Still Casa Olé to me, Don Benito's is exactly what I have in mind when I think of "Tex-Mex," there's something for everyone, it's admittedly simple, but it checks all of the boxes in my book. I'm not sure in my likely 20 years of patronizing this establishment have I had their salsa, the star of the show is the Green Sauce, you know it's fresh because somedays it's just not as good as others, all depends on who mixes it! The service feels like home too, my parents are regulars of almost 30 years, and most of the staff know them-and their "old-style" order well. Since the dissolving of the Casa Olé brand/franchise, prices have considerably ballooned and the menus changed to look like a fine establishment, but inside the vibe is still all the same familiar neon and colorful glow. read more

Environment was great and EXACTLY what I want when I go to dine at a Mexican food establishment! We were greeted and seated immediately. Chips and two varieties of salsa were served both were great - not spicy but flavorful and they actually have a spicy salsa that is given upon request whic Service was fantastic.. read more

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A popular Tex-Mex restaurant with excellent service and acceptable surroundings although a style refreshment is probably in order. The food we had was acceptable, but the taco shells were a bit stale. Oddly, the corn tortillas around the enchiladas were actually tough. I left them behind. The tortillas read more

It was not crowded The place seemed clean The waiter was friendly and efficient The food was delicious My daughter had the stuffed avocado. Could feed 2 people I had lunch beef fajitas And gdaughter had kids plate taco Will be back read more

Love this place. Service is excellent and the food is even better. Also a very good value. Portions are large!

Was good takeout, ordered in advance. They even put in chips and salsa in the bag, so I can't be mad about anything. I give it 10/10 they seem to be very thoughtful when giving take out. I had enchiladas and it was good too. read more

Husband said it is some of the best chicken fajitas he has ever had. Waitress was very patient with our large party and very nice. We went post lunch rush since we had 6 of us and we got our food fairly fast. The kid loved looking around at all the cool vintage stuff on the walls. read more

Don Benito's - Excited for lunch! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Tyler, Texas

This was my first time going here. Walked in and was greeted and sat down immediately. Ordered my food and it came out quick, hot, and delicious. I ordered the Lunch Special #2, two tamales with chili sauce and rice and beans. The server was very nice and the atmosphere was great. What more can you ask for?? read more

Don Benito's - Lunch Special #2; two tamales, chili sauce, rice & beans - Tex-Mex Near Me - Tyler, Texas

We were regulars here for a long time. Food was always great! However, the Last three times we went the food was so cold the cheese didn't melt. When we mentioned it we were told yes, they had a problem with the oven in the kitchen. REALLY!!! You knew the plate was cold and you still served it!! The rice was hard didn't taste fresh. We won't be back. Time to find a new place. How hard is it to heat up food? read more

This has been a favorite of mine for years. The service is great. I absolutely love the new cilantro-lime rice. If you aren't a fan of Mexican rice, it is worth a try. I would recommend it again and again. read more

Great food! Have been several times and tried multiple dishes. All have been exceptionally good! My favorite is the Chicken Parmesean. Wonderful! read more

Good: well............... Bad: the rice was so hard and flavorless... the shrimp tasted like rubber smh ‍ the chicken did too like chewy.. the chips had a funny taste. Like old chips. The ice tea tasted like faucet water smh ‍ and the flour tortillas are not homemade. So-so: the beans were ok. Lil burn because they put them on the fajita skillet lol Overall I won't go back. read more

Service was 5 stars! The rice is very flavorful, it isn't boxed rice. Queso and the guacamole sauce was delicious! Of course the margaritas was top notch, I could've drank a ton more of those. The taco dinner was hot and very tasty. Loved the flavor of the taco meat. Husband had the platter. The enchilada would've been better with the queso on it and the quesadillas could've been better. All in all great date night and will go back. I'm ready for another margaritas and some nachos. read more

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I've been going for years! Food is great, service is wonderful and both have been consistent for years.

Oh my second time in Don Benitos and it did not disappoint. Food was Amazing again and excellent service . This time I tried the Steak filled Fried Avocados. So Delicious!! It comes with 2 and I could barely finish 1 . Fajitas looked amazing too . read more

Don Benito's - Steak filled Fried Avocados - Tex-Mex Near Me - Tyler, Texas

My family of 10 are regular customers, however this will be the last time we come here. We've been waiting 2 hours for our food and there's literally no one here. Nice 16 yr old waiter with no additional help. read more

I was there with my daughter and 3 grandkids last Saturday. The service was terrible and all 5 meals were wrong. I'm not much of a complainer when it comes to restaurants. But I do tip accordingly. My bill this day was $54.06. I used my credit card at check out and did $0 on the tip line. I looked at my statement last night and they charged my credit card $75.06. I called this morning explained what happened to the manager. She promised she would call me back in a couple of hours. She did not so I called her back and she admitted that I had a $0 tip but the waitress and cashier had in fact added a $21 tip. That is fraud!! I asked for my total refund. Two managers were so rude about me asking for my money refund!! They stole $21 from me and are now acting like the victim!! They10/10 do not go here unless you want to get fraud charges on your credit card!! SUCH CROOKS!! read more

Always clean, friendly and fast service. Not traditional/ old school Mexican food, but better than you're average Tex Mex. The best, creamiest refried beans and I love the enchilada gravy. Great food for the price. read more

The food is almost 5 star worthy. The service on Saturday evening, 5/22/22, was terrible.

Chicken fried Avocado, rice, refried beans, chips, green sauce, HOT salsa with squirt butter was fabulous! I'll be back! My husband had some kind of chicken enchiladas that he loved! read more

Carley was our server and gave us an amazing experience. It was my first time here and she was patient with explaining the menu and was prompt in bringing our food out. This girl deserves a raise. read more