Don Luis Cafe

Abilene, United States

3.5

Open now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 325-268-4198
Address:
3370 N 1st St, Abilene, TX, 79603
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
2 miAbilene and Northern Railway Company Depot
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Lunch
Bike Parking
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating
No
Wi-Fi
No
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
Yes

Today

Today 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Abilene) 13:08 Friday, 20 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Description

Specialties

We specialize in Mexican and Cuban foods. Everything we make is hand made in our store from scratch recipes. Some recipes are very old family favorites and others are new things we are trying out. Come try our steaks, sandwiches, and burgers too. We will list daily specials and limited time specials on social media. There’s a party room in the back available and we have a bar also. We usually have live music on Friday nights when we can. Let us know how we can serve you, we look forward to your visit and we welcome your comments and suggestions.

History

Established in 2012.

We started in Buffalo Gap Texas and moved to Abilene in October 2014!

Meet the Business Owner

Jorge L.

Business Owner

Jorge lived in Cuba for many years but was born in Spain. He opened up Don Luis in Buffalo Gap, TX in 2012 and moved to Abilene in 2014! He is very friendly and loves to visit with customers so come say hi and meet him!

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20 reviews of Don Luis Cafe

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Place rating: 1
Cordova, TN
We just ate here because it was the only Mexican food close that was open and had great reviews! We would have been better off eating Taco Bell. The only good thing was the Margarita. It took over 15 minutes to get our drinks, over 30 minutes to get our food, and only one out of six plates were eaten. We asked to substitute shrimp for chicken and we’re charged a dollar a shrimp, and the chicken might have well been out of a can. Then had to ask for our ticket twice, and finally got it 15 minutes after the second time.
Place rating: 5
Fort Worth, TX
Locals recommended this place and I would have to say I am not disappoints. Good food and decent prices. The place is really cute and easy to find. I got the stacked beef enchiladas with the 2 over easy eggs and a cup of Cuban soup!
Place rating: 5
Abilene, TX
I love this restaurant. My favorite things… the grilled chicken quesadilla, the posole, the mango chunky salsa and the red salsa. I like so much more but these items are simply over the top! I would recommend this place to anyone. The wait staff is so friendly and the owner is the nicest person you have ever met.
Place rating: 5
Bremerton, WA
Abuelos is the best Mexican food in Abilene! the sampler appetizer is always good, I go for the sour cream enchiladas, but sometimes default to those dang street tacos, I cant even help myself. Friday and Sat nights are gonna be tough especially around the paydays of the 1st and 15th. Just to be aware, but yeah the wait is worth it. Highly recommended.
Place rating: 5
Abilene, TX
I proudly give our dining experience 5 stars tonight. So amazing. Our server was fabulous. Live music!!! My boyfriend got a great Cuban pork dish. I got the enchiladas. Food was sooooo good!!! $ 3 margaritas were some of the best I ever tasted! Good food, good drinks, live entertainment! Can’t wait to come back.
Place rating: 1
Abilene, TX
This is for the south location on Buffalo Gap Rd, have tried the N1st location and it was OK.
No, just no… the chicken fried steak was old as old frozen from a box can be… yuck. The service was slow and confused. Plates came out mixed in with other tables and the server was just confused. If you must eat here, try a burger, the rest is really bad and as mentioned, the out of the box frozen chicken fry was completely inedible. The server even said it did not look right.
Place rating: 5
Abilene, TX
Best taco in my life. I usually eat on item with beans and rice. I’m a very small portion water. I ordered an additional taco it was so good. Then Ordered sopapillas. Wonderful. If you ate at the one in buffalo gap give this one a try 100% better!!!
Place rating: 1
Cisco, TX
My second time in. Waited 25 min and never saw a waiter. A guy waited on the table next to me 3 times but never me. Got up to leave and told the girl up front no one waited on me and she told me that she would tell them. ??? What is up with this. Don’t Know Who The Owner Is But he Waisted Money On this. Idk what else to say.
Place rating: 4
Lewisville, TX
