This restaurant reminded me how much I like Mexican food. And how long it's been since I had it last. Totally, absolutely recommend. The spot itself is unassuming: maybe ten booths and ten tables. By noon on a Monday, every booth and half the tables were taken. The place was busy! Service was excellent. I ordered off the lunch menu; my wife ordered off the dinner menu. We both demolished our plates. Wife had chili rellenos and I had beef enchiladas. We loved both plates. This will become a regular lunch spot for us. Really, really good. read more

Came here because of the high star rating! We were really excited since the place was packed. It feels alittle disorganized. We entered and no one says anything, lady came in after us waiting, shoving us to see if there is a list for waiting... like girl were the only two people in line. We got sat and the workers are very friendly, no problem there. Chips were good and came out crisp. I ordered the two taco plate. Taco shell was very stale, was very sad. The ground beef wasn't that good, chicken taco was better (surprisingly). Rice and beans were decent. Overall, didn't hate it here, but also not that great. There was a lot of people here and a lot of people waiting to be seated as well. read more

El Pueblito Mexican Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Plano, Texas

A Plano staple since 1996, this Mexican cocina definitely lived up to the good things I'd heard. Old school Mexican atmosphere felt warm and welcoming, and the Friday dinner patrons was already coming in early. The sizzling fajitas coming from next table smelled really good. I went with the carne asada and swapped the beans for double rice. Tender, flavorful just exactly what I wanted. A simple but satisfying meal, and I'll definitely be back. read more

El Pueblito Mexican Cocina - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Plano, Texas

This place is reliable. Our go to dish is the fajitas plate for two because it's the perfect value. I like how fast the food comes out and the chips and salsa that come out. Sometimes the staff does mix up the orders but they have always been so nice and fast at correcting things if something came out wrong. I feel like it does get super busy during peak times but the staff works hard to get people seated fast read more

I am obsessed with El Pueblito. I love their chicken street tacos. Their chips and salsa are super delicious. I come here whenever I get the chance. This place is always packed during dinner time and on the weekends. Service is perfect with friendly servers. The ambiance is warm and cozy. It's a small but authentic restaurant with quality Mexican food. I don't drink much, but this is a beloved happy hour location too with coworkers. I probably shouldn't spread the word because it gets crowded as it is, but this place deserves the love!!! I've been a customer now almost a decade, which is wild to me. read more

El Pueblito Mexican Cocina - Cool murals - Mexican Near Me - Plano, Texas

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We've been going to this family owned spot for years and we adore it so much! I always get the beef fajita tacos and I love how spicy the hot sauce is. The mural is super dope as well and adds a nice touch to this inside. The service is always so good too :) read more

El Pueblito Mexican Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Had a church ladies lunch and everyone enjoyed their meals. Can't ask for more than that!

The place was packed when I came here for take out. Tried a taco and blanco dinner. Both were ok. Asked for their spicy salsa to go but got mild I think. Also ordered fries but they gave me rice, which I won't go back for the fries. Overall it's ok. read more

El Pueblito Mexican Cocina - Taco dinner - Mexican Near Me - Plano, Texas

The food is delicious me and my sister have been trying to find good Latin food in the metroplex and the prices are very good. Comes with free, fresh chips and Salsa. They have a lunch special everyday until 3pm. I've had 2 servers so far and they are attentive and friendly. The food comes out no later than 10 minutes from ordering. The ambiance is a comfort food spot. It's not too big , not too small. read more

El Pueblito Mexican Cocina - Salsa verde enchiladas and corn beef tacos - Mexican Near Me - Plano, Texas

This place is great! The service was amazing, I love how nice everyone was. The food was also amazing, the chips were great, queso was hot and tasty, the tortillas are hot and soft, and the beans and rice are amazing. I loved the music and theming of the place, it was a great time. I would recommend! read more

The food was amazing, service was very friendly and it was packed with people waiting to get seated for lunch. I will be back! Amazing food and very clean. read more

El Pueblito Mexican Cocina - Beef fajitas! This was so so good! I will be back! You must try this place - it's amazing! - Mexican Near Me - Plano, Texas

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It's was fine. Run by a family. Very local feel. Food was ave price and ave taste. Prefer salsas and mi dia.

