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    El Tizoncito

    4.0 (149 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    The Bar!
    Dwaneika C.

    I had no expectations when I came here but they know what they are doing when it comes to tacos! They were quick with the delicious beans, the tacos were flavorful and they left all the fixings for the customer to customize! I will definitely be returning, the tacos are also a good price. The drink was good; not a big distinction in the frozen flavors but they are strong and get the job done.

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    Melody T.

    Loved it here! My first time is with a huge group, the staff was able to smile and greet us all! Loved the service and tacos! You can order single tacos or a meal, placed at the table is a cool rack of onions, salsas, limes, etc. Mix the tacos or order something else! Great outside patio area or sit at the bar, it's small but perfect with a flatscreen for sports! Cheers and enjoy some real Mexican food' so good!

    Pollo queso and pastor tacos on corn tortillas
    Lori M.

    Great service, food and love their frozen margaritas. You can't go wrong! Always greeted quickly and enjoy various menu options.

    Gringo tacos
    Linn P.

    Really enjoyed this little gem. Seems authentic. Very busy for 8-9pm. The waitress was very nice. We went through our salsa carousel quickly, so she brought over two more of those carousels. They also have chopped pineapples as a salsa. My friend and I shared the Gringo pastor tacos. Love them! It comes on flour tacos with cheese. You can put the onions/salsa fixing on them at the table. The pastor meat was a little on the drier side, but I think it was because we came a bit later than dinner time. But it still had great flavors. And once I added lime juice and salsa, it was perfectly fine for me! Fried cheese app!! Idk what the official name of it is. But the lady knew what we came here for! It was good if you love cheese!! Like cheese chips that you can dip in salsa. I tried to order the cucumber mojito, they were out. Went with the mangorita. It was good, but had a lot of chamoy. Too much for my taste. The gauvarita tasted good. But I think many ppl at our table preferred the mango. One thing I did notice. The salsas at the table were not spicy. I'm a little let down when I don't have very spicy salsa for my tacos. The atmosphere is hopping! Lots of up beat Spanish music. Very crowded in here. Really enjoyed my dinner even though we had already had Mexican food an hr earlier. I def want to come back and try their pastor tortas!

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    2 days ago

    The tiz was so tasty it was perfect and the flan was so elegant so beautiful it is just a wow

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    9 months ago

    The tacos al pastor are very good and so are the flautas. I love their Micheladas and Margaritas!

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    1 year ago

    As soon as i walked in i knew wow this os amazing.the smell the waiters speed.and all food was absolutely delicious.

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    9 months ago

    We ordered the app sampler, pretty good! Had two shots of Don Julio each and a cocktail, came about $50ish with tip. Great service

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    Want tacos quick? It's the place to go! Service is good. The ambiance is familiar and friendly.

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    3 years ago

    Food was delicious! The staff was friendly in explaining their food items. We will definitely return

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    2 years ago

    The food was amazing! And Erica took great care of us, always making sure we were good! Definitely recommend this place

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    3 years ago

    Food was good. The pastor is really flavorful and they have a unique way of serving nachos

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    6 years ago

    No bueno! The meat was not seasoned and the margarita tasted like hot sauce... I was not impressed

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    My go-to spot if I can get a reservation. This place is always so popular, and for good reason. I…read morewent with my girlfriend on a Thursday evening and we were sat quickly after arriving. The goose in the garden drink is our favorite, however not on the menu any more. Isai and Kenia were helping us out all night and they were amazing! Accommodating, prompt, and great personalities! We love to leave friends with our servers, and it isn't hard to do with a staff such as that. Chips and salsa are always fresh, flavorful, and the perfect amount of spicy. We also had the chicken flautas, and they hit the spot! The Mexican candy shots are the best I've had. We can't wait for our next visit!

    Service was excellent. Super attentive and knowledgeable. The place was beautiful, my only…read morecomplaint was that it was super loud for a Thursday evening. Could barely hear the person next to me because we were seated next to a party of 10+ people. It may have been best to reserve that area just for them and have us seated elsewhere but no biggie. I was celebrating my birthday here since I've heard great things about the food choices. I ordered shrimp tacos, my family got fajitas and it was pretty decent. Towards the end of dinner, our server was super attentive and brought out a shareable dessert. I believe it was a churro cheesecake which was delicious.

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    Las Brasas - Beef short ribs

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    3.8(56 reviews)
    8.6 miLower Greenville

    The short of it--food was fine, but certainly felt overpriced for what we ate…read more Long of it--Sat outside and it was nice. Here in Texas, chips and salsa are such a commonplace experience it's off-putting to pay for them. We ordered the guacamole and the chips and salsa come with it, so that was, I guess, better...but the guacamole was $16, so there's that. The salsa was tasty as was the guacamole, but again, for the portion it's really not worth it. We had the queso flameado, which was yummy and the flour tortillas are good! We split the sirloin and were underwhelmed. For a grilled meats place the steak was very under seasoned and wasn't giving us fresh hot grilled vibes. Meh at best, as were the rice and beans. We ordered elote as a side and it was really the best thing we ate. Service was friendly and efficient! Cocktails average $16ish. Again, for the prices we expected better.

