I have to say, the green chili chimichanga was delicious! My husband and I split it and we were both full in the end. The trio's of salsa was also delicious. The service was excellent and the interior is beautiful. Get your wallet ready though, it's an expensive outing. read more

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This particular location of Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant is in Chattanooga, Tennessee and was an overall positive lunch experience. Let's not fool ourselves for even a moment that this is the most authentic Mexican restaurant. First, it is more Tex-Mex than Mexican and it is a chain restaurant, but overall, I was pleased with my lunch. Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant was started in 1989 in Amarillo, Texas and has grown to locations spread throughout nine states. That in itself is pretty impressive. Their food still rises above normal chain restaurants and the place has a great ambiance and vibe. I went with the enchilada and taco lunch special and overall, it was a great option. I think that it bears mentioning that our server was friendly and professional and only added to the overall experience. Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant is definitely a great option for a meal if you are in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. I definitely recommend here. read more

Girls get-together to catch up. I wanted some nachos, but these are more Tex -Mex and I wasn't expecting "baked". Nachos to me is a"get your hands in there" kind of dish, where the chips should be crispy, with different flavors and textures hitting your palet...this was disappointing to say the least. Soggy chips and flavor was flat and one note. The server was friendly and cheerful and to be fair, other members of the party liked their food, so maybe just stay away from the nachos and try something else! read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Baked Nachos - disappointing - Mexican Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Consistent quality and pleasant service, but the upscale chain ambience doesn't justify the cost relative to neighborhood (non-chain) family run restaurants. Happy hour prices are questionable...$5 for a 22oz Bud Light isn't anything to write home about. Makes me wonder what the regular price is... Abuelos strikes me as the Cheesecake Factory of Mexican food. Kinda trying to have a classy interior, slightly over crowded menu, everything tastes fine but not great. Our fajitas (two-person serving of mixed proteins) was served sizzling hot and with plenty of sides/toppings, but generally it was nothing to write home about. Our server attentive and friendly, and so was the host. Almost $60 for fajitas and two happy hour beers before gratuity/tax felt very steep. read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Fajita Combos - Mexican Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Awesome. It's really spacious on the inside, and the menu is huge. Something for everyone, with gluten-free and vegetarian options. Check out my menu picks. We had the pork medallions wrapped in bacon with charro beans and a chicken enchilada with mashed potatoes. It was epic! We also had the grilled Seabass with vegetables and cilantro lime rice. Exquisite. Located within the Hamilton Place mall shopping center, there are so many things to see and do around this area. You could easily spend a couple of hours just in exploring all of the cool retail shops and restaurants. The staff is very welcoming and warm. They make sure that you have everything you need and that your food is cooked perfectly. My husband said these are the best mashed potatoes he's ever had in his entire life. Next time you're in Chattanooga, you must try this place. read more

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While visiting Chattanooga for the weekend for an anime convention, we wanted to try something new, something that's not in Atlanta. This is an upscale Mexican restaurant. The prices were actually pretty reasonable for the athestetics and location. The staff was very nice and pleasant and I loved our server I definitely will be back read more

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This place was truly a hidden gem for us. We were looking for some good Mexican food and while riding, saw this place and said let's give it a try. They were following COVID-19 procedures very good. They made us feel comfortable knowing they were doing good extra cleaning after every customer. Our server was ver friendly and helpful. She recommended our dishes and made sure our meal was what she said. Our meal concision grilled filet wrapped in bacon, grilled shrimp wrapped in bacon, rice and the best pinto beans. I told the server they need to sell Mexican cornbread with those. I ate those by themselves. Our steak was well seasoned and so tender. Overall, everything was great and we will be back. read more

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One of the best Mexican restaurants around. I would even eat at Abuelo's if I were in Texas or Oklahoma where Mexican restaurants are plentiful. The food is great and the service is excellent. Very much worth a visit. read more

Last-minute decision on a Friday night where we could not get into another place. Fortunately, they sat nine of us immediately, and our waitress was amazing. Food was good and I will definitely go back. They did a really nice job accommodating all of us. Update: my wife returned there last night with a friend, so you guys are doing well! Thanks for your response. i'll be having her leftover nachos for lunch today, lol. read more

Dear lord this was some of the worst food I've ever had in my life. Rubbery meat with no seasoning that was rushed out to us in ten minutes. Beans were cold and inedible. Why was there a lemon with these $28 fajitas? They should pay you to eat this! Had to get half-lit to stop myself from screaming. Waitress also forgot our appetizer. Bottom line this place is terrible for the price. You can pay 1/4 or 1/2 the price and get better quality/tasting food at any mom and pop Tex-Mex place. I would NEVER go back to this literal HELL ever again! Salsa was decent and the marg was drinkable. If you choose not to heed my warning just order drinks and eat chips and salsa. read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Some of the worst fajitas or FOOD I've ever had in my life! - Mexican Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Well guys the rice was cold, the beans was burnin, and the middle salsa looks like baby shit. The server was great and supper nice. Overall, stupid expensive for stupid food. P.s. they put your chips in a dog bowl! Abuela needs to be resurrected because abuelo can't run this shit alone. read more

