Found this spot and have not stopped going. There food is great, the service is also great, and the vibe is calm.

Food & service was fantastic. There's a large parking lot and plenty of tables for big parties. We ate at an off time, so it was not crowded. I'd definitely come back here. read more

Candilejas - Enchilada, chili rellano, taco - A white plate contains Mexican dishes including rice, refried beans, cheese-covered enchiladas, and a small salad with lettuce and tomato. - Mexican Near Me - Midland, Texas

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We are visiting from the East side of Texas and wanted to try Mexican food in the middle of Texas. Candilejas did not disappoint! My wife had Romies Special and I had the Gran Burritto Mojado with fajita beef (your choice of red or green Chile sauce) and all the veggies. It was deliciosos and very filling! Next time I'll be trying the fish plate. read more

Candilejas - Whole fish! - A plate with a whole cooked fish topped with sauce, accompanied by sliced vegetables and French fries. - Mexican Near Me - Midland, Texas

Very clean and food and service was spot on the only disappointment was no alcohol This will be a frequent stop for me read more

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Everything was amazing. Authentic Mexican food. Fair prices I give it 6* out of 5. Being from San Diego it was hard to find authentic Mexican food but this place is it and Guadalupe is so friendly and we will definitely be back read more

Food and service were amazing! Best restaurant in town. The service was quick and attentive and everything we tried was great. Can't wait to go back. read more

Good food, service was great and definitely a very clean place. I would recommend it to anyone that is looking for a good Mexican food.

Delicious! Everything we had was amazing and the service was awesome too!! I had the fish tacos, my friend had the shrimp cocktail & we shared the guacamole. The lady who waited on us was super friendly and helpful as well! We will be back for sure! read more

Candilejas - Fish tacos, so good!! - Mexican Near Me - Midland, Texas

I am moving to this area of West Texas and have been living out of a hotel while I work and prep for my permanent move in a short while. As a "stranger in a strange land" I can't live off fast food and don't want to go broke by overdoing visits to more upscale restaurants. I tried Candilejas one late afternoon on a whim. I was hungry having skipped lunch and felt like trying a local Mexican establishment. Candilejas did not disappoint! Although it's outward appearance is somewhat "Sketchy" once inside it reveals itself to be warm, friendly, and inviting. On this first visit, I was the sole patron (it was early for dinner) and I was greeted by a young woman who did not seem to be comfortable with English as a language. Nevertheless she seated me and we got through the ordering without a hitch. Before I left other patrons had arrived. I was however, the only gringo - but that's cool with me. I had enchiladas mole which were outstanding. Now as I write this I have just returned froM my second visit. Same waitress, one of the same couples from the other evening as well. This time I selected Romies Combination plate and it too was outstanding although a bit too much for my appetite. I will bring my wife here when she comes out and can say I think we will be regulars. I guess I only need to learn Spanish now for the full immersive experience. Try Candilejas, I promise you'll be pleased. read more

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Looks closed. Like sketchy. They don't serve margaritas either. Totally go somewhere else. read more

I am not sure how this place got 5 stars! Order was brought incorrectly and all they did was scrape it. Only top had stuff on the nachos. Fish tacos were bland and served with lettuce, not cabbage as listed. Beans from a can and tortillas were Albuquerque brand, not fresh. Refills nonexistent and ignored. Steak fajitas were not skirt steak. Requests were ignored. Very dirty and the service was absolutely terrible. The kids nuggets were just Microwaved dino nuggets. Her excuse for taking the order incorrectly was that it wasn't her fault. Shocked that she tried to argue with me about her mistake for my child's food. Would not consider this place kid or customer friendly. ‍ read more

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This is the small Resturant that's got the super friendly staff and great food and it's never crowded. I haven't had a plate here I haven't liked. The salsa is great and the ice tea is just how I like it. and I absolutely love the prices. Come visit you won't be disappointed. read more

Everything minus the service was meh. Service was great. I got the tacos rancheros. Meat was tender but no flavor, beans weren't great, rice was good, guacamole needed lime juice and salt. Based on all of the other reviews, I left disappointed. read more

Candilejas - Mexican Near Me - Midland, Texas

In our view this is the best Mexican Restaurant in Midland. Skip the TX/MX stuff. Order the MX/MX food, it's great. Because Midland Yelp folks rate very avg. restaurants and chain restaurants as top shelf eateries, I'm going to give Candilejas 5 stars. read more

This is my favorite Mexican Restaurant in Midland, Texas. Good food, good service. Friendly family atmosphere. read more

The reviews are right on for this place. My wife and I are as gringo as they come. They were busy and short staffed and continuously apologized. We weren't in a hurry and so it was fun and the food was great. The entertainer was good and even translated for us (only gringos). We're going back soon. read more

One of the best cheeseburgers in Midland can be found at Candilejas. It's a two handed, juicy 1/2 inch burger with the works served on a toasted, delicious bun. Served with shoe string fries. About $7. Worth the visit. Also has the best ice tea. Yum. read more

This little restaurant was a hidden treasure. The food and service was excellent, we went around 6:30 on a Friday and it was not crowded at all . They had a solo gentleman come in around 7 to sing and he had a great voice. Shredded beef chimichangas has the most tender roast beef inside . We also had the streak and shrimp and the beef, chicken and shrimp fajitas it was all delicious. Do not skip on the queso it has a sweet flavor to it because their is corn in it . Our waitress was very very personable and attentive. Don't miss the chance try this wonderful place, you will be incredibly happy you did. read more

