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Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant

Restaurant Bar Meal takeaway Family restaurant Mexican restaurant Lunch restaurant Taco restaurant Tex mex restaurant Burrito restaurant

Texas-based chain restaurant serving Mexican food & margaritas in a hacienda-style setting. People often mention good, great, restaurant, time, service, loved, salsa, ordered,


Address

3700 Lakeside Village Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803

Website

www.abuelos.com

Contact

(863) 686-7500

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (4.3K reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (12) great (11) restaurant (10) time (7) service (7) loved (7) salsa (6) ordered (6)
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  • 4/5 Marcy 1 year ago on Google
    The enchilada was really good. The taco was not. I have had their tacos before and really like them but it just wasn’t good to me this time. My husband enjoyed the salad. The chips and salsa were great! We had a great waitress.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Blkgurlrho 1 year ago on Google
    We were craving Mexican Food and opted to try Abuelo's. As soon as we walked in we were seated. Our server Eli was great. He was patient with us while we figured out what we wanted to drink and made some excellent suggestions on the various dishes. We did not wait long for drink and the food came out hot and fresh. We enjoyed our near and the wonderful customer service we received from Eli.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Johnny P. 1 year ago on Google
    I try and be as honest as I can everywhere I go. The salsa we had tonight was just not good it was so salty no one at my table ate it. The sever was good. And the food was mediocre. Not my best experience. We haven’t ate here in years and try to give it another shot. Overall, it was ok. There is definitely room for some type of improvement as a whole.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great restaurant, loved the atmosphere, Waitress was awesome, and the food was pretty good. The steak was a little tough even cooked medium rare, but the bacon covered shrimp was amazing!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda C. 6 months ago on Google
    My first time here and I absolutely loved it. I had me a delicious margarita which gave me about 4 cups in total from the shaker. The place is clean, the service was 10/10. I took home for me and my boyfriend. We are NOT DISAPPOINTED. Will be coming back. ✨
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jasmine O. 8 months ago on Google
    I visited here for the 1st time, and I loved everything. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. The restaurant was very clean and great atmosphere. The prices were affordable, and the food was fresh and delicious. I cleaned my plate, and I rarely leave a restaurant without a to go plate with my leftovers. I had no leftovers. I had their burrito with the avocado. Sorry, I don't remember the name. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a delicious meal.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ms. M. 2 years ago on Google
    There were plenty of parking. When enter I was welcomed by the hostess. Immediately took me to my table. However, I asked to be changed to a booth and without hesitation they accommodated me. The main dining area had the most beautiful ceiling. My waitress was Jessica. She was wearing a mask but you can tell she smiled and very friendly. I loved the bacon wrap 🍤. My main meal was good. For me the enchiladas was too dry but the steak make up the lack of flavor. I will return to try their fajitas because I seem a lot of people getting that.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sicario_Tron 11 months ago on Google
    Simply Amazing. Sangria is a must, queso dip is a must, flan you’ll be an idiot not to get. Inside the restaurant is beautiful with plenty of room. The food is amazing, I ordered the sea bass without the sauce. The bass taste was amazing, sauce on top would have taken away from the amazing flavor of the fish. The whole meal was amazing. Prices are good for what you get and great tasting food. Definitely will be making the 30 min trip back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karl P. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here for lunch. Dan (aka DJ) was our server. The best service I've had in a long time! Can't remember having a better server. I ordered the burrito grande and my wife ordered the taco & enchilada lunch. Both meals were excellent and Dan brought out 3 different salsas along with an Xtra basket of chips. Food came out hot and fast. The atmosphere is very nice. I will come back here for lunch whenever we're in the area. Xtra tip for Dan. I really can't stress just how good he was. Made our dining experience all the better for it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darren E. 2 years ago on Google
    We are from PA and in Florida on vacation. We love Mexican food and thought we'd give Abuelos a try . Not bad! Food was very prices were reasonable and the staff was super friendly. The restaurant at first glance looks very classy and inside was absolutely beautiful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeremy C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and quick service. We went for Valentine's day and had a great early dinner splitting the Grande sampler, with sangria and guacamole for our appetizer. I would recommend it all. The service was also great everything was brought out quickly and we got the check as soon as we were done.

  • 4/5 Ammiee G. 1 year ago on Google
    The decor and atmosphere of the restaurant is great. I loved we could make a reservation and be seated quickly. Waitress was very attentive. Main dishes were delicious!! 4 stars because the salsa was terrible. It had a smokey flavor and was overpowered by cilantro. We ordered the Tres Leches cake, and it was frozen solid. Next time we will skip dessert here. Lots of yummy vegetarian dishes!!

  • 5/5 Kristianya K. 6 months ago on Google
    We were celebrating Mothers Day a bit late. Our Server was nice, came over immediately. I loved the Spicy Salsa and Chips. Mum had Guacamole and loved it! She had the 2 Enchilada Plate <1 Cheese, 1 Chicken,> Hamza had the 3 Enchilada Plate <all beef.> I had the Steak and Shrimp Fajita. The Food was incredible. My Steak was so tender, juicy and flavorful. The Shrimp were perfect! We had so much leftover! We will definitely be back as this was Mums first time!

  • 4/5 Liz V. 1 year ago on Google
    Deliciously authentic. Everything was great. From the piña colada to the appetizers. The food was fresh. The restaurant was fill with murals of art. The service was charming. Over all a great place to take friends and family. Will return.

  • 5/5 TerrenceDaGamer 6 months ago on Google
    I always pass this place on my work travels in the area. Today I decided to try them out, and I'm glad i did. The food is great. The atmosphere is very clean and exquisite. The people were friendly and prompt. The waiter I had Jacob is a gentleman. Will definitely come back next time I am in the area.

  • 5/5 Nick G. 5 months ago on Google
    Its all good !!!! I was here many years ago and remembered it, swung close by on a business trip so i grabbed lunch, killer spot !!

  • 4/5 Greg B. 5 months ago on Google
    We some takeout at this restaurant and it was not bad. The tacos were proportionally filled with all the toppings and looked good. I just wish we had a better sauce for the tacos because they were a little dry without the sauce. We also received chips and salsa with our order. The chips were fresh and warm, but the salsa lacked some flavor and needed more seasoning. We ordered 2 taco dinners (just food and no drinks) to go and paid almost $40 with the tip included.

  • 5/5 Piggy 1 year ago on Google
    Very good authentic Mexican restaurant! The service was good and our waiter was very nice. We ordered the grande, renyosa salad, quesidllas, and some other things (frogot the name:). But it was all so yummy. The chips and salsa were very fresh. Overall really enjoyed it and will be back!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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