Beef fajitas were the star of the show. The Sopaipilla was a little hard and crunchy. Our fajitas tasted fresh and the salsa was delicious and spicy! read more

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Jenny was our server and even though they were extremely crowded, we didn't have a wait and we were treated with excellent service. The sangria was superb. Either I was in the mood for it more than normal or it was better than usual. I don't know which but I know that it was enjoyed thoroughly. It could be that's why this review is so good. It could be this is a sangria fueled review. I don't know but, moving on to the queso, which was the perfect compliment to warm fresh chips. Delicious! I have no idea what I ordered but it was yummy. Again, I think the sangria might be controlling the review. I pointed to a picture on the lower right, and Jenny said that it was on the next page toward the bottom. I looked it up. It is on the specialty menu called a steak picado. Chopped beef steak, cooked with tomatoes, onions,fresh jalapeños. Served with tortillas,rice and vegetarian refried beans. Wife had single fajitas mixed beef & chicken. While not as tender beef as in previous visits, everything was definitely fresh & flavorful. We did not try the flan which is made on premise. That's for next time. Waddled out to the car. Happy like everyone around us. Did not take pictures this time. Should have. Next time pictures first. We'll be back. RECOMMENDED. read more

clean place and great service. The margarita was great and the food tasty and not a bad thing to say about it. The redfish portion is amazing and tasted great read more

My hometown is El Paso and their food reminded me of home. Not Tex-Mex just great authentic mexican food

My wife and I love El Pueblito and we go here a lot. Family-owned with great service! The ambiance is traditional and welcoming. Very large portions. I ordered a side of guacamole and I received a plateful. read more

This place was average to me. I ordered the beef fajita quesadillas, and it was a little bland. It could have used more flavor. The salsa that came with the chips was a little runny that day Someone else had ordered the beef enchiladas, and she said it was bland with little flavor. Maybe it was an off day, but I don't see myself going here again. read more

Food was amazing, as always! Service was beyond words. Everything was quick to come out and delicious.

Awesome food. This was a great find in an area we were unfamiliar with. Service was good but the food was delicious!

The absolute best Mexican food in North Texas. The chile rellenos or the die for and the prices can't be beat. I like ordering off the a la carte menu; check it out. We've been going here for close to 15 years. The service here is top notch!!! My wife's favorite is the lunch chicken fajitas. Larry & Melinda Wright read more

We've been taking the family here since 2007. Aside from the obvious remodel, not a lot has changed at El Pueblito over the years. It's still the same family, using the same recipes, providing the same welcoming service, and sharing the same incredible food. This place is an absolute gem! read more

El Pueblito Mexican Cocina - Flashback: July 12, 2011 - Mexican Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Love this family-oriented place. Usually crowded in their small dining area, nice but nothing fancy. We do takeout mostly. Consistently good food, good service, friendly. Love their beans, all varieties. Generous with the free tortilla chips, too! read more

Great little neighborhood restaurant with good prices. Nothing fancy but the queso is good. the salads aren't great, but you generally don't have a salad at a Mexican restaurant. (Trying to be dairy and gluten free, so that's on me). Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

While driving around in search of a dining establishment, I stumbled upon a place I had previously driven by but never visited. Today, I decided to give it a try. Firstly, I must commend the charm of family-owned eateries. Our server provided exceptional service. The salsa was outstanding, boasting a fresh and vibrant flavor profile that was neither too salty nor overpowering. I opted for the chimichanga, which, although satisfying, lacked a depth of flavor in the beef. Nonetheless, all other aspects of the meal were impressive, and I intend to return. En Español Mientras conducía en busca de un restaurante, me topé con un lugar por el que había conducido anteriormente, pero que nunca había visitado. Hoy decidí probarlo. En primer lugar, debo elogiar el encanto de los restaurantes de propiedad familiar. Nuestro servidor proporcionó un servicio excepcional. La salsa era excepcional, con un perfil de sabor fresco y vibrante que no era ni demasiado salado ni abrumador. Opté por la chimichanga, que, aunque satisfactoria, carecía de una profundidad de sabor en la carne. Sin embargo, todos los demás aspectos de la comida fueron impresionantes, y tengo la intención de volver. read more

Excellent service and excellent food. My wife and son split the fajitas. Very good. Rice and beans were excellent, and the chips and salsa were perfectly spicy. I got the Shrimp Diablo, very tasty. I recommend this restaurant that has been around for over 30 years read more

We loved this place. It's very casual. There was plenty of seating--but it does fill up sometimes. Parking was very close. The food was delicious. We had fajitas. We also ordered guacamole. Everything was fresh and very good. Fajitas were served sizzling. Staff were attentive. The restaurant was clean. Hubby and I agreed that we'd happily return. read more

El Pueblito Mexican Cocina - Shrimp Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Plano, Texas

Full disclosure - I've only been here once and it was for my menudo fix. So freaking authentic! It tasted like my mother in law's (god rest her soul) recipe and came piping hot with beautiful pieces of tripe and just seasoning on par. The also served thin chips and some tangy salsa that really made the meal and the place was PACKED on a Saturday morning. I highly recommend. read more

