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Candilejas

4.6 (43 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Dean H.

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

Fish tacos,  so good!!
Katie E.

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!

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Jim G.

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.

The saddest nachos ever and shrimp that were obviously not grilled.
Robin R.

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. ‍

Devon K.

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.

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Sharon C.

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

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7 years ago

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

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Vegetarian review- this place is just wow! The service was so fast! They took our drink orders…read moreimmediately upon sitting, then quickly came back to take our order, and the food magically appears in like 5 minutes! We were shocked! It was so quick! I love that kind of service! We were given complimentary chips and salsa. I got the veggie enchiladas, and my oh my! The plate was huge! 3 enchiladas with squash, onion, tomato, with rice and beans on the side. I ate half and took the other half home. The building was cute, trendy, clean, and lively. The floor was a bit slippery. If I ever come to midland again I will come back for sure!

Here we go again. This place goes from good to bad, then back to good every few months. This time…read moreit was bad. My wife is allergic to gluten. She has found that she can eat the regular tacos and they're fine. Last night she ordered the regular taco meal and the waitress brought out brisket tacos. My wife asked it they were gluten free and the waitress went back into the kitchen to verify it. When she came back she informed us that, yes, everything was indeed gluten free. She also said that she would take care of the ticket so that we were not charged the additional fee for the brisket tacos. Turns out that they DID charge extra for the brisket tacos (which we went ahead and paid) and my wife got sick about 2 hours later and had an upset stomach for most of the night. So, they lied about charging the additional fee for something we did not order, and they apparently made my wife sick. Will we go back? Yes! When hell freezes over. WE ARE SO DONE WITH THIS PLACE!!!!!

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