The Local

Review №1

Rating: 1

We have been to this new location 4 times. We loved their fried fish taco. Unfortunately this visit was probably our last. They didn t let us know they were out of flour tortillas and just brought our tacos out in corn tortillas, which we do not like. And my husbands tray was like a bowl of grease with tacos floating in it. It was disgusting. I flagged down the server to point out and asked, what is this? Grease? Bc it makes the food completely inedible. And he just stared at the food without saying anything for 5 min. And then walked away. Then brought us our check. Doesn t even comp the food we didn t eat.

Date: 4 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

I m not one to normally leave reviews, but if you don t visit this place, you are missing out. The food is amazing. Great parking, atmosphere and service. The prices are even great! Gives me hope for the restaurant industry making a come back! Vegetarian options: Great choices Dietary restrictions: Great choices Kid-friendliness: Open area for kiddos

Date: 6 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 1

we did not even have a waiter. we couldn t get drinks, chips, refills. they would forget our food. it took 30 minutes to get a glass of water. they couldn t bring enough cups. they added on their own tip even tho they were unhelpful slow and rude.

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 1

This place used to be great but has gone down hill. To price for the quality.

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 1

Service was slow and the food was not worth the price. Their new card system doesn t work that well as they tend to neglect you if you don t put it up. I always tip but was surprised to see their new system just automatically tips 18% shame cause I always tip more than that. I gave them two chances and the second was so bad we just left.

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 2

Don t expect an ounce of respect for your time and effort. The service is incredibly horrible and no one on the whole premises cares. It s the twilight zone in terms of service, crazy. Apparently they have done away with the concept of servers, so no one takes ownership, responsibility or accountability for the tables. I guess they don t have hostesses either? So don t expect to be seated, don t expect to be given waters, napkins, or have your order taken. This place sucks in terms of service. The redeeming quality is that once we received our food, we did enjoy it. It would be nice if there was a manager their to help lead and drive the ship in the right direction for towards good customer service and satisfaction.

Date: a week ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

I wish I had known about The Local my first day in Abilene, I would have eaten here several times! The food is absolutely amazing. But the atmosphere seals it! The restaurant is huge and beautiful inside and somehow still cozy and friendly. The open floorplan enables you to take in everything at once. That means that when the table next to you gets their steaming smoky fajita platter delivered, you get to revel in the enjoyment as well. The scents and flavors at The Local are sure to impress. On a cooler evening, you can enjoy seating on the patio. The Local is a true Abilene dining experience.

Date: a week ago

Review №8

Rating: 2

The food is seriously amazing but the service sucks.

Date: a week ago

Review №9

Rating: 1

Our server took 20 minutes to bring us waters My partner ordered a drink after that took another 25 minutes. The bartender brought it to us personally. Server only talked to us 3 times while the manager paid us out after we had to flag him down. I ve personally been in the food industry for 6 years and am very patient when going out but this service was atrocious. I will not be recommending anybody to this new location. Also to add there was only 3 tables in the restaurant on a Wednesday at 8pm. No excuse for that poor of service.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 1

Food was ok nothing great, service was terrible, one of our party ordered unsweetened tea and it took 15 minutes to get it to the table after reminding the waitress a couple of times. The wait staff was ready to blame everything else for why nothing was arriving on time. The bill was outrageous with a huge gratuity added to the bill that the restaurant refused to allow to be changed for the severe lack of service.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 1

Out of town Trip, Overly expensive, service lacking. Be prepared for paying a huge preset gratuity for 3 people. Drinks at $24 each Crazy Expensive .. will not return.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

A great spot to eat and relax. Friendly staff, wonderful food! Beautiful date! The chips and salsa came out fresh and made to order meaning the chips were made on the spot! Delicious even the salsa are great! No over powering cilantro or lime taste, just the right mix of each! The fajitas for two is absolutely delightful, everything tastes fresh and well balanced flavor. We decided on the beans and fried baby potatoes. Both are great choices!! A beautiful place to have a date or just an easy lunch! Quick service, great staff, good drinks! Please note that there is an automatic 18% gratuity. This was not made known to me beforehand. Luckily I caught it before giving another 20%.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

The local restaurant never fails to impress! The birria tacos were flavorful and satisfying, and the drinks and music complemented the meal perfectly. The servers were friendly and efficient, making for a seamless dining experience. Ill definitely be back!

