While visiting Laredo for a work project I decided to stop into Olive Garden for dinner one evening. While I acknowledge this is nothing authentic in the ways of Italian food its still good and tasty. I ordered the lasagna small portion and a glass of red wine. The lasagna was portioned out perfectly for my appetite. I was also provided endless soup and breadsticks. The service was fast and excellent. Ambience was the typical layout but its so comforting and clean to me. read more

I go here every year for my birthday or for a special occasion. Everyone is super respectful and always help me get my food quick. I love the energy it has a little of everything. Makes me feel like I am truly welcomed. read more

I eat at Olive Garden, on average, once a decade. I remember I came the first time after my parents recently divorced and my mom got the unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks. I remember it was a great meal. A few years later in high school, with my dad's side of the divide, I got some alfredo noodles with beef tips or something. I still vividly remember that dish to this day. It was immensely satisfying, luscious and indulgent, with a heaping portion befitting the young regent I was. And yet, I never returned. I left that Olive Garden like a lover scorned, knowing not what it could have done to have deserved it. Over the years, the wedge between Olive Garden & I was driven ever deeper on account of what I'll admit was my self-sown disaffection. "Who would pay $15 for CHAIN pasta," I tut-tutted to myself, while filling up on slopghetti from Cici's. "I heard that the private equity company that acquired them even publicly castigated their C-Suite over not mandating the pasta water be salted." I fancied myself a cut above the Olive Garden demographic. I was the kind of guy who'd spend $150 in downtown Austin on a godawful Italian farce, forcing down my feelings of spaghettinadequacy with bites of overpriced, bad noodles covered in a schlocky sauce. And where was OG during these times? Even though their NoBu branch was just a half mile away from my long-term abode, to the extent that I'd decoupled the 'Garden from my psyche, that half mile might as well have been a billion light years. It wasn't until ~9 days ago that OG and I rekindled our fling. I was in a vulnerable place; the crossborder queue had primed me for dinnertime, and the vast expanse of post-Laredo interstate nothingness did little to sate my expectant gut. My wife wanted Italian, and hell, I even went to Golden Corral for her once, and after a minute Olive Garden wadn't sounding so bad after all. And let me tell you what, this place was popping! I guess if you're in Laredo, OG is the place to be. We were seated quickly, as a party of 2, much to my delight. Everything after was kind of a whirlwind. Between the exciting novelty of a tablet (?!) on the table, and the ultra attentive and fine-tuned service from the waitstaff, the night fell together organically. These kids were something else, too; not jaded, like big city waitstaff. Kept the free salad coming, and seemed genuinely happy to hook it up with the freshest of iceberg. And I think that's what makes this place special. In smaller towns like Laredo, where nobody's got something to prove, you can just sit back and unwind at Olive Garden. And nobody's gonna judge you for it. read more

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Good service especially from the Bartender Sam Wonderful supper Black tie Cheese Cake definitely a good Selection.yummy. read more

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Traveling on business. Sat at the bar for my traditional soup and salad with an adult beverage. The bartender was very nice, courteous, and professional. You could tell that the restaurant was about at full capacity but it didn't keep them all from smiling and staying happy! read more

This was my first time been there the hostess and servers were excellent, I got seated right away and did not take long for the waitress to get to the table to take my meal order, it was a great experience and will definitely return read more

Too slow. The staff is not ready for the traffic of customers. Waiting my son refilled for 7 to 10.mins

Food is magnificent, services is great, and the atmosphere is like you're in Italy. 2 for $25 is still on and the dishes is the bomb diggy. read more

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I am vegan with severe allergies to dairy. This was the only restaurant in the vicinity that news what vegan was. They reviewed their allergen menu with me. I was able to eat a hot meal. I had the minestrone soup and a create your own pasta, and the breadsticks without butter. The staff was nice and more importantly knowledgeable about what they were serving. I hadn't eaten in a day since I had arrived in laredo for business. read more

Boring menu and dull tasting food. But the salads are the freshest to be found anywhere.

