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    Tino’s Cafe

    4.2 (31 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    birria tacos regular
    Jessica F.

    Such an easy place to pull into and to grab a delicious bite! Ordered take out of birria tacos and SO delicious. This homemade sauce is a great pairing. Service was quick we didn't wait more than 10 mins for two orders of tacos. Will be back!

    Tinos Platter
    Amy L.

    Came here for a nice little lunch with a friend...looking to satisfy a Mexican craving? I recommend this place! Fresh ingredients, friendly staff and the food was fantastic. I enjoyed the Tino's Platter which includes flautas, nachos(I added steak!) , wings and a cheese quesadilla! Also topped with a heap of guacamole. Wow! Will get this again for sure. My friend enjoyed a shrimp quesadilla and there were no complaints! They have a variety of tacos, burritos, quesadillas and enchiladas. Will be back soon!

    El pastor and carne asada tacos, rice and beans and chips and guac
    Nicole F.

    Ordered takeout lunch for a large group at work. The service was great and the food was amazing! Would absolutely order again!

    Chicken Burrito
    Brit B.

    I'm not sure how many times I've been here now but it's quite a lot! We always call ahead and the food is ready quickly and they always give you your order total over the phone which is great. Tried some new things yesterday with my fiancée which included a chicken burrito the size of one of our dinner plates which was delicious and obviously very filling. The quesa birria with the side of consume is also phenomenal as well as the steak quesadilla. Also, the side of fries are hot and crispy and amazing!! Tino's will absolutely be your new go to Mexican once you try it! 10/10 recommend everything on the menu

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    Had the chicken burrito with green sauce. Excellent! Flavorful and a good amount of toppings for it on the side.

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    Carlos C.

    Tino's Cafe is the best place to eat breakfast and authentic Mexican Food their Nachos and tacos are to die for. When you go there,you receive a warm welcome and kindness.when you get your food it comes out fast and fresh homemade meal. Highly recommend this restaurant if you want a real authentic Mexican experience.

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    9 months ago

    A quick kitchen and attentive staff could not make up for the bland food made with mediocre ingredients.

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    We usually order take out, the birria tacos are so good! They come with three tacos and the consume

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    2 years ago

    3rd time getting tacos here and they've been amazing every time. Great little spot off RT 8 friendly service too definitely worth a try!

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    5 years ago

    Stoped by on my way home from work for something quick. The people working there were real nice. The food is great. I'll definitely be back.

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    4 years ago

    Tino's is amazing. Authentic Mexican food in Naugatuck, who knew!?!? I love the Oaxacan Enchiladas and the tacos.

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    Honestly in love with the fish tacos!! Very authentic Mexican cuisine!! Such a nice and friendly staff to top off the great food!

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    The ambience and service were great. The food was even better. I tried this place specifically…read morebecause I wanted Chilaquiles and not every Mexican restaurant serves them. I got the Chilaquiles with the green sauce and my egg scrambled. It also came with rice and beans. This meal is perfect for breakfast or brunch. I will definitely go back for the Chilaquiles. They also provide complimentary chips and salsa when you sit down

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