Some places serve food, and some places serve an experience, this authentic Mexican restaurant delivers both effortlessly. The moment you walk in, you're surrounded by colorful artwork, warm energy, and a welcoming homestyle atmosphere that instantly makes you feel like a regular. The open kitchen adds authenticity, letting you watch fresh dishes being prepared with care and tradition. The Carne Asada platter was outstanding, tender, flavorful, and perfectly paired with seasoned rice, beans, grilled onions, and fresh lime that elevated every bite. The tacos were easily among the best I've had, fresh, bold, and packed with authentic flavor. I also love that it's BYOB and they'll gladly open your beverage with no extra fee, a small touch that makes the experience feel even more hospitable. The cashier and server were genuinely kind, attentive, and welcoming, creating service that felt personal rather than transactional. This is the kind of neighborhood gem Yelp Elite members love discovering, authentic food, great hospitality, and an atmosphere that keeps you coming back. read more

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My first time coming here after seeing T-Mobile offered 25% at their restaurant just to pick up in person and be told that coupon isn't related to them (their name and branding was on it) and therefore they did not honor the coupon. The chimichanga was all rice barely any protein and it was dry. When I walked in they also were not very welcoming. Won't recommend to others and prob won't try again! read more

El Tio Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Berwyn, Pennsylvania

The food is fresh and portion is good. Good starter of chips with guava and pico. The fajita is hot and sizzling. The beef is a little dry, the chicken is ok but the beef tongue is really tender and flavorful. Our server was nice and attentive. The decor is nice. read more

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El Tio is a hidden gem located in Berwyn. You have to look carefully for the storefront, as it is in a very small strip center tucked in near the train station on Lancaster Ave. the menu has all the expected Mexican food items, and the servers and kitchen staff are very friendly! I ordered the steak fajitas, which is my goto barometer for Mexican food. My wife ordered a steak burrito. Our respective meals were really good. Their house made sauces were also on point! We will definitely be back and will be incorporating El Tio into our regular rotation of restaurants! read more

So I had mixed feelings writing this review. On one hand - the poor waitress just didn't listen to a darn thing we ordered (salsa and chips became guacamole and chips. Chicken enchiladas with green sauce came with red sauce. Split the check down the middle, only one card was charged). On the other hand - EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING. As someone who grew up with authentic Mexican food and has been on the search for great Mexican food in the Philadelphia area (it's limited), this was such a welcome treat! The enchiladas were full of meet and delicious. The tostadas fantastically crunchy. Great authentic Mexican food, so I will be back! read more

El Tio Mexican Restaurant - Chicken Enchiladas with red sauce - Mexican Near Me - Berwyn, Pennsylvania

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Love the complementary margaritas excellent. They will make anything you want and however, you want. This is a hidden gem for sure. I highly recommend. read more

The best birria in the suburbs that we've tried so far! Nice portions of flavorful meat with the signature melty cheese and the rich consommé for dipping...the quesabirria has to be our favorite dish here! The regular tacos are also good. The fish tacos have a nice kick to them with the sauce. The waitress was nice and the ambiance feels like a normal Mexican restaurant. We return here again and again just for the quesabirria! read more

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Food tastes bland and was very heavy on the oil. An item was missing from our order as well. I really wanted to like it, but expected more. read more

It was nice evening so we sat outside on their front porch. There are two tables of 4. I ordered the wet burrito with shrimp and green sauce. Because of COVID-19 the food came out in Styrofoam containers and with plastic ware. The sodas are bottled soda. The menu is small but large enough for everyone to find good to eat. They have appetizers and desserts. They have plenty of parking in the front and the back of the building. Try it. read more

El Tio Mexican Restaurant - Front window and sign - Mexican Near Me - Berwyn, Pennsylvania

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Unfriendly, unhappy staff. Not a single "thank you" or "you're welcome" (when I said thank you). Quite literally, a grimace throughout the entire ordering, serving, and eating process. Food is good, and a couple of the hot sauces homemade. read more

