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New restaurant scheduled to open at The Village at Cumberland Park

LUBBOCK, Texas – Construction is well underway on the new Abuelo’s Mexican restaurant, which is scheduled to open at 8926 South Broadway at The Village at Cumberland Park in mid-October. This will be Abuelo’s first location in Tyler and the company’s 40th location nationwide.

The new Abuelo’s will feature approximately 7,700-square-feet of interior space and will include an outdoor, trellised patio. It will also feature a natural light skylight over an interior courtyard. The restaurant will seat approximately 295 guests and will employ between 80-100 employees.

The new location will offer the same great Mexican food available in all Abuelo’s restaurants, featuring creative, made-from-scratch Mexican specialties, superior service and affordable prices.

“Our theme at Abuelo’s is ‘welcome to our home,’” said Robert Lin, president of Food Concepts International, Abuelo’s parent company. “Our goal is to offer our guests an opportunity to experience diverse flavors every day, in an authentic Mexican villa with superior service at a great value – whether it’s for a quick lunch with co-workers or a casual dinner with family or friends.”

Abuelo’s, which has consistently been on the leading edge of Mexican cuisine, is famous for its creative, made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine, superior service and affordable prices. Abuelo’s menu selections combine authentic standards with the rich, subtle flavors of coastal and interior Mexican cuisine. Abuelo’s House Specialties, which combine beef tenderloin, fresh shrimp, Barramundi, salmon and other top-quality ingredients with unique, homemade sauces and side dishes, have earned a reputation for “raising the bar” of Mexican food restaurants. The menu also features an impressive selection of fire-grilled fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, chile rellenos, quesadillas and tamales. Desserts include Abuelo’s award-winning traditional Mexican flan and Margarita pie with tequila cream sauce, among others.

About Abuelo’s

Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo’s has consistently been on the leading edge of Mexican cuisine, combining menu creativity, outstanding food and beverage quality, colorful plate presentations and superior service in a true Mexican courtyard atmosphere. Abuelo’s has received national accolades as the top-ranked Mexican food restaurant and as one of America’s top overall restaurant chains in three consecutive biennial surveys by a leading national consumer rating magazine. Owned and operated by Food Concepts International in Lubbock Texas, the company currently has 39 full-service restaurants located in 14 states, and a fast casual Abuelo’s Taqueria, located in Lubbock, Texas. For more information, visit www.abuelos.com or Abuelo’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Abuelos.

LUBBOCK, Texas – Cheers! National Tequila Day is coming up on July 24, and there’s no better way to celebrate this special occasion than by enjoying a cool and refreshing Margarita. In honor of National Tequila Day, Abuelo’s Mexican restaurants will be offering $5.95 premium Margaritas from open to close on Friday, July 24.

Abuelo’s will offer a selection of premium Margaritas including the 1800 Hand-Shaken Margarita, Agave Margarita, Skinny Margarita, Platinum Margarita and Cerveza Rita.

“National Tequila Day is a perfect reason to enjoy our incredible selection of delicious Margaritas and what better way to celebrate than with $5.95 premium Margaritas all day long. We hope everyone will come out and celebrate this fun holiday– and cool off with a refreshing Margarita,” said Brian Bell, Vice President of Beverage for Abuelo’s.

Participating locations include all Abuelo’s restaurants, with the exception of Oklahoma locations, due to local liquor laws.

Abuelo’s offers opportunities to win prizes and catch up on the latest news by “liking” Abuelo’s on Facebook (www.facebook.com/abuelos) and following Abuelo’s on Twitter (www.twitter.com/eatabuelos).

About Abuelo’s   Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo’s has consistently been on the leading edge of Mexican cuisine, combining menu creativity, outstanding food and beverage quality, colorful plate presentations and superior service in a true Mexican courtyard atmosphere. Abuelo’s has received national accolades as the top-ranked Mexican food restaurant and as one of America’s top overall restaurant chains in three consecutive biennial surveys by a leading national consumer rating magazine. Owned and operated by Food Concepts International in Lubbock Texas, the company currently has 39 full-serve restaurants located in 14 states, and a fast casual Abuelo’s Taqueria, located in Lubbock, Texas. For more information, visit www.abuelos.com or Abuelo’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Abuelos.

LUBBOCK, Texas – Abuelo’s Mexican restaurant’s recent grand opening in west Wichita raised ­­­­$6,500 to benefit Victory in the Valley, a non-profit organization founded in 1983 by cancer survivor Lois Thomi after her successful treatment of an aggressive form of breast cancer. The organization has now grown to become a state-wide comprehensive cancer support program by adding needed service programs to benefit cancer patients and their families.

