Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy
Austin, TX 78746
Phone: (512) 306-0857
- Price:
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Editorial Review for Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy – by Amanda Howe
In Short
The decor is the star attraction with colonial-style architecture, vibrant murals of Mexican life, and stone statuary resembling a wealthy landowner's rural hacienda. Entrees include Tex-Mex staples--enchiladas and fajita tacos--with a few surprises such as bacon-wrapped beef tenderloin and grilled mahi mahi. Sweets include the creamy caramel-flavored dulce de leche cheesecake and the rich chocolate flan drizzled with Kahlua cream sauce.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyGet a $1 off appetizers and drinks during weekday happy hour, from 3pm to 6pm. A lunch special menu offers less expensive alternatives to the pricier main menu.
When to GoCall ahead to inquire about live entertainment. The East Plano location has live music on Tuesdays from 6pm to 10pm.
User Reviews for Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy
08/30/2008 Posted by briloop
My wife and I had lunch recently on a Saturday at Abuelos. I've eaten Mexican food for many, many years. I would rate Abuelos as one of the best places I've ever eaten Mexican food. Everything was excellent. The food was presented in a gourmet style. The meal was delicious. Wait service was excellent. The manager gave us a complementary dessert - flan. Overall, I highly recommend Abuelos. I will definitely eat there again.
Pros: Parking, ambience, wait service, value
Cons: none
08/29/2008 Posted by GibsonCRG
I've found Abuelo's to be a tremendously refreshing alternative to many of the Austin Tex-Mex eateries. They serve a spicy and chile-rich interpretation of both Tex-Mex and central Mexico style cuisine, and stands up well for both casual and fine dining choices. The service has always ranged from good to very good on each of many visits. The lunch ambiance (I haven't been there for dinner but once) is alive and medium loud - don't come here for an intimate conversation. The lunch menu will set you back about $11 for an entree and a drink. I've mainly had items off the Tex-Mex menu. The combinations are terrific, but if you prefer the local eateries habit of drenching everything in Velveeta cheese sauce, you won't like it here. Actual red and green sauces are in use here (though, yes, there IS a queso sauce as well!). The portions are generous, and they have an alternative to rice that's wonderful (Papas con Chile) - a sort of mash potato casserole with cheeses and chile in it. In addition to the regular fare, they have some unique dishes of their own. For instance, there's a chicken breast stuffed with chorizo sausage, and also their version of a chimichanga comes with a chile relleno inside of it. The fajitas are good, though not special. Overall, a good dining experience, a comfortable atmosphere, moderate to upscale pricing. Strongly recommended if/when you get tired of the Maudie's or Casa Garcia or Texican Cafe experience.
Pros: Parking, Service, Refreshing Take on Mexican Food
Cons: Noisy Ambiance
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