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №14

Rating: 4

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №15

Rating: 4

The food was great, and so was the atmosphere.. would have been nice if the music didnt keep starting and stopping, and had to keep getting up to ask the bartender to refill our drinks (as opposed to the waitress coming around to ask if we needed anything). Has a lot of potential to be a great place, though!

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 4

Pretty good place, just needs to settle in. Foods kind of really salty.

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Their new location is nice for a late lunch. Enjoyed the Wonton Taquitos which were amazing!

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

I firmly recommend trying The Local at the new location. The food, atmosphere, and service trifecta is close to perfect, at least in my experience. I had one of my favorite dining experiences here.

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Great service, delicious food, great new location. Will definitely be back again.

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

them birria tacos are goooodddd

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 1

I don t know what happened to this place, but we just had the most ridiculous dining experience. First, no beer or liquor. Second, you put a little card in a stand when you want service like at freaking Panchos. The food was mediocre at best, then we get our ticket and we were charged an 18 percent gratuity and a service fee, despite paying with cash. Finally, when we got our change back, the server must have skipped math class bc we just got our dollar amount back and not the change. Needless to say we won t be back.

Date: a month ago

Review №22

Rating: 2

My fiance and I have loved the Local for a long time, but our experience this past weekend was disappointing. Service was slow and a little unorganized - we were brought the wrong orders several times and had to ask for our appetizer three different times before it was actually brought to us. We were offered a free margarita, which was actually a 3% fee on our bill (and I watched the bartender pour Cayman Jack margaritas into a glass, so they were a even the high quality, delicious margaritas that we love to order from The Local). I ordered enchiladas, but they brought me quesadillas and our server told me they were basically the same thing and no attempt was made to fix it. Also, there was an automatic gratuity included on our bill that was not communicated to us at all, so we tipped on top of it not saying I wouldn t have tipped 18-20% anyway, but it came as a surprise and we ended up paying around 40% extra in total for an experience that did not deserve that. I completely understand that this was one of the first nights of service in a new location and with new people, but I really hope The Local gets things running smoothly soon and that their hospitality improves.

Date: a month ago

Review №23

Rating: 2

Horrible service, horrible steak. Some things were ok but the churros were made wrong .. they made no attempt to resolve it .. or make it correct and they have an extra 21% service and gratuity automatically tacked on.. this place is not good enough for that. Skip this place ! The manager did fix it after a few more. And one saying the only offer a gift card .. idk yall too much stress

Date: a month ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

We went here on the recommendation of a friend. It was absolutely amazing! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was awesome. Our server was professional, funny, and friendly. She added to the overall experience. We will definitely be going back! To top it all off it wasnt even that expensive. If you happen to be in downtown Abilene make it a point to stop by The Local. Heck, if youre in Abilene at all, make The Local a stopping spot.

Date: a month ago

Review №25

Rating: 4

Drinks were good. I loved the atmosphere. This is a good place for conversation.

Date: a month ago

Review №26

Rating: 1

Very late posting this, but I went to the bar a little while ago, sat for 20 min and was ignored. Was never even greeted, I just ended up leaving. It was busy sure, but not to the point where 2 bar tenders didnt notice me. Which sucks cause I hear good things.

Date: a month ago

Review №27

Rating: 3

There s street parking. Location is very convenient. The Local is a cool restaurant! The ambiance wasnt too loud. The service is good! Our meals were stemmed from our waiters recommendations. He was attentive and swift with our orders. The food was good! We had no complaints!

Date: a month ago

Review №28

Rating: 3

Date: 2 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 4

Great food, great service and a cool atmosphere!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 4

Pretty good food. Would go here again. Loved the atmosphere and the aesthetic of the place.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 4

