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    Tommy's Restaurant

    3.5 (170 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Los dos platos!
    Rene M.

    Dropped my car at the Honda dealership and on a total whim thought, "Why not try Tommy's?" I had never been, had zero expectations... and honestly, I'm glad I walked in. First thing I notice? The place is super clean. Second thing? They're blasting 80s music at 8am, which instantly set the tone. I'm a big 80s fan, so that alone already had me smiling. It's definitely not your usual quiet morning coffee spot like The Standard, Shotgun House, or El Tigre, but that was the whole point...I wanted some good ole Tex-Mex comfort. I ordered my classic chorizo and egg plate, and she went for the Caldo de Pollo. The food came out hot and everything tasted fresh. My chorizo was perfect, flavorful without being salty, and best of all, not a greasy mess. The handmade corn tortillas were amazing, and the papas with refried beans hit exactly how they should. Her Caldo de Pollo was already solid, but once we added pico de gallo, lemons (a must), and a few dashes of pepper, it turned into a whole vibe. And the coffee? You already know...coffee at a Tex-Mex spot just hits different. Strong, hot, comforting. What really sealed it, though, was the service. The staff was genuinely friendly and fast, the kind of people that make you feel taken care of without hovering. Overall, Tommy's on Silicon Dr absolutely delivered. Clean place, great food, 80s soundtrack, and top-notch service. Glad I gave it a shot...and I'm already looking forward to going back.

    Barbacoa Taco and Carne Guisada Taco
    Brian B.

    Before heading to an estate sale in the area, the Mrs. and I stopped here for some breakfast tacos. The place was packed but we were able to find an empty table with no wait. Our waitress soon followed to offer menus and take our drink order. I opted for a barbacoa taco and a carne guisada taco. I started with the carne guisada first. It didn't have many pieces of meat, and the gravy was not seasoned like at other places. The barbacoa taco was filled with a lot of meat, but also onions and cilantro. However, it was somewhat bland. I was hoping salsa would help bring more flavor, but it was weak and not terribly spicy. The only thing I was impressed by was the tortillas. Not sure if I will make it back here soon as there are so many other options that offer better food.

    Chips and salsa
    Mary R.

    My husband and I stopped here for a quick bite while out running errands. I wasn't really hungry, but did order chips and guacamole. He had the ehilada with carne guisada plate. My husband said his food was very good and scarfed it up. The flour tortillas were pillowy and soft, being made in-house. They were certainly among the best I've had. The salsa was authentic and hot (spicy), but not insanely so. Both the red and green were tasty and the chips were crispy. The guacamole was not all that. In fact, it reminds me of that "Wholly Guacamole" the sell in containers at HEB. It's not awful, but shouldn't be served in restaurants. I'm not saying this was that particular product, but it certainly wasn't made from fresh haas avocados. There were no chunks of avocado in it and it's texture was more of a pasty consistency. Our waitress was outstanding. She promptly served us and made sure we had everything we needed. The only other negative thing was that evidently they have no public restrooms. The sign on the door stated as much. At first I thought that applied to non-customers, but after looking around I found no sign of any restrooms. That's surprising and the first time I've ever eaten in a place that has no public restrooms. We'll certainly keep this on our list of Mexican places to get a quick bite.

    Jasmine W.

    I came here for lunch and ordered the barbacoa tacos which came with onions, cilantro, and green salsa. Pretty standard taco. The service was great. I'm glad to know that they have Apple pay and you can pay at the table.

    Migas and barbacoa tacos!
    Michael B.

    Stopped by Tommy's while getting tires put on next door by Discount Tire. Cool, informal vibe inside and a bit dark. Classic Tex-Mex greasy spoon with exactly the fare you expect. Service is good, the ladies are all very nice. Had the barbacoa taco and the migas taco. Both decent, nothing to write home about. The migas had lots of egg, while the barbacoa appropriately had enough grease oozing out to lube a tractor. (That's not a bug, that's a feature!) Competent if not exciting food, worth a stop if you're in the neighborhood and need a quick sit-down bite to eat. This place scores a 3 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either.

    Potato & egg w/ cheese
    Monica G.

    This was my first time to eat here. I have had the enchiladas (to go) once and they were very good. I ordered a potato& egg with cheese and a Carne Guisada taco. My potato egg with cheese was not hot or warm & the cheese was not melted (even just a bit), but it was good. I was not going to complain. My favorite is still at a hole in the wall. The Carnegie Ehde was slightly warmer and did have good flavor. They definitely gave me a lot of meat. It was good.

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    The service at Tommy's is remarkably fast. Food comes out fresh and fast. Never have to flag my server for more coffee. The prices are great

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    7 months ago

    Very friendly people, delicious food & quick service ! Thank you Nela & Lucero! We appreciate everyone

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    4 months ago

    Best tortillas in town ! Service was the best ! The Barbacoa is always on point ! The salsa is one of my favorites in San Antonio for sure !

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    Food is always great. You have to try carne guisada with cheese!! They're so good! The staff are always very welcoming.

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    Food is always consistent and their specials are a great value. Tere is always the friendliest and working hard. Great lunch spot.

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    8 months ago

    Best chilaquiles tacos in town. Love everything on the menu tbh. Whether it's drive thru or dine in, it's always a great experience.

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    Love this place. If I could eat here more I would. The food is good, quick to get food, just a place you need to try.

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