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Tommy's Restaurant

3.5 (169 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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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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5 months ago

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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5 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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1 year ago

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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1 year ago

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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We came a little after 8pm, pretty close to closing, and the grilled chicken was easily the…read morehighlight of the meal. We ordered the half chicken ($11), and I was honestly surprised by how juicy and moist it still was inside. The outside had a wonderful smoky charcoal flavor, and the marinade was flavorful all the way through. It also came with rice, corn tortillas, red and green salsa, grilled jalapeño, lime, and grilled onion, so it was a really filling meal for the price. We also tried the Bean Burger ($9.79), which was a fun combination of a beef patty, refried beans, cheese, chipotle sauce, and pico de gallo. I enjoyed it, although I personally would have loved a thicker layer of beans. The green salsa was SO good that I ended up buying an extra container for about $5 to take home. The restaurant itself is very casual and no-frills, with a big charcoal grill that really adds to the atmosphere--you can see and smell the chicken cooking. It feels much more like a local neighborhood spot than a polished tourist restaurant. Service was also very friendly and attentive. Even though we arrived late, we never felt rushed, and our server checked on us several times to make sure we had everything we needed. I would absolutely come back for the chicken and green salsa.

This place was amazing. Every item we ordered was full of flavor and so delicious. The chicken was…read moreseasoned and cooked to perfection. The rice and beans were perfect. The green sauce is my favorite so far of all the pollo asadas places I have tried so far in San Antonio area. The beef fajitas were another favorite. If you're looking for the best pollo asadas in the area; definitely give them a try.

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