Although expensive, its an atmosphere thing. Something Abilene isnt used to having. The Big Red pork taco was AMAZING although it was like $7 and you only get one taco so just bring money. I also tried the midnight margarita and asada fries and everything was great. I also thought it was pretty cool how their menu works via scan QR, so bring your smart phone because im not entirely sure if they have regular menus. I spent $20 BEFORE tip on one taco, a margarita and half asada fries if that gives you any idea on price points. Its not for everyone, but the restaraunts downtown here are already expensive (cypress and beehive) this place is like if a taco truck got a restaraunt and a large budget to spend on decor and a really good chef. Everything downtown has the same industrial hipster like feel so this places decor is no different. The drink menu reminds me of how public haus used to have on their menu so very unique and creative drinks that are imo one and thats all you really need. I was good after just one margarita. Nice place to stop and grab a quick bite. I was not disappointed, will be back , and I hope its here to stay ! Abilene needed a place like this. Only 4 stars because while its good, Ive only tried them once and still need to decide if its consistent enough to balance out the price. There ARE taco food trucks in town that do sell street tacos at a much cheaper price and they are great, although The Local has very unique items you wont find at a normal food truck or really anywhere else in town so will update with time :D

Date: 2 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 3

Date: 2 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 1

I would never recommend this place to anyone. We were sat at 5pm and 2 long hrs later after our wait for food and the only 2 drinks we had beacuse it tootk so long, our tickets were brought to us without us asking for them and were then asked to leave because the table we were at was reserved for another party. If I could rate this with no stars I would. So very disappointing!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Wonderful laidback vibe Amazing drinks Great friendly, personable staff Fantastic place to unwind Food : 5/5 |

Date: 3 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

The entire menu is amazing! Too many favorites to mention but the El Mejor taco and the Chihuahua cheese grits were my two fases. The most proper name for a taco that fits that bill!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 4

We had a large party and the service was excellent. I had the blackened fish tacos which were so so, but have had fried fish tacos before which were excellent.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

I just picked up my food but I much day it was a freaking mazing Parking: Parking was weird ended up in a back alley Food : 5/5 |

Date: 3 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 1

Really bad customer service, the restaurant look great, but was empty and we was waiting for more than 30 minutes for a table.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

First time customer today. Got the Damn burrito w grilled chicken. It was really good

Date: 3 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Our new favorite place in Abilene. Been there three times and the staff is friendly and the food is great! Try the wonton taquitos!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Came for a last minute snack and drink! Great front patio!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 3

This is a beautiful restraint. The vibe exceeds and expectations you could have about it based on its location. The food was ok. I sampled many dishes, but none impressed me except the wanton tacos. The service was horrible. Our waitress almost never came to check on us, leaving us in the hands of other servers and managers, which were all phenomenal.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Our waitress Dawn was on point . We never had to ask for a refill, we didnt even have to ask for extra napkins , she just brought . A drink was spilled and she didnt hesitate to bring us towels to clean up the mess . She was awesome!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 1

I was not at all pleased with the service. I took my son there with our family to celebrate his 18th birthday because he loved the food. Our waitress never made sure we needed anything whatsoever. We had to ask her for everything. I was very disappointed. She also got orders wrong. They weren t busy at all so it just made no sense. I wish I could say different but she definitely needs to be more attentive to her tables or not be a waitress at all if that s the type of service she s going to give. She didn t deserve a tip. She ruined our experience.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

I enjoyed the meal at 6 PM on the patio. Nice shaded on the east side. Very pleasant.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Service was EXCELLENT! We ate lunch after my Daughters private small court house wedding. We had a table of 13 and they accommodated us With no issues.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 1

Terrible service. Never going here again after waiting 1.5 hrs for 3 tacos that never showed up. Having a tough time managing 10 tables and 3 servers, hate to see what a busy night looks like.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 3

3rd visit. Mixed bag. Chips, normally great, were soft and stale (they didnt charge us). They put the wrong fries with the wrong plates (but we fixed that). Wife gets carne asada tacos every time and said it was awesome again. I got the may special tacos and they were okay. Weve had great meals here, and not so great meals. Service is variable, but was great this time (Dawn).

