Pulido's Kitchen & Cantina

lf you're alone don't order the half pound bag of chips cuz I had no idea that was going to be a family size when I got that for takeout lol. And apparently both my entrees came with chips too because there were two smaller bags originally and smaller salsas. The quesadilla was really good-- just on the greasy side. The soup was also really flavorful, loved all the vegetables in it-- came with, again, way too many tortilla strips haha. The guac side portion was a bit small. The salsa was a little too spicy for me.I've been staying at the hotel around the corner for many visits, surprised I've never made it here! Will be back.

Pulido's has been a family favorite since the early '70s. Before this location closed last year, I dined there several times a week. No other restaurant served such authentic, satisfying Mexican food as Pulido's, made even better by an attentive staff and charming location.When news broke that our beloved eatery was reopening, I eagerly awaited the return of an old friend.Well, I returned to find a beautiful makeover and a friendly staff who went above and beyond in meeting customers' needs and genuinely wanting to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.But a beautiful restaurant makeover and friendly staff couldn't make up for food that I just was not impressed with -- on my first visit. But my recent second experience saw a dramatic improvement!My server, Rebecca, was friendly and genuinely determined to provide a pleasant dining experience. I ordered my customary meal (a custom plate with shredded chicken taco, rice and avocado slices). The flavor had improved since my initial visit, with the chicken restored to its shredded form from a more chunky style that I didn't enjoy as much on my initial visit. And the rice, once dry and flavorless, was much moister and flavorful than on my prior visit. As a customer for decades, let me say I will return -- several times a week. Nice having an old friend back in my life!

My husband said how about I take you to a hole in the wall Mexican place. I was like ok let's do this. You know I like those little hidden places. Instead he takes me to this upscale hole in the wall Mexican place, with fancy almost cloth napkins and Aztec style wood chairs... I don't think he knows what hole in the wall means. This place is cute. Service was nice and prompt. To add to the awesome review they even had the big bottles Mexican Coke! I was in Mexican Heaven! The lunch portion was very nice for both the fajitas and tamales. Chips with bowls of salsa for everyone. No sharing at this fancy place! So next time you need a lunch date place consider visiting Pulido's, if she is disappointed take someone else next time.

Pulido's is back! With the Westland group resurrecting part of the franchise, we opted to stop in on a Saturday for lunch to check things out. Good news is, if you were wanting the Pulido's you grew up with, then this is it! With Covid, I realized I had taken too many staples and hallmarks of the local food scene for granted. The same places you frequented in your neighborhood time and time again and only in a blip they were suddenly gone. So it really is nice to see places like Pulido's being brought back. Just as expected, we were greeted with speedy service and some chips and salsa. The Wife and I both opted for a Pulido's hallmark, some puffy tacos. They were delicious. Even better was having restaurant ownership that actually cares about keeping places like Pulido's around, not just in name, but the old buildings as well.So we plan on making sure we continue to support ventures such as this to get more classic, simple, neighborhood Tex-Mex...and perhaps a margarita or two at the bar.

This place is in an odd location. Not that it's bad just wouldn't expect to see a Mexican place where it is. It's walking distance to my hotel so decided to give it a go. On the outside it looked dead. Man that was a rope a dope. Place was jumpin'. Lots of people and was a 30 minute wait. The host got me into the bar at a table so I could get in and get out. And here is where it went downhill. Ordered a guac to start and a lunch quesadilla. Simple. Quick. You'd think. I waited around 15 minutes for my guac, and probably 40 minutes total for my quesadilla. Then when they brought it out, they didn't bring the rice and beans until 5 minutes after. But by that point I was almost full from th chips and guac. They bar was in disarray, they missed food for some tables. Then got the orders wrong for others. Wrong things on the wrong check. Etc. Once I got my food it was okay, nothing to write home about but filled me up and I went to the hospital. I might try them again on an off time, because they just didn't handle the lunch rush well.

Pulido's has reopened after a closure. The menu is basically the same as the original. They have a very diverse selection on their menu great Tex-Mex recipes. My favorite is the chili Rios with ground beef. They have a papa dinner which has a few selections and they have a Mama dinner which is also good. There's always something my family loves to order. Try this place. You'll love it.

Great food and great service. The house margarita is good . We sat at the bar and the food arrived quickly. If you like spicy , the salsa is also very good.

Our first time to this location. We were served immediately and checked on for refills just as needed. The beef fajita lunch was very flavorful and was a more than generous portion for lunch. Had plenty left over for dinner for 2 people. The cheese enchiladas were wonderful. My husband ate every bite. My grandson loved the beef chile rellano, and my great grandson declared the nachos the best he ever had. The atmosphere was pleasant and comfortable. Can't wait for the Hurst location to reopen!

Went a couple weeks after it reopened. Almost didn't go because all the reviews on Yelp and Google I was reading said it wasn't the same, everything had changed. It had been awhile since I had eaten at one, used to eat at the Arlington location somewhat often. Figured I would go just to see if it really was different.Not sure what people are talking about. I used to go to Pulido's to get tex mex, and that's what I got. I didn't think anything was that different, if at all. Maybe the salsa consistency was a little different...maybe, but pretty much the same. I got the cheese enchilada and hard shell taco lunch, with rice and beans. It all tasted pretty good to me, and it's $9 and change, a great deal. Like I said, pretty much what I remember.Someone I know said they had gone, and thought it was exactly the same, and people they knew also thought it was the same.Anyway, service was good, food came out pretty quick, there was a good, but not full house crowd when I went in the middle of an afternoon weekend. I'm not sure what the deal is, but if you're asking me, it's pretty much the way I remember it. I'll be going back. I guess the only way to find out is go check it out yourself.

Well it ain't the same Pulido's. This was the original location and the jd's burgers. Folks have cleaned it up and rehabbed the place. Unfortunately they changed some of the basic recipes. It's straightforward TexMex, basically enchiladas and tacos and tamales. Pulido's was a blue collar minichain that was built on selling value and great TexMex favorites to railyard and factory workers. It was always one of my favorites for just basic TexMex.Hot sauce and chips were fine. Service was friendly and attentive. I got a combo platter with two cheese enchiladas and a tamale all with chili gravy. Requested onions in the enchiladas. Wife got a cheese enchiladas with chili, a soft cheese taco, and a tamale with chili. Both had refried beans and rice. The cheese enchiladas were missing the onions, the big miss was the chili gravy. It was loaded with beef which many will like but it was slightly scorched and the flavor profile certainly wasn't the old Pulidos. It lacked spice, cumin was definitely toned down. The tamale was disappointing; the masa cakey and filling very bland. Beans were scorched and seemed to be missing lard, the rice was average. So I had hopes the food would be better. It's ok, I would have returned it for being scorched but we had an appointment to make. I wouldn't go out of my way to return.