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    Tio’s Diner

    3.6 (140 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Big Country Breakfast
    Mark K.

    This should really be a separate entry, because it is owned by someone else, has a different name, and has a very different menu. Of course they do have both signs up still, so it's a little confusing. There are some diner items left on the menu: a few burgers, and some breakfast. But mainly there's a huge Mexican menu, with Mexican breakfast, lunch, dinners, drinks, etc. Met Mike here for lunch. It wasn't super busy at noon on a weekday. Service was great, although it was a little slow towards the end when we waited on our check. But in general, very good. Huge menu with lots of interesting stuff on it. I got esquite, Mexican street corn but in a dish instead of on the cob. Very good. Big portion. And I got carnitas. A pretty standard version, but very moist and tender, very flavorful. Came with fresh corn tortillas, plus the usual rice and beans, etc. I was starving and ate all of both, but both were pretty big portions, so I normally would've had a few leftovers. Definitely more on the menu I wanna try. A nice place to eat. Still feels like a diner, but somewhat redecorated. Prices were reasonable for quantity and quality.

    Big breakfast!
    Mark G.

    Stopped in for breakfast and the staff could not have been nicer! Can I get blueberries in the pancakes - of course! Can I get a side of sourdough toast - sure! Highly recommend!

    Queso Fundido Lunch & Dinner
    Allie A.

    Excellent food wonderful service! The inside is clean and looks really original. We had the Mexican which was so flavorful. Highly recommended!!

    Eve R.

    Good ol diner vibes but with both greasy spoon diner eats PLUS super tasty Mexican comida! 100% loved it. Friendly, quick service, tasty food, amazing prices. This is a simple neighborhood diner - it's not fancy or pretentious but these are some of my favorite spots! We had Mexican eats this time and got completely stuffed for about $30. Love it and will def be back.

    Chorizo and egg, steak, rice, and beans
    Octavia M.

    Good hidden gem in the south side of columbus! Bae loves Mexican food and tios diner is the spot! They was quick and food was perfect. The French toast was so delicious! They play Mexican music and the decor is Elvis lol It's very clean and right off of 104 freeway!

    The King is still here, but he's sharing the stage with some folks from further South on the musical scene.
    Grant S.

    Dan's is here no more, but Tio's is, so Tex/Mex fans rejoice! The walls are still awash with old diner kitsch. And now they have US & Mexican flags to add to the ambience. The breakfast is still enormous, even though it speaks a bit more Spanish than it used to. Lunch looks hearty. Dinner was more than ample. And the service is as agradable as can be. My Carnitas filled more than 1/3 of my plata. Mom's Popeye chicken (with spinach of course) filled half of her platter, and was a wonderful mix of "run for the border" flavors... heading south that is, because running the other way sucks. My margarita came with a generous slice of orange, a wedge of lemon, and blueberries under an umbrella. I was a bit slow on the trigger for pix, but from what so vices on my plate, I hope you can see that my Carnitas were done to perfection. The cheese dip was cheese dip, and the salsa was salsa. No surprises, just the food you'd expect your uncle to serve you when you stop in. Awesome stuff, guys. Muy bueno. Muy rico. ¡Muchas gracias, mis amigos nuevos! New note... cerveza only on Sundays until further notice. But still great food. Tonight mom & I both had the giant flan. It's all still very good here & well worth the trip south.

    Chilaquiles are really good!
    Amy B.

    Portions are huge,food is delicious, and prices are the best around. Service is great!

    Taco Salad Beef Fajita
    Diane B.

    The food was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The portions were big and we were given free chips and Salsa. The service was impeccable and the environment was kind and friendly. Can highly recommend.