Date: 4 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Tremendous service, food and drinks!! highly recommend

Date: 4 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 3

Date: 4 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

I went in with expectations, and they blew me away. It felt authentic Mexican with a hipster flare. Everything we ordered was amazing, and the service was phenomenal!!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Our waitress was wonderful and the food was top notch would definitely recommend and will be returning Kid-friendliness: The waitress made sure our kids loved there food brought out cheese and ranch extra for our little ones food.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

What a pleasant experience. Frankly, unexpected big city food and service in a (relatively) small Texas town. Dont miss this joint. Parking: No problem.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Amazing food, drinks, staff and atmosphere.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

The Wonton tacos are delicious and will keep you coming back. Great drinks from the bar. I loved brining my pup here and relaxing outside on the patio. Servers have always been good with the exception of one time (everyone has a off day). Place is inviting and I will continue to support.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

This was our first time and we will definitely return! Lovely experience!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Cannot saw enough positive things about Jason! Awesome and attentive bartender. Food was amazing

Date: 4 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 2

The flavor of the al pastor taco is great, but why are they serving up cuts almost entirely of fat? When I pulled the fat chunks from my al pastor, there was nothing left! Parking sucks. Very few spaces.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Good prices/specials, and even greater food! Very fresh and delicious. Dietary restrictions: My mom and I are gluten and dairy free and we were able to adjust with no issue Food : 5/5 |

Date: 4 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 1

Food took forever. Waiter came 3 times and didn t bring my drink. Overall, terrible.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Parking was annoying but aside from that everything was great!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

I love the atmosphere & of course the food (tacos). Every server Ive had has been so professional & kind.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 1

The building itself is nice and that s about the only positive thing that happened during our visit. The waitress we had was slightly attentive to our needs but busy doing other things so that was fine. However the food was mediocre and highly disappointing. I order the birria tacos and they were extra bland. The sauce that was suppose to come with them had no taste with the consistency of water . My boyfriend ordered the damn burrito and the name definitely fits because it was mediocre as well. The only thing that was decent was the birria nachos and even then the sauce was skimped on. This place definitely has a lot of room for improvement. Hopefully they do the work.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Just love this place. Wonderful ambience, excellent food and selection, great service at reasonable prices. We had their amazing fish tacos! They have a gorgeous covered with trees and shade and fans. The patio was perfect for us because we were traveling with our dog. The waitress was very helpful and attentive and even brought water for our dog since the weather was warm. Will definitely be back next time we are in town.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

The blackened fish tacos were excellent. Their mezcal cocktails were enjoyable.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

This place has some fun fusion dishes that I really enjoyed and the tacos were pretty good. The bar staff was amazing, even though it was busy during our visit. The drinks were good, you could taste the tequila which I always enjoyed. Overall good spot in Abilene.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 4

Liked the food very professional looking presentation.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Good very tasty and nicely presented, except dislike the waste of the disposable containers for the sides. Service was very good.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Good food. Good drinks. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices. Worth checking out.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

One of the best restaurants in town. Never a disappointment.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 2

Our steak was pretty tough and the fajitas tasted like lighter fluid, like it wasn t burned off the charcoal. The waitress may think she s being sassy but she was pretty snotty and we all got the same impression.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 1

Date: 6 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 2

I usually don t write reviews, but this just irks my nerves, I need to say something. Always love coming here for the food and atmosphere, but always end up getting bad luck with service. I went out with my boyfriend and our friends on a double date and before we were even sat, the server was yelling for peoples names for their tables and when no one would answer she would viciously stare at the waiting area, waiting for us to verbally say no, get upset and then storm off with an attitude. When we got sat, we got the same server that was putting up that childish act at the host podium. As soon as she sat us down she didn t give us an opportunity to look at the drink menu, or even speak, and she just yelled water water water, waters, okay! And ran off to get us waters, AND THEN came back to ask if we wanted anything else to drink. She s in such a hurry but she wasted her s and our time doing that. Lol. Then when appetizers came out I was trying to make room so she could set them down and she says with such an attitude that s RIGHT where I m going to set the food down . The attitude in her tone made me actually nauseous. I m a server as well and would never display any tone/attitude of that kind to my guests. For not even doing anything but trying to help anyways. After that and throughout the dinner, she only came to check on us once until she came with the bills. Idk what type of tip she was expecting with her attitude, but she s lucky we tipped anything. Work on your attitude and maybe you d deserve more lol.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Great service, the food was excellent!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Food was delicious and the bartender Kara made excellent cocktails. Would definitely recommend.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 1

