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    El Original Tony's

    3.9 (21 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    EL ORIGINAL TONY'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Intimate
    Upscale
    Outdoor seating

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    Holly B.

    Well known steakhouse. Service is spotty and the meal pacing leaves a lot to be desired. My suggestion is to not order everything at once or you get everything at once! That being said the cowboy steak we ordered was delicious even though it came out medium rare instead of medium. I would go up to the next cooking preference (I.e. medium well to get medium). Would I go again? I would give it another try because the steak was delicious and seasoned perfectly! Oh by the way, I ordered a Caesar salad and they prepared it table side! I felt it was reasonably priced as well.

    mixed salad with blue cheese dressing and 200 gms of ARRACHERA beef ..
    Vasken D.

    I am disillusioned and disappointed ( for my first 2 times in a row at this place ) .. what a missed opportunity !! very poor management .. poor quality of food .. ARRACHERA / skirt meat is probably the most tender cut on beef everywhere you go .. but here, half of what I was served and paid for as "arrachera" was chewy and inedible .. I had to dispose of several bites in paper napkins .. until I decided to stop the madness .. what a shame .. staff was kind and hospitable . I gave this restaurant 2 chances .. they screwed up on both times .. I do not recommend this place .

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    4 years ago

    The best place in the world to get a chili cheese burger and a tamale smothered with chili, cheese, tomato and onions

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    4 years ago

    Service was great! Food was ok. I wouldn't go back. I had the prime rib and Ana's salad.

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    Great steaks, ribs and you must try the flan for dessert...

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    Merendero Lake - Display of the craft beers available. Most were stocked or had equivalent substitutions.

    Merendero Lake

    3.0(2 reviews)
    2.3 km

    GREAT craft beer selection from across Mexico! Excellent burgers! I stumbled upon Merendero Lake…read moreBurger while walking around town. HAD to try some of the craft beers. I had recently eaten so wasn't hungry, but saw a guy enjoying a delicious looking burger and onion rings. Pledged to come back for a burger (and to try more beers!) the next day. I ordered the Jalisco specialty burger- a burger with cheese, guacamole and a grilled slice of fresh pineapple- TOTALLY out of my norm but it was delicious and filling! Soft, fresh bun, lettuce and tomato, sliced pickles and jalapeños on the side. This was one those burgers you pick up but can't put down until you finish, then fork up everything delicious that squeezed out! Messy and totally worth it. More conventional burgers and chicken are available along with exotic fare like lamb, venison, boar, and ostrich. Other fare include pepitos (sandwiches), seafood, pasta, and salads. Everything I saw on other's plates looked appetizing. Staff was super helpful and available. Prices were very reasonable for the quality. Try it.

    This place looks like another tourist trap! They sell average beer at a very high price. If you…read morewith to be charged almost 20 USD for a beer (which they never show you the menu with prices...) just go there. If you want to drink an artisanal beer at a decent price, there are plenty other places in Ajijic with prices 6X lower and far better quality!

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    Merendero Lake - Display of the craft beers available. Most were stocked or had equivalent substitutions.

    Display of the craft beers available. Most were stocked or had equivalent substitutions.

    Merendero Lake - Two of the Mexican craft beers.

    Two of the Mexican craft beers.

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