    Our friends found this spot and it was such a great find! The vibe is amazing, nice decor, great…read moremusic, good service. We hung out comfortably and had a couple of drinks before heading out. The food is amazing!! Obviously every dish is meat based here and it's cooked to perfection. Seasoned deliciously and very tender. The garlic mashed potatoes were smooth and tasty. We also ordered Chicharrónes and guac. I'll admit I was very skeptical about The Chicharrónes because they're either cooked right or they're not. They got it down here. Everything was cooked exceptionally well and delicious. 10/10 recommend. Food and drinks are great!

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    El Carlos Elegante

    4.5(244 reviews)
    5.8 miDesign District

    Came in on a whim on a Friday night around 9pm with no reservation. We were instantly taken aback…read moreby the ambiance here. My wife and I agreed it felt like we were back in Mexico City. Chris our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. He took his time walking us through the menu and explaining what made El Carlos Elegante so special. The drinks were perfect. My wife loved her Desert Flor while I thoroughly enjoyed my Modelo Micheleda. Her Surf and Turf one hitter was exceptional. I have to say my Crab Cake was just ok. It tasted a little pasty and very heavy on the bread. The Pulpo was absolutely amazing. Perfect texture and the sauce it was served almost had me licking the plate. The El Machete was incredible from its presentation, to the freshness of the corn tortilla, to the quality of the meat inside. Definitely recommend this. We really liked our Okra + Shishito course, we just wished it had more okra in it. The two things I loved about the Al Pastor was of course the sauce it was served on but the fact that I got to enjoy it like a steak. It was served sliced on a bias like flank steak. Typically Al Pastor is finely chopped and served in tacos and burritos, so this was a different eating experience for me. And of course it was delicious as well. We cannot wait to come back and try more of the menu.

    I was genuinely excited to bring my friend here for her birthday after such an incredible…read moreexperience back in December. That visit checked every box -- the food, service, ambiance, and overall hospitality were all exceptional. What really stood out to me then was the attention to detail. I had casually mentioned that one of my cocktails wasn't quite my taste, and Harry personally reached out afterward to say they'd gladly adjust it next time. That kind of thoughtful follow-up leaves a lasting impression and is exactly the sort of hospitality that elevates a restaurant experience. Unfortunately, this recent visit felt like a completely different restaurant. We decided to do a combination of à la carte dishes along with the Experience menu after being told this version would feature entirely off-menu items, which genuinely intrigued us since Ihad also done the Experience previously. At the start of dinner, we were asked about allergies and dietary restrictions. I clearly explained that I have a mango allergy and do not eat beef. Our server then asked whether I ate other meats, and I clarified yes -- and even specifically mentioned that if the machete dish was beef, please still include it because my friend could enjoy it and I really wanted her to try it. He confirmed it would be the sirloin version, so we happily agreed not to modify that course. So imagine our surprise when one of the first dishes arrived dressed with a mango vinaigrette. Thankfully, we barely caught him quietly mentioning "mango" as he set it down. We immediately looked at each other thinking, "Didn't we just discuss the allergy?" It was disappointing, but unfortunately also representative of the overall service throughout the evening. Our server seemed disengaged, inattentive, and often not fully listening. Empty glasses sat untouched, opportunities to order additional items were missed, and at one point we were simply handed the check without even being asked if we wanted anything else. We also ordered a bottle of sparkling wine and ended up pouring it ourselves for most of the evening because our glasses were rarely refilled. I completely understand not leaving the bottle tableside if walkway space is limited, but repeatedly needing to get up ourselves to retrieve it felt out of sync with the level of service one expects from a Michelin-recommended restaurant -- especially at this price point. Then came the machete dish. Instead of the sirloin version we specifically discussed, we received the vegetarian potato version. When the server asked how it looked, I politely explained that we were disappointed because he had specifically told us it would be the sirloin preparation. At minimum, I would have expected another protein substitution given the earlier conversation about what I could eat. I'm also still unclear whether the Experience menu was truly "off-menu" as described, since several dishes -- including the halibut -- appeared familiar. Had that been communicated differently, we likely would have skipped the Experience altogether and simply curated our own meal. At the end of the night, spending over $500 while pouring our own wine, nearly being served an allergen we explicitly disclosed, and receiving dishes different from what was promised made for a deeply disappointing experience -- especially after such a phenomenal first visit. It honestly felt sad more than anything because I know how wonderful this restaurant can be. I'm not sure what changed in the last five months, but the difference was significant.

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    El Carlos Elegante - A very cool vibe

    A very cool vibe

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    Beet salad- served with grapefruit slices- turns out, I am not a fan of beets

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