Abuelita's Restaurant

11/10/09

Abysmal service, okay food

by cjporkchop

We went about six months ago and waited more than an hour for our food. The waitress spent most of her time chit-chatting with another table instead of helping people. We had to be somewhere, so while still awaiting our food we finally asked that it be packed to go. We had to wait another 15 minutes to get it. Ridiculous.

We decided to give them another chance a few weeks ago, and this time we stood by the hostess desk for several minutes, waiting to be acknowledged. Someone came by and *threw* menus onto the desk without acknowledging us, either. We stood and read these menus for ten more minutes, and still no one saw us or spoke to us. We gave up and left. Never again.

Whatever abuelita this place is named after should be ashamed.

• Pros: Food is edible, free parking
• Cons: Takes FOREVER

11/08/08

Yuck.

by wholetoneseries

I have lived in Topanga for a few years, and have gotten take-out from Abuelita's several times. Each time I do, I promise myself that I never will again. Then I think, months later... "Aw... it can't be THAT bad." It always is THAT bad! It is bland. Tasteless. A can of beans and instant rice with an avocado will be much better than this.

• Pros: The creekside tables
• Cons: The food.

09/19/08

Don't bother! This is some twisted persons idea of great authentic Mexican food.

by GaryAllen7

Ok, the hostess forgot about us. What's really important is the food. I read such glowing reviews, this has to be great. And look at all those pictures on the website, just where were those photos taken? And all the locals and their dogs hanging out in the bar, they love this place. The most boring, tasteless meal we've had in a long time. This week back to our old stand by, Sol y Luna. It's unfortunate, I am always looking for dog friendly places.

• Pros: Bartender
• Cons: Everything else.

08/14/08

Worst service ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by loveNball22

When i read the reviews about their bad service i didnt expect to experience it. Little did i know i was wrong. Abuelita's has the WORSE service in the world. And i mean that. First of all they only have two waiters. And one of them is also the hostess as well. Second, we waited for our food for about 1 1/2 hrs. The waitress had the nerve to come up to us and say "I'm so sorry. I already thought you guys got your food." She passed us several times before checking with us. We got better service from the busboy. Three parties that sat after us got their food before we did. Then after getting our food the waitress insisted that we get a dessert on the house whether we were full or not. She brought the check out and never asked us about dessert. I did not leave a tip. I'd rather eat Taco Bell!

07/30/08

Wonderful South of The Border Tastes and Service!!!

by greenbridgemed

My boyfriend and I go here as much as we can afford the drive! The waitresses are cool (I have no idea what the other people are talking about who complain about bad service-we have been here over 20 times and always been treated well) and the food is outstanding. One time i ordered something which said it was spicy on the menu but when it arrived I realized it was too spicy for even me, they happily let me order something else and very nice about it. The mole sauce here is the best I have ever had and the chips and salsa are kept a'flowin'. Make sure to get the margaritas and a seat outside by the creek. The air in Topanga is just sweeter and feels like a million miles from L.A. where the eateries are often too focused on what is trendy and not what is just plain great.

• Pros: mole sauce, ambiance, service
• Cons: tucked away and hard to get to from where I live!