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    El Viejon Cocina y Cantina

    4.4 (17 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Parker B.

    We decided to stop here cause we saw this place was kinda new, the place is very nice and clean, we ordered our drinks and food and they came out very fast and everything was so good, the food in the photo is the protein bowl and it's very filling, our waiter bland was awesome and really nice and cool.

    Magnus L.

    I recently heard of this place and wanted to try it out. There was no wait when we came here, and we could pick wherever we wanted to sit. They have a nice decor with different sentences written in Spanish which makes it feel like they put some thought into what you see as you enter the restaurant. They gave us salsa and chips quickly. I would like the salsa more spicy but my wife liked it. They had a special on appetizers when we were here, 25% off. We got the queso with beef. It was pretty good, it had more zing to it than the salsa. They have a fairly extensive menu, if you like Mexican you will definitely find something that you like. I ended up getting the "pollo con mole". I haven't run across many restaurants around here that serve that dish so I was curious. The chicken breast was nice and thick and even size. The mole sauce was good, it had a bit more heat than I expected of mole. It was also served with veggies and rice and also charro beans. I made sure to save room for dessert and we got the churros with ice cream. It was a good size, enough to share for 2-3 people. Good tasting churros and the ice cream went well with it. Overall it was a really good experience, the service was good, the GM also checked on us to make sure we were happy. We'll definitely return and try some of the other dishes they have.

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    David N.

    Came here because I heard good things. Great decision. It's kinda in a weird location but don't let that deter you. Truly good mexican restaurants have authentic music. Check. Green salsa is fantastic but eat enough and your forehead will sweat. Lunch fajitas plentiful and tasty. There is not a better lunch bargain in Denton. $14.00. Beans and rice plain but you don't need them anyway. The El Viejon margarita worth every penny. Strong, refreshing, and a real treat for margarita lovers. Service was on point at the bar and made this lunch an awesome experience. I'll be back for sure.

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    Cinthya L.

    Had an amazing experience at this Mexican restaurant! The service was top-notch--staff was always attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The drinks were excellent, perfectly made and refreshing. we ordered (La Viejona) & (La Buchona) both of those drinks were good The food did take a little while, but that's because they prepare everything fresh, which we really appreciated. When our meals arrived, they were piping hot and full of flavor. The owner even came out to check on us, which was a really nice touch. She let us know that they have live music on Saturdays--definitely something to check out next time! The chips and salsa were great, though I personally would have preferred the salsa to be warm. Overall, this is a fantastic spot for authentic Mexican food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend!

    Fajitas and margarita
    Sara J.

    We had the fajitas and they did not disappoint. The frozen margarita was good and strong. I loved it! I don't think I could pick a favorite part of the meal. The service was great, everyone was very friendly. Go support a locally owned business!

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    We absolutely love this place!! The Mexican food is the best I've had in Denton! Service is exceptional.

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    1 year ago

    Food is excellent, has variety of hot sauces. servers are attentive , very informative with answering any questions of various dishes.

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