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Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy

1041 West I-20, Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 468-2622
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Ranked #2 of 340 restaurants in Arlington
Cuisines: Mexican
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Willis, Texas
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82 reviews 82 reviews
54 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

A night out with Mom while I was in Arlington for a training class. The food was very, very good. I liked the atmosphere too. It is decorated like an outdoor square and there is a fountain in the middle of the restaurant. They had three different salsas and one of them was a sweet salsa made with Pineapple. It... More

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McAllen, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013 via mobile

Our family of 8 dined at Abuelo's this afternoon. The food was typical of a corporate chain restaurant. It was uninspiring but was edible. The service was good but at 5:00 the restaurant was only about 50% full. On a high note the Agave margarita was very good. For really good Mexican food in Texas you have to be in... More

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Granbury, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

This Chain was started in West Texas and the Panhandle.The wait staff is trained very throughly and the food is the best .I have been to several of the locations and they have all been excellent.My family always compares any Mexican Food restaurant to Abuelo 's when we eat at another place.Abuelo's is the "Gold Standard"

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27 reviews 27 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013 via mobile

We loved this restaurant. We are big fans of fajitas, and this restaurant didn't disappoint. According to my daughter, the fajitas were even better than Meme's! Meme's used to be the best. We had both steak and chicken, and if I had to pick a favorite I would say the chicken was better. Drinks were good too, and they have... More

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Gatesville, Texas
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

My husband and I went to Abuelo's for dinner with our two year old son. The chips and variety of dips they served as you ordered was very nice. The atmosphere was lovely, the decor and ceiling made it seem as though we were dining on a patio. Our server was helpful and informative, and our food arrived quickly. They... More

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Arlington, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Love, Love, Love their Chicken Tortilla soup! Bar staff is always great & they remember what I like. The restaurant itself is a beautiful property & you should visit just for that! : ) Thank you for making our date nights great!

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Austin
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32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

Love the food and service in this restaurant. I got the burrito grande and my spouse and kids got the fajita plate. All the food was fresh and hot and the service was good. I will go back next time that in am in Arlington even if is a little to far from Six Flag.

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Arlington, TX
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20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

Abuelo's is absolutely one of my all-time favorite Mexican restaurants. They have a great menu with a wide variety of dishes, including papas for those of us who don't much care for Mexican rice. I can honestly say I've never had a meal there that wasn't great or better. And then there's the happy hour. They have cheap (but delicious!)... More

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Arlington, Texas
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47 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

If you are looking for good service, an interesting decor, amazing food with a menu that is quite diversified, you have found the right place. Though a bit more pricey than some of it's competitors, I find the quality of the food here to be well worth the difference. I am especially glad to sample anything new on the menu... More

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Grand Prairie, Texas
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58 reviews 58 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

We were looking for a place nearby to take out of town guests and came across this restaurant thanks to you all who gave it good reviews. I heartily agree that this is a great place to eat. The food was great, the service friendly and efficient, and the prices very reasonable. I'd go here again. The tilapia Vera Cruz... More

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