El Pueblito

I started coming to El Pueblito’s in Plano over 30 years ago — every Friday night for many years when my boys were little. Walking back in today brought back so many memories, and I’m happy to say it’s still just as great now as it was back then! The food was fresh and delicious, the service was fast and friendly, and the restaurant was packed (just like it always used to be!). From the chips and salsa to the fajitas and margaritas, everything tasted like home. It’s nice to know that some things never change — El Pueblito’s is still one of my favorites after all these years. 💛🌮🍹

This place is a solid spot for Mexican food. I hope to go back and try something with more flavor (and update my review). I ordered the nachos and they were plentiful and great value for the price. Somehow they were a bit bland and I really had to fix them up with the toppings. The margarita was also delicious. Service was quick, attentive, and efficient too.

Let me tell you, this place is just delicious! My wife was so excited when she opened her chili Relleno and tasted the shrimp Diablo, it did the happy dance. I always go for Juan's favorite, the catfish in a Mexican restaurant with a side salad - it's strange but so tasty. Oh, and you have to try the Victoria beer, it's a bit thicker than usual but really good. And don't forget to add a little shot of Blanco tequila, it's fire! If you want to feel at home, definitely check this place out!!

My brother has El pueblito on his list of places to try in Plano, and we finally had a chance to try it out. We came around 12:30ish on a Saturday and it was already packed. We had a party of 6 so it took awhile to get seated but the wait staff was very courteous and helped us figure out what dishes to try. We got 6 different dishes plus an appetizer of chicken nachos. It was all very delicious. The salsa for the chips was good and the wait staff was constantly making sure we had everything we needed. The prices were very reasonable too for the food portions. We will definitely be back with the extended family.

Some of the best Mexican we have had in the north Dallas burbs. Great drinks (margs), specials. Queso. Recommend enchiladas and carne asada. Packed on a Friday night with smallish amounts of seating. Will return.

The amount of time I said “This is SO GOOD!” Is unreal! I see what it has so many 5 Star reviews. The freshest I’ve ever had food at a restaurant. Warm chips and salsa. Great price. Love best service. For sure a return for more place! 5 stars all around. Stop by for food! You will love it! 😊

Great place with very delicious Mexican food. I had the Beef quesadilla, the chicken nachos and fajita trio . Highly recommended.

UPDATE!!!! We had to go back when we came back to Dallas because the first time was so good…. Only thing wrong is we are so stuffed we’re miserable. Lol Great service. We got enchiladas again, a hard taco and a fajita taco with a side of guacamole. Absolute perfection. THE BEST HOT SAUCE EVER!! OMGoodness THE BEST FOOD. We are from out of town, staying at a local hotel and happened across this place. So glad we did. It was amazing. We both got Enchilada plates that was so good And their hot sauce was also amazing. Very friendly service. Next time in town, we will definitely stop there.

I am obsessed with El Pueblito. I love their chicken street tacos. Their chips and salsa are super delicious. I come here whenever I get the chance. This place is always packed during dinner time and on the weekends. Service is perfect with friendly servers. The ambiance is warm and cozy. It's a small but authentic restaurant with quality Mexican food. I don't drink much, but this is a beloved happy hour location too with coworkers. I probably shouldn't spread the word because it gets crowded as it is, but this place deserves the love!!! I've been a customer now almost a decade, which is wild to me.

Jenny was our server and even though they were extremely crowded, we didn't have a wait and we were treated with excellent service. The sangria was superb. Either I was in the mood for it more than normal or it was better than usual. I don't know which but I know that it was enjoyed thoroughly. It could be that's why this review is so good. It could be this is a sangria fueled review. I don't know but, moving on to the queso, which was the perfect compliment to warm fresh chips. Delicious! I have no idea what I ordered but it was yummy. Again, I think the sangria might be controlling the review. I pointed to a picture on the lower right, and Jenny said that it was on the next page toward the bottom. I looked it up. It is on the specialty menu called a steak picado. Chopped beef steak, cooked with tomatoes, onions,fresh jalapeños. Served with tortillas,rice and vegetarian refried beans. Wife had single fajitas mixed beef & chicken. While not as tender beef as in previous visits, everything was definitely fresh & flavorful. We did not try the flan which is made on premise. That's for next time. Waddled out to the car. Happy like everyone around us. Did not take pictures this time. Should have. Next time pictures first. We'll be back. RECOMMENDED.

