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    El Tizoncito

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

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    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

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    "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

    My friend and I were looking to grab a quick bite and we passed here. Our server Iris and Chabelita helped by recommending their house salad, with chicken. we were looking for something lighter and healthy and this was perfect, definitely recommend. We also had a cafe de olla which was a 10/10 best coffee in the area. The place is great vibes at night!

    Strange charge for "open food"

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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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    Haven't been here in years, but it's a fun place and their Tamarind margaritas are top notch!

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    Laura was a great server! Very nice and attentive My son enjoyed the lunch and the service was excellent

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    We found this gem and I can tell you that it was WONDERFUL!…read more We walked in and were greeted with smiles and excitement. There is a bar and comfy sitting area and plenty of tables. I'm going to full up admit that I did a terrible job getting pictures so you're just going to have to trust me. I got to see and visit with my daughter and granddaughter so was over the moon! We ordered the Grilled Lamb Chop Lollipops and the Brisket Risotto Balls for an appetizer. There are only 3 lollipops but they were INCREDIBLE! The presentation was beautiful! The brisket risotto balls were good. Think "boudain" balls. Reinspired and tasty. I ordered the Duck & Rope Pasta, my other half ordered the Beef Arrarbbiata and my daughter and granddaughter shared the Steak Frites. All of it was delicious! The duck confit in the Duck & Rope Pasta was perfect! Don't be scared on this one. It is worth it! For dessert, we ordered the Ferrero Rocher and HOLEY MOLEY! It was huge and delicious. This dessert is rich with the perfect sweetness that won't bite you in the jaw. It is shareable! Overall, I am so happy we tried Bucket & Rope! The service was amazing and I just can't say enough about the quality of the food and overall experience! Thank you Bucket & Rope for a memorable meal!

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