Was brought here by a friend of mine and it did not disappoint. A small hole in the wall place which if I'm correct are some of your best places to eat. Staff was very friendly and the place itself gave you a welcoming atmosphere. Food was on point and I will definitely look into coming back if I'm ever in the area again. read more

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Of the two times we have gone, there was a difference in food quality most recently. I ordered the carne asada plate and the meat was super tough and dry as can be. It ended up being my dog's snack. read more

La Familia Restaurant - Full menu as of 2/1/2026 - Mexican Near Me - Abilene, Texas

What a treat! I had the fajitas quesadillas and my dad had the beef enchiladas. DELICIOUS!! If is a small place, the decor is cute, and the service was good. There were only two servers, the place was packed, and the service was slow. But it was well worth it wait. Be kind to the servers, they are trying their best! read more

The best Mexican beef soup and what I really love is the service. When I come in the door the waitress hollers my name.

The menudo is so good. We go to this place on Sunday after church. Everything we have tried is good. The staff acknowledges you and let you know if they are busy but still gets to you as fast as they can. The food is fresh, the tables are cleaned fast, and it is family friendly place. read more

Hands down, the best Mexican food in Abilene! The pozole rojo was the best I've had in Texas. The service was friendly - they definitely treat you like familia. read more

Had a great meal at La Familia recently. I tried the Caldo de Rey soup and shrimp cocktail, which were flavorful and felt like genuine home cooking - like something from a grandma's recipe book. My brother enjoyed the posole just as much. The staff were friendly, and our waitress was really welcoming. For authentic Mexican food, this place is worth checking out! read more

Again, eleven years since my last review. Shame on me! Since I had lunch here today, I feel it's my responsibility to inform you that this is the BEST hot sauce in town! It was my favorite 11 years ago, and the recipe has not changed. Glenda and I will buy a pint or quart to take home. It's that good! The same waitress always waits on me, and she told me she's been there 19 years. Wow! That's dedication! Anyway, great food and service. Throw a little business their way! read more

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Service is always great ! Food is very delicious, I don't think that they have anything that is not good. It's a family atmosphere! read more

I would not recommend this place for several reasons: The food is expensive if you consider that you are eating bag/ not fresh corn tortillas. The Nachos salsa is the same used for several dishes. I tried "Menudo," which tasted absolutely gross; I could see the fat floating on the plate. That is not menudo (they use the same broth for Pozole). Sad. I also tried a barbacoa "gordita". That was what saved my breakfast. Also tried eggs with cactus (Nopales con Huevo) and was not impressed. The coffee tasted as if it was made by the same dude who made the menudo. I usually give places two or three chances, but even the people with who I had breakfast agreed that their food was lame. I did not try the rice and beans; maybe they were the game changer, but they were not pleasing to the eye. read more

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Food was so good!! Reminded me of my childhood! Grew up in imperial valley, ca so close to the border! No tex-mex! Very clean and smells great! read more

La Familia Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Abilene, Texas

All good. We liked it very much. The tamales are especially good!! Also love the rice & beans. Go at "off" times for best results finding a parking space and getting served. read more

Came to Abilene for a dr visit. Found La Familia on Apple Maps. When we walked in we weren't immediately greeted but after we found a table the waitress did acknowledge us and then came took our drink order. She did tell us breakfast was over at 11am and it was 10:50am. It's a little quaint restaurant. Seems like one waitress working. Really busy with customers coming in for lunch. Drive thru is busy and the phone rings a lot. I had a half sweet and half unsweetened tea in a to go cup( no refills on to go cups it's a new charge). I had the Huevos Rancheros with over medium eggs bacon and sausage. My wife had Chicharrón plate with a scrambled egg. Food came out really quick and very warm. I wouldn't say it was hot hot but it was really good. They do have their regulars whom they know by name which to me is a plus for the business. I would eat here again when in town. read more

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Everything is Moy Bueno here. Very good food. Staff treats you like famia. Authentic vibes all around. Menudo available daily. It's amazing.

The breakfast tacos and burritos are excellent and I go here every time I visit Abilene!

Came in and sat down for 15 minutes, no one came to take my order, not even to ask me what I wanted to drink, there's definitely no family vibe here. People that came after me got serviced, I guess because I am not a local. Got up and left, I don't think they even noticed. read more

Had breakfast here for first time. Had a chorizo w egg burrito and tamales. The chorizo and egg burrito was not that good. Its not hard to make a good chorizo w egg burrito. The tamales were good made up for the burrito. read more

La Familia Restaurant - Fresh tamales very good - Mexican Near Me - Abilene, Texas

I've been going here forever and I must say they have some of the best Mexican food here in Abilene. We're not talking about Tex mex we are talking about true authentic Mexican food. read more

I am torn on how to rate this... the service sucked but the food is amazing! So we got there and this is a seat yourself... but we stood there because we didnt know... we waited close to 5 minutes to recieve a waitress who came and got our drink orders then it was a 15 minute wait to give our food order. There was no service... we did not receive a ticket at the end of the meal you have to go to the cashier with the number that's on top of the napkin holder. read more

La Familia Restaurant - Nacho supreme and the #4 tacos - Mexican Near Me - Abilene, Texas