Waited for 1.5 hours for a table. Celebrating two birthdays. Children and an 87 year old woman in our group. Still no table. No more visits to Olive Garden. read more

It was cold and comfort food was what I wanted. What better than lasagna? It was delicious, server Eddy did a great job. Food came out quickly. I also love their unlimited salad. It is sooo good. Hubby got unlimited soup and salad. He got chicken gnocchi soup and enjoyed it. read more

I was in the mood this evening for some good Italian food and honestly, it's been a while since I've been to Olive Garden. After a pretty strenuous work out, I was definitely craving some food. First off let me start by saying my waitress was very attentive and provided great customer service. Even with that being said, I can only give this place one star. The food was absolutely horrible. I ordered the create your own pasta dish, with whole wheat linguine, Parmesan pesto and had it with meatballs and shrimp. I was initially served bread and salad. The bread was old and almost stale and the salad had wilted lettuce. I ate around the wilted lettuce and at least enjoyed some of it. Upon the arrival of my dinner, the presentation looked nice however it tasted "processed" and was just dry. It really had no flavor. The meatballs definitely were not fresh and tasted like they were previously frozen and pre-made. The pesto sauce just didn't have a good flavor to it. I really wish I had gone with the Alfredo sauce. The sautéed shrimp that was added onto my dinner didn't seem to be at all sautéed. It consisted of about seven or eight tiny shrimp which I paid four dollars extra for. For the money I spent this evening, I really didn't get my moneys worth. I left very disappointed with Olive Garden. Like many other restaurants that used to be good in the past, I have a feeling they are cutting costs and cutting on the quality of the food. Not sure if I plan to come back and give them another shot. I was really that disappointed. read more

Does not have Mac and cheese. It's still pasta, so why don't they have it? Preposterous. I'd give 0 stars but yelp won't let me. So 1. 1 star. But in actuality? 0 read more

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We are fans of OG; you know what your getting from town to town. This was a very nice building, friendly staff, and great salad. Waitress and staff very courteous and attentive. They have removed the lunch portion chicken parmigiana, which was s bummer as that's what I came for. I was able to piece mill a pasta bowl that got me close to what I wanted. Free internet wifi never connected, kept "waiting". read more

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Mannnnn Olive Garden really stepped up! I think Olive Gardens step dad showed up in the kitchen and got after everyone, because they really got it together. Food taste better than ever. read more

I have ordered to-go on two separate occasions at this location and both times my order was wrong. They either forget something or give the wrong entree. Check your food before you leave. It's a total inconvenience to have to go back. read more

This is the worst Olive Garden I have ever been too. The service is always horrible and the food is mediocre. My husband and I went one day while they were on a wait. After getting on the wait list, a few minutes later I noticed a couple that came in after us get sat. They had been talking a server (a friend of theirs) and the server took it upon themselves to seat the table in her section that had just opened up. Meanwhile we continued to wait. The hostess couldn't have cared less. One Saturday evening there with my husbands family the service lacked as usual. We went almost our entire meals without our drinks being refilled. I eventually went up to the bar and got water for us. When the server came back and we asked for drink refills, that he never brought, basically said our drinks weren't refilled because it was a Saturday night and they were busy.... Seriously. It really is a shame this store does not live up to the Darden Restaurant standards. read more

Usually just get the soup and salad but salad was lump not fresh at all and soup came out way to hot. Never refilled my ice tea.

This could change but I wanted to not like my experience based on reviews and I just couldn't. This a place you have to set your expectations at. It's a chain restaurant so don't assume you'll get Laredos new installment of amazing Italian food T. Mia on Del Mar. This is tied with Roadhouse. You get DECENT food that beats heating up frozen food at home but nothing close to a home cook feel. Why 4 stars? The service. Maybe I was lucky but my service was over the top good. If the service is good, I didn't get food poisoning and food was properly cooked and I could eat it at a national chain? It's a win. If you want food for 3 under 40--go here! I can't complain. read more

We had an evening out with friends that was quite enjoyable. Our waitress was very attentive. Our friends ordered the 2/$25 and both ordered chicken Alfredo which looked great and they said was good. My husband and I each ordered the grilled talipia and it was great! read more

Smells horrible !!!! Smells like rotten cheese !!! They have totally gotten worse over the yrs. Should clean up as often as possible to make place not smell rotten read more

Chicken and shrimp carbonara is superb!! Very nice service wine selection is ok, they definitely do it right the first time. They are consistent and that matters to me.. read more

I called to make a reservation for 15 ppl, a girl answered and I told her I wanted to make a reservation for she said okay let me check in the front. She placed me on hold for 9mins until someone else answered (Laura) and asked if she could help me with something, I repeated to her what I told the first girl and was on hold again! This time for 6mins. I hung up called back and the first girl who answered me answered again I told her I was on hold for 15 mins and no one can give me a yes or no if I can reserve for 15, she was able to book the reservation for 15 ppl in less than a min-.- why didn't she just do that in the first place I get you need to check and make sure but for 15 mins!And when I called the second time it sounded like she was eating! read more

The service used to be great. Now the waitresses or waiters seem to take longer to attend your table.

