Rivieras Tex-Mex Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Irving

We met a small group of former co-workers here for a get together. Most are seniors who like to meet up every 6 months to visit and chat. My mom who has terminal cancer and dentures was extremely disappointed with her chile rellano that lacked filling, what filling was there was really hard for her to chew, and the poblano itself seemed to still have the skin on as it too was hard for her to eat. My elderly dad was burned several times as he was trying to make the fajita on the scalding hot pan since an extra plate was not brought for him to use. I had to empty one of my small plates of pico and sour cream so he could use it to make his fajita on. He had the beef fajitas, and the meat was pretty challenging for him to eat even with his natural teeth. I had the chicken chimichanga which was okay, but the chicken was bland with no seasoning. My dad got choked from the spiciness of the hot sauce, so he was unable to eat it. Yet, it saved my chicken chimichanga that was pretty bland. The music was really loud and bothersome, but we didn't want to complain. Our server Juan Quiroga seemed to have issues with understanding our table of English only speakers. However, he did pretty well with my broken and small knowledge of Spanish to figure out what the table needed. I took control of getting the servers attention when things were needed at the table like drink refills. The bill breakdown had an added 20% tip added which is not a problem, but when they brought the merchant copy it had the total including the already added 20% tip and an option to add a tip. If you are not paying attention, you will be double tipping! I noticed this and was able to save the seniors from being ripped off. This was the first time at the restaurant, and we will not be back. I think we will stick to El Fenix for our...

We stopped in to dine-in late after attending the on-site carnival 11pm'ish. It was 95 degrees outside so we were drinking our own cold bottled water as we entered the restaurant. We were told we could not bring in our own bottled water because "they sell water"..... What!!?? An employee at the door said this to us with a smile on her face as well as the manager. We left to spend our money at BJs who had NO problem with our bottled water. When Los Lupes was there, it was no problem to bring in bottled water because I always buy a beverage but with this new restaurant, this is how "we're" treated. This was our second time there and our last. Heads up customers: even though it's hot outside and you're over 50 years old, you cannot bring in your own water, because they sell water!!! Just found out Los Lupes Rivieras just re-opened not far from there off Beltline..... Good! I will go back to the restaurant that respects & values their customers spending money with them without showing partiality. Adios!!

Update: 1 yr later...see now they are closed down. God don't like when you treat people badly. ...

Our friend who was down from Chicago wanted some good Mexican food. We hadn't been there since Los Lupes moved out. It was definitely way better than before. From the chicken fajitas he had, my wife's taco salad, and my taco and enchiladas, everyone said the food was awesome. The happy hour margaritas were pretty good as was the queso. Our little waitress was as cute as could be and with a little help with the English, did a great job. Loved how an older waitress came in to help and make sure the orders were correct. Great team work. This is now our new go to...