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    Food is always fantastic, nice portions, family friendly service!. they offer a huge menu from breakfast to dinner items. 10/10

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    Very friendly, efficient and timely service from the host to our waitress despite the fact that…read moreevery table was full. We tried brunch on Easter (made reservations) and it was fantastic! We each had different dishes-- Green Chile Stew, Three Sisters (I asked for a combo of chorizo and beef and they said, "Of course!"), Sandia Sopapilla with shredded beef. All were excellent and were attractively plated-- it wouldn't have mattered, but it was those little extras that really elevated the experience. We were also given a bowl of their latest salsa to try-- sweet and mildly spicy watermelon! We are regulars here and always enjoy the food and the pleasant ambiance, but this brunch was truly exceptional. We ended our meal with a plate of puffy Sopapillas with honey to share. Delicious! **This is New Mexican and NM-inspired food, not the same as Mexican or Tex-Mex.** If you're not familiar with it, you may ask for samples of sauces and meats before you order! NM cuisine is less about piles of cheese and taco shells and more about the flavors of their regional peppers (which they fly in fresh here!). It's a blend of Mexican, Spanish and Pueblo Indigenous foods, not American-Mexican. And yes, you still get great chips & salsa, but you're going to want to pass on the refills to make room for the stars of the meal-- the e

    Sunday was my third time visiting Chile Verde and it was my second time for brunch. My friends, my…read moredog and I enjoyed our meal on their patio. Our server was friendly and provided great service. I started my meal with a beer. They offer many popular Mexican Lager style beers on draft and in cans. They also have rotating drafts. I opted for an IPA draft. The beer paired well with the chips and salsa. I struggled making a decision as many brunch items looked great. I landed on the Hueveos New Mexican. This was different from most brunch items I tried but it was very good. The green chile pork had a bit of heat for me but I still enjoyed it. The tortillas, sauce and queso were all excellent. Whether you are looking for brunch, lunch or dinner I recommend giving Chile Verde a try. They are three for three in my limited sample size.

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    Hacienda Taqueria & Bar

    4.0(14 reviews)
    26.2 mi

    This place is new, might not be around long. Went for lunch on a Saturday. Very limited seating but…read morewe sat right down. Got drinks & an order of chips and salsa since it's not included like most Mexican restaurants. We left after 30 minutes when they still had not taken our order or checked back! Watched the waitresses at the grill window trying to get all the orders fixed. We never got food, we won't be going back! Update 1-16-26. Decided to give this another try, was close & in the mood for Mexican. It wasn't busy, 1 other table seated. Walked in & sat myself, looked over the menu while I waited for staff...and waited...and waited...and waited. Aaaand waaaaited!!! Seriously, nobody else there and after 5 minutes hadn't even been greeted much less served. The service here is terrible!!!

    Came in hungry, left full and with salsa on my shirt -- which is how you know the tacos were worth…read moreit. I tried a Steak Street Taco, a Shrimp Baja Taco, and a Ground Beef Taco. All three had flavor, personality, and just enough mess to prove they don't skimp on the good stuff. (If your taco doesn't drip, did you even taco?) For dessert, I went all in with the Cheesecake Chimi. Imagine cheesecake got invited to a cinnamon-sugar carnival and decided never to leave. Crunchy, sweet, and dangerously addictive. The service was fast, the place was clean, and my only regret is that I didn't order extra napkins up front. Verdict: Come for the tacos, stay for the chimi, and wear a shirt you're not afraid to baptize in salsa.

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    4.0(461 reviews)
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    A cute, homey restaurant with "small town", small business vibes. Staff was super friendly, portion…read moresizes were large, and the meal was delicious. It may not look like much, but it packs a whole lot of "great" inside of it! PROS: -Service is fantastic. The servers, despite being less than an hour from close, were super friendly, and they made me feel like I was part of everything. No clique-y vibes or disgruntled employees. Lots of joking and laughing from the staff when they weren't serving. -Food was delivered freakishly fast. We had barely got our beer when we had apps, and we had only managed to get the chili cooled enough for a few bites before entrees came out. The kitchen was really on top of things. -Really large selection of salad options. Their ranch was really delicious, but most importantly, all the salads felt like relatively "healthy" salads unlike many places that try to make them restaurant "quality" by stuffing them with cheese and other treat-y options. This could definitely be a place you could take someone who had to watch what they were eating for various reasons. -Prices were very, very reasonable, and we came away with a good meal without spending too much. -It was raining when we left, and staff was offering to walk people to their cars with their restaurant umbrella. Seriously, it was amazing. CONS: -No dedicated parking lot. There were decent available spots on a Thursday night at dinner, though. It just might be a few blocks walk. -As a chill night, it was okay, but I could feel this place feeling a bit crowded with tables too close together on really busy nights.

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