Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant

Great Mexican food. Jalapeno poppers were perfect. Service was good. Little pricey for Mexican food, but otherwise great experience.

My husband and i went out with a couple of our friend's, being it was our 1st time here we didn't know what to expect. But we were very surprised, the restaurant was beautiful! Our waitress was very nice, knowledgeable and kept up on our drinks. The food was amazing and the portions were just right! I'd recommend this restaurant and we'll definitely be back again.

I like that this restaurant is located by the main mall because you can shop and come by here. I didn't enjoy my first experience, but I would give it another try.
I ordered a nachos, thinking it would be a pile of chips, covered in toppings. However, I got a plate with a few big chips and toppings. The meals were pretty expensive here, especially for the portions! The flavors were lacking in spice and boldness, and the food didn't wow me. I think there could be more authenticity, it seems too modern to me.
The atmosphere of the restaurant was nice, but it was completely empty when we came in. Our waiter was nice, but seemed very occupied.

I thought I'd try this place since it was my birthday, and The Cheesecake Factory looked crowded. If you're expecting authentic Mexican food, you'll be disappointed. But I figured it would be Americanized "Mexican" food, so I just hoped it would taste good. The Firecracker Shrimp appetizer with mango salsa and peanut dipping sauce was my favorite part of my meal. It was GOOD. Highly recommend it. The steak fajita was pretty good - it arrived sizzling hot, with pinto beans, rice, guac, cheese, and salsa on the side. I shouldn't have bothered getting tortillas since I'm not a tortilla person, anyway. My server was nice and friendly, and delivered a fresh drink when he saw I was almost finished with my first one. I was too full to order desert, but if I go back, I will try the flan - I think I saw that on the dessert menu. Very nice atmosphere with artwork I would've photographed had the restaurant been empty, or sparsely populated (I don't like snapping pics with a bunch of people around). I suggest stopping by at least once if you've never been.

We have eaten at this restaurant many times. Usually, the wait time to be seated is minimal. Often the staff are good and so is the food. I would recommend taking the shell/tail off of the shrimp that is on seafood burrito dishes; it makes me feel like I have to do that before eating and its a turn off. The last two times we were seated against a wall in a booth near the bar. The first time I wondered how the service would be since our waiter was also working in the bar. (Poor experience elsewhere) Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. He also recognized us at our next visit. I am sorry I forgot his name so he can get credit, but he is slender with silver hair.
Abuelos is always a favorite option when we are considering where we want to have dinner. Good food, short wait, nice decor and lighting gives the center of the restaurant an open courtyard feel. A bonus: after leaving, if you go left down the sidewalk it is a short walk to the mall. :)