Menu and Prices are Subject to Change. This page last updated 06/15/2011   Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy at a Glance COST:  $$$ SERVICE:  **** FOOD:  **** ATMOSPHERE:  **** STYLE:  Casual/Upscale BASE:  National Chain HOURS:  Sunday - Thursday, 11AM - 9PM   Friday & Saturday, 11AM - 10PM RATING:  ****                              **** HEALTH INSPECTION RATING:  Not Currently Available Official Website: http://www.abuelos.com        Starters American Shrimp Cocktail Plump shrimp served in Abuelo’s own spicy cocktail sauce made with freshley diced jalapenos, onions, cilantro and tomatoes.  Served over a layer of our cool avocado cream. 6.99 Guacamole Fresh, seasoned avocado with diced tomatoes, minced onion and lime. 5.59  Chile con Queso Traditional dip made with melted, blended cheeses and fresh roasted Poblano and Anaheim chiles. 5.59 Queso Diablo A rich spicy combination of traditional Mexican cheeses and chile con carne. 5.79 Avocado Cream A cool and soothing guacamole dip. 5.59 Abuelo's Dip Sampler Three terrific dips: Queso Diablo - a rich, spicy combination of traditional Mexican cheese and chili, Chile con Queso and Avocado Cream - a cool and soothing guacamole dip. 7.99 Queso Flameado Supremo Creamy, melted mixed white cheeses blended with roasted Poblano and red roasted peppers, mushrooms, spinach, cilantro and tomatoes. Served flaming with warm flour tortillas. 6.49 Traditional Nachos Individual tortilla chips baked with cheese and topped with seasoned ground beef, shredded beef, chicken or refried beans in any combination.  Served with sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo and jalapeño slices. 8.99 Fajita Nachos Individual tortilla chips baked with cheese and your choice of wood-grilled fajita steak or chicken. Served with sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo and jalapeño slices. 9.99  Green Chile Chicken Quesadilla Grilled quesadilla stuffed with chicken, roasted red and green chile strips, mushrooms, sautéed onions and cheese. Garnished with diced tomatoes and fresh cilantro. Served with sour cream and guacamole. 7.99  Salads, Soups and Sides Dressing Option:  Honey Lime,  Southwest Ranch,  Honey Mustard, Fat-Free Vinaigrette Reynosa Salad Fresh, green salad layered with seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken, jack and cheddar cheeses, chile con queso, charro beans, diced tomatoes and guacamole. 8.99 Grilled Chicken Salad Freshly mixed green salad tossed in honey mustard dressing and served with shaved wood-grilled chicken, mandarin oranges, toasted carmelized almonds, tomatoes, golden raisins and avocado slices. 9.99 Fajita Salad Choice of wood-grilled, marinated fajita steak*, fajita chicken or Yucatan shrimp, served over a fresh mixed green salad with a variety of cheeses and guacamole. 9.99 Sopa del DÍa Soup of the day made from scratch daily. Varies by market, but includes such favorites as: Chicken Chowder, Shrimp Chowder, Green Chile Stew, Pozole, and Prime Rib.  Available by the bowl or cup. 4.99/2.99 Tortilla soup Made fresh from scratch daily. Spicy soup of seasoned chicken with fresh vegetables served over diced avocados and topped with grated cheese and tortilla strips.  Available by the bowl or cup. 4.99/2.99 Papas con Chile™ Abuelo’s signature side! A wonderful taste combination of whipped red potatoes, four cheeses, red and green peppers, sour cream and the perfect touch of garlic and jalapeño. 1.79 Mexican Rice Our fresh-made recipe combines rice with the perfect blending of tomatoes, chiles, carrots, corn, red and green peppers, and seasonings. 1.79 Cilantro Lime Rice Delicious, slightly tangy, light rice with a touch of cilantro. 1.79 Refried Beans Made from the finest frijoles pintos, bacon and seasonings. 1.79 Charro Beans Fresh pinto beans, perfectly seasoned with spices, bacon and pico de gallo. 1.79 Espinaca Casserole Our unique blending of spinach, sautéed and seasoned mushrooms, onions, garlic, peppers and cheeses. 1.79 Seasonal Vegetable Medley Steamed to perfection to seal in the natural flavors. 1.79   COMMENTS ABOUT THIS RESTAURANT CAN BE POSTED HERE.
