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    Cristina's Fine Mexican Restaurant

    3.7 (151 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Mexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Queso flameato, brisket taco, chicken taco, enchilada with chili and cheese sauce with sour cream sauce, and Cold shrimp and avocado soup.
    Missy R.

    Krystal was a fantastic waitress and always smiling. . Food is excellent. We've been coming here over 20 years and it never disappoints.

    Mango Swirl Margarita
    Emily H.

    When you head west on 1171 leaving behind the hustle and bustle of 2499 there isn't a whole a lot out there to see. With that said, you could still blink and easily pass this place by. The original location of Cristina's is situated in a small strip center in a beige building with a gas station attached. There is nothing pretentious about it's rustic home, inside or out. and it has remained the same for years. I love the fact that upon being seated fresh chips and salsa are rushed to the table. The regular salsa is decent, composed of standard ingredients, albeit a little on the watery side. For those who want some heat though, they are happy to oblige when you request a spicier version which is not only hotter but also more flavorful in my opinion. For me, margaritas are a must when having TexMex and they have plenty to choose from here. They offer several flavors of frozen swirl margaritas but I only ordered mango so I can't comment on any of the others. I would have liked to have tried another flavor, but I underestimated how much 20 oz actually is and my stomach was running out of real estate! As delicious as the one was that I did have, it could have used quite a bit more tequila. At first inspection, my chicken enchiladas with sour cream sauce looked very plain. But one bite in I knew I had made the right choice because the flavor was outstanding! My husband and I agreed that they were much better than his beef enchiladas which come smothered in meat sauce. As for the rest of party, they gave their thumbs up when I polled them on their entrees of different types of burritos and fajitas. A kids meal hamburger with fries for my youngest one turned out to be subpar. It included an overcooked burger and undercooked fries. I realize that places don't usually put the same care and attention into kids meals as the regular dishes but I'm still dismayed when they're noticeably thrown together. Even though the overall rating for the food and drinks is a little above a 3 (based on past and present visits) factoring in the prices elevates it to a 4. These days especially I've had to brace myself for sticker shock every time I go out. But here they have kept their prices reasonable, unlike at many other establishments.

    Joanna M.

    Went for lunch with my boyfriends parents to try the famous Cristina's. My favorite was the decor and lunch atmosphere, very chill. I was surprised that the restaurant is next to a gas station. We tried their Birria tacos which were advertised, but they just didn't do it for me--kind of dry, not enough cheese, not enough consume. The chips and salsa was great and the combo plate was great. Our server was helpful and attentive. I would definitely go to Gloria's, Mi cocina or other tex mex places if I was in the area again. But for a weekend lunch, this did the job.

    My kids food
    Taylor D.

    Cool little Mexican restaurant basically out in the middle of nowhere. We have passed this place a million times but never stopped. It's actually kind of hard to find because it's in a strip mall with a gasoline and you almost wouldn't even know it's there. Service was awesome. No wait line, and they got us right in to be seated. Immediately had food and drinks ready to go. The kept the chips and salsa stocked on our table at all times, which to my family in imperative ha ha. Food came out great except the onion and the peppers for the fajitas weren't near cooked enough. Needed at least another 5-10 minutes in the skillet. Overall great place to go and will be back again.

    BBQ Brisket Chile Relleno
    Santanu S.

    The existence of a casual dining chain restaurant on this section of FM1171 caught my attention. So, I decided to turnaround and have lunch here. Although it was noon, there were only a few tables occupied by diners. The server quickly sat me at a booth. After asking for something spicy, I was recommended the chile relleno from the lunch menu. If you like queso, you will love the dish. There was no section of the brisket chile relleno which was not covered by cheese. I was able to remove some of the excess sauce as I prefer not to drown my food in cheese. The additional combo of refried beans and rice was excessive for lunch. As the chile relleno was enough for my appetite, I would have preferred just one side rather than two for a lunch plate.

    SALMON A LA PINA
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    cristina's is where the girls go to eat chips and salsa, drink margaritas, and yap. the service is always perfect and the vibes are great. they play christian music instead of mexican país bangers though. did i say that right? idk. either way, this place is a staple in flower mound. definitely pull up, the tacos are fire too.

    Fajita fixings
    Elaine K.

    I've been here at least 4-5 times now for both take out and dine in. It's a quaint place for a simple date night. The margaritas are amazing, I usually get on rocks with salt and add and extra shot. The chips and salsa are good. We ordered nachos with beef on top and that was just okay. We also shared a two person fajita and it was decent. The fixings could've been better tasting but it got the job done. The service here is always excellent. We came in valentines and only had to wait 10min. Bathrooms are okay and cleanliness appearances are also just okay.

    Joanna S.

    We came here for a dinner date! There is always a guy who makes balloons here and it is super entertaining to watch while waiting for the food. The service was great (even when it's packed) and this place is my boyfriend's favorite place. We always get the same dish and it feeds us both with leftovers! The chips and salsa are amazing. They give you this alcoholic cold coffee flavored shot before you leave which is so stinkin' good, I would definitely order a whole cup of this if I could! Reason this place is receiving 4 stars is because the chairs and tables could use a bit of a wipe down after each person. The chairs felt a bit sticky. The ambiance could use a touch up as well with the lighting. It is a bit dim in here even with all the lights on (I think they use yellow light bulbs which causes a dimmer light setting)

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    Their shrimp tacos are amazing! The chips and salsa are pretty great as well! Always busy so go early!

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    Just had the best Margarita's - tortilla soup- fajitas and their guacamole is so delicious!!! Cristina's never disappoints!!!

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    After grandchild's family dinner. Everyone agrees on Christina's. Always in the list

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