The new Abuelo’s restaurant, located at 452 South Ridge Road, raised funds through proceeds from sales during the restaurant’s pre-opening training services, as well as through donations from employees and guests.

“We raised a significant amount of money for a very deserving charity and had a lot of fun in the process,” said Chuck Ouellette, general manager of Abuelo’s West Wichita restaurant. “The local community showed wonderful support for Victory in the Valley, which was great. We are thrilled to be able to benefit an outstanding organization that does such great work for cancer patients and their families.”

Abuelo’s also has a location in east Wichita n the Waterfront at 1413 N. Waterfront Parkway. The new west Wichita restaurant opened on May 26, 2015.

About Abuelo’s  Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo’s has consistently been on the leading edge of Mexican cuisine, combining menu creativity, outstanding food and beverage quality, colorful plate presentations and superior service in a true Mexican courtyard atmosphere. Abuelo’s has received national accolades as the top-ranked Mexican food restaurant and as one of America’s top overall restaurant chains in three consecutive biennial surveys by a leading national consumer rating magazine. Owned and operated by Food Concepts International in Lubbock Texas, the company currently has 39 full-serve restaurants located in 14 states, and a fast casual Abuelo’s Taqueria, located in Lubbock, Texas. For more information, visit www.abuelos.com or Abuelo’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Abuelos.              

WICHITA, Kan. – Abuelo’s Mexican restaurant opened its second Wichita location on May 26 in the city’s growing west side at 452 South Ridge Road. Abuelo’s other restaurant in Wichita, which opened in 2004, is located in the Waterfront at 1413 N. Waterfront Parkway.

The new Abuelo’s restaurant features approximately 7,700-square-feet of interior space and includes a 1,000-square-foot outdoor, trellised patio. It also features a natural light skylight over an interior courtyard. The restaurant seats approximately 250 guests and employs between 80-100 employees.

“Our theme at Abuelo’s is ‘welcome to our home’ and we are looking forward to welcoming everyone to our newest location to enjoy our incredible Mexican food,” said Chuck Ouellette, Abuelo’s general manager. “Wichita has been an excellent market for us over the past 11 years, and we are excited to open a second location in this great city.”

Abuelo’s pre-opening training services raised $6,500 to benefit Victory in the Valley, Inc., a non-profit organization founded in 1983 by cancer survivor Lois Thomi after her successful treatment of an aggressive form of breast cancer. The organization has now grown to become a state-wide comprehensive cancer support program by adding needed service programs to benefit cancer patients and their families.

Additionally, on opening day, May 26, the first 100 guests who were seated beginning at 11 a.m., received a 2015-2016 calendar with free items monthly. The calendar offers are valued at $215.00.

Abuelo’s, which has consistently been on the leading edge of Mexican cuisine, is famous for its creative, made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine, superior service and affordable prices. Abuelo’s menu selections combine authentic standards with the rich, subtle flavors of coastal and interior Mexican cuisine. Abuelo’s House Specialties, which combine beef tenderloin, fresh shrimp, Barramundi, salmon and other top-quality ingredients with unique, homemade sauces and side dishes, have earned a reputation for “raising the bar” of Mexican food restaurants. The menu also features an impressive selection of fire-grilled fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, chile rellenos, quesadillas and tamales. Desserts include Abuelo’s award-winning traditional Mexican flan and Margarita pie with tequila cream sauce, among others.

“Our theme is ‘beyond Tex-Mex,’” added Robert Lin, president of Food Concepts International, Abuelo’s parent company.  “At Abuelo’s, our goal is to offer our guests an opportunity to experience the diverse and distinct flavors of Mexico in a beautiful setting with superior service at a great value.”

In addition to the new Wichita restaurant, Abuelo’s has two other restaurant opening planned for this year. Construction recently began on a new restaurant in Tyler, Texas, which is slated to open in September. The company also recently signed a lease agreement on a new property in The Colony, Texas at the Village at 121, located on the northeast corner of Highway 121 and South Colony Blvd. The new Abuelo’s in The Colony, which is scheduled to open in late 2015, will be the company’s sixth location in the Dallas/Fort Worth-area. Other Abuelo’s are located in Arlington, Hurst, East Plano, West Plano and Fort Worth.

