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Tio's Restaurant

3.0 (365 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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TIO'S RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
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Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Goat Birria tacos, Side Green Salad w/Citrus Vinaigrette
Linda I.

I have been to Tio's many times before and usually really enjoy! It's better value and a bit more authentic than the other taco options on Liberty, and I like that they offer their tacos a la carte so you can mix and match. Good margaritas too - not too sweet. Unfortunately my lunch here yesterday was disappointing. I came in because I saw recently that they added Goat Birria tacos to the menu and I wanted to try them out. Sounds amazing. The positives - the meat in these tacos are generous, juicy, and tender. Onions, cilantro and lime to go with. However, the birria was really super salty, overpowering any other flavor. It was unfortunately almost inedibly salty. I'm hoping this was a bad batch, otherwise I would recommend just checking the recipe again to ensure they're serving what they expect. I think this has potential to be a really great taco. I also got a side salad which was basically shredded lettuce, diced tomato and green pepper, and a bit of shredded cheese. It's nothing super special but served its purpose and was a nice respite of freshness with the salty tacos. It comes with your choice of dressing, and they have some fun options. I got the citrus vinaigrette which was tasty! I'm still giving 4 stars instead of lower due to my great experiences here before. Usually Tio's is my favorite for tacos on Liberty when I want a more casual vibe.

Taco Salad minus the cheese and chips
Heather C.

We love it here! We have come here for years. The service is always quick and friendly. The food is always hot and fresh! I've never had anything bad in the menu. Make sure you order the chips with queso!

Steak Taco Margarita Shrimp Taco Tinga Taco
Sofia M.

I didn't think you could mess up tacos this bad / I can't believe I'm writing such a low review for a tacos place but based on the food it is justified. I ordered 3 tacos, side of rice and beans. Two of the tacos had burnt proteins which ruined the taste (yes, I know the difference between charred and burnt). Imagine eating tacos + bits of charcoal as a surprise. The refried beans also tasted...not as tasty, fresh and good as other taco joints in the A2/Ypsi area :( this was one of the only places not busy on a Saturday night in this area and I can now, unfortunately see why :( oof

Divya R.

Tio's Mexican Food is an absolute gem. Their mouthwatering wet burritos with the salsa and hot sauces are to die for. The ambiance is inviting and authentic, I'm there every week.

Fajitas and the wet burrito
Tori W.

My fiancé and I went here last night and it quickly became our new favorite "comfort" Mexican restaurant. The margs are delicious and not overly sweet, the portions are huge, and the flavors were serendipitously tasteful. I noticed there were plenty of vegetarian options too (including the wet burrito pictured below). The service was quick and excellent. Unrelated to food, but the murals are also really cool and contribute to the overall cozy atmosphere of this place.

Steak fajitas sides
Grace C.

I came here on a Tuesday night for dinner. The weather was pretty nice so we sat outside. My initial observations: my chair had food remnants on it and some of the overhead lights were broken. I ordered the steak fajita, and honestly it was not good. It only came with 5.5 strips of steak that tasted like they were slathered in A1 sauce. The steak also came completely well done even though it came out on a hot metal plate. The flour tortillas were cold, the guac was bland, and the iceberg lettuce was not appealing. The rice tasted okay, but it was really watery. For $18, the steak fajitas were way too overpriced. I honestly think Chipotle is better.

Mike L.

Where do I start? Well let's start with the atmosphere. The owners are big into social justice and "inclusiveness." So if you are look a certain way or hint that you might have beliefs differently than them, be prepared to be treated poorly or outright disrespected. I was wearing my neck gaiter mask that said "U.S Pride Veteran Hospital Corpsman US Navy." Was told at the that my mask was offensive. I would have to wear something else or they would not seat me. I said ok and walked out. Picture of the "offensive" face mask attached. And this is where my review must end. I will not support a business that is all about being inclusive, but is disrespectful like that. There is no cause for treating people like that, I would like to believe that the owners don't condone or approve of such behaviors. But these days you never know.

Papa Taco and Steak Taco
Ashley F.

Since reopening, Tio's has a new operating model. Instead of traditional table service, you order at a window in the back of the restaurant, and it's brought to your table once ready. It was pretty efficient, and our food was still delivered in "courses" (chips and salsa first, tacos second, dessert at the end) like you would get with normal table service. Our party tried the classic, pineapple, and strawberry margaritas - all of them were amazing! They were made fresh rather than with a mix, and you can taste the quality difference. We started with a bottomless chips and salsa for the table - they have mild and hot salsa options, and they let us try both. (Both were great!) We also tried a variety of tacos (there are a lot available to choose from) - I had the papa taco and a steak taco. Both had good flavors, and the steak was cooked really nicely. We wrapped up our meal with churros for the table. They were a perfect soft texture and served with caramel on the side, and the serving size was great for sharing.