We've been going to this family owned spot for years and we adore it so much! I always get the beef fajita tacos and I love how spicy the hot sauce is. The mural is super dope as well and adds a nice touch to this inside. The service is always so good too :)

This is my wife and I's favorite little restaurant. Appears to be family owned and everyone is super friendly. Have been numerous times and have yet to find something that isn't great. Highly recommend trying the Churros. :)

The place was packed when I came here for take out. Tried a taco and blanco dinner. Both were ok. Asked for their spicy salsa to go but got mild I think. Also ordered fries but they gave me rice, which I won't go back for the fries. Overall it's ok.

Awesome food. This was a great find in an area we were unfamiliar with. Service was good but the food was delicious!

clean place and great service. The margarita was great and the food tasty and not a bad thing to say about it. The redfish portion is amazing and tasted great

Love this family-oriented place. Usually crowded in their small dining area, nice but nothing fancy. We do takeout mostly. Consistently good food, good service, friendly. Love their beans, all varieties. Generous with the free tortilla chips, too!

While driving around in search of a dining establishment, I stumbled upon a place I had previously driven by but never visited. Today, I decided to give it a try. Firstly, I must commend the charm of family-owned eateries. Our server provided exceptional service. The salsa was outstanding, boasting a fresh and vibrant flavor profile that was neither too salty nor overpowering. I opted for the chimichanga, which, although satisfying, lacked a depth of flavor in the beef. Nonetheless, all other aspects of the meal were impressive, and I intend to return. En Español Mientras conducía en busca de un restaurante, me topé con un lugar por el que había conducido anteriormente, pero que nunca había visitado. Hoy decidí probarlo. En primer lugar, debo elogiar el encanto de los restaurantes de propiedad familiar. Nuestro servidor proporcionó un servicio excepcional. La salsa era excepcional, con un perfil de sabor fresco y vibrante que no era ni demasiado salado ni abrumador. Opté por la chimichanga, que, aunque satisfactoria, carecía de una profundidad de sabor en la carne. Sin embargo, todos los demás aspectos de la comida fueron impresionantes, y tengo la intención de volver.

This place was average to me. I ordered the beef fajita quesadillas, and it was a little bland. It could have used more flavor. The salsa that came with the chips was a little runny that day Someone else had ordered the beef enchiladas, and she said it was bland with little flavor. Maybe it was an off day, but I don't see myself going here again.

The absolute best Mexican food in North Texas. The chile rellenos or the die for and the prices can't be beat. I like ordering off the a la carte menu; check it out. We've been going here for close to 15 years. The service here is top notch!!! My wife's favorite is the lunch chicken fajitas. Larry & Melinda Wright

Yesterday I wanted Mexican food. I googled it 'near me.' This is the number 1 place in Plano on Trip Advisor. It was surprisingly good on Spring Creek and Alma. El Pueblito. Really authenticate, good prices. At one point you could not get a table. Open since 1996. We got really good queso, half order of bean and cheese nachos. Also, a churro with caramel melted inside with vanilla ice cream. I definitely recommend the dessert. They were out of sopapillas. I guess they go fast.

We've been taking the family here since 2007. Aside from the obvious remodel, not a lot has changed at El Pueblito over the years. It's still the same family, using the same recipes, providing the same welcoming service, and sharing the same incredible food. This place is an absolute gem!

