LOS ABUELOS DEEP DIVE

Los Abuelos: A Deep Dive Los Abuelos: A Deep Dive

Aashwin and I were delighted to hear that Los Abuelos, a local Mexican grill, became the newest JCHS sponsor and partner. Such partners are a large part of why various activities, such as The Chariot, are possible. Armed with excitement and empty stomachs, the pair of us, along with Senior Jeremy McWhirter, headed to Los Abuelos after a long cross country practice with a mission to inform the people about the creek’s newest community partner. We also aimed to see if it lived up to its impressive 4.8-star review on Google. Walking in, we were met with a very welcoming hostess who was happy to fulfill our special request for a booth. Little did we know this was only the beginning of the excellent service experience at Los Abuelos. We started with drinks and an appetizer, settling for a round of waters along with queso. We were pleasantly surprised when the drinks arrived in unusually large glasses. While the queso was delicious, we were slightly disappointed by its serving size. Around this time was our first run-in with the manager, who stopped by our table to check on our food and us. He went to every table at multiple points throughout our meal to check on them and ensure a positive experience. Coming from someone who worked in a restaurant for over a year, this was an impressive display of customer service and care. I settled for the Los Abuelos burrito with steak, thinking any menu item with the restaurant name in it would be a good test of quality. This turned out to be a great choice. The steak was well-cooked and shockingly tender, and the accompanying rice was very light and flavorful. Before I knew it, I had cleared my entire plate and was thrilled with my experience. But what did Aashwin think? Thanks for the assist, Drew. When we entered the establishment, which is less than a mile from Johns Creek High School, we were greeted by a warm basket of tortilla chips paired with a tangy salsa. Once seated, our team of self-proclaimed food aficionados ordered a serving of queso for the table. Though the queso lacked the flavor and portion size we famished men desired, the horchata made up for it - engulfing my taste buds in a bold cinnamon flavor. As I scanned the menu for a cure to my stomach’s groans, the restaurant’s namesake caught my eye. The Los Abuelos Burrito was savory and the burrito salsa is a must. What truly made the trip memorable was the service. The staff was friendly, inviting and exceptional every step of the way. The manager even parked at our table to enlighten us on the process used to keep the steak tender. At the end of the trip, our team had a few words to describe the experience: Johns Creek High School sportsman Jeremy McWhirter called it “lively,” Sports Editor Drew Tostenson called it “excellent” and I simply called it “a staple.”