Kind of a small hole in the wall place, but one obviously well run. Lots of originality in decor and handcrafted wood furniture which was impressive. Place was packed for lunch on a Saturday and it seemed like most were regulars. The portions were very generous for fairly reasonable price. Service was good despite how busy it was and the servers all seemed very on top of topping off iced teas and chip basket, which is my hubby's personal benchmark! We will definitely be back. read more

Yesterday I wanted Mexican food. I googled it 'near me.' This is the number 1 place in Plano on Trip Advisor. It was surprisingly good on Spring Creek and Alma. El Pueblito. Really authenticate, good prices. At one point you could not get a table. Open since 1996. We got really good queso, half order of bean and cheese nachos. Also, a churro with caramel melted inside with vanilla ice cream. I definitely recommend the dessert. They were out of sopapillas. I guess they go fast. read more

We love this place!! It's our go to after church Everything is amazing we love the pozole, menudo and the best enchiladas I've ever had! Staff is great, always craving this place read more

El Pueblito Mexican Cocina - Was craving pozole and menudo - Mexican Near Me - Plano, Texas

This is my wife and I's favorite little restaurant. Appears to be family owned and everyone is super friendly. Have been numerous times and have yet to find something that isn't great. Highly recommend trying the Churros. :) read more

If you're having a hard time finding quality mexican food with great service and reasonable prices, then look no further! Eric was my server and he was excellent This a family owned and operated restaurant, the only complaint is that it's a a little small. (But not cramped) This place lives up to the hype! Just look our food! Definitely coming back read more

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Had the Carne Asada and it was terrific. Service was very attentive. Went for lunch early to avoid the noon rush. Recommend any time. read more

The 4.5 star rating is a pretty good indicator you should eat here. A small restaurant will lots of tables jammed into every inch. But they are so popular they need all those tables! We only waited about 10 minutes. The chips were thin and crispy. The hot sauce was very thin and runny, but man was it good! Lots of waiters doing a great job taking care of everyone. It didn't take long for Glenda to slam down her sour cream enchiladas. She said they were great! My full order of beef nachos was indeed large, and more than I could eat. I should have gotten a side of lettuce and tomatoes to top them, as thats how I like my nachos. Prices were decent, and we were happy with our meal. The 4.5 star rating is correct. Good service and great food. Your turn! read more

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I've always loved the food at this small but mighty restaurant. Really good tex mex and great service. I've eaten in and taken out so all were good experiences. The chicken quesadillas are great!! read more

Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. The food was delicious! I will go back for the sour cream chicken enchiladas

Divey place in which the quality of the food and drinks unfortunately matches the (lack of) atmosphere. The fajitas were drab. Queso was not any better than homemade velveeta queso and the marg was limey and not near as strong as some of even the chains. read more

1. Chimichanga rating: The presentation I felt really good about and had high hopes! I was VERY impressed with the crunch on the chimichanga. Sometimes the tortilla gets soggy cause of the cheese but not this one! The seasoning on the fajita beef mixed with the shredded cheese on the inside went really well together. With all of this goodness, I felt there was something missing on the inside...maybe some kind of rice or onions or something. All and all it was really good! I'd give this chimichanga a 4/5!! 2. Beef enchilada (with flour tortillas) rating: Presentation was amazing! The ground beef didn't have any flavor which made the meal pretty bland. However I poured some of the queso we ordered on top and it instantly upgraded the flavor! Unfortunately the ground beef still lacked flavor I have to give it a 2/5 3. Queso with beef: This queso was the same as what was on the chimichanga. Everyone loved it. As long as it's hot your good to go. I give it a 4/5 The salsa was good but it's not your typical chunky salsa. could tell the parsley was FRESH!! We also ordered chicken nuggets a crunchy beef taco and a frozen margarita! My wife said "this is how you make a margarita!!" So I can only assume it's a 5/5 Our server name was Omar. Seemed like every table there was his and we never had to ask for a refill or ANYTHING! We left him a generous tip! Definitely would recommend! Overall 3.75/5 but will leave !! read more

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We have been coming to El Pueblito for at least 9 years. It's a small, family owned, owned authentic Mexican food restaurant. If you are looking for TexMex, this is likely not the place for you. The best things about the place are the owners and their AMAZING AUTHENTIC food!!! Jen, Omar, Eric and Martin (to name a few) are always happy and willing to serve with a smile. There isn't a bad item on the menu. There's never an unhappy person in the place. The restaurant is always clean. It's nice to go to a place where they know you. It's a rare occasion when our server doesn't already know what we will order. If we order something out of the usual, they raise their eyebrows! They have great prices and the portions are great. Every time our friends and family come to town they ask if we can take them to our favorite Mexican Food place and we know exactly where they want to go! It's a small place but the wait is never too long. The usual/return customers know to come in, eat and leave because people are waiting. read more