I'm originally from Texas but have been living in Chattanooga since 2020. I've missed having good Tex-Mex food close by. Abuelo's is so wonderful and reminds me of home. I believe the chain started in Texas so the authenticity of the Tex-Mex makes sense. If you haven't been before, or had really good Tex-Mex, you can imagine Chuy's, (which I like) but a few levels up. I have ordered the enchilada platter, the Pork Tenderloin Abrigada (pictured), and bacon-wrapped shrimp. The food tastes very fresh, incredibly flavorful, and unhealthy... In a good way... Speaking of health, they also have vegan options that I'm looking forward to trying soon. A vegan quesadilla sounds tasty! If you are wondering about the service, my wife thought the service of our wait staff was pleasant and satisfactory. Anyway, I highly recommend it. I think that means a lot coming from a Texan! read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Pork Tenderloin Abrigada - Mexican Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Service is good, I can't hate on that. The food is just terrible. The menu is weird .... Not a typical Mexican restaurant but not an upcoming hip spin on Mexican food, either. They need Gordon Ramsey to come in, and do a full kitchen/menu makeover. Wishing them the best. read more

I have read some of these negative reviews, and frankly I don't understand it, unless they tried on a really off night. My husband and ai travel over an hour to get to this restaurant, and it is well worth it to us! The food is consistently good! I almost always get the Pechuga con Calabaza with the Papas con Chile (in place of the rice - personal preference), which is excellent, and my husband typically gets the Pork Tenderloin Abrigada. The chips are always fresh, and you cannot beat their salsa verde! Great place, great food...well worth the trip! read more

Wonderful food and service! Chips and salsa were a special pleasure. Everything was fresh and hot with authentic Mexican flavors. Service was prompt, professional and unobtrusive. The menu is extensive and the restaurant is clean and well-kept. Excellent experience! read more

This taste like rubbish I rather eat Taco Bell. The bread is stale and the chicken taste like it was marinated in poop read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Chicken Fajita Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Ordered a chicken Tortilla Soup, didn't have a good presentation. I would rather eat a Progresso can soup. It honestly taste twice better , trio fajitas had a oriental sauce on top , beans didn't have flavor , definitely not coming here again ever read more

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The service was very, very slow, the music was way too loud. The decor was nice and the atmosphere was decent. I liked the building and location. The food was pretty disappointing. My food looked absolutely nothing like the photo. For 90 bucks for 3 people I'd rather go to other places. If you like mediocre Tex Mex, you may love this. I may try it again to see if my opinion changes, but honestly I'd rather try another Mexican restaurant. read more

Overall very nice experience and ambiance, good food, service and alcoholic drinks. Family atmosphere but adult. If you have a group of 4-5, try to get a corner booth table. read more

Wasn't the most impressed with my experience here. Looking over the menu, I found it to be extremely overwhelming with options to customize dishes, but the dishes were limited. (EI a million different ways to serve enchiladas, but only enchiladas). If you're a vegetarian, there aren't a lot of options for you here, either. Minor details, but the music choice was strange for a dining atmosphere. It was like a Spanish clubbing loop playlist, which set a strange vibe. The staff are very knowledgeable about the menu, and answered my questions very quickly and with certainty. Our waitress was especially in tune with our needs, which we greatly appreciated. read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

We did an order pick up because we were travel and through and used to love Abuelos and don't have one near us but the food was awful. The beans tasted like straight salt and there was hair in our fajitas and burrito. I we couldn't eat any of the food. read more

Consistently great food every time we come to an Abuelo's restaurant to eat. Our favorite dish is the Durango Burrito with papas and rice for the sides. Their thin crispy chips and salsa are by far the best we've had anywhere!! Unfortunately our local Abuelo's closed in Knoxville, Tn. I don't understand why, the place always seemed busy. Now we have to travel even further to Chattanooga, TN if we want to eat at an Abuelo's. An hour and a half away from home. Knoxville was a 49 minute drive for us but so worth it!! I sure wish someone would open up an Abuelo's in Knoxville, TN again!!! read more

The ambience of the restaurant is stunning. You can tell the food and appetizers were precisely designed to fit this ultra-authentic theme. This is REAL mexican food, something hard to replicate in this area. Not to mention the service was admirable. Quick and easy, the way it should be. I would definitely recommend Abuelo's Embassy, five stars. read more

Great food! Great takeout! I'm only giving it four stars because I feel like a restaurant has to be like to die for to give it five stars. But I would recommend this place. read more

Exceeded expectations for us. Nice atmosphere. Macie was very attentive and spot on with her recommendations. Steak fajita tacos very filling! Food arrived quickly and hot! Seasoned well with great salsa and fixings. Matt (one of the managers) was active in walking the room and meeting needs and engaging patrons. Topped of with a wonderful flan dessert. Recommend. read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Traditional Flan - Mexican Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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2nd visit and every visit the restaurant is empty of diners this must be a clue that I'm overlooking. Waitress was attentive- no other customers do she can be. Did not care for any of the 3 dips offered with chips. My steak tacos were not up to par - odd tasting aftertaste. read more

