Food and drinks are great, wonderful staff, always treat us well…read more I hate adding letters

Summary: My Favorite Restaurant!! My family and I started…read moreeating at this restaurant 15 years ago when we first moved to this area. At that time it was owned by the previous owner. It was always packed, sometimes with a 30-45 minute waiting line. Sometimes with 30 minute waiting to get our order served to us because the kitchen was so busy. So we tried to only eat there at weird hours or less busier days. After the ownership changed, there was a lot of "bad press" on social media that the food, service, and prices were terrible under the new ownership. I'm posting this review to state that I have found through personal experience that these negative "reports" were outrageously wrong and most likely put out there to damage the restaurant's reputation and clientele attendance. So, to set the record straight..... Don't believe everything you are told on social media..... especially in small owns. The food is GREAT, the service is top notch, and the menu has more options than the old menu. For example the fried avocado dish is SUPERB, and is a new addition to the menu. No waiting to be seated.... Typical wait time for freshly prepared entrees is 5-10 minutes and the chips and salsa are addicting! I grew up in Corpus Christi, and was raised on Mexican cuisine. So I am picky and finicky about quality and entrees. Ellios is my "GO TO" place to get extremely good food and service without having to drive to Athens, Tyler, or Dallas areas.

Food and service were excellent. Had the fajitas and they were cooked perfectly. The hot sauce is…read morevery good.

Good local Mexican food friendly service with food consistently maintained. Clean interior.read more

We aren't sure why this place has such high rating. My husband had the chicken enchiladas and I had…read morethe chicken fajita nachos. The chicken had zero seasoning, it was really bland. Thankfully, I had a buttery fried flour tortilla for the nacho base, as well as pico. That helped. What confuses us most is that we have noticed the Mexican restaurants around here serve what has the appearance and texture of Cheese Whiz as "Queso". This is really a typical Tex Mex place in a small building. Nothing to brag about. Busy enough so the locals must like it. I wouldn't come back, though.

The service was good,the food was delicious and the specials had a good price I could afford, I'm…read moreelderly and on a fixed income so I don't get to eat out hardly ever,so I like the different things and prices to choose from,grate food wonderful people clean inverment, Thanks for being there Nieto Mexican restaurant in malakoff, TX

Good breakfast burritos! Hot and fresh and a nice portion. Nice wait staff, served with a smile…read more Clean dining area with counter ordering. Great prices and locally owned. Recommend!

Did a quick search for good Mexican in the area while camping at Purtis Creek State Park and came…read moreup with this gem. Best, and I mean best tacos Al pastor I've ever had! The verde and rojo salsa that came with the plate were absolutely amazing. The staff was super friendly and sweet. Five stars isn't enough!

My extended family had a small gathering here today, and the food was wonderful. We were pleased…read morewith the service, too. The portions are more than generous, nobody left hungry, that's for sure! I had a Texas burrito, and was astounded at the size of it. I had to bring half of it home for lunch tomorrow. Every bite was delicious..

Definitely worth a 5 star review! Salsa is excellent, good food and good margaritas! Give it a…read moretry!

The food we ate was great. I ate the Texas Burrito; and could not finish it. It was huge, and…read moredelicious. My two buddies liked both their meals. The service was friendly. Are server D'Angelo was really nice and friendly, and he came to our table a few times to check on us. The ambiance was cool and friendly. I'll definitely be coming back to try other items off their menu.

Seriously, this place is overrated. The food is mediocre in comparison to the other Mexican cuisine…read morein Athens TX. They bring the chips in a little bowl that holds about six. You have to keep asking them for more. They are very overpriced for what you get. Definitely disappointing.

Wow!! All I can say is this must be a hidden gem because it was amazing and I have never heard of…read moreit before. Neither had our friends and they actually live in Mabank. We were so pleasantly surprised at how reasonable it was, how super friendly & helpful the employees were ~ especially Eliam. He just answered all our questions with a smile. I had the taco salad, my hubby had the combo plate and our friends both had the special of the day ~ a burrito plate. Yummy yummy to all of them! Don't forget to order that good ol' East Texas sweet tea!! Very clean too! I would rate them 10/10!!

I have made this a staple for my take out but today made me rethink that belief …read more The drive thru time was very long and my ten dollar meal was four dollars higher . The chicken quesadilla was offered plain or spicy and I chose spicy not knowing or informed it cost more. The ten dollar meal became a 14 dollar and ten cents meal because of the not spicy guacamole that went into their thimble cups. I love the place but it only takes one bad service to make people think twice before going back . I will admit the drive thru is has always been a little slow but the food was worth it

The food is always delicious & very fresh. The service has always been spot on. The ambiance & the…read moremargaritas are great. My friends and family always insist on El Rincon when visiting from out of town or gathering in town. Try it. You will not be disappointed.

The waitress was friendly but after I ate I asked her for the check and she said ok. I waited 15…read moreminutes and still received no check. So I went up to the cashier to pay and I asked a guy in line and he said you just come to the cashier and pay without a check. No staff told me this and this was my first time at this restaurant. The food was ok but not that great. I had chicken quesadillas . Not much chicken on a large tortilla . Around 2 inches from the edge was nothing. I was very disappointed and since this was my first time , it will probably be my last time. There are many other good Mexican restaurants in Athens. Ps. The food looks nothing like the pictures they displayed.

The Whistlestop is great. Food great - service great. A gem in Trinidad. I have no hesitation…read morerecommending the Whistlestop

This place is AMAZING! We had the fettuccine Alfredo pasta with shrimp, and side salad with apple…read morehoney dressing. Blackened red snapper with jasmine rice & broccolini covered in Cajun andouille sauce. With praline cheesecake for dessert. The best meal ever!!!!! The atmosphere and the service is amazing.