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Best Mexican Restaurant and Happy Hour
Angelina’s Mexican Restaurant, 1396 W Main St, Lewisville,
972-221-6790.
By Robert Tracy
neighborsgo editor
And that’s how owner Louis Velez Jr. likes it. His mother and the restaurant’s founder, Angelina, opened one of the first Mexican restaurants in the area. And now it’s an established home for fans of Tex-Mex and the extended Velez family, who also operate locations in The Colony and Corinth.
“We offer a family environment,” Velez Jr. said. “Everybody is family and all customers are special.”
Adriana Luna, manager and Velez’s daughter, echoed that sentiment.
“We know when regulars are coming in,” said Luna. “We have their favorite tables ready for them on Fridays and notice when they’re not here.”
Velez says big-taste plates for a blue-collar price make Angelina’s special.
“We’re not in it to make multi-millions like the chains,” Velez said. “We’re not raising our prices. A family of four can have a meal for $40.”
And those loyal customers keep on coming home.
Q&A
Most popular item: Fajitas
Most unique item: Louis’ Favorite Shrimp boasts a mixture of ingredients, including jalapenos and Monterrey cheese and avocado, paired with rice and beans borracho.
Kids’ favorite: Cheese enchiladas.
Price: The average price for a dinner entrée is $7-$8 and none exceed $12.95.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
Best Happy Hour
According to readers, Angelina’s is also a great place to have a drink. Readers chose its comfy “cantina” for Best Happy Hour — an honor that Velez Jr. attributed to one thing: “Mango.”
Velez said the flavor of the fruit in their frozen margaritas makes Angelina’s a popular destination on Margarita Mondays.