HALF OFF DINING DEALS RETURN TO KNOXVILLE DINING       Visitors to Abuelo's will be pleasantly surprised at the atmosphere as the entrance opens to what is meant to be a courtyard beautifully anchored with large columns and tasteful artwork.  The ambiance can be comfortable but at times is rather loud.  While the dining room does not have the feel nor look of the other Mexican themed restaurants, it's menu reflects similiar differences.  You will find traditional Mexican fare with a whole new selection of offerings that cannot be found elsewhere in Knoxville.  You can order anything from ala carte items to some of the largest combination platters offered at any restaurant.  It does appear that most menu items arrive very hot to your table, so you may be blowing on the first few bites.  Chips and salsa are served with every meal and on our visit, the bowls were quickly refreshed with a new supply of chips.  The service is superb, our waitress kept the table amply supplied with needed items including drink refills.  The bar area is open and the walls are flanked with large wooden shelving units.   If you are arriving at peak times, you can expect to wait.  Abuelo's is truly a refreshing change for Knoxville. The most recent visit to this restaurant was in the latter part of February 2011 and was found to be consistent with all other visits.    11299 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 865-966-0075 Lunch Specials El Paso Burrito Seasoned ground beef, charro beans and blended cheeses rolled in a flour tortilla and baked with chile con carne. Served with Mexican rice, lettuce and diced tomatoes. Enchilada and Tostada Your choice of enchilada with a bean tostada. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans. Tostadas Two tostadas, one seasoned ground beef and refried beans, and one shredded chicken and refried beans. Both are topped with crisp shredded lettuce, mixed cheeses and diced tomatoes. Lunch Enchiladas Your choice of any two enchiladas from our extensive enchilada selection. Served with refried beans and your choice of Papas con Chile™ or Mexican rice. Grande Burrito Your choice of seasoned ground beef with chile con carne or shredded chicken with sour cream sauce, Mexican rice, cheese and refried beans rolled in a large, soft flour tortilla. Topped with diced tomatoes and lettuce. Durango Burrito Spicy shredded beef rolled in a flour tortilla with chile con queso topping. Served with guacamole, refried beans and your choice of Papas con Chile™ or Mexican rice. Mexican Stack A deep fried flour tortilla topped with refried beans, seasoned ground beef, chile con carne, chile con queso, shredded cheeses, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and guacamole. Half Quesadilla al Horno Oven-baked quesadilla with your choice of wood-grilled marinated fajita steak, fajita chicken or spinach, topped with melted cheese. Garnished with diced tomatoes and green onions. Served with guacamole, sour cream, refried beans and your choice of Papas con Chile™ or Mexican rice. Soup and Salad Fresh green salad layered with seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken, Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheeses, chile con queso, charro beans, diced tomatoes and guacamole - with a cup of soup. Sautéed Chicken Zucchini Lunch Lightly sautéed chicken breast with sliced zucchini, roasted red peppers and corn in a delightfully spicy cream sauce. Served with charro beans and Mexican rice. Stuffed Chicken Medallions Medallions of chicken breast stuffed with chorizo, Poblano pepper and cheese, then lightly fried to perfection. Served with refried beans and your choice of Papas con Chile™ or Mexican rice. Fajita Tacos Two wood-grilled marinated fajita steak or fajita chicken soft flour tortilla tacos. Served with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, refried beans and your choice of Papas con Chile™ or Mexican rice. Lunch Fajitas Your choice of one: wood-grilled fajita steak*, chicken or Yucatan shrimp, sizzling on top of grilled onions and bell peppers. Served with charro beans, pico de gallo, mixed cheeses, sour cream and hot flour tortillas.  Enchilada and Taco Your choice of enchilada and a crispy or soft taco with seasoned ground beef, shredded beef or chicken. Served with refried beans and your choice of Papas con Chile™ or Mexican rice. Lunch Chimichanga Your choice of seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken chimichanga topped with chile con queso. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans. Huevos Rancheros Two cheese enchiladas with chile con carne and two eggs, served with a side of ranchera sauce. Served with refried beans and your choice of Papas con Chile™ or Mexican rice. Chile Relleno Chile pepper stuffed with your choice of blended cheeses or shredded beef, topped with ranchera sauce or chile con queso. Served with refried beans and your choice of Papas con Chile™ or Mexican rice. Mojo de Ajo Angel hair pasta topped with your choice of chicken, shrimp or a combination, Sauteed in a Mexican-style garlic sauce and tossed with steamed vegetables. Tilapia Veracruz Lunch Filet of tilapia sautéed with shrimp, scallops, tomatoes, roasted Poblano strips and olives. Served with seasonal vegetable medley and cilantro lime rice.  