Heard a lot of great things about this place. Daughter and I dropped in on a Sat evening. Wasnt busy. Was asked if we had a reservation before being sat down near the main door. We picked out our drinks, appetizer, and entrées while waiting to be acknowledged. No one ever came to give us water...for 10 minutes. Watched other service given to tables that walked in after us. No one even told us that they were finding our waiter/waitress. It was like we didnt exist. Got tired of waiting, so we informed the hostess of the lack of service and walked out. Will be a while before I consider coming here again despite the rave reviews Ive heard of the food. So much for being a special and Local place.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 2

We are from out of town. Strange that we had to wait 30 minutes when their were tables open the time we were waiting. The food was bad. The rice had good flavor but was not cooked all the way so there were hard pices. The beans were also not cooked all the way they were still hard. Had carne asada tacos were the corn tortillas were cold. Ordered the salsa and chips. Red salsa was tomato catchup with seasoning and the green salsa was green water with I think a pice of garlic.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 2

The Local is a spacious and attractive place. The patio/courtyard was inviting. We arrived at 11:35 a.m. and were seated promptly without much wait. The employees were courteous and pleasant, but the service was just average. The kitchen was out of two menu items which was odd, but okay. We waited 45 minutes for our food. Only two out of six people enjoyed their food: Migas and Wonton Taquitos although the queso was served cold and had more than just a thin skin from sitting at room temperature. The steak salad would have been good if the steak hadnt been so overcooked it was completely charred. A few bites were actually inedible. I doubt that any of us will be back.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 3

Date: 7 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 2

I ve been wanting to try this place out for a while since we moved to Abilene. Our first attempt didn t quit work out. They asked if we had a reservation and we did not. I did not know we needed one. When we finally went it was for a work event. We were in the party room. It was freezing in there. Our sever failed to write all of our order so we did not get all that we wanted. It was difficult to get refills. However, the most disappointing parts of the visit was the food. It looked pretty but was over salted and lacked any other flavor. I m glad we went. Now we know what it is like and will not be returning.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 1

We ordered 2 local pastas, after an hour we were served it was absolutely gross! Best thing was the queso, chips were stale, guacamole was bland, green salsa was straight lime, and red sauce was spicy but bland! Very sad actually!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Burger from the burger brawl was great. My wife had the salmon and raved about it. Had good service and always love the atmosphere

Date: 7 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 4

Food and service was good. We had a reservation but still had to wait a bit for our reserved table. They were out of a couple of food items already at 6:30pm.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Awesome place to go. The americanos tacos are very delicious. The staff was excellent. The service was excellent. Will definitely visit this place again.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 4

I was not expecting how fancy this establishment was when I walked in. The service is good, just takes a while. The queso was absolutely delicious! My tacos were good, but they were more filled with toppings rather than meat, very little meat. The rice is not good, super dry & hard.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Fajitas were simply amazing and the potatoes are the best! Cant wait to go back again!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

This place was super quiet but amazing. The bar staff was really nice and recommended my drink and a rice bowl . Both were amazing . Cara at the bar took great care of me and make sure my water was filled and checked in. Food

Date: 7 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Omg. Going back every time we are in Abilene. We had a long wait, but were able to enjoy the bar area for drinks. Once we were notified, our table was ready. This amazing server named Rai was fabulous. She took the time to talk and laugh with us. The food was great. Except for the big chimichanga. BUT that didnt keep Rai from letting the manager know. I wish I had gotten the managers name too. He was so sincere and apologetic. Took my plate and asked if there was something else I would like instead and I went with the al pastor tacos (yummy). Great, great place to go.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 1

1030pm on a Friday night. Me and a coworker sit at the bar to watch the douchebag tending the bar and the blonde lady bartender cleanup their area. They dont close til 12 but its obvious theyre mailing it in for the evening. Im served a warm mineral water and never got a chance to ask for a glass with ice. We are ready to order and place our menus down waiting to be asked if we need anything. They serve beers for the waitresses and talk amongst themselves and coworkers. Its pretty obvious these guys Dont want customers here for the evening, states my coworker after sitting there for 10 minutes. I ask for the tab and rudely explain why were leaving. Set your closing time to 1030 if you no longer wish to serve customers by that time. Put the closed sign up on the door. Have your hostess say, our kitchen is closed and were are closing or closed already. Closing duties shouldnt be done 1.5 hours prior to closing nor should it be a priority over customers who just sat down. Absolute trash attitudes front of the house. This place is not that good that customers should put up with this gross neglect.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 4

