Abuelita's Mexican Restaurant
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Abuelita's Mexican Restaurant
Unfortunately, we will still be closed today (2/18 - Thursday), until further notice. As we arrived to the restaurant this morning and to start preparing for the day, we walked into a flooded kitchen. We had a water line break and are unable to open until it is repaired. Extra large quesadilla with choice of beef, chicken or combo fajita, served with two scoops of guacamole, sour cream, and queso.

Enough to share! Choice of ground beef or refried bean burrito, served with Mexican rice and refried beans. Topped with queso. Choice of soft or crispy taco, stuffed with ground beef, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese; served with Mexican rice and refried beans. The Jaimes family has been serving delicious family recipes to Waco customers for almost 20 years.
Reviews (27)
Amy Jackson
Amy Jackson
Jan 04, 2022
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Abuelitas always has great service and a wonderful atmosphere. Their food ranges from okay to out of this world, so you'll never be disappointed, although I wish the chefs' excellence spread across the whole menu!
Roxanne Guevara
Roxanne Guevara
Dec 31, 2021
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The bacon wrapped shrimp was mouth watering!! Not a fan of their wacamole or their beans but everything else was great!! The female waitresses were great!! The older gentlemen finally smiled when a friend/regular came to speak to him but prior to that..... let's just hope he was having a bad night.
Steph D.
Steph D.
Dec 18, 2021
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Visiting family and just wanted nice little family dinner for 3 ppl, and I was craving Mexican food. As Waco locals, my mom and stepdad recommended this restaurant. I normally don't eat dinner at 5:30PM...but was in the company of a 75 & 83 year old.
Surprisingly, the place was already hopping. The service was friendly. And the waitress mentioned she was training a new staff member. Like many restaurants in Waco there was a "help wanted" sign positioned prominently out front.
My stepfather and I both opted for good ol' traditional cheese enchilada dinner with beans and
End TheFederalReserve
End TheFederalReserve
Nov 27, 2021
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Amazing food with plenty of variety and tons of flavor! Fast and friendly service with a true authentic vibe. Whole table was more than happy with all of the food ordered. Definitely a spot to return to many times!!
Ken L.
Ken L.
Nov 08, 2021
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Atmosphere is cool. The decor is awesome.
The food we ordered was good and hot when it came to the table.
Wait staff was friendly and attentive as they could be. Think they were short staffed.
Most tables were full of guests and there was a wait for large parties.
Will be back.
Miguel Mundo
Miguel Mundo
Oct 20, 2021
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The food was good probably one of the more better tasting Mexican food i have tastedfrom the ones I've been to service was fast and good the waitress was nice and very helpful and did her job very good nice quite place to have a good dinner date or just out with the family well go back to try other stuff on the menu
Rebecca Ollison
Rebecca Ollison
Oct 15, 2021
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First time to attend this restaurant, the best and every way. Parking, prices, food, atmosphere, and a beautiful place to enjoy your meal. She like Mexican food I suggest you try this restaurant you will keep coming back. I gave a five-star because everything about the restaurant was an absolute enjoyable place to dine.
Damion Prowell
Damion Prowell
Sep 25, 2021
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Best food in town, just wished they served bigger portions of the quesidillas and nachos
Breighanna Minnema
Breighanna Minnema
Sep 19, 2021
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Was visiting my sister at Waco and wanted some Mexican food. This is definitely Tex-Mex but we knew what we were getting into. The restaurant seemed to be very understaffed and we actually saw/heard the manager yell at the server on the floor in front of tables. Made us uncomfortable. The food was good, my sister and I loved the salsa, but just wish the manager acted a bit more professionally on the floor and handled his stress and frustrations with his staff in the back.
Robert J. Freeman
Robert J. Freeman
Sep 05, 2021
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We stopped in, passing through, and glad we did! Excellent food, and a great atmosphere.
Michelle Deleon
Michelle Deleon
Aug 02, 2021
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This restaurant is delicious! I live in the Dallas area and wish this restaurant was there so I could eat it often!! The inside was clean and bright with beautiful decor. Most importantly the food was amazing. I had the fundido with chicken fajita and it was so delicious. The salsa was fresh with Cilantro and had an amazing flavor!
Still Throwed M.
Still Throwed M.
Jul 16, 2021
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Came to eat with my family for a birthday! There's like 30 of us and Holly did a great job!! We're so appreciative of good service from a local place!
Tina K.
Tina K.
Jun 25, 2021
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Very good service and always fresh and good food, we love coming here for a great meal. Fajitas are our favorites..
Saman Bina
Saman Bina
Jun 18, 2021
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The food was amazing. We had a combo fajita and a avocado chicken salad. The meat was tender and juicy. The species we’re about the right amount. Their salsa was delicious, a little bit runny but delicious.
The only issue with this restaurant is that they charge a $2 fee for paying with card, no matter if it credit or debit. And, nobody tells you that before and there is no signs about it.
Clint Warren
Clint Warren
May 31, 2021
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Absolutely wonderful service and great food!!
Our server was Mike and he was literally exceptional ! He was wonderful and made our experience that much more wonderful! We got the Carne Asada & of course a TOPSHELF MARGARITA !! - it was ALL fantastic, tasty and perfectly cooked, and the beans were very tasty topped with just a tad of shredded blend of cheese. It was just wonderful ! Thank you so much !
K. O.
K. O.
May 27, 2021
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On Friday evening, April 23, my family and I went to Abuelita's on Valley Mills. I had chicken tacos, my husband had chicken enchiladas, and our daughter had a taco salad with ground beef. As we were leaving, I remarked to my husband that I had a bad taste in my mouth. Later that night, I developed severe diarrhea--it was clear I had food poisoning. My husband also felt queasy all night but never got sick.