Good food and service. Great owners that work hard! The salsa is good, but tomato-​y, as I like! I try to eat low carb (that’s difficult with those chips!) so I had the smothered chopped steak with a salad. Fantastic! Lot’s o’brown gravy, onions, and mushrooms over a perfectly cooked hamburger. I had guacamole as my salad dressing and I loved it! Didn’t even need salt or lemon! Would visit again and have the fish tacos… they looked great!
Place rating: 4
Sweetwater, TX
This new Cuban restaurant is clean with good food & cold fish bowl beer mugs! Onion Rings are hand made! Friendly atmosphere and service! We’ll be back.
Place rating: 1
Abilene, TX
Sad day… love their Cuban sandwiches. …couldn’t get in… hardly any customers… lots of dirty tables… hostess who acted like she was strung out on meth… told us it would be «25 minute or whatever» wait because kitchen was behind. we left and so did about 8 others. Sad because those sandwiches are so good. Hope new location is better when it opens. Won’t go back to this one.
Place rating: 5
Coleman, TX
Ate here today with hubby on a whim. I got the beef street tacos on a recommendation of our waitress. He got the deluxe nachos.
The chips are home made and thick but I love them! My street tacos were fabulous and I would come back just for those.
They have happy hour from 11 – 6 which included draft beers. We ordered Dos Equis and had one pony pitcher a single draft and a schooner. Total our beers were $ 8! Great value.
Place rating: 3
Abilene, TX
Decided to go try this restaurant since I never have. Just got back from Del Rio and had some kick ass nachos and wanted to see if they can match. The atmosphere is great, they have that going for them, the food was OK. The ingredients weren’t fresh, the chips were stale, they have a bar which ill have to go back and try and I may have to try something else on the menu I’ll give them another chance, the waitress was very nice.
Place rating: 4
Abilene, TX
My friends son has a disability and requires a service animal. The first time he refused to serve them. The next day the mother confronted the owner and he agreed he was in the wrong and treated them well so I have updated my review.
Place rating: 5
Abilene, TX
Excellent service today at lunch! I had the sour cream chicken flautas, and were larger than most and quite tasty. Didn’t really like their chips, but everything else was very good. Oh, the place is really nice on the inside… Pleasantly suprised!
Place rating: 1
Abilene, TX
I hate to be harsh but if a place sells itself as homemade and fresh but yet tastes canned and reheated… someone must call them out.
Avoid.
Go to Casa Herrera, Loa Arcos, Abuelos, or even Taco Bell.
Not here.
Never here.
Place rating: 3
Abilene, TX
First let me say that I really wanted to love this place. The location has a ton of sentimental value for a lot of Abilenians. I have been there several times and though the food is okay, it isn’t anything special. What I like best are the house-​made fried cheese sticks with chipotle ranch dressing. The menu has a lot of choices, almost overwhelming in the variety.
The Mexican food is a bit bland for me. I’ve had taco salad, nachos, a quesadilla, fajitas, and the Tuesday special stuffed fried avocados. Sadly, the last was the biggest disappointment. The breading needed some spices to enhance the avocado. There was very little chicken and the queso on top was too salty. The charro beans side had barbecue sauce which made them taste like ranch style beans.
Since the restaurant does serve Cuban food too, including a traditional Cuban sandwich, that could be the best bet for something flavorful and different. There are also several daily specials. The owner, Jorge, is very accommodating and friendly. He puts his heart into his business. I wish I could be more positive about the food. It is about the same as several other local places. I do enjoy several of the appetizers.
Place rating: 4
Abilene, TX
Gotta check out the huge Cuban sandwich. Tasty. Not exactly like Miami but good.
Place rating: 4
Abilene, TX
Don Luis was actually in Buffalo Gap for 2 years before coming to Abilene. George, the owner, is a wonderful person and will make your stay enjoyable. I have tried the Mexican and the Cuban, and have enjoyed both. Some of the meals are on the smaller side, which is perfect if you are not so hungry, and the price fits the portion. Really good deals. The Cuban pork is one of my favorites. Go meet George and give them a try.
Place rating: 3
Abilene, TX
The hot hot sauce is great, a smooth blended sauce with just enough heat to make you sniff. Lol. The chips weren’t fresh and were just cut up corn tortillas. Friendly waitstaff. The chicken tostada was small but very good and for a $ 1.50 a bargain!
I’ll be back to try the Cuban foods.