Ordered 2 types of breakfast burritos (chorizo and egg; and egg + beans + cheese). Not sure which one gave me the runs but I crapxxx my pants all the way to El Paso. The chorizo is like hamburger meat ...not much chorizo taste. It's important to know they charge you $.50 for tiny small container of the hot salsa. Not used to being charged for salsa. Won't be back ...my britches won't take it. read more

Good food with a great price. Service is fast. Building needs a little TLC. But most of the time a restaurant that is a little mom and pop restaurant is good. read more

Absolutely delicious food, great prices, & wonderful service. We have been stopping through the drive thru for breakfast for 2+ years and are always greeted with a smile and great service. However, we went on a family lunch date here and I left in tears... tears of JOY! The people here treat you like family. I think every person working came over to our table to say hello to our two kiddos and make sure we were taken care of.. they even asked to hold my baby so I could eat baby free! It was so refreshing to be treated like family rather than a hassle cause we were a table with small children. This place is a huge blessing to our family and community! read more

Family run making real Mexican dishes family style! Courteous servers and staff. Definitely not new but very clean! Prices very competitive! Drive through, call in, inside sit down! Always busy! Open for breakfast and lun read more

got the lunch beef fajita plate. The meat was fantastic. The pick and guacamole were great compliments. Rice ok and the beans had a nice spice, but a bit too salty. They have lots of different dishes from breakfast , lunch, and dinner read more

Great spot, we had a breakfast here while visiting town. It's busy on the weekend so be prepared for that. The menudo was thebomb.com

Absolute the best Mexican food in town! It's authentic, and not Tex-Mex. Everything on the menu is great, but my favorites are the tacos de bistec, enchiladas, caldo, and posole. If you like Mexican food, this place is a must!!! read more

The food, service and prices were amazing! Will go back if the opportunity arises. Everyone was very hospitable and eager to provide input on food recommendations. read more

Always great spot for authentic Mexican food, don't let the looks fool you the food is great. How many Mexican restaurants serve Menudo and Caldo daily. Come here regularly for the Menudo and my wife loves the Caldo, especially on those cold days. read more

La Familia Restaurant - Menudo and Caldo served daily. Delicious and hot, wonderful for those cold days. - Mexican Near Me - Abilene, Texas

This place tastes good if not grate at times. I have been coming here for some time for breakfast tacos. And I'm starting to notice something with there tacos. There getting smaller. Much much smaller. The early I come in the smaller they are. I come in around 6:30 and there so small I can finish them in 3 bites. Where as before it was a full taco taking 4-6 bits. Topped off with all my ingredients. Talked with management about the problem and after a few days the sizes have returned to normal. A good response time in my eyes. read more

We stumbled upon this place during a drive between Dallas and Odessa, it was the closest place walking distance to where our car was getting a flat fixed. This is definitely a hole in the wall, modest place, this is good Mexican food. The reason for 5 stars is that the lady cleaning the tables, isn't just wiping them down, no this was a cleaning, chairs, tables, condiments all cleaned. This was definitely reassuring during the pandemic. They also had tables marked unavailable to comply with social distancing and capacity rates. We received good service and our family of three are for under $20. Again, this is no frills but good Mexican food. Def worth a lunch stop and a place to get drive through during the road trip. read more

I've eaten here several times. I try to stop when going through Abilene during breakfast time. Great burritos and sweets, fast service and inexpensive. A+ Stop here...you won't be disappointed! read more

Homely family run mom and pop place. Authentic! Salsa is good! But even better ask for the Picosa sauce. Hot hot and v good. We loved their Carne Guisada plate as well as their Chilli Rilleno. My son ordered the Carne Asada plate. Think Mexican Alice marinated flat steak. Yum! read more

It's good traditional Mexican food. It's a good alternative to the typical Tex-Mex that is served at most places. read more

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ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Great Staff, very Friendly , very clean . GREAT FOOD - I would recommend this Family Restaurant to everyone that wants Good Home cooked style Mexican food!! read more

Love this place! Good authentic Mexican food in a small whole in the wall. Good to go to for lunch as the service is quick too. The tamale plate is my fave. Good chips and salsa. read more

Definitely a family style restaurant. It takes a minute to get the food through the drive through, but that's how you know it's authentic and they are cooking as you order. The place is always pact but it the wait for food isn't so long that you dread going. It's still quick enough to get in and get out. read more

La Familia is sort of like the tent the Weasley's took to the Quidditch World Championships - much bigger inside than it looks outside. Family-style, everything seems to be homemade (I only asked specifically about the salsa, which was excellent!) I had cheese enchilada plate and it was very good. Chips were also great. If you haven't tried this place, you should. My only quibble - no queso :-( read more

This is my favorite place for breakfast tacos! I always order papas, chorizo, and cheese. Very yummy & inexpensive! They're quick and friendly. And the salsa is great! read more

The salsa is really fantastic! You can actually buy some to take home! They can make it hotter for you if you ask. The rest of the food is very good..get the Caldo De rey! It cures any hangover! read more

La Familia is one place I love to eat. They treat me special there. I always get an extra egg on my burrito, well not really, but its really good and everybody treats me like family. The prices are reasonable too. read more