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    Ajuua's Mexican Restaurant

    2.8 (73 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Seafood
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    The food looks good, but looks can be deceiving. In this case, it is deceiving. We spent 68 dollars for three people, but it was definitely NOT worth it! I was driving thru town on my way to Dallas, and I just wanted to try the flavors of Odessa. This is how our visit went. First, the waitress was not friendly at all. Never smiled and only attended us once. Second, the natural fruit waters were 5 dollars each. It was too expensive for this small town of Odessa. Third, the food was disgusting. My enchiladas had no flavor and no spice and way too much damn cheese. The chile Verde was too texmex. It had way too much cumin, and whoever made thar sauce added too much flour. Listen, I'm an amateur chef and a foodie. I cook very well, so if I go to your establishment to spend that much money, it better be way better than mine! Honestly, I would rather go to Taco Bell than come here ever again. I do not recommend this place at all! Cheers.

    Tracey B.

    Excellent server, and I wish I remembered her name! Drinks are strong! And food is good! Prices are a bit high, but I feel like that is everywhere now. Gets busy so expect a wait at peak times.

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    Erica V.

    First time here and I had a positive experience. First thing is first. They insisted on a mask and even took your temperature. Some of the seating even had the plexi glass up. I appreciated this with covid right now. They had many servers so we didn't have to wait on much. Food was not to pricey but not cheap either. Was not authentic in my opinion. More like tex-mex. But was yummy I had the barbacoa plate came with beans n rice. I have no complaints. Plates were more than full. The restaurant was clean servers were pleasant. It was a good time. When an error was made with the order . They fixed it and were very kind about it. I will be going back to screens every where as well as music. But nothing was to loud. Hope this helps

    Barbacoa tacos plate

    Service was great. Had the barbacoa tacos and a chile relleno. All pretty good and fresh. Beer was cold. Had a "Chilton" no matter how much i stirred it, it had too much salt in it. Overall good experience and would definitely go back.

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    Mallory L.

    Amazing salsa. Perfect amount of spice. However, when you order queso and have to wait for chips for the queso for 10 minutes it is a bit frustrating. On a brighter note, the queso con carne was excellent! The service was on the slower side, granted it was Sunday at 1:00PM. The food had a great display, huge plates and portions, but not that good.

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    We sat at the bar. Food was delicious. Service was great. Atmosphere was good. We will return to this location going forward. Yum!

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    4 years ago

    Good Mexican food never disappointed, a great atmosphere and a place to hang out on weekends.

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    Waited for check waitress kept passing by us and not even acknowledging us. My son stomach hurts now enchiladas no good

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    Please don't eat here. The service was just as horrible as the food. The only reason this place gets packed is for the alcohol.

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    Big Daddy's Catfish & Chicken

    3.4(106 reviews)
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    The worst service I've had in my life. Go in by myself ended up at the bar so I wouldn't take up a…read moretable none of the large tables in the back area were full as well as the tables between the bar and back room they seat seat several of them as I'm waiting 20 minutes later 2 other people end up sitting at the bar finally she comes gets drink order I knew what I wanted 1 small catfish takes forever but she brings my tea and the worst burnt hush puppies I've ever eaten cooked in obviously bad oil you could smell it I tried a couple waited another 35-40 minutes she brings the other 2 their food says she doesn't know where mine was and the other 2 people had the wrong sides at that point I said never mind she acts mad about it and I Leave. Looked like the bar hadn't been wiped off in a while with food stuck to it. Dirty to say the least. Don't waste your time place is trash

    OVERALL In search of something other than another Mexican…read morerestaurant or a chain in Odessa, TX, my fiancé who used to live there suggested Big Daddy's Grill & Bar. (I don't know who put it in as "Big Daddy's Catfish & Chicken" in Yelp, but I have photos to prove that otherwise.) RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 4.5 | Service: 4 | Ambiance: 5 | Price: 4 PARKING Ample free parking in a plaza lot. LOCATION/AMBIANCE This restaurant looks rather unassuming from 42nd Street. It seems like a hole-in-the-wall within a strip mall, yet, when I walked in it was buzzing with many Good Friday customers. A giant catfish sculpture adorned in a chef's outfit greeted folks at the entrance. One side is for diners while the left side is for takeout orders for pickup. I really wanted to dine in, but my kiddos weren't all that hungry so I ate on the road. THE GRUB I opted for the small catfish platter ($14.48 with my card). It came with about 5 fillets of flaky white catfish, a few hush puppies (rod-shaped), and my choice of mashed potatoes with cream gravy and fried okra. The tartar sauce was good, but I wish I had asked for a second cup. Served hot & fresh. LITTLE YELPER'S CLUB On the kid's menu was the following: catfish fillets, chicken strips, charbroiled drumsticks, mini corndogs, steak fingers, & popcorn shrimp. One veggie side and a small drink were included with meals running between $6-10. SERVICE Wonderful, fast service on March 29, 2024, from a pleasant young lady at the takeout counter. She originally told me it would be about a 30-minute wait. That turned into 5 minutes. Lol. MY FAVORITE PART... The catfish & tartar sauce! NOT SO FAVORITE PART... How far away I live from this place. Also, I was not told that a non-cash fee ($.42) would be assessed nor did I see any signage indicating this. TIP + They also serve beer & wine. This review was no joke, but Happy April Fool's Day nonetheless!

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