Very solid Mexican place. This will now be in our rotation of restaurants when we are in the area. A lot of people ordered take out but I don't think that most Mexican dishes travel very well. For instance, the tortilla chips looked homemade and amazing but would be soggy nachos in no time flat. The prices were reasonable but I felt like the amount of meat used in the fajitas was a bit skimpy. Plenty of peppers and onions but honestly struggled to get a bit of pork into every bite while I was making my 3 small tortillas. The kid's cheese quesadilla was delish (I helped finish the large portion) but my daughter was actively going back and forth from the fries to the quesadilla. The beef quesadilla was also on point. My wife finished it and was quite happy with her choice. My sister-in-law got the wet burrito and was unable to finish it because of it's massive size. But she also spoke very highly of it. The two of them split the flan but I was saving room for Handel's Ice Cream as it was on our way home. It was a bit cold inside as if they were trying to save money on the heating bill, the waiter was in a legitimate jacket during the meal and I kept mine on as well. The bathroom did not have a diaper changing table which wasn't ideal. Between these couple issues and the lack of meat in the fajitas, I can't in good conscious award them 5 stars, but if they fixed a few of these things they could easily have that. read more

Food was great! The soup was excellent and the quesadilla was just as good. Fresh and a lot of food for the value. I live in Fort Worth Texas. And would put this up with the best. read more

Everything is homemade at this restaurant. Things are not out of a can. Very authentic local small business. Has been in wife run it. Everything was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant in Berwyn PA. read more

We stumbled on this restaurant after deciding not to wait for a nearby one and we're not disappointed. I've been to a lot of Mexican restaurants across the US and this was one of the best in both taste and value. I got the Chicken Fajitas which were well seasoned beyond the norm I've experienced elsewhere. My wife got the steak tacos and liked them as well, although she felt the steak was slightly spicy for her liking. We finished with the churros which were also very good. Highly recommended if you're looking for a great meal at an affordable price! read more

El Tio Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Berwyn, Pennsylvania

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Best Mexican food on the Main Line, hands down! Plus complimentary margarita. Service is always terrific and speedy. Great family friendly environment. We literally go here every Tuesday night - Taco Tuesday! Everything on the menu is delicious. read more

food, service, and family that owns and runs this awesome establishment are wonderful! Best mexican food on the main line!! kids l

Such a fun little hole in the wall Mexican joint. The food was delicious, fairly standard Mexican food. The servers are friendly and we enjoyed their complementary margaritas. As a first timer I was pleasantly surprised he offered margarita in this BYOB restaurant. My dinner partner brought a flask of tequila for a "floater". I really enjoyed my enchiladas and my dinner partner loved his fajitas. Looking forward to returning sometime soon read more

From the outside it does not look like you want to eat there but when the food is on your insides, you'll appreciate it. Good food, interesting choices, like homemade Mexican. read more

We love getting takeout from El Tio. Ordering and paying over the phone is easy and the curbside pick up is perfect for the current circumstances. We really enjoy the mixed fajitas and you get a nice large portion of chicken, beef, shrimp, onions, and peppers. The quantity of fixings isn't nearly enough for the filling, but the meat and veggies are tasty on their own anyway. The pork al pastor is also yummy and we like their quesadillas too! I'm a self proclaimed guac snob and it is so delicious! We always order a large side of guac and put it on everything. read more

El Tio Mexican Restaurant - Mixed Fajitas (put together at home) - Mexican Near Me - Berwyn, Pennsylvania

This spot is a gem. Everything I've tried is delicious. You can tell they put care into decorating and making it feel festive and bright. This is the best Mexican food I've found in the area. read more

Some of the best Mexican food I've ever had! We got the wet burrito and the enchiladas with red sauce (both vegetarian) and they were both delicious! Highly recommend. read more

Top notch execution on the molé and crema. Burrito was too rice & bean forward with inadequate flavor emphasis on it's protein. I ordered the Al Pastor Burrito, wet with Molé. The Molé was incredible. So delightfully fluffy and smooth on the palate with a delicate balance of sweet and earthy. I'm no Molé connoisseur, but this version was excellent. Unfortunately the Al Pastor was completely lost in this dish. The burrito was dominated by beans and rice. I pork I could barely notice was veiled in the strength of the other ingredients. I did notice a savory and fresh cheese with a pleasant structure just below the chewy burrito tortilla. read more

El Tio Mexican Restaurant - Wet Burrito with Molé as served - Mexican Near Me - Berwyn, Pennsylvania