Warm welcome by Guadalupe. Menu easy to read. Flour tortilla fish tacos arrived hot and delicious !!! read more

Candilejas - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Midland, Texas

Rob and I have been serching for a good Mexican restaurant since we moved to the periman basin. We have finally found it. No more serching. We both ordered different items to try each others. Will more most definitely be coming back here. Guadalupe was a wonderful server and host. read more

We showed up on a Friday. The entertainment was lovely. The atmosphere was relaxing and the food was good. It's somewhere between TexMex and Mexican. The salsa was like a blend of picante and a hot sauce. The queso was the good white queso with corn. If they didn't have such amazing atmosphere and fun entertainment, I may not rate so highly. The microwave going off in the kitchen dampened the mood. read more

Candilejas - Free rose for ladies from the entertainer - Mexican Near Me - Midland, Texas

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I posted a review recently of this restaurant under their old name of Romie's but I went back again and thought I would post another review under its new name of Candilejas. It had gone out of business for a time. I got a burger and fries and a ground beef taco and queso sauce for the chips. The queso is not like the cheap pre-packaged stuff; it was homemade and good. The burgers are good old fashioned regular burgers with thick patties and freshly-fried french fries. The taco was one of the best crispy tacos I have had...the meat was well-seasoned, taco shell was fresh and did not fall apart and it had fresh lettuce, tomato and monterey jack cheese. They did a nice job of the recent remodeling of the restaurant. It's nice but not fancy. Quick, polite service and good food. read more

Fast service, fun karaoke, and authentic really nice food. Mexico cokes are served here. The place is super small but somehow spacious inside. They have have an ice cream freezer like you'd see in a gas station lol. Pretty nice for a quick eat with entertainment read more

This is my favorite little restaurant. The food, is by far the best traditional style Mexican food in Midland. Love it.

This is the best Mexican restaurant I have been to in the eight years I've lived in Midland. Everything is homemade authentically. The outside looks run Dow but when you come in its clean and super friendly and tasty. I love it. I will be back read more

Candilejas - The best authentic homemade mole enchiladas ever. The rice is amazing - Mexican Near Me - Midland, Texas

Food wasn't as great as everyone made it out to be, but the service was great. Could turn the speakers down on the singer a bit. The place isn't that big. Oh, and they don't serve alcohol which is a first for me. It might have been BYOB because I saw people bringing in bottles. But it could have been for the party they were setting up. Apparently they rent the place out. And if you are below the age of 50, you will definitely bring the average age down a bit. read more

There are tamales are so good! Not too spicy, but done perfectly. The horchata was yummy too. I will definitely be back. I just wish the menu had prices with everything because me and my boyfriend didn't know any of the prices until after we were finished. read more

Awesome food!! Very sweet lady served us. Definitely worth going to. Worth the price ton of food!!!!

Best Spanish food besides homemade cooking. Short review but it was a quick breakfast before we got to work. It wasn't busy at all. Awesome food and service. read more

Great food! Everything is delicious. Menu is going to expand as they get more business. Stop by for the menudo on Saturdays, it's delicious!

A wonderful dining experience, it's like sitting in grandma's kitchen. The first thing you notice is it's grace and simplicity and then you are welcomed with that amazing Mexican hospitality that defines our culture. It's menu is both complex and simple like the flavors of the food that makes us crave more. If you live in Midland or are driving through Midland this is a must stop, you will not be disappointed! read more

We were regular Roomie's customers. Glad to see it re-open. The "Sea Of Cortez" meal is outstanding. My husband had the Romie plate and said it was delicious. We will be back. read more

Candilejas - Mexican Near Me - Midland, Texas

Family of 6 traveling from Dallas to Los Angeles and decided to stop for dinner. I'm guessing this is a local hangout for lunch more than dinner, but the food was wonderful, the restaurant is well cared for and clean and the staff is friendly. It's off the beaten track a little but worth the effort to stop for a good, filling meal. Don't be put off by commercial/ industrial area. read more

They have excellent service, food is very authentic, atmosphere is superb. I would give it more stars but I am only allowed 5.

This place has the best Mexican food in town. Great tacos. My favorite is the Mona plate.

Some of if not the best seafood in town! We had the Cortez platter and fish tacos - they did not disappoint- really good flavors! Our waitress (Barbara) was super attentive besides being by herself and super friendly :) read more

Did not disappoint! We loved everything from the guac at the beginning, the child rellenos and shrimp plate, and the fried apple pie for dessert. read more

My favorite Mexican place in Midland. It definitely leans more towards traditional Mexican than Tex-Mex, which is a terrific change of pace from most "Mexican" restaurants. Guacamole is great, enchiladas are amazing, and the mole is absolutely delicious. We're always received kindly and with a smile, I'll continue being a regular at this place for the foreseeable future. read more

Stopped here for lunch while on a business trip. I cleaned my plate & had dessert. The enchiladas were so good. Had a cheese with red sauce, beef with red sauce, and a chicken with green sauce. Rice and beans were great!! Finished my meal with HOMEMADE flan. Great food & amazing service. Felt like home. Now I need a nap! read more

It is really good place to came and the music is terrific and one good place to come and eat