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Abuelo's
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
15 reviews for Abuelo's
15 reviews in English
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Review from Scott L.
Schererville, IN
2/15/2012
To start, I've been a fan of Yelp for a long time as a business traveler it's an imperative tool for good dining. That said, I live here in NWI and have tried most, if not all, of the Mexican restaurants. I'm not a foodie but I know what I like, probably like most of you.
Came here last night because family had gotten us gift cards for the holidays so it made for a nice Valentines night out for the family. To be fair, we would normally go to La Caretta for Mexican as it's considered the place to go for this type of fare. I can tell you, we won't make that decision so lightly any more!
Our experience went about as follows. We came into a light crowd (there were four of us, one in need of a high chair) waiting to be sat and were told 20 minutes. 5 minutes later we were sat in a quiet area of the restaurant...and what a gorgeous restaurant it is! Geraldo (Jerry) was very attentive and brought us our drinks (margaritas for the adults - very yummy and not shy with the alcohol at all even at the $3 drink special price) quickly. We ordered the three dip sampler as an appetizer and all three (queso, queso w/ beef, and avocado w/ guac) were tasty and fresh.
Other reviewers say the food here is okay, I can tell you this was one of the better Mexican meals we've had pretty much anywhere. I had the Green Chile Pork Burrito and my wife had the Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Shrimp, the kids got the Cheese Quesadilla's (excellent value for the kids with rice and beans - $4). Interestingly, when the food was brought out, the cheese sauce had spilled out onto my wifes plate so the server offered to take it back and have a fresh one made - no need but definitely appreciated the offer and attention. Food was absolutely amazing, can't complain one bit and will go back without question. No desert as we were pretty stuffed but a decent group of choices.
4 people with drinks and app's and ended up at around $50. -
Review from Rog O.
Chicago, IL
1/30/2012
Visited Abuelo's on a Friday night for the first time. I saw mixed reviews here so had to try it to see who was wrong. Being Hispanic I always find funny all kinds of weird flavorless stuff some people call "authentic".
I usually start my reviews at 5 points and then start deducting. This is hands down one of the best decorated Mexican restaurants I've seen. Even though the place was busy we were rapidly seated. 5 stars so far remain intact.
I ordered a coke, a margarita and a glass of water all of which came out really quick. Only problem is that the margarita was so watered down it barely had any taste. I mean no discernible taste of tequila, triple sec, or lemon; nothing. We are down to four stars.
I ordered the steak/chicken/shrimp fajita combo for $18. When I got it the first thing I noticed was a sea of onions with 4 small strips of red and green peppers on top. It literally looked like a couple of lifeboats in the middle of the Atlantic. Another thing is that those peppers were completely raw, barely warm, with no grill marks. Maybe someone forgot about them and decided to throw the iChicken was overdone and steak was just OK. Down to 3 stars
For dessert we ordered Tres Leches. What a fiasco. By definition the cake is supposed to be soaked in 3 milks. Ours was as dry as a supermarket cake. It was sitting on top of a pool of what looked like melted ice cream. Weird. Down to 3 stars now.
In a nutshell: yes, the food is edible. The place is not authentic, looks great but is somewhat expensive for the quality of the food you get. -
Review from jenna c.
8/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
GASP!!!! Impressed with a chain restaurant??!?!!! In Indiana, no less!
Amazing prices! AND--- I got a skinny margarita for about $5. In LA & NYC they mark up the skinny. Here--- it is cheaper than a regular marg. Kinda says something about the culture, I guess. hehehe.
Happy hour menu is great! SO CHEAP!
I got the veggie fajitas AND got them low-carb... so instead of tortillas I had huge lettuce to wrap them in. YES PLEASE.
Had a great time. Great waiter (Michael). And even after they had obviously closed and were cleaning up... they didn't kick us out. So nice. -
Review from Jeremy A.
Wilmington, IL
9/29/2011
I really wish I would have saved my money....
We came here on a weekday around lunch time, and ordered off the menu we were handed. The items were a bit over priced to say the least.
The fajitas seemed to be of poor quality, especially for $15. They came with only two slices of green pepper, two tortillas, and not nearly enough of anything else.
Our bill for two meals, and two drinks a piece exceeded $60!
