Abuelo's has no need to apologize for being a chain. So what?
From beginning to end, Abuelo's has quality ingredients and preparation.
The drink menu has every variation on a theme you could desire, and the bar action is lively and bright. The trio of complimentary salsas are superb. The menu is varied and goes beyond the typical Tex-Mex or just Mex offerings. All four of us enjoyed our entrees and the chocolate dessert.
We prefer sitting in the bar area; the lighting is better and you don't have the creepy murals staring you in the face.
A nice stop on a Saturday night.