 About Abuelo’s    Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo’s has consistently been on the leading edge of Mexican cuisine, combining menu creativity, outstanding food and beverage quality, colorful plate presentations and superior service in a true Mexican courtyard atmosphere. Abuelo’s has received national accolades as the top-ranked Mexican food restaurant and as one of America’s top overall restaurant chains in three consecutive biennial surveys by a leading national consumer rating magazine. Owned and operated by Food Concepts International in Lubbock Texas, the company currently has 39 full-serve restaurants located in 14 states, and a fast casual Abuelo’s Taqueria, located in Lubbock, Texas. For more information, visit www.abuelos.com or Abuelo’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Abuelos.

LUBBOCK, Texas – Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant, which has operated at 2520 S. Stemmons Freeway in Lewisville since 1999, will close its doors, effective February 15, 2015. Due to the Interstate 35E expansion project, the state of Texas has acquired the land on which the restaurant sits through eminent domain.

Abuelo’s is currently finalizing plans for a new location in the trade area near the new Nebraska Furniture Mart in the Colony. Additionally, Abuelo’s has five other locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in Hurst, West Plano, East Plano, Arlington and Fort Worth.

“With regret, we are closing our location in Lewisville,” said Robert Lin, president of Food Concepts International, Abuelo’s parent company. “We are very thankful to our guests and employees for their loyal patronage and service over the past 15 years in Lewisville. We invite everyone to visit us at any of our other DFW locations, and we are looking forward to a new opening in the Colony area soon.”

Abuelo’s five other DFW restaurants are located in:

• Hurst at 850 Airport Freeway, 817-514-9355
• West Plano at 3701 Dallas Parkway, 972-781-1613
• East Plano at 3420 N. Central Expressway, 972-423-9290
• Arlington at 1041 West I-20, 817-468-2622
• Fort Worth at 4740 S. Hulen Street, 817-386-5600

LUBBOCK, Texas – On February 22 from open to close, Abuelo’s will offer guests a selection of Premium Margaritas for just $5.95 in celebration of National Margarita Day. Guests can stop in to sip refreshing ’ritas at the bar or in the dining area with appetizers or a meal to commemorate the holiday.

“National Margarita Day is the perfect reason to stop into our restaurants and enjoy our top-notch margaritas,” said Brian Bell, Vice President of Beverage for Abuelo’s. “The margarita is one of the most common tequila-based cocktails in the U.S. and a frequently ordered drink at our restaurants, so we’re excited to offer our guests a great deal on this fun holiday.”

Abuelo’s Hand Shaken Margarita

The Abuelo’s $5.95 margarita special includes the following: 1800 Hand Shaken Margarita, Skinny Margarita, Cerveza Rita, Agave Margarita and the Platinum Margarita.

Participating locations include all Abuelo’s restaurants, with the exception of Oklahoma locations.

Abuelo’s offers opportunities to win prizes and catch up on the latest news by “liking” Abuelo’s on Facebook (www.facebook.com/abuelos) and following Abuelo’s on Twitter (www.twitter.com/eatabuelos).

Special Features Offered February 12-15

LUBBOCK, Texas – Abuelo’s Mexican restaurants are cranking up the heat this Valentine’s with some sizzling hot specials. Abuelo’s offers guests a romantic way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with its special Fajitas for Two promotion, a Prime Rib special and a new entrée that will be offered only for Valentine’s weekend. The Valentine’s specials will be offered Thursday, February 12 through Sunday, February 15, and may vary by location.

Abuelo’s Valentines Fajitas For Two

The Valentine’s Fajitas for Two special includes a choice of up to four different flavors of Abuelo’s fabulous fajitas: Marinated Steak or Chicken, Pork Tenderloin, Yucatan Shrimp, Vegetarian Fajitas or Abuelo’s favorite, Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Shrimp. All are served with traditional peppers and onions or Abuelo’s unique, garden-fresh mixed vegetables, along with charro beans, homemade guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheeses and a choice of flour or corn tortillas, or romaine lettuce for wrapping. For dessert, couples can enjoy Abuelo’s award-winning Mexican Flan for sharing. The Fajitas for Two with dessert Valentine’s special will be available for $29.99.

Abuelo’s Prime Rib special features succulent Prime Rib served with Abuelo’s unique raja con queso – a roasted Anaheim pepper topped with Mexican cheese and pico de gallo – and Abuelo’s signature Papas con Chile™.

The limited time only Shrimp and Chicken Alambre Valentine’s special features wood-grilled, bacon-wrapped shrimp and chicken breast, each stuffed with jalapeño and blended cheeses. It is served with charro beans and Abuelo’s signature Papas con Chile™.