Great little neighborhood restaurant with good prices. Nothing fancy but the queso is good. the salads aren't great, but you generally don't have a salad at a Mexican restaurant. (Trying to be dairy and gluten free, so that's on me). Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

Full disclosure - I've only been here once and it was for my menudo fix. So freaking authentic! It tasted like my mother in law's (god rest her soul) recipe and came piping hot with beautiful pieces of tripe and just seasoning on par. The also served thin chips and some tangy salsa that really made the meal and the place was PACKED on a Saturday morning. I highly recommend.

Beef fajitas were the star of the show. The Sopaipilla was a little hard and crunchy. Our fajitas tasted fresh and the salsa was delicious and spicy!

Kind of a small hole in the wall place, but one obviously well run. Lots of originality in decor and handcrafted wood furniture which was impressive. Place was packed for lunch on a Saturday and it seemed like most were regulars. The portions were very generous for fairly reasonable price. Service was good despite how busy it was and the servers all seemed very on top of topping off iced teas and chip basket, which is my hubby's personal benchmark! We will definitely be back.

Had the Carne Asada and it was terrific. Service was very attentive. Went for lunch early to avoid the noon rush. Recommend any time.

If you're having a hard time finding quality mexican food with great service and reasonable prices, then look no further! Eric was my server and he was excellent This a family owned and operated restaurant, the only complaint is that it's a a little small. (But not cramped) This place lives up to the hype! Just look our food! Definitely coming back

We have been coming to El Pueblito for at least 9 years. It's a small, family owned, owned authentic Mexican food restaurant. If you are looking for TexMex, this is likely not the place for you. The best things about the place are the owners and their AMAZING AUTHENTIC food!!! Jen, Omar, Eric and Martin (to name a few) are always happy and willing to serve with a smile. There isn't a bad item on the menu. There's never an unhappy person in the place. The restaurant is always clean. It's nice to go to a place where they know you. It's a rare occasion when our server doesn't already know what we will order. If we order something out of the usual, they raise their eyebrows! They have great prices and the portions are great. Every time our friends and family come to town they ask if we can take them to our favorite Mexican Food place and we know exactly where they want to go! It's a small place but the wait is never too long. The usual/return customers know to come in, eat and leave because people are waiting.

We loved this place. It's very casual. There was plenty of seating--but it does fill up sometimes. Parking was very close. The food was delicious. We had fajitas. We also ordered guacamole. Everything was fresh and very good. Fajitas were served sizzling. Staff were attentive. The restaurant was clean. Hubby and I agreed that we'd happily return.

I've always loved the food at this small but mighty restaurant. Really good tex mex and great service. I've eaten in and taken out so all were good experiences. The chicken quesadillas are great!!

Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. The food was delicious! I will go back for the sour cream chicken enchiladas

Divey place in which the quality of the food and drinks unfortunately matches the (lack of) atmosphere. The fajitas were drab. Queso was not any better than homemade velveeta queso and the marg was limey and not near as strong as some of even the chains.

We love this place!! It's our go to after church Everything is amazing we love the pozole, menudo and the best enchiladas I've ever had! Staff is great, always craving this place

Service is always good, great Tex-Mex dishes, fajitas good, enchiladas good, taco's good, fajita nachos good, queso good. Wonderful little Mexican restaurant. When a place gets a crowd at 4pm on a Thursday not because of some happy hour or special, just because it's good, you know your in the right place. Cheers El Pueblito and gracias for being so good!

I ate here recently & whatever they put in their meat had me on the toilet begging for my life.. never again and the price is giving inflammation

This unassuming family restaurant is the best kept secret in Plano....actually, the word must have gotten out as it was crowded early on a Tuesday night. The food's great and reasonably priced. Their margaritas are great too!

