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Tony's Mexican Restaurant

3.6 (470 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Jennifer A.

Service was quick! It wasn't very busy and the TVs were great for watching the sports games on. The margaritas are always strong... you don't need more than 2! We shared fajitas for two and there was more than enough food. Great neighborhood Tex Mex!

The food is good enough that we went back. However, the tipping screen here is clearly designed to pressure customers. The highest option (30%) is placed first, followed by 25% and 20%, which uses psychology to nudge people into tipping more than they normally would. That's not transparent or fair and it feels manipulative. Tipping should reflect service, not be driven by a UI designed to maximize payouts. This setup is unacceptable and leaves a bad impression.

Rosie A.

Consistently Wonderful! I go back to Tony's Mexican Restaurant on LN610 every time--and I love it every single time. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and comforting, and the service makes you feel right at home. It's one of those rare places where you know exactly what to expect: a great meal, a warm atmosphere, and an experience that keeps you coming back again and again. Tony's has become one of my true go-to spots, and I can honestly say it never disappoints. Highly recommended!

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This is a typical Tex-Mex restaurant. In my opinion it's probably less than the average Tex-Mex restaurant. We went on a Thursday night. It wasn't very busy. The ambience is ok. They have TV screens on the walls so it's good for a game night. We ordered the house margaritas and they were pretty strong. They gave us a nice buzz. You could tell it was definitely cheap liquor, but I guess what do you expect from the house margaritas. The chile con queso tasted more like a cheese wiz than a homemade queso. The salsa they serve with the chips taste like pure tomato sauce. No spice or flavor whatsoever. Even adding salt to it didn't help. I ordered the Tony's combo which included a beef fajita taco, 2 enchiladas of your choice, rice, beans, guacamole. The beef fajita had a decent flavor but nothing to be in aww over. The enchilada was also decent. The rice had no flavor. The beans were ok and the guacamole had good taste to it. My wife ordered the combo #2 which included 2 enchiladas and a ground beef taco which included about a teaspoon size of guacamole. The enchiladas like I said were decent but the ground beef taco had absolutely no flavor. It seems like they don't use much seasonings here. For what we paid I don't think the food here is worth it. They have Los Cucos prices for plates and combos you can get at Tia Marias for a better taste and price. I was really hoping to like this place since friends of ours had raved about how good it is. So if you don't like too much seasoning or flavor in your food I would recommend them, otherwise there are way better options than Tony's.

Lunch special, delicious cheese enchilada, taco, guacamole & queso shell
Susan H.

I'm so glad I went yesterday. It's been a long minute. Sooooo good! The salsa is warm and delicious. I couldn't stop eating it. I ordered the first thing off the lunch menu. I didn't get the name. It came with a crispy taco, puff with queso, cheese enchilada & guacamole. I was a little sad that it didn't come with rice & beans, it was good the way it was & it left me room for dessert. Everything was delicious and fresh. The guacamole was creamy and delicious too. I opted for the tres leches after asking the attentive server and it was good, not the best in my opinion but not the worst. Staff was very attentive. The only thing was the music seemed to be really loud. Or maybe I'm just getting old. Lol Will definitely be back.

A roach across the bar

This was my favorite restaurant for twenty years, and one way for me not to come back ever is roaches! I was at the bar, took some friends for the first time they witnessed the roaches moving across the top at bar. I told the bartender and he was like okay. The manager comes to say I'm sorry, she wanted to offer me a free dessert. Why would I eat anything from here, we had two margaritas: she didn't even give us a discount. I can handle anything but roaches.

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Alexandra P.

