Don Benitos
$ • Mexican, Tex-Mex, Pet Friendly
Hours:
3701 Troup Hwy, Tyler
(903) 236-3491
About Don Benitos
Customers' Favorites
Don Benitos Reviews
Came in loved the decor. Chips were bland, salsa tomatoey , needed more cilantro, green sauce was watered down until it had no taste. Ordered Chicken Cancun it was a total salt lick sent it back and ordered chicken fajita they were good . Rice was like eating busted up salt lick particles . Dr pepper was perfect . I do not recommend this place based on my experience. Folks were really nice that worked there. The mgr seemed less than caring about our needs. One other thing... I...read full review
I went there with my father and paid for both of our meals. The manager of the restaurant was cheerful towards my father until he heard that I paid for our meal. Suddenly, he had a strong grimace on his face and he started breathing heavy at me. I didn’t try to skip out on paying our bill and we each gave a $10 tip, which was almost half the cost of our meal altogether! Also, he ordered a topochino, which was something different than what he thought it would be, it was mineral...read full review
food was great service was excellent by waitress Victoria, and manager Jack was friendly and runs a very good restaurant
Ratings
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9PM |
Don Benitos offers a cozy atmosphere with healthy plants decorating the walls, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The restaurant's layout provides a sense of privacy while still allowing for easy movement. The attentive and polite servers, including the general manager and staff members, ensure a pleasant dining experience. Diners have praised the staff for their professionalism and responsiveness. The menu features options like fajitas, sour cream chicken enchiladas, chili con queso beef enchiladas, and cilantro lime rice, with an optional kids' menu available. The Business Lunch Fajitas are known for their great value. The red salsa and avocado green salsa have excellent flavor but are not spicy. Parking can be tight, but the friendly staff make up for it. Some customers have noticed slight inconsistencies in food quality, but many enjoy their takeout orders, especially with chips and salsa. The restaurant remains a cozy spot for a night out, offering a private and intimate feel even on busy nights. Service is attentive, and the cilantro lime rice is highly recommended. Many visitors highlight that the food is fresh, flavorful, and the staff is personable, making every visit memorable.