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El Tio is a classic mom-and-pop Mexican establishment in a small shopping center in Berwyn. It has a very casual vibe, with some tables and booths, and very friendly service. I was in the mood for nachos, so we split an order nachos and their pina fajitas. For most options, you get to choose your meat from a list on the menu. We chose el pastor for our nachos, as well as black beans. The nachos were a hit! It was a heaping pile of tortilla chips, topped with black beans, chihuahua cheese, pastor, tomatoes, guacamole and sour cream. Our server also gave us sides of mild red salsa and salsa verde to accompany our nachos. The pina fajita was essentially a pineapple filled with chicken, shrimp, peppers and onions, pineapple and cheese, served with a side of warm tortillas and rice. This was truly a fun and flavorful dish to split. This is a solid place if you're in the mood for comforting and flavorful Mexican food. read more

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So, I gave El Tio another shot and it was SO GOOD! I dined in and the food arrived hot and super delicious. I'm guessing they were going through a COVID slump during my previous visit. I'm very happy to be able to update my review with a more positive report. read more

I don't come here often, but when I come the food is always on point, and the service is good. It's on Lancaster Ave, but you can easily miss this place if you're not paying attention. It's in a tiny shopping block with only 3 other stores. There is a limited parking in the front, but more parking in the back. It has been a while since I came here, but there was a really friendly waitress who efficiently took our orders, brought the food without mixing them up, and always hospitable. I didn't see her today, but the service was still good. One of my friends suggested this place to me saying it's an authentic Mexican restaurant and my first thought was "uh, right, authentic Mexican restaurant in Berwyn." I stand corrected, it's very delicious and yes, pretty authentic. I usually get their 3 tacos for $8; my favourite is fish tacos. Their al pastor is good too, but I tried the steak today and they are bit chewy so I will stick with fish and al pastor. I went with some of my friends and they got wet burritos, various tacos, and mix molcajete. You can choose various sauces based on their hotness/spiciness. They don't skimp on quantity either. When I get my soft tacos they usually come with 2 tortillas to a taco, and I divide the fillings (because they do come pretty full) into the 2 tortillas. Their food is not greasy and always tastes fresh. Unless you are pure beef lover just skip the beef and choose other fillings. As I said beef is a bit chewy and I didn't quite enjoy the steak tacos. If you dine in you also get free regular margarita or strawberry margarita, both are yummy Price is really decent here considering it's in Berwyn, it's not a high end place and the seating area is not fancy, but it's comfortable. You can see the cooks making your food because it is an open kitchen. Serving staffs are usually friendly and efficient. Food is pretty awesome. I definitely will give this place 4.5 stars. read more

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Still super solid. It had been ages since I went back and so glad I did. I think they painted the walls to be warmer and re arranged some booths. BYOB and solid, even on a chilly almost rainy night they had lots of people. This little strip across the train station is always so busy and there's good parking in the back. They made a mistake on our order and immediately replaced it and gave great service. Huge servings, juicy flavorful meats, genuinely spicy fresh sauces. Remains on the go to list. read more

I absolutely am sad to write this. I have given this restaurant five stars many times in the past. I live this restaurant. The reason for the low rating this..... I have to say my family craves the wet burrito. Tonight The reason for the low rating is that we all ordered the wet burrito. All three , not one or two.... had very very little protein. The burrito was filled with rice and beans. It was hard to find the chicken and/or steak. The flavors are scrumptious. Just disappointed that they cut back on the protein. read more

Kind of surprised by the high rating. Food - C Service - B We had tostadas, enchiladas and chips with salsa. All three were simply average. The beef tostadas were very salty but the chicken and steak ones were good. Service was good, she was friendly and checked in on us throughout. Meh, we won't return for any specific reason. read more