Abuelo's Garden Salad with a cup of Soup A fresh, crunchy garden salad tossed with cucumber salsa, grape tomatoes, jicama and radishes, topped with tortilla strips. Served with your choice of soup. Abuelo's Special Pasta la Paz Angel hair pasta tossed in a spicy roasted tomato cream sauce with shrimp, chicken, chiles and vegetables. Bowl of Soup Tortilla Soup or Soup of the Day. Carnita Tacos Three "street food" style soft corn tortillas stuffed with slow roasted pulled pork and topped with lettuce, tomato and cheeses. Chile Relleno and Enchilada Chile relleno stuffed with your choice of blended cheeses or shredded beef, and your choice of enchilada. Served with refried beans and your choice Papas con Chile or Mexican rice. Crispy Beef Tacos Two crispy seasoned beef tacos topped with fresh lettuce and tomatoes. Served with guacamole, refried beans and Mexican rice. Española Shrimp Salad Fresh green salad tossed with grape tomatoes, green and black olives, cucumber salsa, artichoke hearts, jicama, radishes and roasted almonds, sprinkled with Queso Fresco and topped with shrimp. Served with a dill vinaigrette dressing. Fajita Salad Choice of wood-grilled, marinated fajita steak*, fajita chicken or Yucatan shrimp, served over a fresh mixed green salad with a variety of cheeses and guacamole. Grilled Chicken Salad Freshly mixed green salad tossed in honey mustard dressing and served with shaved wood-grilled chicken, mandarin oranges, toasted carmelized almonds, tomatoes, golden raisins and avocado slices. Reynosa Salad Fresh, green salad layered with seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken, jack and cheddar cheeses, chile con queso, charro beans, diced tomatoes and guacamole. Enchiladas Our enchiladas are bursting with the authentic Mexican flavors and textures you love. Served with Mexican rice or Papas con Chile.  Choose from over sixteen combinations: Any TWO 8.99    Any THREE 9.99   Any FOUR 10.99    Add 2 Eggs add 1.50 Seasoned Ground Beef With chile con carne. Shredded Beef With chile con queso, red chile sauce or ranchera sauce. Carnita (shredded pork) with red  or green chile sauce. Cheese With chile con carne, green chile sauce or red chile sauce, with onions on request. Chicken With sour cream sauce, green chile or ranchera sauce. Spinach With cream sauce or ranchera sauce. Avocado With cream sauce or ranchera sauce. Fajitas Sizzling wood-grilled, seasoned steak*, chicken, shrimp, pork, or vegetables served with grilled onions, charro beans, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheeses, pico de gallo and flour tortillas. Fajitas Trio Steak, Chicken and Shrimp 15.49 14 Yucatan Shrimp 15.29 Pork Tenderloin 13.49 Marinated Steak 13.99 Steak & Chicken 13.79 Shrimp & Steak 14.79 Shrimp & Chicken 14.29 Vegetable Fajitas 9.99 Combinations Durango Burrito Spicy shredded beef rolled in a flour tortilla with chile con queso topping and served with guacamole. 8.99 Nogales Two large flour tortilla enchiladas, one with shredded beef and ranchera sauce, and one with chicken and sour cream sauce. Garnished with fresh lettuce and diced tomatoes. 9.99 Fajita Chimichanga Choice of wood-grilled, marinated fajita chicken, with blended cheeses and Anaheim pepper, in a lightly fried flour tortilla. Topped with your choice of chile con queso or ranchera sauce, and served with sour cream and guacamole.  For fajita steak add $1.00. 10.99 Fajita Tacos Three wood-grilled marinated fajita steak or fajita chicken soft flour tortilla tacos. Served with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, guacamole and sour cream. 11.99 Chile Rellenos Two delicious chile rellenos - one featuring blended cheeses and one with shredded beef - topped with your choice of ranchera sauce or chile con queso. 11.99 Quesadilla al Horno Oven-baked quesadilla with your choice of wood-grilled, marinated fajita steak, fajita chicken or spinach, topped with melted cheese and garnished with diced tomatoes and green onions. 10.99 Laredo Beef enchilada, cheese enchilada and crispy beef taco. 9.99 Sonora Tender shredded beef burrito topped with chile con queso, cheese enchilada and tamale. 11.99 The Grande The ultimate combination! Three enchiladas - one beef, one cheese and one sour cream chicken - a cheese chile relleno, tamale, crispy beef taco and guacamole. 14.99 Carnita Tacos Three “street food” style soft corn tortillas stuffed with delicious slow roasted pulled pork and topped with lettuce, tomato and shredded Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheeses. 9.99 Juarez Crispy beef taco, tamale, sour cream chicken enchilada and cheese enchilada. 11.99 Matamoros Cheese chile relleno, sour cream chicken enchilada and beef enchilada. 11.99 The Monterrey Sour cream chicken enchilada, avocado enchilada, spinach enchilada, chicken ranchera enchilada, cheese chile relleno, crispy chicken taco and guacamole. 