Best of the Best

34 BEST OF THE BEST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2015 • NWA DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE PROMOTIONAL SUPPLEMENT Abuelo's HHH WINNER: HHH BUSINESS LUNCH & MEXICAN FOOD HHH RUNNER-UP: CHEESE DIP HHH nwadg.com/best Runner-Up Winner NWA Democrat-Gazette S urrounded by hand-painted mu- rals and carved statues, diners at Abuelo's restaurants experience a combination of traditional Mexi- can dining and art. The art and culture of Mexico add a comfortable ambi- ance to the Abuelo's concept. Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo's has consistently been on the leading edge of Mexican cuisine, combining menu creativ- ity, outstanding food and beverage quality, colorful plate presentations and superior service in an impressive Mexican court- yard-themed atmosphere. Abuelo's is similar to dining at upscale restaurants in Mexico City or other Mexican destinations. Instead of the stereotypical sombreros and pinatas, Abuelo's features an artistic interior that fully complements the authentic Mexican menu. Background music is soft and contemporary, providing guests with a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience. Abuelo's menu selections feature subtle flavors of coastal and interior Mexican cui- sine and have earned a reputation for "rais- ing the bar" of Mexican food restaurants. Abuelo's made-from-scratch dishes are made from the heart and crafted with pride from Chef Luis Sanchez's family recipes. Abuelo's uses only the freshest, finest in - gredients in all its dishes from the scratch- made salsas, sauces and sides, to the hand- rolled enchiladas, traditional Tex Mex items and unique house specialties. Desserts include Abuelo's award-win - ning traditional Mexican flan, dulce de leche cheesecake and others. Abuelo's also features a number of signature drinks. Abuelo's has received national accolades as the top-ranked Mexican food restaurant and as one of America's top overall restau - rant chains in three consecutive biennial surveys by a leading national consumer rating magazine. Owned and operated by Food Concepts International of Lubbock, Texas, the company currently has 39 full- service restaurants located in 14 states, and a fast casual Abuelo's Taqueria, located in Lubbock, Texas. More information is avail - able at abuelos.com or at facebook.com/ Abuelos. SPECIAL TO NWA DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE Abuelo's was named first in Business Lunch and Mexican Food and second in Cheese Dip. Abuelo's immerses diners in Mexican art, culture, cuisine

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