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    El Tizoncito

    4.0 (384 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Sope de al pastor
    Jackie G.

    The service was incredible. The lettuce, cheese and sour cream were so fresh. It was very affordable but it just lacks a bit of flavor. For the sopes I don't know if they add any salt to the masa. The beans are also a little plain. I'm not big on al pastor but I tried it, not for me. It had a heavy pork flavor. The flautas were good but the brisket was a tad bit tough. All in all - affordable, great service, nice interior, needs more seasoning!

    Jonathan L.

    Great location off Lemmon Ave. The service is fast and friendly and the quality of food is great. The portions are pretty large and tastes great. It was about $15 for my meal which is reasonable and they were pretty busy but I got seated right away. I would recommend this location

    Al pastor alhambre
    Davin A.

    Restaurant was very clean, good service, and food was amazing. We had the Al pastor Alhambra and chicken/potato taquitos - both were great. The beans when you sit down and tacos they let you try for free are a really nice touch

    1/2 Cubana Torta (modified)
    M. Brad S.

    It was years ago I visited this location and did not much care for it then. Now, it is convenient while I get my oil changed. The staff is very nice and attentive. The place is clean shortly after any sort of lunch rush they may have experienced. I ordered the Cubana Torta and very much appreciated the waitress confirming the order was right before she handed me the plate. (Not a fan of jalapeños and the chef had them on the plate before the waitress caught it.) This goes a long way for me because it shows she cares.

    Ashley S.

    I've always seen this spot in passing and finally got to try it. I was seated immediately upon entering and was brought a cup of black beans and tray of toppings. My waiter was attentive and customer service was good. I decided to order the guacamole + chips and the 4 tacos (chicken + beef). I really enjoyed the tacos and being able to control what I placed on top. The sauces provided were good as you had mild and spicy version. My only complaint is that the guacamole could've had more to it. It was just mashed avocados. I had to add extra salt for flavoring. Overall, I enjoyed my meal here and would return to try out of items.

    Pastor tacos / chicken and steak torta
    Dawn S.

    Torta 10/10! Pastor tacos 10/10 great flavor and crisp. I enjoyed the beans and the carrying case with the hot sauce onions and cilantro. I enjoyed the flavor of the green rather the hotter one. Service was great. Good prices as well.

    quesadilla de pastor

    Came here late night, and it was great. Food was a solid 9/10. I will be coming back to try even more. Food came out fast, drinks were quick and they had good music playing.

    Drink Menu
    John B.

    Good place for tacos! Service was very friendly and fast. I ordered the Parrillada which was a combo of 4 tacos, cheese quesadilla, cebollitas, and some guacamole. I also ordered an appetizer of cebollitas. They also bring out a caddy of 2 salsas, onions, cilantro, and lime. Perfect! The salsa verde was my favorite! The tacos were all good (steak, chicken, pork chop, and Al pastor). The steak and Al pastor were my favorites. The cheese quesadilla (bite size) was really good also! I didn't really like the cebollitas appetizer. They were marinated in what tasted like Braggs Amino Acid (like soy sauce) that I didn't care for. Overall a great meal! Can't get over how friendly and on-point the staff was.

    Stopped by El Tiz El Tizoncito on Lemmon and it felt like a genuine taco spot. I loved that they start you off with warm black bean soup and a tray of toppings--little touches like that go a long way. The gringa and chicken tacos were solid, and I could tweak them exactly how I liked with the sauces. Only wish the guac had more flavor. Still, good portions, friendly service, and a cozy patio make it an easy spot to enjoy

    "Choriqueso" dunno wtf this is
    Cat N.

    I'm kind of pissed off. I saw a picture of choriqueso that somebody posted with melted cheese over queso. I ordered the same thing and got tacos with ground beef and cheese melted over the top. What the hell??? If you no longer make it like the other way you could have let me know. I wasted $11 dollars plus tips because I still tip on to go orders. I love supporting local businesses but some of y'all be effing up my orders. The el pastor meat needed to be cooked some more. Tacos were mediocre. Mangonada I got to go was the only thing delicious

    Evelise F.

    Tasty food and friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. The only negative point is that there is too much coriander in the tomato.

    My friend and I were looking to grab a quick bite and we passed here. Our server Iris and Chabelita helped by recommending their house salad, with chicken. we were looking for something lighter and healthy and this was perfect, definitely recommend. We also had a cafe de olla which was a 10/10 best coffee in the area. The place is great vibes at night!

    Strange charge for "open food"

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    Great ambiance and food! Margaritas were tasty and the server was efficient and friendly.

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    food is amazing the desserts sooo good!brisket was alright but everything was soo good

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    2 years ago

    Really good authentic Mexican food. Affordably priced. Good service. Convenient strip center location on Lemmon with easy parking.

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    Haven't been here in years, but it's a fun place and their Tamarind margaritas are top notch!

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    Laura was a great server! Very nice and attentive My son enjoyed the lunch and the service was excellent

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    Here is another place I would have sworn that I had reviewed before, yet I got a reminder from Yelp…read moreto review them, so I double-checked and low and behold there was no review there from Kurt V,, so here it is... I have been coming here for a few years now and have always had a very good experience every time. Parking is always good and available, even when they are busy. The restaurant itself is always clean and orderly. And the staff is always friendly and efficient. My favorite go-tos are the Queso Blanco and the Chicken Fajitas. The Queso is second to none. The Chicken Fajitas always have a nice wood grilled flavor to them that is sure to please you! A few times I have made it to dessert, but not very often. My favorite dessert herebis the churros. They are delicious in their own right, but they also give you different dipping sauces like chocolate, caramel, or even a vanilla cream. They are served hot and fresh!

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    El Carlos Elegante was in fact elegante!…read more It was everything I wanted in a Michelin recommendation restaurant. I really wanted to try something different and fun, so we ended up getting the elegante experience for $99 per person. I was not disappointed at all with this experience and it offered a ton of great food options. I was so full at the end of this experience, however, every single food item I tried was great and kept me wanting more. To highlight a couple of the items given on that "secret" experience was the tamales, the wagyu steak and the green sauce that came with it, and the sponge cake at the end was a great finisher. I really did enjoy the entire experience of the restaurant and the food. The entire staff was on top of their game and made sure that we had a great time. For me this restaurant was a 9 out a 10. There's no doubt in my mind that I will be back and probably take people here too.

    We loved our meal. As a first time Mexican to El Carlos elegante I loved the flavors and avoidance…read moreof Tex Mex. We enjoyed all our drinks- hibiscus margarita, spritz and casa verde. Would return for drinks only and time with the bartender Devonte who was all vibes. We loved all the food we ordered. From the one hitters to the dessert. We've been in Dallas since late 2021 and happy we finally sat down for a meal here. It took me back to Mexico City and sparked energy within us to be exited while eating. Thankyou!

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    The food here was great! But the service here was bizarre to say the least. We had actually booked…read morea reservation at another Doce Mesas location, but I did't know there was another location. So thinking we showed up for our reservation, this location says they don't take reservations. They stop at is anyway, which was nice. We were seated on the porch, and here's where things got weird. We ordered our drinks and when the drinks were delivered, we said we were ready to order, and the waitress, hesitated and then said she would be back. Kinda strange, but eventually we had our order taken. I ordered a mango agua fresca which was pretty good. The complementary chips and salsas were also really good. For an entree I had the Tempura Fried Fish Tacos. These were very good and the coleslaw served with them was very good- crunch and bright. Overall the food here is pretty solid. The service was a bit off, but not a deal breaker, just be prepared to wait a while to have your order taken.

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