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El Tío is a solid bet for fast, casual Mexican. My group was on our way to see a show at Footlighters Theater (around the corner) and stopped by for a quick meal, and we were impressed by the quality at a strip mall joint. The three of us ordered enchiladas in green sauce, enchiladas in mole sauce, and the chile relleno, and all 3 were pretty good. The favorite was definitively chile relleno! I found the mole to be a tad too sweet for my taste, so beware of that if you like your mole to be more savory than sweet. I wouldn't say the food is the most typical you will experience in Mexico (having lived there for a couple of years), but the quality isn't bad, and the service is super friendly! We actually saw a staff member run outside in the rain to bring a forgotten credit card to a diner who had left a couple of minutes before. Hope to make it to El Tío again to try more of their offerings read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped by this small Mexican restaurant after work. The server serving us was very friendly and provided us with great service. We ordered Chimichanga - Al Pastor, a Veggie Burrito and a Churro Cup Ice- cream. The food was simple and delicious. The portion sizes are huge and you can easily have leftovers for a second meal. They also have plenty of options for vegetarians! And in case you were looking for a spicy kick, don't forget to try their Habanero sauce. We were really happy with the meal and definitely recommend it! read more

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I visited El Tio on a Friday night. The first thing I noticed when visiting was that they offer free margarita mix. Customers just have to bring their own tequila! I thought that was pretty cool. I wasn't aware of this so I wasn't able to partake. Great idea though! I ordered the verde, shrimp enchiladas with extra cheese. It had a total of 3 enchiladas. They were topped with a lot of shredded lettuce and crumbled chihuahua cheese. It also came with a side of refried beans and Mexican rice, which is always a plus! Overall, it wasn't a bad dish. However, I do wish there was more flavor though as I personally thought it was under seasoned. I was hoping for a little more spice, kick or something! I also didn't like how there was so much lettuce atop of the enchiladas. I felt like I was eating more of a salad rather than enchiladas. I did see other creative dishes being served at other tables. There was a dish where shrimp was being served in a pineapple. I also saw a massive size burrito covered in sauce. I'll have to try one of these dishes next time. read more

El Tio Mexican Restaurant - Verde Shrimp Enchiladas. Too much lettuce! - Mexican Near Me - Berwyn, Pennsylvania

Great food. Very friendly staff. Good service. Takeout and delivery are great. It is a little bit expensive but it is worth the price. It has clean eat-in tables and is pretty sanitary. I recommend the wet burrito, chips and queso, tacos, and enchiladas. read more

Went back a second time. Even better than the first time. Best Mexican food around. Very casual but for the price you can't beat it. I would eat there. The food is much better hot than when you bring it home. read more

Best enchiladas with verde sauce! Great service and fresh food! Perfect portion for the price if you're in the area you should absolutely stop in. read more

El Tio Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Berwyn, Pennsylvania

We love good Mexican food and have hunted all over for something like Plaza Azteca and El Limon. We have finally found it in out area. El Tio is better than these two. The tastes are all distinct and well done, not too much cheese, but still plenty. We love el pastor because of the sweet pineapple and the mole sauce for the chocolatey/chili flavors. Any combo you order with these two will be a winner. We've been back twice and the food is very consistent, we love it and it will be in our regular rotation for restaurants! Parking out back, they accept cards, quick service, so don't expect a long leisurely night out of dining, it is a BYOB (BYO). read more

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Very delicious authentic Mexican food. Best of the Main Line!! Our group had 2 orders of enchiladas (pictured with the green salsa), fajitas, carnitas tacos, chips and salsa, and churros (other picture). As you can see from the photos, they take care in presentation, and I assure you the food is as mouth-wateringly yummy as it looks. The portion sizes were generous for the price, the dishes were bursting with flavor, and the churros were quite excellent. I would note a warning that the hot green salsa is reasonably hot and my medium-spice tolerance was tested. Next time I would choose mild. The interior is very casual- traditional Mexican food vibe. And the staff are friendly and quick with service. This is a great lunch date spot with very delicious food. read more

El Tio Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Berwyn, Pennsylvania

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Ordered online tilapia fish tacos and asked for no chipotle mayonnaise. Tacos were smothered in sauce. Only good things ordered were the guacamole and chips. Obviously they do not read the order from Grubhub before they prepare it. First time ordering and last time when I travel to the area again. read more

Friendly service, amazing guac and spicy habanero salsa. The food was really good. Meats were seasoned well making for some very tasty tacos. read more

One of our favorite take out restaurants! Food is always delicious and staff is very pleasant and courteous. Never had a bad meal!

Wow! Great authentic Mexican. We loved it. Absolutely delicious. We spend alot of time in LA and this is as good/better than any place there. read more