On Saturday morning after having diarrhea at least ten times during the night, I fainted in the bathroom and hit my head hard on the tile floor, knocking myself completely unconscious
Janet Lumpkin Ramirez
Janet Lumpkin Ramirez
May 26, 2021
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Not only did we find hair in our food but the manager was rude when we told him about it. Service was awful. Drink was not what I ordered. Waiter didn't speak or understand English. So very disappointed. A bit pricey.
Lidia Ramirez Chavez
Lidia Ramirez Chavez
May 04, 2021
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I enjoy dining at Abuelitas. It’s always clean,the staff is friendly and attentive. The food is so DELICIOUS ! This place has become one if not my favorite. Telling people to eat here. Blessings to all the staff.
Dana J.
Dana J.
Jan 01, 2021
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We totally enjoyed our food! The staff was very friendly and helpful. Chips and salsa were good. My husband and had the chicken enchilada suizas, my daughter had the beef quesadilla and I had the shrimp wrapped in bacon (I forgot the actual name). If you're in Waco and want delicious Mexican food, then this is a must!!
Kim B.
Kim B.
Nov 29, 2020
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My husband and I had lunch here today our first time and I will say the food was good and so was the service and it was clean.. We will be back.
Rosalind G.
Rosalind G.
Sep 24, 2020
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Being originally from California we are picky about Mexican food. They do not disappoint. Very tasty and generous portions.
Michelle J.
Michelle J.
Sep 19, 2020
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Excellent Mexican food,highly recommend! We had tacos, chicken enchiladas, rice, beans, chips, queso, and salsa. Everything was delicious, servings large, staff friendly & efficient, and prices were reasonable. We will eat there again.
Dee K.
Dee K.
Aug 28, 2020
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My favorite Mexican Restaurant! Everything is always amazing. Try the enchilada suiza or the Baylor Burrito. You can't go wrong with anything you order. Staff is super!
Kimberly R.
Kimberly R.
Jun 11, 2020
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BEST Mexican food in Waco. Staff is super friendly and attentive. Food always comes out quickly. Don't miss the queso! The smoky refried beans are divine and the rice is perfect. Tacos and cheese enchiladas are delicious. Not sure what a previous reviewer meant by saying the decor is dated, but the restaurant is lovely and spacious.
Karolee L.
Karolee L.
Apr 04, 2020
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Hi everyone when you read this good Mexican food in thousand miles the management is very friendly and nice the employees are very friendly and nice the food is wonderful wonderful very good very very good I would go with this place this is very good place to go to
Aanand S.
Aanand S.
Nov 09, 2019
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Food: 3 star.
Service: 5 star. ...That's why I gave em 4 stars.

I ordered the fajita plate. Chicken was dry, beef wasn't as seasoned as I would've liked. Salsa wasn't spicy even though I asked for their spiciest. Chips were excellent as were the tortillas.

Service was outstanding. Waitress was very warm & attentive. Not too many people when I went to the restaurant around 230p.

I've heard the margaritas are great but I didn't have any.
Cathryn G.
Cathryn G.
Jan 01, 2019
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I ate here with my family the other night. The restaurant is large and was easily able to accommodate my party of 7. Unfortunately they did not have a sling and the baby was sleeping so I didn't want to wake him to put him in a high chair so we had to flip a high chair to put his car seat in. I hate doing this. It isn't very safe, but it is all they had. Unfortunately the hostess was kind of rude. She took me to the table. Then she got the high chair and she sort of left it in the vicinity of the table. She didn't put it next to the table or flip it upside down. She seemed