we got takeout. We got the chicken biryani. They are actually open at 11 AM on weekends. The person…read moretaking our order was very nice. We wanted garlic naan, but they did not have any made. The food itself was just OK. I wanted a little bit more from the biryani, and the rice was a little bit mushy. On the upside, the chicken was seasoned very nicely and cooked very nicely. The space is very large and welcoming. It is a lot of food, we got one biryani for two people and still have left over for another meal. Medium spice is relatively good/accurate.

My wife and I had dinner in Santo at Sanjha Indian Cuisine restaurant Hwy 281 & IH20). The only…read morething I can say is that it gets better every time we eat there. Not to mention it is operated by the most wonderful Indian family. Tonight we feasted on Butter Chicken (spicy), Vegetable Biryani (med spicy), and Chicken Palak (medium spicy). The Butter Chicken is chicken cooked in a clay oven and cooked in butter, Indian yogurt, spices, and tomato sauce. Great over basmati or jasmine rice. I ate mine with the Vegetable Biryani. I typically eat chicken or goat biryani but am so glad I went this route. Huge flavor profile with the veggies. My wife's favorite is always Chicken Palak or Saag Paneer. Basically a creamed spinach with chicken or cheese. But that's a wholly inadequate description of a beautiful dish. Vegetable Biryani is Basmati rice cooked with vegetables and spices. These are typically good dishes to try if you're not used to Indian cuisine. We step up our spices a bit. This seems like an expensive meal until you realize we make at least two more meals out of this deliciousness!! We ended our meal with Gulab Jamun (2 pcs) and Kheer. Gulab Jamun is roughly akin to a donut hole sprinkled with a coarse sugar and topped with a simple syrup. Kheer is cooked rice in milk with sugar. Again, another wholly inadequate description. Folks. You are not doing yourself right if you don't give this beautiful, well kept restaurant a chance. It's only one building north of IH20.

I've eaten here a couple of times on trips to Abilene and it never disappoints. I'm an Indian food…read morenovice, but Spicy India never disappoints. The restaurant is nice and simple inside with plenty of seating. Service is usually quick and the staff is nice and friendly. I'd love to return next time I'm in town.

We had the butter naan, butter chicken, and chicken tikki masala. Everything was fresh and…read moredelicious. This was the first time that my husband tried Indian food, and he loved it!

We were in the mood for Indian and thought we'd give this place a try. The food was absolutely…read moreincredible! We ordered: Vegetable samosas Cheese Kulcha Garlic bullet naan Chicken tikka masala Vegetable biryani Lamb vindaloo The location isn't the most pleasant nor inviting. We opted for take out. All in all, we will certainly be ordering from Punjabi Dhabba again!

To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect walking in here. We were on a road trip and stopped in…read morethis random town for food. Indian sounded good. We were the only ones in there the entire time, and the guy serving us was very attentive. I had to get some chicken tikka masala, which was really good! The garlic naan also hit the spot, and the samosas were solid. The place is massive with multiple rooms. Maybe they do events or something. Worth a stop for a bite!

Date night out to try out Indian food for the first time was very successful! The butter chicken…read morewas my absolute favorite but the lamb curry was a close runner up!! Definitely recommend this small business for anyone looking to try Indian food or anyone who already loves it! The workers were extremely helpful and sweet! (Even when my clumsy self knocked my drink over on accident) we had such a nice dinner and loved the atmosphere of this business, we will definitely be back to try more!!

Chilly Momos: spicy and delicious. Kulcha with Chole: oh my,…read moreso good. Chicken Tikka: that hit the spot. Friendly owners and good service.

Himalayan Cafe, formerly Charley's, has a good selection. Lunch options and great customer service.read more

TLDR worth a stop if you're driving by. Food was good and generous portions. Service and space just…read moreokay. Bathrooms could be cleaner. Stopped here on a whim looking for a place to eat and trying to avoid fast food. As others have noted, it's a big open space. Decor was very minimal and it seemed like some parts were in the middle of some amount of renovation. Bathrooms could've used a little help but nothing crazy. We had chicken dum biryani, paneer masala, garlic naan and a mango lassi. Prices are a little high but not crazy for 2025. Portions were very large, in particular the biryani which was exceedingly generous. The paneer and naan were above average, the lassi was phenomenal, and the biryani was good but less exceptional. The food came in takeout containers which might be a turn off but it was fine since we had to take half of it home anyway. Service was a little slow but it was an off hour when we were there. Overall the food was very good and worth a stop if you're driving by. Tons of veg options as well. The atmosphere and service are very basic but it didn't bother me. I'm glad we stopped and supported something local and interesting.

Punjabi Dhabba was so delicious! I'm so thankful we have great Indian food right in Alvord. I…read morehaven't eaten inside but placed to-go orders only.

I wasn't feeling well so all I had were some samosas. They were amazing! Very doughy & yummy…read more My husband really liked his meal as well. I'd love to go back for a full meal or the lunch buffet sometime when we are in DFW again. The seevice was perfect for the occassion. It was a weeknight, 7pm-ish, & there were only 3 tables taken. Lots of delivery people showed up while we were there.

I love this place so much, especially after living in NYC and having access to some of the best…read moreIndian food in the world. Maharaja is just as good as many of the places on Indian Road in New York City. This evening we ordered for delivery, the lamb tiki masala and the buttered chicken. Also had a side of naan bread and two Samosas. They were absolutely exquisite, as well as the tamarind chutney to dip the Samosas in (one of my fav things to do). Everything was cooked perfectly. It was slightly spicy, but not hot - like peppery hot, at all. It was a perfect, subtle, yet flavorful Indian curry. I highly recommend this place if you are craving good Indian food.

Not a fan. . It is also in a very dangerous location. There is a bill and people are many times…read moregoing about 85mph. I've seen a lot of wrecks there.

This place is really called Haveli! If I could give it more than five stars I would. The guys that…read morerun it are honest and good and the food was the best I have had in years literally. This is worth the drive even from Dallas. If you like Indian food this is where you need to go. The owner learned his craft from his grandmother and she knew what the heck she was doing for sure! The most tender chicken I have ever had in my life. Amazing quality, great price, super cute location! It's outdoors with the chickens and horses but I loved it. It made me feel like I was in another country for a minute. I will be back and I pray these guys make it because I'm going to get very attached I can tell.

My wife loves this place. The chicken is curry is super spicy and delicious. We come here a few…read moretimes a month. The service is great. They are all super nice. The place is really clean.

Wow. Great food. I undertand there was an ownership change. It is a big improvement. The menu,…read morevenue and quality have moved up! We shared a mixed tandoori grill, a sample of meats. It was fantastic. We also had naan and a chicken curry. All dishes were outstanding. Our server was great. The venue feels a little more upscale to me. Will be back!

I placed an order for Chicken Tikka Masala to go, and unfortunately, the chicken was extremely…read morerubbery, tough, and dried out--likely because it's made with chicken breast instead of thighs. I really wanted to like this place since I just moved a block away, and the staff was very friendly. The flavor and portion size were a bit underwhelming. Hoping this was just an off experience, as I'd love to give them another try.