Cucumber margarita; the perfect blend of sweet and sour.  They make it from scratch, so it doesn't have the cheap margarita taste.
Sandy P.

I really loved this restaurant! We had a great location by the window so we could watch the passersby. There appeared to be only 2 people working, so it took a bit to place our order, but the food and drinks came out promptly. The prices were good, and all of us loved our food. I also ordered a cucumber margarita, which was delicious! Even though it's a very open space (especially towards the ceiling), it has a nice cozy feel to it. . . at least on a late Thursday afternoon. Be prepared; chips and salsa aren't complimentary like one might expect, but are worth the expense. Overall: Recommend!

Fish, papa, steak taco
Carolyn W.

I have been to Tio's on several occasions in the past year. My most recent visit today was underwhelming. I understand that today was Hash Bash in Ann Arbor, which explained the heavy traffic in the restaurant; however, the service left me extremely disappointed. Our waitress was inattentive - disappearing for long periods of time and neglecting to bring us the items we had asked for. When we needed refills on our salsa and water, it took us all several tries to even catch her attention. At one point, my friend waved at her but she kept walking past us as if she didn't notice. The food was a positive experience as always. We sampled several tacos off the menu. The most delicious ones were the Fish, Americano with Chicken, and the Pollo Verde tacos. Would highly recommend these three. I'm not sure if I'd come back in the near future after the negative service experience I had today. Perhaps the server was new to the job, but in that case, training needs to step up so that customers are not neglected.

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Got 4 shrimp tacos, costed over 20$ and they wanted to charge for chips. Will never come back to this rip off

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We had a great experience at Dos Hermanos Express! My husband got a Build Your Own Burrito with…read moredouble steak and chicken. He did this because the standard meat portions are pretty small, but the flavors are fantastic!! I got the veggie burrito and I loved it as well. Service was great and it was very nice inside. After our burritos, we got ice cream from the ice cream counter and their portions are HUGE! My husband got a medium with Cookie Monster and strawberry cheesecake and I got a small ferrero rocher ice cream. They were phenomenal and I genuinely can't stress enough how much they fill the cups with ice cream. Amazing flavors and really kind customer service at the ice cream counter as well. I really recommend Dos Hermanos Express. You will love it!

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I really did not have high expectations for a Midwest Mexican restaurant, but here I stand, mostly…read morecorrected. Miny's is an Ann Arbor staple. A small taco shop in a nondescript strip mall, Miny's is turning out some seriously impressive and authentic tacos on par with places I love in Southern California. My friends and I swung by around dinnertime and while it was not crowded, there was a steady flow of customers and take-out orders. There is no dining area, but there are tables outside where one can sit and eat. I ordered 3 tacos: al pastor, cabeza, and Cameron, with spicy salsas on the side. The total was about ~$13. The first thing that stood out to me was the size. These were some hefty tacos, lovingly double-wrapped in pliable, warm, corn tortillas and neatly packaged for takeout. Salsa can be hit or miss but the salsas here were SO GOOD. Made in-house, they add the perfect moisture and flavor to each bite. Their green salsa has a mild, tingling kick, and tastes very rich and refreshing. The orange creamy salsa, however, stole the show. It is spicier than the green, and has a super addicting smokiness that enhances, but doesn't overpower, every bite. I was bright red and sweating but could not put this salsa down. The al pastor taco was my favorite. Sweet, soft, smoky pork with the crunch and freshness of onions and cilantro, drenched in the above salsas, simply divine! I wish it had come with pineapple for a pop of sweetness, but it was still a super good taco. I was thrilled to see that Miny's offered cabeza and lengua, as they are cuts of meat less familiar to the average American diner. I opted for cabeza and was greeted with a pile of soft, collagen-rich meat, bursting with juice and oil. The meat by itself is definitely a bit bland so the salsas did the heavy lifting in terms of flavor. The gooey-soft texture though, that was all due to the perfectly cooked meat. This was a pricier taco than the Al pastor, and there was definitely a bit less meat than in the Al pastor, but still a very good taco. The shrimp taco impressed me the least. The shrimp were unseasoned and looked to be boiled. While bouncy and tender cooked in this way, I prefer the char and juiciness of grilled shrimp in my tacos. In addition, I tend to expect my seafood tacos to have a slaw on them, versus the standard onions and cilantro. With the salsas, this taco was fine, but I would not order it another time. A very healthy but uninspired taco. Overall, for where it's located and what it is, Miny's does some amazing tacos, though I will probably skip the seafood ones next time. I will be DREAMING of that orange salsa, and now understand why on their menu, they sell it by the carton.

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