On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina - Fossil Creek

UPDATE. Not good at all. I understand it was a busy night, we had to wait 30 to 40 minutes for food that was at best okay. The waiter was sweet, but the food was not good. I did the Combo deal with two green chili enchiladas, two fish tacos and the five order of sopapillas. The enchiladas were okay, the rice and beans were eh, the sopapillas were okay, but the fish tacos were gross, they tasted like frozen fish sticks on a tortilla. I will mention the chips and salsa were good, but that was it. Just not worth the wait nor the price.

Food was very good. Like all other businesses they were more than short handed. One server, she was doing the best she could. Table next to ours had been set as we were finishing up. She told them she'd be right back & they seemed a bit put out. So I said she's the only server they have right now. There were 9 tables with 2 to 4 people at that time. They were nice & understanding especially after we explained they had someone headed in once he got off his other job & the one who was supposed to show had quit.

Not as great as I remember it growing up. I haven't been to an On the Border for over 15 years, so coming back was exciting. Unfortunately, the food was lack luster. Very bland, poorly seasoned, and everything we ordered came out floppy/limp. The state of the restaurant may be a good indicator of this. It was a Friday evening and there were maybe three other parties there. Despite that, our seats were not clean. It may be due to a shortage of workers, but it was disappointing nonetheless. The best part was our waitress, who checked on us frequently, played with our little one, and demonstrated good customer service. Nevertheless, we likely will not be returning to On the Border for the foreseeable future. Kid-friendliness: High chairs available along with kid's menus. Most customers were families.