I remember the day, years ago, when I would excitedly run down the street to Jose and Tony's for a taco and ice tea. I would go after school and the entire meal would cost me less than two dollars.
Jose and Tony's is staple part of Dormont. It closed for a while, then reopened under new owners, and the food was the same. I always loved Jose and Tony's.
It has been a while since I have been there. I live quite a distance away. But I was in the mood for a taco and decided to go down there. The Decore and menu are still very similar. But the food is different. It's not the same. If you go to Jose and Tony's and expect the same food you got 15 years ago you will be sadly disappointed. But if you go in there expecting a more authentic Mexican fare then you will love the changes.
I really did love the new tacos. They were beef tacos not beef and bean or bean and beef. They were beef. They were hearty and just enough feeling. The salsa was delicious. I haven't had a taco that good since I went to Brookline Boulevard and got one off the cart. And that is exactly what their new tacos remind me of.
I am going to have to go back and try some other items. I ordered a fresh salad for later, the lettuce was shredded and crisp and the vegetables are fresh. My only complaint is they did not have any homemade dressing. I truly believe all restaurants, unless there a chain take out, should have at least one homemade dressing.
Jose and Tony's was a good lunch, served quickly, and priced right.