Best Mexican food!!! Every time i come here the staff is excellent and attentive when i'm eating inside. I normally get chicken enchiladas (verde and sour cream sauce mixed) and my boyfriend got the smothered burrito. We got nachos as an appetizer to share. Everything was fresh and delicious!! Food 10/10

The 4.5 star rating is a pretty good indicator you should eat here. A small restaurant will lots of tables jammed into every inch. But they are so popular they need all those tables! We only waited about 10 minutes. The chips were thin and crispy. The hot sauce was very thin and runny, but man was it good! Lots of waiters doing a great job taking care of everyone. It didn't take long for Glenda to slam down her sour cream enchiladas. She said they were great! My full order of beef nachos was indeed large, and more than I could eat. I should have gotten a side of lettuce and tomatoes to top them, as thats how I like my nachos. Prices were decent, and we were happy with our meal. The 4.5 star rating is correct. Good service and great food. Your turn!

This is an amazing place if you want to try authentic food. Their Steak Quesadilla, pollo asado street tacos are simply amazing. Always full around lunch hours so be prepared to wait. They will throw in spicy sauce if you ask for it when going for take out. Nice place to spend the afternoon with your boys watching the game. Overall, will definitely recommend El Pueblito's!!!

1. Chimichanga rating: The presentation I felt really good about and had high hopes! I was VERY impressed with the crunch on the chimichanga. Sometimes the tortilla gets soggy cause of the cheese but not this one! The seasoning on the fajita beef mixed with the shredded cheese on the inside went really well together. With all of this goodness, I felt there was something missing on the inside...maybe some kind of rice or onions or something. All and all it was really good! I'd give this chimichanga a 4/5!! 2. Beef enchilada (with flour tortillas) rating: Presentation was amazing! The ground beef didn't have any flavor which made the meal pretty bland. However I poured some of the queso we ordered on top and it instantly upgraded the flavor! Unfortunately the ground beef still lacked flavor I have to give it a 2/5 3. Queso with beef: This queso was the same as what was on the chimichanga. Everyone loved it. As long as it's hot your good to go. I give it a 4/5 The salsa was good but it's not your typical chunky salsa. could tell the parsley was FRESH!! We also ordered chicken nuggets a crunchy beef taco and a frozen margarita! My wife said "this is how you make a margarita!!" So I can only assume it's a 5/5 Our server name was Omar. Seemed like every table there was his and we never had to ask for a refill or ANYTHING! We left him a generous tip! Definitely would recommend! Overall 3.75/5 but will leave !!

Prompt service and excellent drinks. I had a strawberry margarita on the rocks and it had a nice balanced flavor. We ordered the chicken flautas and carne asada. Both were tasty and authentic Mexican flavors. Will come back again for sure!

The prices are more than it is on their menu here. If I had known it would be double the price I would never have wasted my time here. Food was just ok

I got the half chicken quesadilla and my bf got the hald beef quesadilla. It came with guacamole and sour cream. Half was 4 pieces and I could only finish 2 pieces. I thought the quesadilla needed more cheese. It felt more like a taco than a quesadilla. I did like adding the guacamole to the quesadilla.

Cozy little place with great service ..... best of all the food was amazing and different kind of spices on an old traditional dish....... Go check them out

After reading all the great reviews for El Pueblito, my son and I couldn't wait to try it out! I ordered the chile rellenos and my son ordered the crispy tacos. We started out with the chips and salsa which were very good! The salsa was definitely made from scratch - very mild, not spicy at all, and the chips were fresh and warm. Not sure if those were made on site but still, really good regardless. The meals arrived at our table without a long wait and the plates were nice and warm. We dug in! The chile rellenos were difficult to cut and eat because the overwhelming amount of cheddar jack cheese. (Not the usual Monterey jack or white Mexican cheese as is the authentic version). I struggled with the cheese and finally ended up scrapping the gooey blob off to the side. The chile tasted scorched or something, not the usual mild roasted chili poblano flavor. The ranchera sauce was ok, nothing great. My son said the tacos were hardly any better than Taco Delite tacos and the freshness of the tomatoes were like Whataburger. He thought the rice and beans were good. I ordered the verde enchiladas to go. Upon opening the container at home, I saw they had provided the enchiladas as expected but there were barely two teaspoons of both rice and beans (I measured). The container had ample room for at least what you would get on your plate at the restaurant (1/2 cup). I don't think the restaurant was having an "off" night. I think this is just the quality they produce daily. Overall, my son and I were really disappointed. We use Casa Mamma in Plano as the benchmark of a really good Mexican restaurant but enjoy trying to find new places. So far, we haven't found any place that comes close to beating them.

