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| - I have driven past Tony's for almost 2 years. In fact, each time we pass it we have joked about the name, because Tony sounds more of an Italian joint. So my family says "Tony's Mexican food" with an Italian accent. Yesterday, my husband suggested we try it. I'm open minded, why not? The only thing I expected from this place, was to order at the counter and get some fast-casual Mexican food. I thought it would be like Roberto's Tacos, which I've tried once and never been back. I was shocked to see tables and booths, then be greeted by a nicely dressed young man. We could sit wherever we wanted. Then were handed the menus.
Then a woman came to take our drink order. They have all kinds of Margaritas, Coke products, and HORCHATA & JAMAICA! Since I'm doing the Low Carb/Keto life (even though I planned to cheat here), I went with their Unsweetened Iced Tea with lemon. It was smooth tasting. Then they brought chips and salsa. That salsa has a kick!!! It was very good! Even the tortilla chips were good!
Here is what many reviewers don't understand. This is a mom and pop, authentic restaurant. If you've ever been anywhere in Latin America and eaten at a local restaurant, you get the same service and food. In fact, I heard a different woman's voice in the kitchen, so it's possible to assume that an Abuela/Grandma or Tía is making the food! The Menu is both in Spanish and English. They have food like Lengua (Tongue), Birria, Sopes, Ceviche, and a BUNCH of other authentic dishes! This is not Americanized food!! And with that, let me just tell you that their Soft Tacos are actually reasonably priced at $1.99!!!! This is the ONLY joint that has 1 small street taco for $2. I've been to Me Gusta Tacos and they charge $3.50 for 1 taco. Other places charge more, for 1 taco!!! Those street tacos should really be $1 each! But...I understand the need to make a profit. $1.99 is far more reasonable than $3.50! And my Carne Asada tacos were ON POINT!
One thing I love about this place, is they serve Breakfast ALL DAY!!! so I got Huevos Divorciados (Divorced Eggs). Which are 2 eggs with a red and green salsa (see photo). Because I'm on that Ketogenic/Low Carb life, my only cheat were the tortillas. The breakfast plate by default is served with Beans and Rice, However I asked for Bacon instead and asked for Guacamole on the side. I was charged for Bacon, but it's all good. I also ordered 3 Carne Asada soft tacos "with everything." My husband got the Carnitas plate and a Chile Relleno on the side.
My tacos were so much better than I expected!! Tons of flavor! Perhaps not the greatest quality meat, but these are akin to street tacos from a legit taco truck- except better! I got SO FULL, SO QUICKLY that I took home 1 taco. I forced myself to finish the guacamole (probably because we went through 2 baskets of chips and salsa).
My husband loved the Chile Relleno!!!! And he was impressed with the Carnitas dish! As was I when I tried it! He too (he's a BIG guy) couldn't finish the Chile Relleno or his dish!
And, unless you know what I mean by "authentic," you won't understand my next statement. Even the plates they used, was totally authentic! Meaning, they were cheap plates that you've eaten off of in Latin America. I loved it! The food felt, looked, and tasted like my Tía or Abuelita made it!
I was blown away! I did not expect this. The prices were right. If you want a fancier, more expensive place you can go to Juan's Flaming Fajitas. It's Americanized but good food. But if you want an authentic experience....this place is it. As far as service goes, our cups were never empty. The female server spoke English well but you can detect an accent.
Since we live so close to Tony's, I'm sorry it took us so long to eat here and I have thanked my husband for picking that place to try. We are both, so impressed... probably because we misjudged the place and didn't have high expectations when we walked in.
Bottom line: want some authentic Mexican food, with an authentic experience? Come here. Want an Americanized, overpriced, higher overhead food? Go elsewhere. But you've got to try this place at least once!
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