Visited this place during my lunch break with some coworkers. The hostesses were super friendly from the moment we walked in greeting us with a warm welcome. They walked us to our table where immediately a server came over and got our drink order. We ordered skinny margaritas to start off. My margarita was perfect but my coworker said hers was too strong. The waiter noticed her reaction and offered to fix the problem for her. Super nice! They bring complementary chips and salsa but we also ordered queso. I was surprised at how good it was! Super flavorful and came with a side of pickled jalapenos. So good! For my entre I ordered the pechuga poblana stuffed with shrimp. This is a huge dish! This shrimp stuffed chicken breast comes smothered in the most delicious and creamy poblano sauce. It also cames with white rice, homemade tortillas, and some of the best black beans ever. The black beans were the highlight of the entire meal for me. This Mexican spot really nailed the beans!!! I have a small appetite so I ended up taking half of my plate to go. It tasted just as good for lunch the next day. My coworkers also really enjoyed the food here and we have decided to add this to our frequent lunch spots. 10/10 service and food quality so you really cannot ask for more!

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Ron R.

Very busy place and can get quite loud. The service is very good. Margaritas are strong 4/5 We ordered the Chile con queso 3/5, guacamole Mexicano 4.5/5, brisket enchiladas 3.5/5, chicken fajitas 4/5, flautas de birria 4/5, and carnitas street tacos 4/5.

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Food very good. Never ate inside but to go orders always correct. My new favorite place.

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The food is great the customer service could use some improvements. The staff is unattractive at times and forgetful.

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7 months ago

The best rice and beans!! Cheese enchiladas on point and always great service! Heights institution!

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2 years ago

Great Tex Mex food and service. Really enjoyed the experience. Prices were reasonable.

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1 year ago

I like their Shirley Temple with cherries and i like their chicken nachos and I like it with jalapeños it was so good

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1 year ago

Tony's is always a great place to dine. Thank you Mynor for excellent service!! We love Tony's and will be back very soon.

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servers are very attentive and friendly. food is always fresh and hot! I come here every week and never a negative experience! 5/5

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The food I get there is very flavorful and delicious. The prices could be lowered a little bit. It's a little pricey, but overall good.

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3 years ago

Food just ok. Nothing special. Drinks very watered down seemingly cheap tequila. Not sure I would need to go here again.

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Does Tony's serve breakfast and if so, on which days?

So do they have breakfast every day? Menu not on their website for breakfast.

Had lunch here today, and noticed a difference in menu, price, taste of food. I have been a long time patron, and liked the change but was just wondering if they were under new management?

New management and ownership. Food and - thank goodness, the margaritas - seem as good as ever to me. But now open on Sunday!

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The world is full of Mexican restaurants…read more Most are some version of Tex-Mex in a family-friendly, relatively similar environment. Nothing wrong with that. Mexican Sugar breaks that mold completely. This is the most legit, wonderful, bougie, over-the-top Mexican restaurant I have ever been to, and I mean that as the highest compliment possible. This was my second trip to Mexican Sugar. The first was in Grapevine. After this visit to the Montrose location, I have officially decided that when I am in Texas, I will seek these places out. They are that good. First, dress up. I doubt there is an actual dress code, but this is not the place where I am showing up looking like I just finished mowing the yard. Come here to be seen. Come here to show out a little. The place is beautiful and has that kind of vibe. Second, the drinks. Hell yes. Fancy, creative, excellent, and impressive enough for even the person who has seen every ridiculous cocktail presentation imaginable. And then there is the food. My God, the food. The salsa and queso are legit AF. The street corn is heaven in a bowl. Get several orders. I am serious. One is not enough. The carne asada was amazing. Honestly, I could keep going, but at some point this review is just going to become me yelling about how much I love Mexican Sugar. I LOVE MEXICAN SUGAR. OK, YOU GET THE IDEA. WHY AM I YELLING? BACK TO THE REVIEW.... Service was excellent too. The place is huge and was absolutely packed, but our server stayed attentive and the food came out surprisingly quickly. Make a reservation. Park in the nearby garage. Dress nice. Order the drinks. Get the street corn. Then get more street corn. Who is ready for another trip to Houston? I'll book the reservation at Mexican Sugar.

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