Whoa! My son told me to try this place and I'm glad I did!…read moreFabulous food and a great atmosphere. Excellent tacos and outstanding queso. We had the carne asada and the barria tacos with the queso blanco and queso flameado. INCREDIBLE!!! Go here now! You won't be sorry!

This place was amazing! We went on a Saturday evening and the service was great. All of the food…read morewas amazing, especially the meat. It was spacious and we felt comfortable. Would recommend to anyone!

Great food and absolutely wonderful service. We had a local to Lubbock recommend this as a great…read moreplace for authentic Tex- Mex. I have to agree!! Margaritas were fabulous. Chips and salsa were perfect and just right on the spiciness. I ordered the fajitas Mexicana which was delicious. The order came out fast and our waitress was so kind and attentive. I'll definitely come back next time I'm in town. Very cool atmosphere and has a great vibe!

Tex-Mex is a perfect cuisine to me. I am not always craving it, but when I am, nothing hits harder…read more Through my years in college, I discovered Taqueria Jalisco to be the gospel and genuinely the best Tex-Mex in Lubbock by a long shot. My first time I went, my group of guys and I were put in a room with all the other white people. Not to say they were profiling, but looking at the rest of the restaurant's population on a busy Sunday, they had us in the gringo room. The food hit. I get putting a bunch of three-taco-plate-and-queso people in one room. I have not been back in quite a while, but I remember their menu being the most behemoth-looking thing ever. Every item had a picture taken on a Coolpix camera, and the text was almost impossible to read on the menu's busy background. That is proof that the food was going to hit. After returning, the menu has been minimized to be more readable, only slightly keeping that same over-the-top flair. The prices have gone up slightly, but where have they not? On a Thursday night, we were seated immediately around 7:30 and had a pretty attentive waitress. Like every good Tex-Mex joint in Texas, their chips and salsa roam freely through the restaurant, and the salsa has a good kick that is easy to manage while still having the heat everyone wants. They also have a creamy green sauce and other sauces they bring out by request. I ordered a combination plate with a crispy beef taco, a beef burrito, and a chicken enchilada with a side of Mexican rice. I added a side of refried beans because no Tex-Mex meal is complete without a big serving of refried beans to mix with the rice and crush with tortilla chips. The crispy taco was unreal. The shell feels like it was double-fried. It has such an incredible hardness to it. It feels premium. The beef burrito and enchilada were great as well, but I was blown away by the taco to an extreme. They have a pretty broad selection of Mexican beers, including Tecate, Bohemia, Dos Equis Amber, Modelo Negra, and Victoria next to your Coronas, Sol, and Dos Equis. Their margaritas are pretty great, if my memory serves me right, as well. I love this place, and I was glad to give it a revisit while being back in Lubbock for a bit. It is just classic and timeless. I just wish their menu was as much of an eyesore as it used to be because that sucker brought me so much joy. RIYL: Gaining five pounds in an hour. A good meal.

The service was fantastic. Our server was also the manager/ owner. He was very friendly and…read moreaccommodating. The food was excellent. The restaurant was very clean and the atmosphere vey pleasant! We will make this a regular stop when traveling through Lubbock.

This place was great! We wandered in after a game. Staff were super friendly, food was amazing and…read moreit was just a super inviting environment. Even though we were total gringos and it is legit mexican food!

The salsas are spicy, especially the red! Tacos were excellent and potatoes were perfectly cooked…read more Server was fast and efficient. The place is clean and bright. Definitely going back to try lunch!

Visited this restaurant last week for the 1st time and tried a few items. The quesadillas were…read moreamazing! The salsa was phenomenal! Street tacos (tried 3) were Gasolina!!! Lastly, Birria tacos were fire! Staff were amazing, the restaurant was clean and welcoming!

Food was great Service excellent…read more Atmosphere common Would highly recommend food was great homemade tortillas flour and corn salsa was good

Fast service, delicious carne guisada, welcoming & friendly workers, very clean space. I'll…read moredefinitely eat hear again

I ordered the pizza tacos, which did not disappoint. And My Husband ordered the Gorditas de…read moreCarnitas, which were excellent. The agua fresca was a 10 out of 10 for sure. I ordered the cucumber lime agua. I'll be back for that. My corn on the cob was just OK. The corn was overcooked in my opinion which made it soggy.

Small hole in the wall place. Excellent food and they give you a good amount. Very good tortas,…read morehome made bread not the store bough hoagie bread. Love this place. Very friendly.

Picantes is a legit Mexican-Tex Mex restaurant! They have been around for a while. The parking is…read moresmall, the inside is nothing fancy. The food is delicious! We ate their tacos and chile colorado plate. The food was great! Had lots of flavor and the wait staff is very friendly and helpful! The prices for their food is very reasonable!

I ordered pork tocos but got beef. Please be careful especially if you have dietary restrictions…read moredue to religion.

AMAZING food. i crave the asada tacos all the time. service is fine i mean you stand up to order so…read morethere's not much to judge. will fs be going back!!

Delicious but very expensive and the drink prices are just outrageous. Charged me four dollars for…read morea water.

We enjoyed fajitas here on a bustling Friday night! Pros included complimentary chips and salsa,…read moresizzling fajitas, and plenty of guacamole, tortillas, pico, and more. Unfortunately, they did get one of the orders wrong and mistakenly included onions, but they then provided complimentary queso which made up for it. This is a decent Mexican restaurant in the area, and with ample seating room, even large parties can find spots easily without reservations.

The strawberry margarita is pretty good ! The Isaiah or…read moresomething plate was not worth it. It tasted like teriyaki and was extra for general toppings We were sat in the 6 high top by the bar so didn't see much of the restaurant but I liked the front door lol

Sometimes you just want classic Tex-Mex done right--and Abuelo's delivers exactly that kind of…read morecomforting, crowd-pleasing experience. We started with the house chips and salsa trio, which is always a win here. The chips were warm and crisp, and the variety of salsas--from bright and fresh to deeper and more roasted--made it easy to keep reaching for "just one more." A solid way to kick things off. For my main, I went the veggie route, and honestly, this was the standout of the meal. The sizzling vegetable fajitas arrived steaming hot and loaded with broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, and squash--perfectly cooked, well-seasoned, and served on a cast-iron skillet that kept everything hot down to the last bite. Colorful, hearty, and surprisingly satisfying, even without meat. The rest of the table went more traditional with enchiladas, rice, beans, guacamole, and queso, and everything looked generous and comforting in that familiar, crave-worthy Tex-Mex way. Portions are filling, flavors are approachable, and it's easy to find something for everyone at the table. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a lively bar area and cozy booths that make it a great spot for a casual dinner, family outing, or low-key night out. Service was friendly and efficient, and everything came out exactly as expected. Abuelo's may be a familiar name, but when you're in the mood for reliable Tex-Mex, solid vegetarian options, and a relaxed, welcoming vibe, it absolutely hits the mark.

Good food, great margaritas and appetizers, hit or miss service. The ambiance is fine. This is one…read moreof my favorite Tex-Mex restaurants in town.