“Our Valentine’s weekend specials are a great way for guests to enjoy our signature favorites, plus a brand new dish, at a great value while enjoying a romantic dinner out,” said Robert Lin, president of Food Concepts International, Abuelo’s parent company. “The promotion, which runs all weekend, is perfect for those that can’t make it in on Valentine’s Day or for couples who just want to share a romantic dinner for two over the weekend.”

LUBBOCK, TX (June 25, 2014) – In addition to offering 25-cent enchiladas on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurants will DONATE $1 SHARE OUR STRENGTH’S NO KID HUNGRY® campaign for every Tapas or Small Bites plate sold.

Every dollar raised through Abuelo’s July 1 fundraiser will support the No Kid Hungry campaign’s investments in community-based organizations fighting child hunger on the local level, and its national efforts to connect kids around the U.S. with nutritious food where they live, learn and play. For more information about No Kid Hungry, please visit NoKidHungry.org.

Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurants celebrate 25 years of business Tuesday, July 1, by offering 25-cent enchiladas with a purchase of any entree on the menu (limit two enchiladas per person). Diners may choose among any of Abuelo’s seven enchiladas and eight different sauces. Guests who dine in any of the restaurants on July 1 will also receive a $5 coupon, redeemable on a return visit.

Also, from now until August 4, 2014, guests who visit any Abuelo’s 40 locations nationwide may also enjoy the Silver Anniversary Three-Course Deal Menu. The celebratory, three-course menu starts with fresh guacamole, then guests may choose from three classic entrées including the Laredo, Sautéed Chicken Zucchini and Ribeye Steak and Enchiladas and finishes with its award-winning flan. Patrons may also enjoy the limited time Silver Celebration Margarita with Cuervo Silver Tequila, St. Germain Liqueur and lime juice.

In addition to the July 1 donation to No Kid Hungry, Abuelo’s corporate employees and restaurant team members companywide are getting soaked for a great cause in Abuelo’s “Cold Water Challenge” to raise even more funds. All challenges will be posted on Abuelo’s Facebook page and Twitter to help spread awareness about childhood hunger. Follow Abuelo’s on Facebook for 25 days of special giveaways beginning July 1 at facebook.com/Abuelo’s.

Restaurant Opens in New Location on Tuesday, May 20

MIDLAND, Texas – Abuelo’s Mexican restaurant in Midland has relocated to a brand new location on West Loop 250. Abuelo’s new, larger restaurant is now located in front of The Commons at Northpark Shopping Center at 2908 W. Loop 250 North.

After 20 years of serving diners in Midland at our original location, we are very excited to open in our new location on the Loop,” said Craig Carpenter, Abuelo’s General Manager in Midland. “Our Midland restaurant has always been one of our very best performing locations, and we are so thankful to our guests here for their patronage over the years. We know everyone will love the new look of the restaurant, plus the great new patio that will be perfect for enjoying food and drinks, plus some live music.

The new, free-standing 10,250-square-foot Abuelo’s restaurant, which seats approximately 325 guests, features contemporary colors and artistic Mexican influences with an elaborate grand tower entrance. The main dining area includes a dramatic 30-foot ceiling with a sun-lit atrium, complete with towering trees and a decorative candle wall. The interior of the restaurant features hand-painted murals depicting Mexico’s rich and colorful history, as well as a large, contemporary bar area finished with extensive stone and decorative tile work.

The new restaurant also features a private party room with A/V capabilities for special events and parties, as well as a covered patio with 20 tables that will feature cocktail service and a modified appetizer menu.

Abuelo’s is famous for its creative, made-from-scratch Mexican food, superior service and affordable prices. The company recently introduced a new menu with many new dishes that combine traditional tastes with the rich, subtle flavors of coastal and interior Mexican cuisine. Abuelo’s House Specialties, which combine beef tenderloin, jumbo shrimp, tilapia, salmon and other top-quality ingredients with unique, homemade sauces, salsas and side dishes, have earned a reputation for “raising the bar” of Mexican food restaurants. The menu also features a wide selection of wood-grilled fajitas, hand-rolled enchiladas, chile rellenos, quesadillas and Taqueria-style tacos made with fresh, handmade flour and corn tortillas. Desserts include Abuelo’s award-winning traditional Mexican flan and Margarita pie with tequila cream sauce, among others.

“‘Our theme at Abuelo’s is ‘welcome to our home,’ added Robert Lin, president of Food Concepts International, Abuelo’s parent company. ‘Our goal is to offer our guests an opportunity to experience diverse flavors every day, in an authentic Mexican villa with superior service at a great value – whether it’s for a quick lunch with co-workers or a casual dinner with family or friends.'”

Hours for the new restaurant are Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Fridays and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, call (432) 685-3335.