This is a place that my wife and her family had gone into a few times and she really liked it. This was the first time ordering take out. Not sure if there was a language barrier, but we didn't get what we ordered. I ordered Yolanda's Enchiladas with ground beef, which were good but the cheese on top was thick and hard. After a few bites, it was cheese overload. My wife's chicken fajitas were also good. Then it went south from there. My granddaughter's kid's steak quesadillas was missing the steak and the two orders of Pollo Poblano were not that. Instead of poblano sauce, the chicken was covered in grilled onions. With three of the dinners came flour or corn tortillas. We ordered one flour and two corn and were given all corn. Not the best experience and definitely won't order take out again. read more

Mexico Viejo - Yolanda's Enchiladas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Abilene, Texas

The man working here is sweet and attentive. He walked me through what I could and couldn't eat (I don't eat pork). The food itself was just basic Tex Mex. Getting here was a little bit of work since there's not too easy access from the direction we were going. read more

February 28, 2023 México Viejo Bar & Grill Party of 7 12:20 pm. We got a table right away. Chips and salsa dropped off pretty quick and drinks shortly after. It was taco Tuesday so nearly everyone ordered a taco menu item. The special included the taco salad. Food delivery- about 20 minutes. It was okay. I wish I had ordered the salad. They looked delicious. Then things kinda got weird. We ate. They cleared our plates. We sat and waited for our tickets. They brought mints and cleared more stuff. We waited for our tickets. We visited with each other. And waited for the tickets. Finally I asked for them. 1:30 we paid and left. Cute little restaurant with great poster like murals . Full bar and a patio. read more

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Why do people lie in their reviews? I do not know. Some people want to help businesses by saying nice things or exaggerating their experiences. Perhaps they think they are helping the employees or the economy. But what about the customer that relies on reviews to visit a restaurant? I read several great reviews and decided to visit Mexico Viejo. I was deceived. We arrived at 4 pm, and there were only two other tables with customers. One of those tables was already done with their food, and their plates and empty beer bottles were everywhere. Our first impression was that this was a messy place with dirty and sticky tables. The waiters watched the movie "Cars" from a corner table while swapping their phones. The beans, rice, and pico de gallo came right away, and two things happened: One, I burnt my hand since the plate, I assume, was put into the salamander, and I was not informed. Second, we realized the pico de gallo was old; maybe that is intentional to honor the restaurant's name: Viejo. We order the molcajete. That was the first time I saw beef, shrimp, and chicken mixed with chorizo and cheese. The combination is mouthwatering and delicious but greasy and unhealthy. I wish I had known about the mixture before; that is my fault for not asking. Our meat was burnt, as shown in the picture, and soaked in grease. Our waitress was the only one serving the tables while the others continued sitting at the corner table, watching the movie and their cellphones. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this place, and I have zero plans to return. The people lying in their reviews have created a monster! read more

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Located in the old Jack In The Box building this place has been showing some promise with the amount of people there on a regular basis. Atmosphere: it's called "Mexico Viejo Bar & Grill" as it does have a rather nice sized bar as you walk in. We sat at a table for service and it has your fairly typical Mexican diner vibe about it. 1 Star Service: Service was pretty good. We waited a little while on refills a couple of times especially on chips and salsa, but not an inordinate amount of time. Our waitress was very nice though and apologetic for the wait. She was hopping around the whole time as it was fairly busy. 1 Star Food: Every single thing we ordered was fantastic, minus one little thing that is purely on opinion thing. Wife said sour cream enchiladas were good and the sauce is very thick and stuck to them well. Kids both had beef enchiladas (one with queso and one with red sauce). This may be one of the best items on the menu. Both were very tasty. I had the steak chimichanga which was fried perfectly and the meat was good. This is the part where it's purely an opinion thing, but like I said, the steak was very good, but that's all there was in the chimichanga. Just steak. No grilled onions or bell peppers, no cheese, no poblanos, no nothing. Just steak in a fried burrito. I tell you what, they add the option to throw in some grilled veggies or some green chilis in that baby and it would be off the hook! As an honorary mention, get the queso, it is very good. 1.5 Stars Overall: Another place that is making very good authentic style Mexican food. There were lots of other options on the menu that I will definitely be going back for. They feature pineapple in a couple of dishes (which I love) as well as some unique Spanish style dishes. Can't wait to go back for more. Rounded up to 4 stars with 4.5-5 easily being attainable in the future. read more

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Food was ok & waitress was sweet Ordered a mango margarita to go with dinner & I'm not sure what it was but it definitely wasn't mango. Tasted like sugar & chemicals, disgusting. Disappointed that it wasn't taken off my bill. It'd be nice if people would to the right thing every now & then. Won't go back read more

Haven't been here since it opened. It was horrible! Well it's no better now!!! Simple order all FUBARed Michelob was an ultra not a regular. The Burrito was more of a Chimichanga Meat had zero flavor n was just gristle. I feed my dog better meat!!! Wife's tacos were dry. Won't never be back here!!! Don't waste ur time or money. The service is still slow as hell too. Only us n 2 other tables in which one had his food. read more

