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El Chico

3.1 (88 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex
Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Mexican Apple Pie with extra brandy butter
Missy B.

My family and I have been coming here since 1987 when we moved to the Abilene area. This was our go to Mexican Restaurant. I had tried other places but they couldn't beat my El Chico's. Then a couple of years ago they seemed to have made a change that I just couldn't swallow. It was the food. Originally, their chicken items had a wonderful shredded chicken with a tomato base but has now been replaced with a cubed chicken that I don't like the taste of. Therefore, all chicken items are off the menu for me. The last time I had a cheese & onion enchilada, it had cheddar and cheese dip cheese in it so I quit eating the cheese enchiladas which are my go to (just read my other Mexican Restaurant reviews). The only thing that I seem to order now is the Chimichanga without the chipotle drizzle . Yet, I don't really like fried foods. The last time that I went, I stared at the menu, baffled to what to order. I just don't really do beef when I eat Mexican food so I my options were very limited. The dessert, Mexican Apple Pie has, until recently, has been so delicious. I will say that about the last 6-7 times that I've had the pie, the pie is never fully cooked. It's always doughy. I used to inform the manager every time I had an issue and the manager assisted us every time. It just became so often, nearly every visit, that something wasn't right that instead of sounding like a cranky woman, I started going elsewhere.

Chicken 'Nacho'

This is el Chico's idea of a chicken nacho. So, where are the jalapeño's? Not really a nacho now is it? Service was great but I'm worried about management's menu decisions.

Chicken Fajita chimichanga
Donazahy P.

Well i must say i am extremely disappointed. This is tue first time coming back to el chico since i was 25yrs old . I will turn 51 next week anyway. The waitress was nice and friendly. But the food was trash. My chimichanga tasted funny like old grease and when i cut into the chimichanga the grease was running all on the plate. The refried beana were a tad warm but about the best thing i ate. Dont know exactly what happened to the rice had no flavor and was jus on the plate. My husband. He ordered the lunch steak fajitias and had about four small pieces of steak . he told me he was still hungry. And had to drink 2 margaritas to tolerate the lasck of taste. Man jus hoping it was a bad day the waitress did give me a free card to come back hmmmmm not sure if that will happen

Free queso.
Sharie B.

Not bad, gets the job done. Friendly staff. Seated quickly on a Sunday afternoon. Shared the large appetizer platter which was enough for 3 or 4 people. The free queso was a nice touch and even better when you mix the salsa into it. Signage in the mall could be improved. Couldn't find it at 1st. (It's next to the closed Sears)

Monterrey chicken and veggies. I'm so not impressed!
Garry H.

We used to go to El Chico all the time, years ago. It went downhill and we quit going. We were in the mall (yes, one of my favorite things in the world) NOT, and decided we were hungry. El Chico has free queso so let's try them again. Mistake. Our waiter was great, when we saw him. Service was slow. Queso was so thin and runny it was almost a waste of time. Glenda got Enchaladas that were ok. I got Monterrey chicken and veggies. Chicken with Swiss cheese and mushrooms on top. Lukewarm and bland. Veggies were mushy and tasted like they had been sitting for a while. Not a good experience and we will not go back. Sorry Caeser.

Let's eat!!! I actually thought that was a butter sauce. It's cheese. (Ok. If you say so)

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I think this place is great. we go ever Monday night. Donna our waitress stays right on top of everything .She now remembers us .

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Do they still bring warm tortillas, hot carrots & onions with butter?

The last time I was there, we got chips and salsa, and a very thin cheese sauce.

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First, a shout out to Abilene Yelper Garry H. for giving me the 411 on Casa Herrera. My car club…read morepeeps visit the Abilene area once a year to dine at a famous steakhouse in Buffalo Gap. We usually drive up Saturday so lunch in Coleman, TX. Once we're settled in at our usual hotel we start looking for evening snacks and drinks. We dined at TaMollys once but didn't like the lack of a full bar. That restaurant has since closed. The Buffalo Wild Wings at the mall was horrible. We also went to Outback Steakhouse because it's within walking distance. Good drinks but we're not here to eat sub par steak followed by the # 3 ranked Texas Monthly steakhouse in Texas. Checked everything within reasonable walking distance. This is where Garry's local knowledge helped dial in Casa Herrera. Our group waited a few minutes before being seated. Served by veteran server (20+ years at the restaurant) it was a very pleasant experience. Here's how the food went. My entree consisted of a giant pitcher of Patron Margarita which I hoarded. As for the rest of the cuisine the photos are posted here. OK, I did share a bit with my GF and nearby friends. I've also been asked to do the steak run twice a year. We're coming back!

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