On the way out, I noticed a lunch menu, which would have been helpful! We could have had lunch specials for $5.95, but instead payed top dollar for mediocre food. I won't be back. -
Review from Kym T.
Chicago, IL
12/4/2011
What a surprise!!! Good food, atmosphere, and service.
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Review from Paul C.
8/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
Celebrated my abuela's birthday at Abuelo's--the Mexican food embassy. Not sure what makes this an embassy, but the food was pretty good. The carnitas tacos were pretty tasty, and the enchiladas were outstanding, especially with the queso sauce. The queso fundido was surprisingly good and the guacamole was also tasty. If this were closer to my house, I could see myself becoming a regular.
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Review from Kim H.
Chicago, IL
8/27/2011
What a nice restaurant. Went there for a family birthday celebration, and Abuelos had something for everyone. The food was quite tasty, and our server was excellent. She was knowledgeable, accommodating, and friendly. I don't go to Indiana much, but I'd dine at Abuelos again.
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Review from Kay J.
Schererville, IN
8/18/2010
Abuelo's is a pretty, lively place with a pleasant staff. I agree the food is good but there is better Mexican cusine to be had in Da Region.
That said, I'd return for the nice selection of hors'douvres and cocktails. -
Review from Dave S.
4/25/2008
I don't get out to NW Indiana all that much and it is not often that I find decent restaurants out here. This place was pretty good and if I am ever in a pinch and want to go somewhere reliable than this place will do the trick.
I like the layout of this place. It is very open and it has has a large dining room. I thought all of the artwork on the walls were rather creepy. the place was very well kept and clean.
I wish I could remember what the name of the combo plate I ordered. It was actually not even a combo plate. It was a combo serving tray loaded with food. Holy crap they they hooked me up big time! I was luck enough to be able to get two meals out of it. The food was decent but I would not go as far a classifying it as authentic. It was typical watered down chain Mexican food that will appeal to the masses. Our server was on top of her game that night. She was helpful, friendly and took care of us with out being overbearing. -
Review from Mary B.
Hobart, IN
11/30/2008
Sure the place is spacious and the decor is nice but that was it for me.
The food wasn't that great to me and it sure wasn't authentic Mexican.
Give me real food!! -
Review from John T.
11/15/2010
Lively atmosphere that is perfect for a special event. The food was your average Mexican food, but, for me, the decor more than made up for that. Nonetheless, it could use some better service as by the time I got I got my fajitas, everyone else at the table was nearly finished with their dinners. Lastly, the chips that are courtesy of the restaurant are not all that great, unfortunately.
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Review from brandon m.
Unionville Center, OH
7/16/2009
They start off with a normal salsa and chips feature with an added bonus: habanero salsa! I had the tenderloin filets and bacon wrapped shrimp. While the heat was moderate, the entire meal was very tasteful and the flavors were good enough for me.
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Review from The grapevine W.
Gary, IN
8/9/2009
I have been here before; I'm still not impressed. The food is saticfactory, but nothing to write about. I love the building, ant the art on the walls, but that is as real as it gets. If you have ever had real homemade (soul) Mexican Food , this would make one upset if looking for an authentic meal. The best I can give it is 2 stars.
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Review from M O.
Chicago, IL
8/12/2010
For the atmosphere and food quality, I thought this was a good bargain. The room is open and airy with interesting murals. The 'Grecian temple' exterior might be a little intidimating for those looking for a typical Mexican restaurant, but don't let that stop you.
The food was better than average, with some interesting options. If I was hungrier, I would have tried the chicken with zucchini, but went with a couple of enchiladas instead - spinach and chicken, both very tasty. My friend enjoyed the steak Fajita Tacos. The Papas con Chile (a chunky, enhanced, mashed potato) was a nice substitute for Mexican rice. The Chocolate Eruption was better than similar deserts at other restaurants.
The only downside was the magaritas which were a little watery and flavorless. -
Review from Shawn L.
Crown Point, IN
11/21/2010
I think I liked it better than most of the reviewers here. I'm no authority on Mexican food, but I can tell you that I really enjoyed four out of the five types of enchiladas that came on my platter. Oddly enough, the guacamole one was gross (although the guac on the table was awesome, go figure). I'll definitely go back and try other items from the menu. Ooh. I think the picture is the thing I got. It's good, (but ask for 2 spinich ones and no guac one...)