Decent Tex Mex. I especially liked that they offer 3 types of salsas with chips. For vegetarians and gluten-free eaters, they have a special menu just for you. Our service was a bit slow and small things were forgotten. One of my favorite things they offered were the Mexican mashed potatoes; however, they ran out so not everyone at my table was able to get some and the side was replaced with white rice. A few had ordered rice as an extra side; but the waitress was able to take it off the tab after we confronted the situation (she was understanding and very nice). Decent place to try out if you are wanting Tex Mex. read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Great food and great service. First time here and enjoyed it highly. Very good and tasty portions of food. The food came out hot and fast

We originally had reservations at Carrabbas across the street. After a horrible experience there, we drove across to Abuelos where we were treated so kindly! Service was amazing! Food was so good! The manager even came to the table and gave the kiddos fist bumps. Highly recommend! read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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I went here today and really did not enjoy my meal. I ordered the Mexican Stack based off of the server's recommendation. It is like a flat taco salad - how can you even mess that up? The ground beef was very greasy and salty and had a strange unpleasant flavor. There was some sort of cheese sauce drenched all over it that was made of Velveeta. The lettuce on top was not crunchy but was brown and wilted. It did not taste fresh and the whole dish was heavy and coated in grease. I requested more lettuce to brighten it up but the lettuce that was brought for me was brown. If I hadn't been here with colleagues I would have sent the entire thing back. It was gross. I will say that the chips and salsa were good. And some of the other people liked their meals. Mine was awful though - seriously. The cleanliness of the restaurant was also not acceptable - namely the womens restroom. read more

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Did not enjoy the Mexican stack - Mexican Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

It's been too long that I've been to a playlist when I can't remember what the Papas are. And if you don't know what Papa's are and you love potatoes, you are doing yourself a disservice by not trying them. Brake service, really good food and the chips are not stale. But if I could make this review about the Papas, I would or I will. Yes, they're that damn good. They are worth waiting an extra 20 minutes to get to extra orders at 1. Yes, tamales and enchiladas and whatever else are great too. I can get those at any Mexican restaurant. The Papa's though? This is why I go to Abuelo's. read more

Wow...over a year ago this place was great. Good food, great service..so, wth happened? The last 3x we've been there in a couple months was absolutely aweful. The food quality has gone way down hill, what used to be fresh, is now tasting like it's been from a can, sitting out. I can go to the grocery store and eat right out of the can much better than that. When I ordered food, it was out in less than 5min which is actually pretty scary...the mixed drinks there too was just full of sugar and not much alcohol. The service is horrible, even when it was extremely slow. Almost walked out. In addition to make it worse I felt so bloated and practically stayed on the toilet all night this last time (and I've gotten the same exact food before). Def not worth going back anymore, I'll just go to taco bell across the street read more

The service was poor. No one at the hostess station to seat us for several minutes as we waited. Our server was mostly invisible. Very slow to get our meals. Will not go back. read more

This is probably my favorite restaurant in the city. I'm a huge fan of Mexican food, and so many places are so bland and the menus leave a lot to be desired. Lots of variety on the menu. Everything is fresh & full of flavor! The margaritas rock!!!! read more

Was there for Cinco de Mayo and it was a great time. We were there during a non-peak time (2:30pm) was not that busy and we were seated immediately. Restaurant was clean and comfortable. Our waitress was on the spot and provided us with excellent service throughout or visit. The food was good! Drinks were good. Watched the manager for a while working hard and making his rounds and pitching in to help his staff. He came around to our table and inquired how our meal was. Relayed to him that we were very pleased with everything. On this day that manager and that restaurant had it going on. Excellent experience today! read more

La comida no es auténtica para nada, anybody that says it's their favorite Mexican food has obviously not eaten true Mexican food, the place is clean and good service but that does not make up for the food and the price of the food. read more

Best Ever!! Eaten at the the original location in Texas for years. I've eaten at many locations across the U.S. and I can say this location is as good as the original two locations in Texas. Great job keeping up excellent high quality standards as the original location. Great tasting food and great service. Looking forward to coming back for many years. read more

We have been to this restaurant several times and have never been disappointed. I wanted to do a review today because when we arrived there was a sign warning that staffing was critically low and please be patient. Our waitress Ashley was amazing, there were only 2 servers working and a mostly full dining room. She was on top of everything and we spoke with her about how busy she was. While if you looked closely you could see how tired she was, her service was as good as we have ever received. The food was great too. We wanted to reach out to the management and let them know how hard the staff is working. Please thank Ashley as well as the kitchen and bus person. Everyone was so friendly, we will return soon. read more

I was there on a weekday for lunch with a friend. The food, specifically the Grande burrito was huge and delicious. My friend couldn't believe how large it was. We both had to split half of it to take to go for another meal, there was so much to it! LOL! read more

EXCELLENT! Our server, drinks, food, atmosphere....EVERYTHING was excellent!!! It was my first time, husband had been here on business before, everything was great! We ate in the bar. Our server was one of the best I've ever had, anywhere! We travel and eat out often, and I rarely ever give 5 stars. read more