Super fun and modern Latin restaurant. Very clean and great decor. We ordered the Asasa fries, tacos, street corn side, and local pasta. All were delicious and came out hot with lots of flavor. Music wasn t too loud and service was excellent. We really liked the mix and match options for tacos.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 4

Cheeseburger and fried shrimp tacos were so good!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

The food and drinks here are so good. The waitstaff are amazing and the ambiance inside and out is great. Two visits in one week with friends and family, party of six on the first visit and second visit a party of 10. The Local does it right! I highly recommend The Local.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 4

Current: Tried their hamburger to go, very tasty but the bun is chewy so you get more of a dense saucy bite than soft juicy bite. The curly fries were not crispy and cold. 2 years ago: Good corn and breakfast taco. Staff is nice and attentive.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Had three amazing tacos and chips with quac. Would have posted photos but I ate it too fast.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 4

Cozy atmosphere, and even though there were a lot of patrons, it did not feel crowded. Staff was wonderful and very accommodating. Highly recommend their signature pasta dish.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Delicious!!! Super friendly and helpful hostess and server. We were new to this restaurant and menu and everything they recommended or I asked about was a hit!! Worth a road trip back to Abilene to eat here again! And explore more of this city.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

I sat at the bar Rosa served me, she recommended the wonton tacos as an appetizer... phenomenal!!! I tried the jalapeno grits so delish, the Cali Burrito was also very tasty. My tummy was full after the grits but man o man I couldnt help myself. The service was perfect atmosphere was so inviting.(ty Jason) The music was energetic, overall experience was terrific. Totally bringing my family here when they come to town!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Could not have had a better experience. Can t rave about the food and service enough. Kaitlyne was amazing!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

I definitely enjoyed it. Great atmosphere. Food was worth it. So delicious. Highly recommend

Date: 8 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 2

Went there with a group of gals for a lunch on Sat. Once we ordered food it took 30 min before we received or orders. The food was smaller portions, lacked flavor or was overly salty. We even had one gal that found hair in her taco. The street corn was overly oily and didnt look like the pictures. They were also out of asparagus and potatoes that are part of the normal sides. Needless to say if you want an honest review just save your money and go somewhere else.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Delicious food

Date: 8 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

We have been here a few times. Consistent, quality, innovative. Obviously deserved the James Beard Award status. Fantastic spot in the heart of Abilene; just damn good food, drinks, and service!! Great stuff all-around.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 1

Ive been here twice and both of the things I ordered were not very good, particularly the carnitas. The pork was unseasoned pot roast swimming in broth, which made the tortillas soggy and gross.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Went here the night before an air show me and a friend were going in the morning. 8 months later i still think about the tacos I had and he still thinks about the burrito he had.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 4

Great meal- super friendly service ! Would definitely return and the prices were very reasonable. The side of elote corn was excellent!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Came in on a Saturday night for a quick bite and some cocktails while visiting Abilene to look for houses for a coming move. Rosa was our bartender behind the bar and she was entertaining, welcoming, and the cocktails were phenomenal. The food was a solid 8.5/10, I had the steak and my partner had the tacos, but the queso appetizer was the highlight of the meal. However, the cocktails and the service provided by Rosa pushed this experience to 5 stars. Will definitely return!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

The company I work for has a Christmas party here. The food was delicious. The seever was very awesome. We all had a great time. The list place was definitely a great place to try. The Birria Ramen was super delicious.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Completely worth driving out of the way to try! You have got to come to The Local! This place has it all! Amazing atmosphere Chef driven amazingly flavorful foods! Friendly attentive staff make you feel right a home. Couldn t believe this is in Abilene.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

We had a large group, they sat us upstairs. The service was great, despite being busy and the food was tasty.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

1st visit and not the last the food was amazing.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Great food and atmosphere, service is a little slow

Date: 10 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Excellent date night location. Not your typical Abilene restaurant. Located downtown in walking distance to a number of businesses including the Paramount theater. Check it out

Date: 10 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 3

The food was okay for the price, my tacos came out cold and the street corn did not taste like fresh corn it reminded me of can corn.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Food and service were top notch and the prices were extremely reasonable.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Very nice atmosphere, great for get togethers, or an intimate evening. The full bar and the food was fantastic. Attention to details in every aspect. Had the chipotle steak with grilled onions. Will be returning to dine next time I am Abilene.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 4

