the salsa and it had just the right amount of heat. The green Chile salsa was good too. Though I thought it has a little sugar in it which was ok I ordered the three beef tamales with refried beans and cilantro lime rice. The three tamales were excellent. They were a little small but the texture of the beef was smooth and ground up. I actually liked the texture. It also had just the right amount of heat. What I didn't like was that they melted cheese over the top, which made them dry. However, I put that amazing salsa over the top of it which made them taste really good! I think if this has some enchilada or Chile verde sauce on top it would take it to another level. I wasn't a fan of the Chile lime rice or the refried beans. They just didn't go with my tamales. Overall I think this place was pretty good and I would try something else on their menu. read more

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It was my first time here a couple of weeks ago and I was wowed right when I walked in the door. I loved the aesthetic of the place. It feels like you're in a courtyard in Playa Del Carmen! They have a huge menu, but I was excited to try the dip trio which included queso, salsa and guacamole. Their spicy salsa was fantastic!! I ordered the vegetarian chile rellenos and was so happy with my choice. This is a spot I will remember when I come back often. Such great food and amazingly friendly staff. read more

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Abuelo's never disappoints. Everyone always loves their food and I really look forward to eating there. I am not afraid to try anything new as I feel like the staff does a really good job of giving good feedback on menu items. The food is made with fresh, in-house ingredients and the portions are generous I like the decor and the fountain in the courtyard with the lighting in the dome above it, that gives the illusion of a Hispanic hacienda style-home. read more

Abuelos has gone downhill since it first opened years ago. I have been coming with my family for probably 15 years and we used to go at least twice a month. I do enjoy the physical location and the staff is always nice. The queso, for me, is the most redeemable part of this restaurant. It has good pricing, but there are plenty of other better restaurants to go to for Mexican food. Which is a bummer because it used to be amazing. read more

I ordered the Fajita Chimichanga and it looked nothing like the picture in the menu , it was smothered in cheese sauce and very bland. The beans were very dry like they were a fee days old, Albueno's has been my favorite Mexican restaurant in Rogers for several years but is now at the bottom of my list. sorry to say. I probably will not be returning. read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - I ordered this and it was smothered in cheese sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

It seemed like it was a little pricey for a Mexican restaurant $8.50 for a tap beer. The food was OK.

1 word for this restaurant, RIDICULOUS!!! Awesome ambiance, amazing wait staff, and the food is super fresh and the chips & 3 salsa combo they bring out is awesome, not sure which one I liked the best. I recommend getting the 3 dip sampler...again, ridiculous! The enchilada plate was equally as great! We will definitely be back! Our 1st time will not be our last! read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

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By far probably the best Mexican restaurant in Rogers. Great good, friendly service and very good margaritas. Even the house margarita is better than any house margarita we have ever had. read more

The food comes in large portions, the service is fast, and the place has unique decorations! read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

Great service and good and drinks. Chill and yummy today. Our sever was awesome but I missed his name.

Food was really good and the service was prompt and correct. Went there on a Saturday night and only had to wait 20 minutes for a party of four. The interior is spacious and the tables were not crammed together. An overall great dining experience. Would definitely go back. read more

Service was fine, ambiance was pretty cool, food was subpar. For the price, I would expect fresher and higher quality food. Plates came out and were obviously microwaved, the rice and beans were standard and relatively unseasoned. Chimichanga had very little protein inside. Disappointed. read more

Best Fajitas in the area get the trio steak, chicken and shrimp and if you hit the right night they will double the steak on some nights for free. Excellent salsas and get the Diablo queso ...it rocks! Excellent service to boot. read more

Excellent Mexican food. Salsas are impeccable. The fajitas were solid but the beef was slightly dry, but nothing that a side of queso dip couldn't solve. read more

Wonderful Happy Hour great appetizer, quesadilla, street tacos, and of course adult beverages. Service is great and the atmosphere relaxing. Check it out read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Summer menu - Mexican Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

Been here in the past . It used to be pretty good, but now it's below average in food quality & service, while the prices are high. They've elevated the menu design and the description of the food items to make them sound premium. They're not. They are over priced. My food came out crusted over from sitting under the warmers. Oh, and it was lovingly delivered by a service ROBOT. Margaritas lacked flavor. My wife's salad had a stale taste. (Likely the shell) . Our waiter was kind, and she felt ' new' . Not her fault on the food quality, but probably on the service . We DID NOT take home leftovers. We went there today because we had not been there in about 5 years, and remembered a good experience from a more elevated restaurant. Not any more. Unfortunately, no plans to return. Not worth it AT ALL. We usually go to Las Fajitas. They are more fairly priced and the food is significantly better. They may not have the ambiance of Abuelos, but the food is much better. read more

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We were visiting family in Rogers, Arkansas. From their perspective, they think Abuelo's is the best in the city! I am gonna be honest-this might hurt a little and leave a mark. I also want to say that a star for a Mexican Restaurant in Rogers, Arkansas is probably two stars in a larger city. Very pleasant wait staff. However, food quality was a -1 star. Cold queso made from velveta rotel, chips that are store bought, and horrible refined beans. The enchiladas were indescribable, not in a good way.. Another guest had $20 fajitas, the meat was so well done and lacked seasoning that in no way resembled a fajita. Respectfully, I am gonna stop there, I could go on and on about the sub par food, you know it's true. I am being honest about the review and I hope it gets better in the future. But for my money? Taco Bueno would have been more authentic and faster. read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Restaurant interior... - Mexican Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

Awesome food. Began with the dip sampler. It was all good but the Chile con queso was phenomenal. I generally have fajitas but had the Durango burrito. The beef was terrific. My wife had the chile relleños and my daughter had the quesadilla al horno. They both really liked their food. We will definitely be back next time we are in town. read more

Abuelos the best Restaurant in NWA you need to come and visit this place is awesome and bring a friend ask for Ivan Gonzalez he is awesome.

The Fajitas for two was wonderful! Fresh ingredients and friendly staff. CJ was our waiter and he was very professional without fawning over us. Will definitely be back when we are in NW AR! read more

Wanted a quick, fulfilling lunch after work and before my flight home. I love Abuelo's nachos and this location did not disappoint. Service was quick and efficient. I was dining alone and the server paid attention and refilled my drink as needed but didn't hover. Nachos were piping hot and delicious. I'll add this location to my list of good eats for the next time I'm in Rogers, AR. read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Nachos Grande - Mexican Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

Took a friend there last week for his birthday. Service was excellent and the food was DELICIOUS and way more food than we could eat there. We both took enough home for dinner the next night. Will definitely come back soon. Thank you for a great dinner experience and for the great complimentary birthday dessert for my friend! read more

I know Abuelo's is a chain but I really enjoy their food. The guacamole is fresh and chips are crisp. Plus, during happy hour the guac is $5. Also $5 were the standard margaritas which really hit the spot. I ate in the bar area at a high top but felt included in the restaurant vibe. My meal was excellent and serving size was just right. The Chili Relleno's were wonderful. I changed up the tomato based sauce for the sour cream one. Made them extra cheesy. I don't think anyone would be disappointed with their meal no matter their selection. Abuelo's has great food and drinks. read more

I have always been a fan of Abuelo's, but had not visited since covid began. I downloaded their app and picked up a to go order. I ordered the appetizer quesadilla and it was ready super quick (about 10 minutes). It wasn't made super neatly, which made it a little messy to eat, but was still delicious. They also included chips and 2 types of salsa for free. read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas