Beautiful interior and atmosphere. Abuelo's is behind PF Changs in the Arrowhead sports complex area. I don't think I will ever be able to call it P83, like the City is TRYING to make it.
We popped in for dinner and was able to get a table in the happy hour section by the bar. Since their happy hour is until 7pm, we had plenty of time when we arrived at 6pm. The wait was very short for our 4-top. Hostess could use reassignment; her communication skills sucked. She wasn't clear when we asked what section would include happy hour and if the tables were first come first served. We managed a table and got to the good stuff.
The happy hour area is removed from the beautiful dining area, with stone sculptures and the ceiling painted to look like a soft sky. Great date night restaurant. Classic Mexican fare, with a classy feel, though the happy hour section seemed more intimate than the large open dining room.
The happy hour menu is extensive. Food, drinks, beer and cocktails. I highly recommend their signature drink - the margarita sangria. Frozen margarita swirled with frozen sangria. It was potent, not too fruity and huge. Two sizes available: regular and tanker. -- j/k but both are large drinks.
The four of us shared the dip trio, spicy shrimp and cheese balls. Fantastic! We could have made a meal from the happy hour menu but you must always have balance. (ie MEAT)
I ordered the seared Ahi tuna from the regular appetizer menu. It was a healthy portion with a side of fresh mango salad. My husband likes his enchilada platter but I had already drank one of those blended happy hour drinks and couldn't tell you what was in his dish. My sis and her hubs shared the Monterrey platter. It was huge and a good call. They both couldn't finish it. It had a bit of everything.
All came out hot and fresh. Service was busy but attentive. Our drinks were kept full and we left with our bellies full too. Love this place! We will surely be back on our next visit to the Valley.