Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant Menu USA Prices 2026

Start with the good stuff. Abuelo’s appetizers run about $11 to $19, and the queso is genuinely good. The tables get chips and three salsas on arrival, so honestly you could split one appetizer and be perfectly happy. That is the move if you are saving room for fajitas.

This is what Abuelo’s is famous for. The “Fabulous Fajitas” arrive sizzling and loaded. Fajitas run roughly $26 to $46, with the Fajita Trio (chicken, steak AND shrimp) the signature pick at around $33.25. Vegetable fajitas start near $20.15 if you want the lighter route.

Enchiladas and Tex-Mex combos run about $17 to $35. The Enchilada Platter at around $19.59 is a fan favorite on delivery apps, and The Grande is the full spread for serious appetites. Every combo comes with rice and beans.

Tacos, burritos and chimichangas land between roughly $18 and $31. The Durango Burrito is a solid value, and the fajita chimichangas are what you order when you want everything in one crispy package. No regrets.

This is where the bill climbs a little, but it is also where the kitchen shows off. House specialties and steak platters run roughly $19 to $46. Chicken Tampiquena is a classic, and the Ribeye & Enchiladas combo is the big-ticket splurge.

Yes, and it is a genuine deal. Every kids item runs about $7.39 to $8.95 and comes with rice, beans or fries plus a small drink. Kids 10 and under pick from quesadillas, nuggets, tacos, nachos, tamales and more. One of the cheaper ways to feed the family at a sit-down spot.

Do not skip dessert here. The flan, tres leches and dulce de leche cheesecake each run about $9.51 to $13.12, and margaritas start at $8.68 for the house La Grandeza. The El Jefe, shaken with Maestro Dobel Diamante tequila, is the upgrade at around $14.75.

Yes, and they are the best value per person on the menu. Family Fajitas feed 2 to 3 for roughly $47.48 to $65.38, or 4 to 6 for about $90.26 to $124.12. Family Enchiladas and Family Tacos run similar ranges. If you are feeding a group, do the math, the feast almost always beats ordering individually.

The short version: this is indulgent Tex-Mex, and the calories show it. But Abuelo’s does publish calorie counts for quite a few items, which is more than many sit-down chains manage. The lighter end of the menu is real, you just have to order on purpose.

Calorie highlights from the official menu: Tilapia at 590, Australian Sea Bass and Mahi at 540 each, and the trademarked Papas con Chile (mashed potatoes) at just 160. Traditional Flan runs 540, Tres Leches Cake 760, and the Dulce de Leche Cheesecake 980. Chicken Tampiquena lands in the 1090 to 1390 range, and the steak-and-enchilada platters run 1100 to 1470. La Grandeza margaritas range from 300 (regular rocks) to 710 (grande frozen).

If you are watching it, go grilled fish, vegetable fajitas, or the Reynosa salad, and ask for dressings and sauces on the side. Ask your server, they handle these requests every day.

Three to five ways to pay less, ranked by how much they actually save you:

Join Mi Abuelo’s Rewards

The free rewards program earns 1 point per dollar spent on dine-in, takeout, catering and online orders. Every 200 points gets you $15 off, and you get a reward just for joining plus a birthday reward. Double-point promos pop up regularly. If you eat here more than twice a year, this is a no-brainer.

Go at lunch

The lunch menu runs daily from 11 AM to 3 PM, 17 items from about $13.99 to $18.39. Same kitchen, smaller bill. The “Crunch Your Lunch” BOGO50 offer was advertised in 2026, watch for it to return.

Hit happy hour

Monday to Friday, 3 to 6 PM: $5 classic drinks and appetizers at participating locations. Fajitas-adjacent dinner at happy-hour prices.

Watch the promos

Abuelo’s runs seasonal giveaways for rewards members, National Queso Day and National Dessert Day promos have appeared in 2026. Joining the rewards list is how you hear about them first.

Typical hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Friday to Saturday, 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Lunch menu served daily 11 AM to 3 PM, and happy hour Monday to Friday 3 to 6 PM. Hours vary slightly by location, so check your local Abuelo’s before a late-night fajita run.

Abuelo’s was founded in 1989 in Amarillo, Texas, and is headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, under parent company Food Concepts International. The chain runs 13 locations across 6 states as of 2026, known for its hacienda-style dining rooms and that signature sizzling fajita presentation. One honest note: the chain filed for Chapter 11 restructuring in September 2025 after closing several locations since 2023, so it is leaner than it once was. The remaining restaurants are the strong ones, and reviews at spots like Fort Worth, Keller and Arlington still run 4.5 out of 5.

With 13 locations across 6 states, including Texas strongholds in Lubbock, Fort Worth, Keller and Arlington, there may be an Abuelo’s near you.

🗺️ Open in Google Maps →