Fastest service in a long time Had the Yolanda's enchiladas and hubby had the tamale plate. Green sauce was tasty. Waitress was amazing and relaxed atmosphere and great food! Chefs kiss! ‍ read more

Mexico Viejo - Yolanda's chicken Enchiladas! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Abilene, Texas

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No wait. Food was served hot and delicious. Hot sauce is good not super spicy great flavor. Crispy taco was crispy and well seasoned. Beef burrito had a lot of beef. Tostada piled high. Clean. Nice staff seems family owned. We would eat there again. read more

After a couple of revisits, it's really a hit or miss experience that just isn't worth the gamble. My first impression was great, but things just aren't consistent in regard to the service and the food. Queso and salsa have both been bland at recent visits. Food is good, but not as noteworthy as my first experience! read more

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Everyone had been talking about this place, so we decided to try it. Very cozby small establishment. It does have a bar with beer,margaritas, and a TV (because football was on of course!) we tried the combo meal of chili relleno, beef enchilada, and a churchy taco. It came with refined beans and rice. We also got the Birria tacos which came with charro beans. I had never had a Birria taco like this one. Usually they are fried on the grill with cheese to make it crunchy and it has a broth for dipping it in. They came out dipped but not crunchy and no broth. Although I was disappointed the flavor of all the different meats we had were wonderful and very delish. We weren't crazy about the refried beans and rice, but the charro beans were very good. Maybe we just ordered the wrong things. Will give it another try. Staff was very friendly and always checking on you. read more

Mexico Viejo - Birria Tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Abilene, Texas

I was raised in California so I've had my fair share of great Mexican food. But I've been stranded in Abliene Texas for almost a week and found this place. Best food I've had by far. Reminded me of authentic Michoacan food but the owner is from Guadalajara. It's a must try for sure. Plenty of leftovers and super cold beer and great service. read more

Mexico Viejo - Street sign - Tex-Mex Near Me - Abilene, Texas

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We arrived around 5. Seated quickly and drink orders taken. I found it odd that they charge $1.89 for water that you didn't ask for when you got a beer. Queso was great but for 6.99 you will get a square thin bowl 3x3x1 1/2 in. Chips were all crumbs. Hot sauce lacked flavor and heat. I could taste and see pepper. Husbands carne guisada I wasn't a fan as it tasted like an Italian seasoning wang. My toxic carnitas were inedible with the two bowls full of grease on my plate. Kids had chicken nuggets that were really chicken strips over cooked and double fried old fries. Cheeseburger kids meal was a premade bigger patty with zero flavor. I don't ever mind paying $72.11 for a good meal, but not worth it! read more

Mexico Viejo - Tex-Mex Near Me - Abilene, Texas

Worst margarita I've ever had... tasted like dirty bath water with hint of tequila poured off of a bar mat. Food was alright

I'm new to the Abilene/Merkel area. This is the ONLY Mexican Restaurant in town I will go to. The food is amazing! I personally LOVE the Cheesesteak Burrito. And I can't get enough of the authentic Queso Blanco! I wish more places would serve this. The tex-mex yellow stuff is alright, but when I want cheese dip and salsa, I'm craving the white stuff! And it's family owned and operated, so I feel good supporting this true community hub for great Mexican food. read more

We popped into here for lunch one day. The food was outstanding, the service was quick, and very attentive. My husband had steak Mexicana and I had the Toxic Carnitas. We loved it all. They have been doing a lot of work to the place and it looks great. It was very clean too. read more

Mexico Viejo - Toxic Carnitas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Abilene, Texas

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Once upon a time, Abilene's only Jack in the Box. Now Mexico Viejo. I went by myself for Christmas Eve lunch. Ordered the birria tacos and talked to some friends while I waited. They had been here several times, and bragged on the food. The dining room and bar are very nice, they did a good job. I enjoyed the chips and salsa. This is the third place I have ordered birria tacos, and again, not what I was expecting. Meat on corn tortillas, with onions,cilantro, and lime on the side. No cheese. Apparently there are different ways to make birria tacos, as the tortillas had not been dipped in the stew juice and fried on the grill. I'll give them 3.5 stars, good but not great. The charro beans were a solid 4.5 stars, really yummy. I'll go back with Glenda and try something different. If your on Interstate 20, this is on the access road, so easy on and off if your in the mood for some Mexican food. To try what I consider real birria tacos, give Casamigos a try. read more

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Horrible customer service, couldn't get any kind of help without asking I see why they have a drive through because if you want something to go they absolutely do not want to help you. The Old Viejo with the fake polo needs to be anything other than the bar tender or even a server. Very disappointing to leave a negative review on a "traditional" Mexican Restaurant. No tip was left because why leave someone money that didn't earn it. read more

The food is great. The owner is really nice guy. The service was outstanding. If you want good Mexican food go try this place.