Really enjoyed my small street tacos. The guac was a bit salty and tomato-less, not my style but fine. The queso was great! Also my odb and enchilada tacos were quite tasty!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 1

Unfortunately, every single member of our 30 group got sick, we will not be returning or recommending this place, sorry yall,

Date: 10 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 3

Parking: Na Food

Date: 10 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

During a business trip to Abilene, a colleague recommended The Local for an atypical, Mexican fare experience.. I visited on a Wednesday night and ordered their El Maestro margarita with El Afan Reposada tequila.. The El Afan was blended perfectly with their house triple citrus blend, brandy, and Agave nectar to make for a delightfully smooth, top-shelf cocktail.. It was so good that I ordered another after my meal had arrived.. I sampled their chips, salsa, and queso as starters.. All of these were delightful, but I wanted to take special note of the salsa verde and its perfect kick and the creaminess and the great flavor of their white queso.. I ordered a pair of their featured pork belly tacos and a single al pastor, grilled pork taco with street corn for my main meal.. The seared pork belly tacos featured jalapeño salsa, radishes, white onions, salsa matcha, micro cilantro, and were finished with cotija cheese.. They were delightfully deelish, and I thought the radishes were a wonderful addition.. The grilled pork taco featured salsa verde, onions, and cilantro.. I opted out of the included pineapple salsa but had it on the side.. This taco was equally tasty.. The street corn was amply portioned and delivered hot, which made it a perfect complement to the trio of tacos.. In summary, the service was outstanding, the food and drinks were delightful, and the atmosphere was unlike any other Mexican-fare establishment Ive tried.. The Local would be a great place for a date night for certain.. The Local will be among my repeat picks the next time I visit the Abilene area..

Date: 11 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Cool vibe, great verde sauce. Loved the Texas 3 step Taco Lots of interesting items to try. I ll be back.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Party of 4 kids & 3 adults. Waiter was patient & helpful. Everyones food came out made as ordered & tasted great.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Great place to eat. Food is excellent. Service is amazing

Date: 11 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 1

Appreciate the manager Renee for awful service. If I could give this place no stars I would. Horrible manager. Totally dismissed our concerns. We waited an hour and ten minutes for a table and then was told we would have to wait another hour for food. She did not care or try to make it better. Told us we could leave. Walking away from your customer because they are frustrated is not the way to handle the situation regardless of how short staffed you suddenly are.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 3

Date: 11 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Oh my goodness! If you want amazing Mexican food with a twist, eat Local!!! Their Pastor burger was one of the best burgers Ive ever had, Im SO glad we chose to eat here Even the kids plates looked delicious and were a really good amount of food, especially for only $5! Will definitely be coming back here.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 3

Went for lunch and they got my food out in 10 minutes that was a plus however the beans were an upcharge and they forgot them. Gotta check the bag before you leave.

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Asada fries are amazing

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

One of my favorite places in Abilene! The food and drinks are always delicious. Wonderful ambiance!

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

The food was outstanding. Our waiter was not as attentive as I thought he should be, but he did give good recommendations. The soft lights and low music made for a pleasant evening.

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Our Son brought us to their favorite place while we were visiting and it definitely did not disappoint. The food was delicious! Laid back atmosphere and a super friendly and always there when you need them wait staff! We loved it!

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Great high end tacos and service.

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 3

Food was not impressive for the price.

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Great lunch spot. Easy access to downtown

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

One of my favorite places to eat in Abilene

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Yall, this is not your typical Mexican food, but boy, is it yummy! The atmosphere is so relaxing, and the music is at the right volume, where you can still have a conversation. We opted to sit at the bar. The bartenders were so friendly and made our drinks to perfection. We later took our drinks and went to sit in their lounge area, which was super comfy. There is also a patio. I love to sit out on patios (when its not scorching hot out). We would definitely return.

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 4

The food, ambiance and staff were great!!

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 1

The food was terrible. No flavor, fried shrimp tacos were so greasy. Chips were stale. Margaritas were plain, mine wasn t even properly mixed. Tasted like a drink I made in college. Disappointing.

