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    El Tizoncito

    4.0 (247 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Fri 9:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Sat 9:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Cynthia L.

    Great service and great food! They have the best black beans soup instead of your normal chips and salsa! Lemonade and drinks are really good! Staff is always so nice to sit us all down together and accommodate a large group. They did add 20% tip for our large group but it was understandable since we were outside and split checks.

    Hector F.

    The tacos are pretty good! I really liked the torta but I wish it was bigger! I think I will go back to try more food! The service was good! Very friendly

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    Food is not great 1/5. I was by far disappointed the portions and size and veggies that come inside are pitch size portions and would rather 100% recommend spending money somewhere else. however. I would say service is alright and but drinks are great. I got a mangonada drink. Environment is alright lacks entertainment on screens as they are pretty small.

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    Andrew C.

    A pretty good little place to get some street tacos. I ordered a Parrillada Tizon, which has an assortment of street tacos. And of course I had to get a Mexican Coke because they're the best. The meat on the tacos was cooked nicely, though it didn't have much flavor on it's own. The corn tortillas were solid though. The cheese enchilada is one of the best I have had! I would definitely enchiladas next time I come. It was flaky and absolutely delicious. The star of the show was the guacamole! I would say the guacamole here is a contender for the best ever! Definitely put it in all of your tacos when you visit, along with the caramelized onions. I finished up with a flan that was very satisfying. Lovely caramel drizzle and very solid flan. The service was fairly minimal, as they were busy. Environment is loud, but the interior is pretty nice. It's also pricey; dinner and dessert came out to $25. The service and the protein could use some improvement, but overall this is a place I would visit again if I have the cash.

    I have a guava Rita very delicious
    Cari R.

    Good everything the guava Rita was delicious The rajás como queso were delicious, tacos and the torta

    Nelsonyrosita B.

    Exelente todo michelada mi favorita con los nachos y esos chiles toreados que te sirven deliciosos

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    Melissa M.

    Food here is always delicious and definitely hits the spot! Absolutely love there black bean soup it's complimentary with your order. I got the parillada of tizoncito has a variety of there tacos with a cheese quesadilla. They do serve alcohol I enjoy there mango margaritas tajin on the rim man it's so tasty! They are practicing social distancing marking off certain tables but people waiting for tables are allowed to stand around while they wait. That's the only thing I really didn't care for but other than that come grub on some good food and drinks

    Eddie S.

    Not a bad place and the prices are kind of reasonable for at least the overhead that is burdened and support this business. I can't really say any more in details more than the other 300 reviewers how sad I can only tell you my experience. I drive by here every single day and have always been curious about this place since it is always busy, I finally got to stop by. I walk in and I'm promptly seated towards the wall by the window which allowed me to view the whole restaurant. And Awkward Moment for me a arose when this lady maybe in her twenties came up and greeted me with "Hello young man, what can I get for you today?" Now me being almost 50 years old kind of got mw batting an eyebrow wondering if she was blind or something since my gray hairs were all showing, but it's okay, I guess that's a compliment? My order was taking and a caddy of condiment was placed in front of me along with a small four ounce bowl of black beans. I ordered two beef and two pork tacos which with the condiments or a pretty good combination. Total for four tacos was about $8 and I only had water which tasted like Rusty pipes. I would give the tacos that I had long with presentation at least a four-star with the service being to start since not one time after Deliverance of the food that I get anybody to check up on me to see if I need it my water refilled or at least a needle in my eye. Parking is pretty hard to find during peak hours but probably worth the wait since this place really does get packed As I see when I drive by. I will wait a couple of weeks until maybe some things are changed around. Review done on speech to text with an Android phone on polished

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    Suzan R.

    I have eaten here so many times and honestly can't believe I've never reviewed El Tiz. Major oversight corrected. When I am in the mood for really good chicken flautas this is my go-to spot! They are a combination of chicken and potato and come three to an order. They arrive dressed in a drizzle of crema, freshly shredded lettuce, cotija cheese crumbles, and avocado slices and they are huge. I can only manage to eat two, but my husband graciously agrees to have the extra one. They are fantastic! Unlike other Mexican food places that greet you with free chips and salsa, El Tiz greets you with a complementary bowl of piping hot black beans along with an assortment of toppings - chopped onions, cilantro, limes, green and orange salsas. All are fresh and delicious, as well as a nice change of pace. It's a smallish restaurant with around twenty tables located in a small strip center, but we have always gotten immediate seating. I look forward to eating here for years to come.

    Clayton F.

    Traveling through Dallas with a a taco craving! Really good tacos. Friendly staff. Excellent service!

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    Service was amazing ,food was good despise hair on it but other than that everything is good!

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    Katherine es la mejor!! Los tacos de brisket soy muy ricos!!. Los drinks siempre son buenos!!!

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    They have good frozen margaritas!!, and los complimentary beans are so good!! I also enjoyed the quesadilla alot !! Great tacos!!

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    This is my go to for black beans - I know, it's a taco joint but the beans are the best. I like them better than the tacos.

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    Great service. Amazing michelada. I would take a photo but I ate everything too fast! Check this spot out! Open late

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    Love the food little on the expensive side but the food is great. What's great is tha they are open late

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