We decided to try this Elena's location because Buckstin was full. Wow, what a let down.When I saw the inside, I immediately assumed it was going to be the same generic "casa ole style" tex mex - not great but okay for a quick meal. Unfortunately, it's not even that good.We were served pretty good chips and watery salsa. The menu is full of inaccuracies and incomplete descriptions - so much so that the server has to correct things while you're trying to order.All of the entrees we ordered were dry beyond belief. I lifted an enchilada with a fork and the plate below it was perfectly dry and spotless. When you cut into it, dry chicken just tumbles out. It was kind of surreal. We tried a taco, and the same thing - ground beef so dry, it dries out your mouth while eating it. No juices, grease, nothing.The food here was like Mexican food cooked in the 1950s in Canada by someone who'd read a description of the dishes, but never actually tried any of them.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jason Foux
I have been eating at Elena's since the late 1980s. Yvette has this location rocking. She and Carol are the perfect duo and their personalities are always on point .. I feel like family.** special props to their perfect health rating A / 100 ** it can't get better than this !they have weekly specials both to drink and eat.my favorite thing here is beef fajitas .. In any dish, the chips and hot sauce are always perfect. . charro beans never disappoint and the guacamole is always fresh.if you live in beaumont and for some weird reason have not had Elena's .. go get ya some, if you are passing through, I promise, it's worth the stop ..Ask for Laura, she is my favorite waitress in Beaumont, she will certainly take good care of you ..tell em Jason sentcha
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donald Schexnaider
The go to place for Mexican food for over 25 years. Only in Beaumont, shameWheelchair accessibility: Easy use it often
This place was great growing up. The food is horrible now and the prices are ridiculous. One soft taco is 5.00….. Taco Bell even tastes better. I’m sorry but they need to do better with the food quality or lower the cost. It’s crazy to pay 20.00 for 2 enchiladas that are bland and look like they made them in a microwave in minutes. No wonder the food came out so fast….
Food: 1
Velma Rutherford
Elena's is the best!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
E P
My family did not enjoy the food. I had shrimp enchiladas. OMG!!! It was awful. The presentation looked like a child put it together. It was small individual salad shrimp that look spoiled and hard in a corn tortilla not cooked with some red stuff. I thought I was going to be sick. I sent that straight back to the pits. The chicken was ok but not fresh. I'm surprised by all these reviews. Was not impressed at all.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Joann Golden
Great food and service ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fajita Nachos, Enchiladas
Jeremy West
Elena's is always good. Try the PJ Special! My goto for lunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fajita Nachos, Margarita Chips and Salsa, Fajitas, Enchiladas
We decided to try this Elena's location because Buckstin was full. Wow, what a let down.When I saw the inside, I immediately assumed it was going to be the same generic "casa ole style" tex mex - not great but okay for a quick meal. Unfortunately, it's not even that good.We were served pretty good chips and watery salsa. The menu is full of inaccuracies and incomplete descriptions - so much so that the server has to correct things while you're trying to order.All of the entrees we ordered were dry beyond belief. I lifted an enchilada with a fork and the plate below it was perfectly dry and spotless. When you cut into it, dry chicken just tumbles out. It was kind of surreal. We tried a taco, and the same thing - ground beef so dry, it dries out your mouth while eating it. No juices, grease, nothing.The food here was like Mexican food cooked in the 1950s in Canada by someone who'd read a description of the dishes, but never actually tried any of them.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I have been eating at Elena's since the late 1980s. Yvette has this location rocking. She and Carol are the perfect duo and their personalities are always on point .. I feel like family.** special props to their perfect health rating A / 100 ** it can't get better than this !they have weekly specials both to drink and eat.my favorite thing here is beef fajitas .. In any dish, the chips and hot sauce are always perfect. . charro beans never disappoint and the guacamole is always fresh.if you live in beaumont and for some weird reason have not had Elena's .. go get ya some, if you are passing through, I promise, it's worth the stop ..Ask for Laura, she is my favorite waitress in Beaumont, she will certainly take good care of you ..tell em Jason sentcha
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The go to place for Mexican food for over 25 years. Only in Beaumont, shameWheelchair accessibility: Easy use it often
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fajita Nachos, Carne Guisada, Fajitas, Enchiladas
This place was great growing up. The food is horrible now and the prices are ridiculous. One soft taco is 5.00….. Taco Bell even tastes better. I’m sorry but they need to do better with the food quality or lower the cost. It’s crazy to pay 20.00 for 2 enchiladas that are bland and look like they made them in a microwave in minutes. No wonder the food came out so fast….
Food: 1
Elena's is the best!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My family did not enjoy the food. I had shrimp enchiladas. OMG!!! It was awful. The presentation looked like a child put it together. It was small individual salad shrimp that look spoiled and hard in a corn tortilla not cooked with some red stuff. I thought I was going to be sick. I sent that straight back to the pits. The chicken was ok but not fresh. I'm surprised by all these reviews. Was not impressed at all.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Great food and service ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fajita Nachos, Enchiladas
Elena's is always good. Try the PJ Special! My goto for lunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fajita Nachos, Margarita Chips and Salsa, Fajitas, Enchiladas
Can't say enough good things. Love eating there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the fajita nachos!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fajita Nachos
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First time in years I've had good crisp chips. You're so nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas
Went for a Birthday party was very nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fajitas
The food was great, the service was excellent.
Great food and service. The salsa is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fajita Nachos, Fajitas
The chicken taste and look like frozen chicken out of a bag.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5