Reviews El Tizoncito

4
J Johanson
+4
I have been here several times and the food has always been good, not over board great, but good food for a good price. The service has always been great for sure, and a good place to grab some good Mexican food. Not much seating like a restaurant and could be aver crowded at times. With that said, still a place to go and get great service with good food.
5
Jennifer G
+5
Drinks are pretty great. Paloma is my fav. It does the job and it tastes good. The food is legit. Authentic Mexican taste. A little pricey but all worth it.
4
Bryan Le
+4
I came in on Friday (before New Years Weekend) for lunch at around 12pm. There was no wait, and we were sat immediately. Food: 4/5 Food was really good and flavorful. I had the chuleta especial. Pork had nice sear and was not dry. Wish they had done something to the corn tortillas to bring them out more. The condiments (cilantro, white onions, green sauce, red sauce) were fresh and of good quality. Overall a pleasant meal. Service: 4/5 Our server was nice for the most part. He seemed a little shy and didn’t quite speak English as confidently as he spoke Spanish - not a huge concern here as he still got us our order and understood each other just fine. Nothing particular spectacular about the service. Price: 5/5 Lunch was under $10 and it was a nice portion. It wasn’t an enormous portion, but it had us satisfied without the risk of food coma.
5
Jess
+5
It is good but yes it is definitely not a tex mex restaurant. They don’t have complimentary chips and salsa nor mexican rice. But they give you a complimentary black bean soup and i am telling yall it’s amazing!! I hate beans and hated for my entire life, but it smelled good so I gave it a try and omg was super good! Honestly the only and first time I’ve ever actually liked mexican beans! Their guac was okay but not so special. Their gringa (pastor taco with cheese) was really good tho we also got Parrillada tizon which was bit of everything (tacos) and we didn’t like any of them but pastor tacos. Margaritas were very strong and wasn’t my favorite but still okay. Overall, it was a good try and I would come back!
5
Martin Keane
+5
It's a small hidden gem. Great food at great prices!
5
robert bell (Daddyrob)
+5
Very good food, real Mexican food with lots of flavor and the prices are very low. We had a pretty good time here, I will be coming back. Thanks guys
4
Willie Ruiz
+4
The food is ok, was a bit let down. Torta and quesadilla are ok at best. The choriqueso is good. Horchata is probably from the packet flavoring and is not as fresh as other places. Service was good, the ladies were nice and quick. Next time will def try just the tacos if not then it’s back to the taco stands.
5
bre G
+5
This is a great spot. We came upon it by chance and I'm so glad we did! When they sat us down, they gave up a little bowl of black beans. They were soooo good! The wait staff is prompt and friendly. I highly recommend the Brisket Tacos. They were absolutely amazing! Very tender meat and seasoned to perfection. We also go chips and guacamole. Also very good. But the Brisket and the beans were definitely stars!
5
Caleb Morgan
+5
I’ve been here 3 times and each time has been great! The mangorita is delicious yet strong, and my favorite dish so far is the Tostadas de Tinga. I will be getting that again next time for sure!
5
Carlos Villegas
+5
Great food and service. Queso and chorizo is very good, also alambre is great. My only complain might be the bread on those tortas was a little too dry to my taste, but not a deal breaker.
5
Steve E
+5
Authentic Mexican food but the service is mediocre. The servers are slow to respond, maybe overworked, and don't check in very often so we have to flag them down and have requests ready. Still, the food is very good and the theme is festive which is why we keep coming back. Get the tacos Al Pastor.
5
Milly Orsit Serrano Fritz
+5
We went specifically because I was craving some menudo and I was definitely not dissatisfied! It was exactly what I wanted, hot, soft and tasty. They gave us salsa, diced onion, lime, oregano. I loved it. The menu prices changed a tiny bit, I'll upload the pics.
5
AJ D.
+5
This place just NAILS the assignment when it comes to a GREAT tasting restaurant at a great price per meal. Service is always amazing and you definitely get you bang for your buck when eating here. Their lemonade is a MUST HAVE!
4
Darling
+4
I ordered the Quesidallas de Hongos with no cheese, since I'm vegan. (Mushroom Quesadillas) They were seasoned so well! I was not expecting them to taste the way they did. Most times, places do not season the vegetables but HOLY MOLY! The hongos were to die for. My guess is they were supposed to be individual quesadillas, without the cheese it made them 6 little mushroom tacos. They were great, though!! I wouldve taken a photo, but they were gone. My only gripe is the salsa. That was the ONE thing I wanted. Salsa and chips. They do not have traditional authentic salsa made from tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, cilantro, etc. The salsa was WAY too spicy to eat with just chips. So, I ended up putting it on the quesadillas. I also got the cebollitas. They were delicious. Onions sauteed in soy sauce, lime juice and salt!! I could eat them by themselves.
5
robert bell
+5
What an amazing place to dine. I love how all the flavors come together. If you have grieves, bring them, they will enjoy it
5
Abigail Brambila
+5
We arrived by the hand of God since we were driving to another store. Driving from Austin, where Mexican food is only ok, finding this Eden was already magic! We had delicious pastor and bistec tacos, the best hibiscus 🌺 (Jamaica) water, and choriqueso tacos. The customer service was on top; thumbs up to Henry, our waitress, and the location manager, who kindly gave us a pan de elote to take home. All the employees were kind and appreciative, and I can tell working in the hospitality industry for over ten years is a place you don’t want to miss!