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    El Tio Taco

    3.0 (35 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Tacos, molinetes y torta
    Wendy C.

    It was amazing, the best "al pastor" meat i've tried! I loved it. We ordered 2 molcajetes it was huge and could not finish it. Amazing service.

    Great color added to the table.
    Tommy E.

    A mostly-forgettable dining experience. But first, their biggest positive: wonderfully decorated interior in which you feel transported to Mexico. Well done! We had our first bizarre moment was when we were given menus with no prices. After asking where the prices were, the young waitress quickly switched them out for other menues with prices written on sticky notes and added next to the meal description. We asked for water and were brought two Poland Spring bottles of water. Figuring we were going to be charged for those, we asked for just simple tap water, and we're given two cups of water. Our waitress definitely had trouble understanding our request, so another waitress came over and we asked her and she seemed to immediately understand what we meant. As for our order: our pork tacos were pedestrian at best, with the pork lightly seasoned and a tough, chewy consistency. I had expected a softer, melt-in-your-mouth type pork. The pork burrito was a better choice and a very healthy-sized portion, as the photo shows. The "Tio Taco" written in sauce is a nice addition. The pork included the burrito seemed better, perhaps because of the addition and flavor influence of the rice and beans. Bizarre moment part two: the bill. It was presented as being $31 (before tax) and we discussed amongst ourselves how that could be. We both thought we remembered the taco were either $12 or 14, and the burrito was $13. So how did it equal $31? We asked to speak to anyone who explain it. We then saw the two ladies who had served us discussing the bill with a male waiter. Finally, he came over and told us the two meals were each $14, the water was $1 each and the to-go contrainer was $1. I said we had returned the water bottles since we didn't want to be charged for water, and had asked for just tap water. He replied that they had opened the bottles and poured them into the cups, which we were served. Not what we asked for, but...the language barrier might be to blame. Then he adds, "And the to-go container was $1." Now that is a first for me, being charged for the plastic to-go container. I work in travel and dine in hundreds of restaurants each year and had never been charged for a to-go container. It's like being taxed for taking the food you bought home...talk about leaving a bad taste in a diner's mouth as they exit . Quick synopsis: Decor: 5 Servers: 4 (language barrier is an issue but we still tipped 25%) Food: 3 Check calculation: 0 Container charge: pathetic

    Orchata
    Jordan M.

    Great, authentic Mexican food in an ambiance that will transport you into a temporary Mexican vacation! First off, to address the past reviews of bad service from, arguably, sketchy accounts--my husband and I are both Filipino. We had Amada and a few others who dropped off food, but Amada and her coworkers were nothing but attentive and kind to us. Now onto the drinks and food! FYI we found out the hard way 1 order of tacos has 4 pieces. We had: -Michelada; the drink has an option to add shrimp. DEF ADD SHRIMP! 5/5 -Orchata 5/5 -Al Pastor tacos 4/5 -Chorizo tacos 5/5 -Chicken nachos 5/5 -Chicken mole 4/5 Overall great food, great ambiance, and great service. We're fans and we'll undoubtedly be back!

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    Alex T.

    Would be a 5 review but parking lot is horrendous. Seems impossible to get a spot and even harder to get out of the parking lot. The food was amazing. I got n order of El Pastor tacos which included 4 tacos. They also gave me chips with various salsas/sauces. WARNING : stay away from that red hot sauce! WOW!! I'm use to hot sauces but DANG - that one lit my tongue up on first bite. That quickly became the one sauce I pushed away from my food immediately. staff was very welcoming and helpful.

    Navin k.

    Authentic food, full of flavor. Service was great , restaurant is clean and decorated accordingly. Def recommended if you know what you're ordering. Ps music was lit too lol

    Mariachis eat here.
    Emile L.

    Excellent authentic Mexican food for the meat lovers. Fresh fried chips with freshly made salsas. Excellent over stuffed tacos. Sorry no gringo tacos here. The al pastor tacos were great so was the steak with onions. The have a full bar and the prices are reasonable for the portion size.

    Carnitas Tostadas (Center), Pig Ear and Cow Stomach tacos (left) Al Pastor and Cow Tongue tacos (right)

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    The food is good but the service sucks, I was there for 1 hour in a half and I didn't get my food, and they didn't even put in my order.

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    Great food and service and great value!! I love the al pastor tacos here! I highly recommend this place!!

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    2 years ago

    Really good place specially there camitas and the tacos de canasta my personal favorite lol

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    2 years ago

    Love their tacos! They are so close by my house. I would get them everyday if I could. Good service too.

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    Service is Horrible the waiter not attentive and catching attitude for anything definitely didn't deserve no tip , would not be back

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    Food is amazing and great portions. They provide chips and salsa complimentary to the table. Staff is very nice and attentive

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    Terrible, the quality declined dramatically. When it opened a year ago it was good but now is terrible.

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