La Abuela Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ( 489 reviews )
$10–20
448 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA 19611, United States
+1 484-509-5778

La Abuela Mexican Restaurant is a culinary gem located at 448 Penn Ave in West Reading, PA, known for its authentic and flavorful dishes that have garnered rave reviews from local diners. Customers consistently praise the delectable tortilla soup and the fajita salad, both of which retain their deliciousness even when enjoyed as takeout.

Many visitors, like Charlene Steffel, have found themselves enamored with the carnitas tacos, highlighting them as some of the best in the area, celebrated for their simplicity and quality. The tacos al Pastor have also received accolades from satisfied patrons, showcasing a breadth of flavors that keep diners coming back.

Another standout aspect is the inclusive menu that caters well to vegan and vegetarian diets, with delightful options like vegetarian enchiladas and refreshing passion fruit mojitos. Glenn Palmitessa reflects the sentiment of many when he describes La Abuela as the best Mexican cuisine he’s encountered, appreciating both the cleanliness and decor of the establishment.

With each dish, La Abuela delivers an authentic Mexican dining experience that feels like home, making it a must-visit for anyone in the Reading area. Embrace the warmth and flavor—this restaurant feels like a loving tribute to la abuela herself!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great dessert
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For La Abuela Mexican Restaurant

Megan Akaran
Jun 28,2025
The tortilla soup and fajita salad were delicious, even to go!
Shruti Sanghavi
May 25,2025
Fantastic service and food. Lots of options for vegan and vegetarian diets. Yummy non alcoholic drinks like the passion fruit mojito I got. Must eat here when visiting Reading,PA.
Charlene Steffel
May 22,2025
This is some of the best Mexican I’ve had in this area. I got carnitas tacos and they were the best I’ve had in a long time. The perfect street taco. The flavors were simple and delicious. Forgot to take my photo before I took out some of the meat (I don’t like my tacos too loaded) so don’t be deceived they give good portions of meats. My mom and sister got the tacos al Pastor and they loved theirs too. This is my new favorite stop for Mexican food!
Glenn Palmitessa
May 8,2025
I've been to a couple of the Wyomissing Mexican chain type restaurants over the last couple of years. Wanted to find something more authentic so I did a quick search on Yelp and found La Abuela. I've learned that the name means grandmother. Well let me tell you, grandmother trained her daughter and or staff very well. This is by far the best Mexican cuisine I've ever had the pleasure of eating! My lunch partner also enjoyed her meal and had similar comments regarding the quality of the food. Beyond the good food, the place was meticulously clean and even though it's a small restaurant, very well decorated. Put it on your list! If I didn't live over an hour and a half away, I'd be here every week!!
Jahanvi Gupta
May 7,2025
Went here today for dinner and as usual the food was delicious. We were a party of three and got the fajita taco salad with veggies, the vegetarian enchiladas with salsa roja, and the cheese quesadilla with veggies. The quesadilla and enchiladas were outstanding - easily an 8/10. A special mention for the salsa that is served with the chips - very flavorful and had the right amount of heat. Overall, this place is definitely worth the great reviews and the traditional decor inside is also worth a visit!
Scarlett Witman
Apr 26,2025
I am never disappointed with my food , just went there today and decided to try something new, I got Enfrijoladas with queso Fresca filling and shrimp Tampico soup , fresh and delicious as usual!
Sonya Paneto
Apr 23,2025
I love this place ! The food is so flavorful! They give a good amount & everything seems to be fresh ! The drinks are nonalcoholic but they are so goood! Staff is very friendly & speak both English and Spanish. Very welcoming and homey.
videojunkie169
Mar 20,2025
Tried La Abuela for lunch and went back the next day for dinner with my husband. We had chicken empanadas, chicken chimichanga, and plantains....Delicious!!! We loved the colorful decor and you can not ask for a sweeter, friendlier owner. We will be frequenting La Abuela from now on.

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