Elijah Mabli

El Vecino has been a staple in this neighborhood for many years! I moved away from the neighborhood, but came back and thought I would hop in for a new experience of the place. The restaurant seems tucked away, but once you enter through the front door, you realize how lively it can be! I was seated very quickly despite it being busy and I met Yaz, an older gentleman, and a server that was very friendly and inviting. Despite it being just me, they gave me a booth of my preference. I’m usually pretty quick to order because I know what I want and I got the Big Johns Platter (See Photo). I got chips almost immediately. My food came out so soon after that I was surprised. The enchiladas were probably the highlight, although I do like my cheese enchiladas pretty cheesy and it had a long string of cheese when I ate a bite, which was amazing. The beans and rice were very good. The atmosphere was lively yet slightly dim, and although I don’t drink, I heard that their margaritas were fantastic. I will definitely be back and recommend it to anyone looking for an affordable tasty place to relax with friends.

+3

Kelley H

Great authentic Mexican restaurant tucked into the neighborhood area. We went on a Friday night, there was a 30 min wait but we were able to get a drink from the bar and sit and wait and time flew. The service and staff were all really friendly. The food came really quickly. I ordered the Taco Salad and loved it. It was very flavorful and it didn’t need the dressing. My drink was the Sangria Margarita and it was so good ! Overall great little spot to support. Will be going again!

+2

Dirk Hooper

I was at a local photoshoot and hadn't eaten all day so I wanted to pick a great place that would feed my hunger. Fortunately El Vecino Tex Mex rose to the occasion! Thanks to a Google Maps search we tried our luck here and we were not disappointed. I almost always get chicken fajitas in Tex Mex restaurants and this was excellent! The chicken was seasoned well and cooked perfectly. They didn't skimp on the skillet fried onions or peppers. The rice, bean and fixin's were generous as well. I want to shout out the chips and the red and green salsa that was served before the meal. All were top shelf! I ended up getting the caramel churros and those were tasty too. The service here was exceptional. We never had to wait for drinks, chip refills, or for our plates to be removed. This is obviously a local hangout, with a vibrant bar- like atmosphere. Lots of pretty people were making an appearance. They do serve drinks and various draft and bottled beer. We're looking forward to going back!

toby Lopez

Very pleasant. Food needed more flavor. Sauces was great. Yat the server was great. 2 dinner fajitas lots of onions. 1 plate of salmon. Very fresh.

Jeremy C

If I could give this place 6 stars for the food, I would! First off, the complementary chips and salsa are great. I'm normally a green salsa guy, but the red salsa here is velvety smooth and very delicious - very different in texture to most red salsas at Tex Mex places. I got the Charley's Choice (trio of enchiladas with shrimp, brisket, and chicken, and different sauces too). The mole was excellent! The shrimp had a nice grilled flavour to them as well. The service was pleasant and attentive, and parking here is plentiful. I'd definitely be back as often as I could visit!

Kimberly Williams

Wait time: Less than 5 minutes with a dining room full on a Saturday evening. Service: Fast, friendly and professional Food: True Tex-Mex. The salsa wasn’t that great. The Queso was a bit thick and greasy. However, the main dishes were great. We had enchiladas and the sauce was perfect, great amount of food what the price. Average $13 a plate, which is less expensive than most other Tex-Mex restaurants.

+4

Coach T

Service is top notch in professionalism and attentiveness! Overall very well mannered staff. Food was good. I was disappointed in their salsa/hot sauce options & their queso was a disappointment, but other than that the experience was pleasant. Our whole group enjoyed the Margaritas even 1 non alcoholic margarita.

+6

Jennifer Kraus

I love this place and have been going twice a month since it opened. We order out, we order in - we order a lot. Tonight went to the bar to order (love the bar, love the staff at the bar), but I ordered something new (spinach enchiladas). I took one singular bite, and it was not good (it was cold, the cheese was hard and congealed), nor what I expected (they said it was white cheese, it was cheddar), and I sent it back. They brought out another dish right away (chicken enchiladas - delicious) and I ate it up. But here's the rub: I got the check and they charged me for both dishes and, well, I think that's kinda crummy. Real crummy, in fact, so I wanted to share. Will I go back? Yes indeed. Is it good food? Yes, most certainly. Just don't order something you've never had before, and if you do, and it's gross, don't wait until you get home to complain, do it right there.

Admin Gideon

Competent. Not great but ok. Popular neighborhood restaurant but not worth driving out of your way to get there. The chips were cooked in old oil at too low a temperature for too long resulting in greasy off tasting chips. Salsas we're a bit different with a heavy vinegar taste. Taco was tasteless. Enchiladas were competent. The service was ok but no one had a smile, it was just a job. The one redeeming quality was the interior decor with it's Mexican-funky vibe. After weighing it all; We will not returning.

+1

Ieisha Crouch

Went here for the 2nd time, food was GREAT got ready to get up and i still had the food towel across my lap so i sat it on the bar and one of the bartenders (the older hispanic guy with the glasses) decided to rush us up and throw my towel on the floor and proceeded to wipe the countertop down in front of us without us moving completely out the way, i told him he does not have to rush us because we are paying customers and “TIP” as well then he told us he been waiting to long for us to “MOVE” that is not how you treat paying customers this was a AWFUL experience and i do not appreciate being treated in such a way everyone else was so pleasing. That bartender is not friendly and his attitude is HORRIBLE !

Norma Garcia

My husband and I went to celebrate my birthday on Thursday night at 7:00 PM. My husband asked for a slightly spicier salsa, and the waiter told us that the salsas were only made for the Americans who frequented the restaurant. This was a rude response to someone who had spent seventy dollars and left a ten-dollar tip. We always leave a twenty-dollar tip. We are Hispanic and deserve to be treated the same as other customers. He rushed us so much while we ordered and almost forced us out of the restaurant with his bad attitude. We will never go back there. It's a shame because the owner is very friendly, but his Hispanic waiter wasn't worth the expense.

Carolina

This is the first time coming here I ordered the tortilla soup it had no flavor no salt. I ordered the combo fajitas the chicken fajitas had no taste and they were so dry and hard. The fajitas steak kinda ok not the best The only thing that was good was the chips and the Coke and I drove all the way from Wylie to try out this place that’s supposedly so delicious. It was a waste of time and money. I would never go there again. And they were not that busy and they put me in the smallest table. The waiter was not that nice either and once again. I will never go there again.

Josh Stevens

So 3 years ago I posted the review below. Have been back several times and has been decent but today the food was horrible. I had exactly the same thing in the picture. The chicken was dry and over cooked. The mushrooms were completely raw. The rice was dry. Took over 5 minutes for the waiter to come check on us Eve after I pushed the food towards the side of the table. After asking about the plate he didn't seem to care and then asked for the manager and the lady came over and I explained the situation even showing her my original review and she just said no one else has complains about the food. With that being said and the lack of care from staff and management unfortunately I probably won't be back nor recommend this place to anyone else as I have been for 3 years. VERY DISAPPOINTED CUSTOMER!! Do BETTER!! First time here after looking for a new spot to try. This food was amazingly fresh and had great taste and flavor. I ordered the chicken Mexican stir fry because I love my vegetable's. Wife had enchiladas and she said same thing extremely fresh. Highly recommend this place we definitely will be back. Great atmosphere and friendly host,servers, and bussers.