14.99 Sautéed Chicken Zucchini Lightly sautéed premium chicken breast with sliced zucchini, roasted red peppers and corn in a delightfully spicy cream sauce. 13.29 Chicken With Shrimp Mojo De Ajo Seasoned grilled chicken breast topped with six shrimp sautéed in a Mexican-style garlic sauce. 13.99 Stuffed Chicken Medallions Medallions of chicken breast stuffed with chorizo, Poblano and cheese, and then lightly fried to perfection. 13.29 Enchiladas De Cozumel Three delicious crepes filled with fresh guacamole, covered in a rich white wine sauce with a medley of seasoned shrimp, scallops, mushrooms, fresh spinach and roasted peppers. 15.99 Shrimp Mojo De Ajo Angel hair pasta topped with shrimp sauteed in a Mexican-style garlic sauce. Served with seasonal vegetable medley. 13.29 Tilapia Veracruz Delicate filets of tilapia sautéed with fresh shrimp, scallops, tomatoes, roasted Poblano strips, and olives. 14.99 Tilapia del Cabo Tilapia filet sautéed and served over angel hair pasta and topped with shrimp and scallops in a lemon wine sauce. 12.99 Pescado Guerrero Wood-grilled, tender mahi-mahi steak with fresh shrimp, scallops, mushrooms, spinach, roasted peppers and sliced avocado in a delicoius white wine sauce. 16.99 Alambre De Camaron Wood-grilled, bacon-wrapped fresh shrimp stuffed with jalapeño and blended cheeses, and seasoned to perfection. 16.99 Salmon Santa Cruz Wood-grilled Norwegian salmon filet topped with a lemon wine sauce. 15.99 Los Mejores De La Casa The best of the house! Succulent combination of woodgrilled, bacon-wrapped beef tenderloin medallions* and bacon-wrapped shrimp, stuffed with fresh jalapeño and blended cheeses. 19.99 Ribeye Steak & Enchiladas Choice 10 oz., hand-cut ribeye steak*, wood grilled and served with two enchiladas of your choice from our enchilada selections. 16.99 Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Chile Glaze A grilled, rustic pork tenderloin, basted in a sweet and spicy Habanero sauce, then finished with a delicious sweet chile glaze. 11.99  House Specialties Senior Selections Meals for those 60 years or older. One Choice Your choice of enchilada or taco, served with Mexican rice and refried beans. 5.99 El Paso Burrito Seasoned ground beef, charro beans and blended cheeses, rolled in a flour tortilla and baked with chile con carne. Served with Mexican rice, lettuce and diced tomatoes. 6.99 Chicken Mojo de Ajo Seasoned grilled half chicken breast topped with a Mexican-style garlic sauce and served over Mexican rice with seasonal vegetable medley. 8.99 Chile Relleno Chile pepper stuffed with your choice of blended cheeses or shredded beef - topped with ranchera sauce or chile con queso. Served with refried beans and your choice of Papas con Chile™ or Mexican rice. 7.99 Senior Enchilada and Taco Your choice of enchilada and a crispy or soft taco with seasoned ground beef, shredded beef or chicken. Served with refried beans and your choice of Papas con Chile™ or Mexican rice. 7.99 Senior Enchiladas Your choice of any two enchiladas from our extensive enchilada selection. Served with refried beans and your choice of Papas con Chile™ or Mexican rice. 7.99 Half Quesadilla al Horno Oven-baked quesadilla with your choice of wood-grilled, marinated fajita steak, fajita chicken or spinach topped with melted cheese. Garnished with diced tomatoes and green onions. Served with refried beans and your choice of Papas con Chile™ or Mexican rice. 7.99 Soup and Salad Fresh green salad layered with seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken, Monterrey jack and cheddar cheeses, chile con queso, charro beans, diced tomatoes and guacamole - with a cup of soup. 7.99 Sautéed Chicken Zucchini Lightly sautéed chicken breast with sliced zucchini, roasted red peppers and corn in a spicy cream sauce. Served with charro beans and Mexican rice. Tilapia Veracruz Filet of tilapia sautéed with shrimp, scallops, tomatoes, roasted Poblano strips and olives. Served with seasonal vegetable medley and cilantro lime rice. 8.99 Stuffed Chicken Medallions Medallions of chicken breast stuffed with chorizo, Poblano and cheese, then lightly fried to perfection. Served with refried beans and your choice of Papas con Chile™ or Mexican rice. 9.99 Signature Drinks Platinum Margarita A grandiose presentation of a smooth, premium handmade Margarita with El Jimador Silver Tequila, Patrón Citrónge and sweetened lime juice. Served on the rocks. Sangria Swirl Two great tastes of Mexico! Frozen Sangria swirled with frozen Margarita. Agave Margarita 100% perfect! Hand shaken 1800 Silver Tequila, 100% Blue Agave Nectar and fresh-squeezed lime juice all combine for the ideal Margarita. Served on the rocks.
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