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El Tizoncito

4.0 (384 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Good for groups
Good for kids

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Horchata: Delicious! Plus, one free refill for aguas frescas!
Kelly N.

My bf and I came on a Sunday at around noon and it was decently busy. The parking lot was full, so we parked a little down the street. It wasn't a far or bad walk at all. Someone greeted us immediately and sat us down at a booth. We were each given a free small bowl of delicious, soupy black beans, right after being seated. Then we ordered horchata, and it was great. You also get one free refill on the aguas frescas, which made it a great value. BISTEC CON QUESO TACOS ON FLOUR: Delicious! Well-seasoned, moist, not dry at all! They're a little small, but not too small that it was unsatisfying. And they gave a good amount of meat. They also give you the option of flour or corn tortillas for the tacos, which I really appreciated. MENUDO: Great flavor! It had lots of tripe, with large pieces too! Such a great value for the price. It was a huge portion! I barely made a dent. It felt like it was family-sized lol truly the perfect bowl of menudo! Literally everything we had here was delicious! Neither of us had a single complaint. I can't wait to come back when I'm in town!

Sope de al pastor
Jackie G.

The service was incredible. The lettuce, cheese and sour cream were so fresh. It was very affordable but it just lacks a bit of flavor. For the sopes I don't know if they add any salt to the masa. The beans are also a little plain. I'm not big on al pastor but I tried it, not for me. It had a heavy pork flavor. The flautas were good but the brisket was a tad bit tough. All in all - affordable, great service, nice interior, needs more seasoning!

Jonathan L.

Great location off Lemmon Ave. The service is fast and friendly and the quality of food is great. The portions are pretty large and tastes great. It was about $15 for my meal which is reasonable and they were pretty busy but I got seated right away. I would recommend this location

Al pastor alhambre
Davin A.

Restaurant was very clean, good service, and food was amazing. We had the Al pastor Alhambra and chicken/potato taquitos - both were great. The beans when you sit down and tacos they let you try for free are a really nice touch

Ashley S.

I've always seen this spot in passing and finally got to try it. I was seated immediately upon entering and was brought a cup of black beans and tray of toppings. My waiter was attentive and customer service was good. I decided to order the guacamole + chips and the 4 tacos (chicken + beef). I really enjoyed the tacos and being able to control what I placed on top. The sauces provided were good as you had mild and spicy version. My only complaint is that the guacamole could've had more to it. It was just mashed avocados. I had to add extra salt for flavoring. Overall, I enjoyed my meal here and would return to try out of items.

1/2 Cubana Torta (modified)
M. Brad S.

It was years ago I visited this location and did not much care for it then. Now, it is convenient while I get my oil changed. The staff is very nice and attentive. The place is clean shortly after any sort of lunch rush they may have experienced. I ordered the Cubana Torta and very much appreciated the waitress confirming the order was right before she handed me the plate. (Not a fan of jalapeños and the chef had them on the plate before the waitress caught it.) This goes a long way for me because it shows she cares.

Pastor tacos / chicken and steak torta
Dawn S.

Torta 10/10! Pastor tacos 10/10 great flavor and crisp. I enjoyed the beans and the carrying case with the hot sauce onions and cilantro. I enjoyed the flavor of the green rather the hotter one. Service was great. Good prices as well.

quesadilla de pastor

Came here late night, and it was great. Food was a solid 9/10. I will be coming back to try even more. Food came out fast, drinks were quick and they had good music playing.

Drink Menu
John B.

Good place for tacos! Service was very friendly and fast. I ordered the Parrillada which was a combo of 4 tacos, cheese quesadilla, cebollitas, and some guacamole. I also ordered an appetizer of cebollitas. They also bring out a caddy of 2 salsas, onions, cilantro, and lime. Perfect! The salsa verde was my favorite! The tacos were all good (steak, chicken, pork chop, and Al pastor). The steak and Al pastor were my favorites. The cheese quesadilla (bite size) was really good also! I didn't really like the cebollitas appetizer. They were marinated in what tasted like Braggs Amino Acid (like soy sauce) that I didn't care for. Overall a great meal! Can't get over how friendly and on-point the staff was.

"Choriqueso" dunno wtf this is
Cat N.

I'm kind of pissed off. I saw a picture of choriqueso that somebody posted with melted cheese over queso. I ordered the same thing and got tacos with ground beef and cheese melted over the top. What the hell??? If you no longer make it like the other way you could have let me know. I wasted $11 dollars plus tips because I still tip on to go orders. I love supporting local businesses but some of y'all be effing up my orders. The el pastor meat needed to be cooked some more. Tacos were mediocre. Mangonada I got to go was the only thing delicious

Stopped by El Tiz El Tizoncito on Lemmon and it felt like a genuine taco spot. I loved that they start you off with warm black bean soup and a tray of toppings--little touches like that go a long way. The gringa and chicken tacos were solid, and I could tweak them exactly how I liked with the sauces. Only wish the guac had more flavor. Still, good portions, friendly service, and a cozy patio make it an easy spot to enjoy

Evelise F.

Tasty food and friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. The only negative point is that there is too much coriander in the tomato.

Strange charge for "open food"
G M.

UPDATE: I only just noticed the$2 charge for "open food". I don't know what it's for. Maybe it was my coffee refill? It's off-putting enough to knock a star off my review. I wish they were more transparent. I'd still go back, but I'd double check the receipt before leaving. ORIGINAL: Came in after an early morning flight on Christmas Eve. I was craving breakfast tacos near Love Field and I'm so glad we came in here. Our server, Jovanny, was top tier. The food was ready quickly and well seasoned. Okie Bill for breakfast for 2 came to about $35. My only negative point is the difficulty with the menu if you're vegetarian. I got breakfast tacos with papas and the botana with hongos/mushrooms. The black bean soup does have meat in it so heads up to vegetarians and vegans. Ultimately, I was able to have a great meal and great service during a day and time that might usually be rough to get both. I'm happy.

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Great ambiance and food! Margaritas were tasty and the server was efficient and friendly.

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food is amazing the desserts sooo good!brisket was alright but everything was soo good

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Really good authentic Mexican food. Affordably priced. Good service. Convenient strip center location on Lemmon with easy parking.

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