The only good thing about this place is the mint chocolates they give you on the way out. Other than that this place is totally overrated. There is always at least a 50 minute wait for food that has no flavor and is poorly prepared. Honestly Johnny Carinos is better. Olive Garden has really let themselves go. read more

While in Laredo I thought I would give OG another try. The hostess was great and the soup and salad was also good. The server was terrible. It took over 10 minutes to even be acknowledged that I was there and that's because I grabbed a guy. finally got my drink and food but had find the server when I needed my bill. The two stars were for the hostess and food. read more

If your looking for a good Italian restaurant,the Olive Garden is the place for you. The food is great,and the environment is friendly and welcoming. The service if pretty good too. Your waiter is always ready for any need that you have. It's very clean and you don't have to worry about waiting for a table to be ready. I recommend it for anyone who wants to have a nice family dinner. read more

Food was Great as always... Our Waiter Iris was awesome! She was very attentive and always on top of things! Very good job! Way better service than the last time we were here about 2 months ago. read more

I always have problems when I come here. Maybe it's because I'm young and they think I won't tip, but that's no excuse for taking 10 whole minutes to even ask what I want to drink. I only come for the salad. It's the only thing that's good here. And also, I got dirty glasses!! Like c'mon, people!! read more

The stuffed chicken marsala with the roasted potatoes is to die for. Chicken is grilled to perfection as in between the two breasts, is parmesan stuffing with sundries tomatoes. In addition, the roasted potatoes both regular and sweet are baked very well. Everything that is included in this entree is worth it. I leave the restaurant with a huge smile on my face. read more

It's an Olive Garden chain restaurant so you pretty much know what the meal options are. I've visited this location numerous times for work and with family. The service is generally very good and the meals are delivered quickly and accurately. The restaurant is kept pretty clean and I have never had any problems there. probably the best Italian food you can find in Laredo. Things can slow down a little when it gets crowded, but the staff is professional and courteous. read more

We ordered some takeout, and accidentally took the wrong merchandise. Once we realized what it happened, we turned around to return what we had and retrieve what we had ordered. The kind manager, John A., went out of his way to make us feel special. For our effort of having to return, he gave us dessert as well as drinks and a bag of ice. He walked it out to the car with my daughter who I sent in to retrieve our order. This is first-class service. They have gained a customer for life. BTW, The food was, as always, fresh and outstanding! read more

Service was not the best and the taste of the food has gone down and I don't understand why they changed their principiato rossato which was an excellent wine to this new crappy wine. read more

The service was slow, the food was ok. My salad came out 1 min before my entree. The server never brought us our bread, even after couples of times asking. He came by once to check on us. Basically, everything I order came all at once along with the soup and salad. Which I think they need to space it out a little bit. It was a bit overwhelming with the appetizer , entree, salad and soup thrown in my face all at once. read more

My family wanted to celebrate my birthday today going out to eat so I made the mistake of choosing this restaurant. To start they brought the appetizers, but no side dishes. Once we order they brought the soups and salad, but after that service went M.I.A for the longest. By the time our main dishes arrive (which was another long while, we were actually ready to leave (at least I). I don't know who trained our waiter, but he kept servicing us going on top an across us. Very, very disappointed. Service manager came by, but damage had been done. read more

First and last time for me at this restaurant. Five of us. One got soup that wasn't warm and was mostly liquid. Igot charged for spaghetti dinner instead of the lunch and hardly had any sauce on it. One didn't get her main course until the rest of us were done eating. Service was very slow. When I paid with my credit card, I wrote down a ten percent tip. When I got my statement from the credit card company, I noticed they had given the self a 22% tip. They weren't even worth the ten percent. I'll never go again. read more

Olive garden in Laredo is a must, located in the Mall del Norte is an spectacular italian food restaurant, I travel to Laredo several times a year and every single dish I order still being as good as the last one. The salad get a shower of a good dressing and the bread stick is a must read more