Second time here and oh my goodness, so delicious! I will definitely be visiting more and trying new things. We got beef enchiladas and beef quesadillas, both were amazing! Lots of great flavor, reasonable prices, and great service!

Finally found an authentic Mexican restaurant. I ordered the Carne Asada which was cooked perfectly. Nicely marinated and not tough. The sides of beans and rice were great - ate it all and I usually don't eat these. Others in my party had Blanca Dinner which was nice and creamy; Steak Picado which was raved about. Nice combo of chopped steak and tomato's, onions, jalapeño's. We had some of that with our eggs the next morning. All very tasty, and nice size helpings. Didn't leave hungry, can't wait to try it again. Had a Sutter Home red which is low end stuff but didn't taste too bad... and it was priced right. It is a small space so plan on a wait. Also, cash only.

Restaurant is a hidden gem. Service is always fast & friendly. Food selection is plentiful and every meal tastes great! Place stays busy, but they move you in and out swiftly.

A new favorites text message restaurant serving Plano Great Cuisine!! Super happy with the chili Reno, and will definitely be getting this again!!!

Not sure why its so hard to find good Mexican food around here but it is. I was floored by how great El Pueblito was. Their service was excellent, the atmosphere was great, and food was out of this world good! They actually know how to make pork carnitas right! It was soooooooo good. Their steak fajitas were amazing too. The meat was cooked perfectly and tender. Coming back and coming back a lot!!!

Excellent all around! Good food. Good service. Reasonably priced. Nice and friendly environment.

This restaurant's high Yelp reviews are accurate. Simply delicious Tex mex. I have been more than 30 times here, and the quality is consistent and predictable. I've tried most items on the menu and they are all good, even things I predicted I wouldn't enjoy. Don't get start me started on the awesome fresh tortilla chips worth savory salsa. Outstanding. The service is excellent. For the past 5 years I have seen the same servers work here, indicating that they do a good job keeping their employees. Food comes out fast. Takeout is excellent. Only small con: no draft beer, but that's not a big deal considering how great every other aspect of this place is. They do get crowded occasionally, which is a byproduct of their deserved success.

Had a late lunch, wasn't too busy but steady. The service was good as well as the food. The restaurant is small but clean and great murals painted on the wall. I got the enchiladas verde dinner and it really hit the spot. Their salsa was also very good. I will be returning whenever I am in the area. If you're looking for good authentic Mexican meal, this is your place.

Where do I start..... customer service/wait staff are very attentive to the guests. Food is so authentic. Definitely going back.

El Pueblito is one of the best restaurants in Plano. Not the fanciest, not the most expensive, not the most exotic, but one of the best. The food is really flavorful Tex-Mex. From the enchiladas (all types but my favorite are the sour cream chicken enchiladas) to the fajitas to the guacamole to the Chile rellenos to everything! The chips and salsa are fresh and light. The fajitas are tender and sizzling. The shrimp Diablo is spicy! The restaurant is family owned and staffed and the service is very homey. Yeah, it's a strip mall with tight parking and sometimes it gets crowded, but it's worth a bit of a wait on a Saturday night. Not greasy or heavy but still real Tex-Mex. Their take out is terrific too. Really fast! I'm attaching a photo of my favorite - the Blanca dinner (with a glass of 2015 Bordeaux.)

Good food, ambiance, and service! Already have gone back! It's a great hole in the wall!

Always a great time. The food is excellent. Every time the service is wonderful. We always enjoy going here. It's always packed.