The food was good. I was bummed they were out of tamales. The waitstaff seemed overwhelmed. Our server was good, but I also saw people who left without being served. read more

Mexico Viejo - Enchiladas and taco - Tex-Mex Near Me - Abilene, Texas

Food is always good flavor great service. They have music playing drinks going. The molcajete and chile relleno are my favorite and the camarones are la diabla. read more

Food was very delicious. We ordered the torta with carnitas, Queso birria tacos and fajita, everything was delicious. The time wait to get our food was not too bad only waited about 15 mins. The ambiance was very welcoming and the waiters were very attentive to our needs. Definitely recommend Mexico viejo. read more

Mexico Viejo - Torta with carnitas. I had already eaten half of it. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Abilene, Texas

Amazing food! The service was fast, and food was delicious. I look forward to my next visit!

We always get street tacos, fajitas & enchiladas. This is our go to place, we have tried for a year to find a good Mexican restaurant. I can say this is our place. read more

Service was good but food was high priced and very salty.....wife and I both had sour cream chicken enchiladas! We are traveling and stayed at Comfort Suites so just short walk but probably wouldn't go back if resident! read more

The food is AWESOME! I had the Toxic Carnitas & my friend had Steak Mexicano. Both SUPERB! Full of flavor, great portions (easily split), very good price. Ambiance is more like a fast food restaurant but it is not. They have a full bar. Service is very good too! read more

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El caldo de res estaba todo batido por favor miren bien como es un caldo de res . Aparte solo traia pedazos de papa . De muy mal aspecto . Deberian de hacerlo bien. read more

The service and staff were very kind. They were quick with my order. It's not my favorite Mexican Food Restaurant, but it may just not be to my taste. I can't say anything bad. read more

Absolutely love this place! Got the Green chicken enchiladas so delicious. Will definitely come back again

Had seen good and bad reviews so decided to try myself. Was very disappointed. The California burrito ground beef wrapped in flour tortilla with wanna be cheese sauce. The fajita steak was grisly and tough and chicken dry. Peppers and onions floating in grease. The hot sauce decent had a bite to it. Beer was cold but $8 for a draft??!!! The owner manager had a few tables he catered to obviously friends even said to one table sorry it took so long I went and made it myself. Never once acknowledged us or asked if everything ok. Hope his friends keep his business running cause if you don't treat your customers with kindness and food is blah they don't come back. Once here was enough for us. read more

Food was burnt and customer service was lacking. Told them food was bad , no response and still charged 27 dollars, didn't want to fuss to much cause of the other customers, but would not recommend to anyone at all!!!!!! read more

They can make their food more favorable Didn't have my taste to the food Beans were a little runny rice was good Has room for improvement read more

So delicious! I had the mole chicken enchiladas and my husband had the birria tacos. The margarita was smooth and the beers were cold. We will be back. Definitely plan on making this a weekly spot for us! I will agree that the service was slower, but this is a new restaurant (just a few months old, from what I understand) and I'm sure they are still getting their footing. The restaurant was so busy and it seems like the drive through was too. That said, the service was great and the staff was so friendly and nice. Absolutely no complaints from us. We're adults and understand that sometimes you have to wait your turn and we also understand the human capacity to only be able to do so much at one time. I have no problem shoveling chips and salsa into my face while I wait. Probably one of my favorite parts about Mexican restaurants actually. I wouldn't pay attention to a reviewer complaining about an $8 draft beer. That's a really fair price, especially for the size of their pours and that it is not a domestic beer. Even if was domestic, $8 for a good sized beer is more than fair. This person may be served better drinking their Coors at home where they can pay their grocery store price. Everything is getting higher in price. Duh, so move on. I only take exception because this is a small family business and it doesn't seem like a legitimate gripe to dock stars and cry online about, imo. read more

Great service. The food was excellent. This little gem is really some place to come too. I would recommend this place to everyone. This is real Mexican food. The owner was wonderful also. Very clean inside and out. read more

So bad, food had hair, the food took 30 minutes to be ready, we called 20 minutes earlier and they never cooked our food when we arrived and overall the lady had bad attitude read more

Very bland food. I had the pastor street tacos. No flavor to the meat. The charo beans were so hot with hot chili peppers it was un-edible. My friend got the taco salad. He had to eat it with a spoon it was to runny. I doubt I will be back. Maybe after they get the bugs worked out. The waitress was very nice but my part was the only 4 people in the restaurant and it took 20+ minutes to get our food. By the way take cash unless you want to pay a 4% service fee for using a credit card. read more

This place was AWESOME! They haven't been open long but were very busy at 6:00 on a Friday night. We were seated quickly, warm chips & salsa delivered immediately. The hubs and I split an order of chicken Fajita nachos and they.were.DELICIOUS!!!! Honestly, maybe the best I've ever had. This place will be on our regular rotation in Abilene, Texas. Yummmmmmm read more

Horrible service. When we complained, we were called racist. At that point, we walked out, having had no food.

Worst service ever! Food arrived to table an hour and forty minutes one plate at a time after ordering. We not ever be back!

Poor service and food wasn't great. Watched a couple that came in shortly after we did, sat for a while and never had their order taken. They walked out. They didn't miss anything. Our order was completely wrong. We won't be back. read more