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 3

Update: Came here for dinner and we were probably the first people to arrive in the restaurant. I ordered the 8oz Sirloin wanting to try something different. I believe it was cooked in chipotle butter sauce and beer onions in a small cast iron. It definitely was not my thing I actually really really disliked it. Im so saddened because I absolutely love steak and to eat this one just made me feel sad while eating. I also really dislike their sides here. They are just odd sides that dont go with anything. I grabbed chata beans and they were decent but also had cojita potatoes which were basically fries. I believe other options were lime rice, elote corn, another type of beans and asparagus. Next time Ill just do beans and asparagus. I told my husband this would be my last time coming because I just dont like anything on the menu. Service wasnt that great either. I enjoyed a different waitress attend to another table hoping ours would do the same. My son was so thirsty and she refilled his drink after we were paying and leaving. So my husband and son can some back but Ill skip out. --Service was a little slow in the beginning but was pretty good after receiving our drinks. I ordered the Ruthie Chicken taco and it was a little bland despite all the yummy toppings. The Carne Asada taco was very delicious but I got full quickly so I didnt finish it. Ordered chips and salsa and the chips were very stale also I think they are HEB chips lol. I mean I love me HEB but I wouldnt expect finding store bought chips in a restaurant. Overall I would give this place another try they have a lot of good items on the menu. Oh yea, it would of been nice to have more cutlery to eat with besides a fork. Couldnt cut the burrito in half that my husband ate.

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

It was a very surprising meal for Abilene. EVERYTHING was amazing even the drinks...

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Birria tacos were delicious!!

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 2

Took 30 minutes for an appetizer 20 minutes for a beer. Chips were stale. Food has no flavor. Worst excuse for a white washed tex-mex place. We asked for an extra plate when the appetizer arrived and even though that was all we ordered no extra plate was delivered. At least it looks cool inside.

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Only rarely do I leave a restaurant saying to myself wow . This was one of the best eating experiences of my life. It was just phenomenal, this place should be a 5.0 on google. The cocktails were tremendous, the bartender knowledgeable with great recommendations, and the food incredible. Special shout-out to the chimichanga egg rolls. Fantastic restaurant.

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 3

Cozy place, the food was good, especially the grits. Had the bacos wrapped shrimp. Wife had the tacos al pastor. Nice presentation, tacos looked great. But tacos are not made to be gourmet food. The pasta was delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 1

Im used to free chips and salsa not here. The chips and queso in their ad is $10.00. you either buy chips and queso for $10 or you dont get any chips and salsa at all.

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Great food, quick service, really neat place to decompress!

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

This place is amazing.... Liam was incredible.. the best drinks.. amazing customer service. If Liam hadnt been here.. I have no idea where we would have gone. His professionalism, and professional courtesy made our trip (2.5 hours) worth every second. I just wanted to give props where they are due. Thanks again Liam. You are absolutely the best.

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

I got the Chipotle Sirloin and it was phenomenal. Only sad that you have to pay for chips and salsa

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

One of Abilenes best places to dine! Correction... one of the best places natinwide!

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Came for our 45th anniversary, as our restaurant was closed. Dawn was a sweet server, as were all staff. Nice atmosohere.

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Great place to sit and relax in downtown Abilene. Great food, unfortunately, didnt get to try some of the drinks but everything we tried out was great, thank you

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

I suggest sitting outside on a beautiful day, our waitress was so kind and professional. Carne Sada Tacos and California burrito was amazing.

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Amazing food and decently priced for the ambiance! Lacey our server was so sweet and helpful

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Great place to hangout with friends! Relaxed environment with great food. Yummy drinks as well. Food was reasonably priced with special deals on Tuesday s. Highly recommend for good Mexican in the Abilene area.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 4

Nice place and great food. We were there for the brunch and it was a limited menu, but good food. The morning margarita was a Hit!! No sweet & sour used in them, very refreshing! Ill be ordering again next time! Wait staff were very nice and the place was roomy! Great atmosphere.

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 3

The bread pudding is great but there are better places in town to get quality Mexican food. It tends to be inconsistent here.

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 3

Nice restaurant and good food. Service sucked. Took 20 min for waiter to take my order and there was barely any customers there. Also there was about 6 waiters

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago