I've been twice this month, and think it's okay. Sat at the bar both times. Service was good, though it wasn't busy. I like the queso, and their chips are fresh and light. I find their food to be just okay based on value, taste and price. However, the margaritas are top notch and I would (and do) go for those alone. On Tuesdays, top shelf hand shaken margaritas are $5 (basically half price) and well worth it.
Review Source:Food B+. had pork tenderloin and spinach epinaca side
Waited 25min made three requests for a pitcher of beer
Serious management problems with the floor and poor role assignments with staff.
Second and last trip to this establishment. Food not worth aggravation.
Literally stood at bar while server spoke with freind at bar. No incentive for mgr as after walking floor she hides by restroom and talks with guest.
Great building and potential. As mgr i would restaff this place before doors close
There's nothing really "wrong" with Abuelo's, but it's Mexican food in the same sense that PF Chang's is Chinese food or pizza is Italian food. In other words, it's not.
This is the meeting I imagine the suits behind Abuelo's had:
Tyler: "How can we create a Mexican food chain for white folk in suburbia who really don't like Mexican food, Mexicans, or anything from or about Mexico?"
Connor: "Let's make bland Mexican-like food, serve it on fancy plates, back off on the spiciness so that it's not spicy at all, and charge a lot of money for it."
Logan: "But we have to decorate the place so white folk in the 'burbs don't feel that they are outside the US and don't feel threatened."
Hunter: "Yes, yes. That's it!"
Well, they succeeded. For real Mexican food, go to La Hacienda.
After 2 not so memorable experiences I'm glad I gave Abuelo's another shot. Â A few years ago, we visited Abuelo's....twice....and I was not at all impressed with the quality versus price aspect of the place, but last night's visit changed my mind. Â The service was friendly and attentive, the Margarita (it starts with a G) was almost my favorite in the city and my chicken fajitas were marvelous. Â The server mentioned that they recently started packing the fajitas with veggies (broccoli, carrots, onions, squash) and it really makes a difference. Â The other members of my party had the Juarez platter and the Pescado Guerrero, they were both very satisfied. Â For an appetizer we had the dip sampler and it was delicious and large enough for a number of ppl to share. Â After last night's visit and the excellent service of our server (Lacey), we will be putting Abuelo's back in the date night rotation.
Review Source:My first experience with Abuelo's was not good...I don't remember it that clearly b/c it was 5 years ago but I haven't been back since b/c I was unimpressed, I hate chains and this one was no exception at the time.
Last night, the hip mamas group I am in decided to have margaritas here. Â Since I am pregggggnant (and lame!) I could not partake but I was starving so I tried something new on the menu. Â I indulged in the carnita tacos:
Three "street food" style soft corn tortillas stuffed with delicious slow roasted pulled pork and topped with lettuce, tomato and shredded Monterrey jack and cheddar cheeses
Let's just say...I'm still thinking about them. Â They were very good. Â The pulled pork was juicy and well seasoned, the sauces and toppings were right on, the tortillas were flaky and delicious. Â The papas that came on the side were also VERY cheesy and carb-loaded fabulousness.
I really enjoyed the side of guac (and put that on top of the tacos). Â Sooooo yummy! Â I would go back b/c of these!
The service last night was also good. Â We got separate checks, there were 10 of us and we were serviced VERY well. Â I was impressed with this experience, though I can't give it much more than three stars b/c chain restaurants are what they are, y'know?
Chain Mexican at its worst. Â Everything on the menu is no different than your typical Mexican fare, but with your local Friday's touch (and it's not a good touch). Â On top of that, it was absolutely dead. Â Guess Mexican isn't popular during football, even with the bar and TVs. Â
2 stars for the interior decor (which was a little much, but at least it was nice) and decent tequila bar. Â Bonus points for the service, which was casual, but friendly. Â Come here for the bar, not the food.
Loved the smoky, roasted flavor of the salsa. Â Tried the Sauteed Chicken Zucchini, as recommended by amiable server Lacey, served piping hot. Â You wouldn't even have to like or eat the zucchini to appreciate the wonderful taste; apparently the same sauce is used for their pescado guerrero (mahi-mahi), which I'll be trying next visit. Â Enjoyed the best cup of coffee I've had in a while. Â Thumbs up!
Review Source:I really enjoy Abuelo's. Â It's like an middle-upper-class Mexican restaurant. The chips are awesome and food is great. Most plates are $10+, so it's not the cheapest mexican fare. Much much better than Don Pablos across the street though! Â
They seem to only hire gay men as servers, and older mexican women as "chip servers" and "table cleaners." Â It's really a sight to see and I'd love for you to go and let me know if you experience the same findings.
YUMMMM. love this restaurant. rarely have to wait on a saturday night. it's a tex-mex chain...and the food is soooo good. i used to live in texas so i love me some good tex-mex and this fits the bill!! good chips and salsa (which is a must). good margaritas. i always have the fajitas, which are amazing...and there is always enough left over for me to eat the next day! Â you'll pay a tad more here than what you would at any other tex-mex joint... that's the only drawback in my opinion.
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