Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant

ACe Ce

2 years ago

★★★★★

Craving some Tex-Mex food. I went there on a Monday evening. Parking lot was pretty empty given its size. The place has a very large seating area broken up into three or four sections. Plenty of booths and I asked for one even though I was by myself. The menu has an impressive variety of choices including vegetarian and gluten-free options. I ordered a margarita which they serve in a shaker that they leave at your table. I couldn't have even half of it as I could feel the effects pretty quickly. Since I was driving I decided not to finish the drink. I ordered a steak from the gluten-free menu and the sides from the fajitas menu which includes tortillas, guacamole, salad, cheese, and sour cream. I could have ordered the beef from the fajitas menu but I don't like my beef cut up for me and prefer to cut it myself. This way it stays nice and juicy. I ordered the steak rare. The food arrived soon enough but before that I was served nachos with a couple of dips. See pictures. I wasn't impressed by the green dip but the tomato dip was tangy and tasty. My steak was perfectly cooked. I cut it up into thin strips and made little tacos or burritos - not sure what you call them exactly. I wasn't particularly impressed with the tortillas. They were soft and pliable and I could easily make my wraps with them but they seemed store-bought. They weren't bad - it's just that I've had much better tortillas in other similar establishments. It's a nice, relaxed atmosphere. I was served by three people in all. The usher, the waitress who took my order and refilled my cup, and the lady who delivered the food. All three of them were very friendly and made me feel welcome . High ceiling that's painted sky blue makes you feel like you're in a lively, sunny place. There is a large mural painted on one of the walls, and a few South American style paintings hanging here and there. This place should be great for large gatherings. They have the room for it. I'm surprised there weren't a lot more people.

Nathan Rice

3 years ago

★★★★★

The restaurant is easily accessible and was clean. We were seated quickly and service was top notch. The waitress was friendly, professional, and efficient. Unfortunately, the food was not great. The chicken in the enchilada was extremely dry and lacked any seasoning. The mashed potatoes were ok but nothing great. The restaurant was clean and service was wonderful, but the food was lacking.

lld

Edited 3 years ago

★★★★★

1st time here... Service was impeccable! My waitress was fast, attentive, and made great recommendations! I had a lemonade, chips & salsa, and a Mexican Stack. I saw this place on the way to my hotel and came here for an early lunch. It did not disappoint. When I learned of the 2 choices of salsa, I was sure I would choose the Traditional over the Cilantro Pineapple, but it was hard to choose. The Cilantro Pineapple was surprisingly very good! The Mexican Stack was kind of like Mexican pizza, but it was stacked with toppings, so a fork was necessary. Everything was filling and delicious and topped off with excellent service!!!