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    Tello's Mexican Grill

    3.4 (59 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Pollo a la parilla
    Bryan R.

    Visited again food was delicious, service was astounding, and atmosphere was delightful. Waitress made sure I was happy and not to mention, they have added on to their menu.

    Tortillas and baked potato for the EL RANCHERITO
    Iesha W.

    Tried Tello's after not going for about two years. I don't know what happened, but they've changed. Three ribeyes were ordered and all three were barely edible. My daughter's and I basically received a plate of gristle and fat. When she finished cutting the steak to find meat, the pile of fat and gristle was basically the size of the original steak. Mine wasn't as bad as hers, but still bad. Thank God for the baked potato I had to fill me up. We didn't say anything to the waiter or manager because we just wanted to go. The other two people with us already brought up an issue with their food and drink and it was met with animosity from the manager so we didn't bother. The waiter had better customer service, but he also was the reason for the issue they had. The quality of the food is definitely not there anymore neither is the good customer service. We will not be back.

    Birria tacos
    Alexis S.

    The food was good. Drinks always good. They have Birria Tacos now and honestly they were not that great. Everything else that have was good. My waitress was very attentive. No crowded at all.

    He seems confused as to what he is expected to eat
    Chef William S.

    By now, I should know better than to trust Google and Yelp reviews but I wanted to support local business and try somewhere new. That's what I get for being so open minded. Upon arrival, the atmosphere was that of people who were there because the other restaurant was overcrowded. That's right. I don't think it was anyone theres first choice. The service staff brought two salsas, which is usually a sign of either a really good Mexican restaurant, or a really bad one. This one was the latter. The salsas were runny and non-flavorful. I ordered the chorizo queso dip and it was over salty. It was practically all I could taste. When our entrees arrived, my fajita plate was not sizzling, despite the amount of grease in the skillet and my guests entree was flat and flavorless. My fajitas had a decent amount of steak, which would have been great if it tasted like fajita steak. It tasted like unflavored beef. No salt, cumin, oregano, beef stock, nothing. My quests meal tasted line unseasoned ground beef drowned in queso. Overall, to say the least we will not be returning. On a positive note, if you need to get rid of some stray cats, order some take out from Tellos and give it to them. They will get the message. My cat wouldn't even ingest it. He would however swat at it to make sure it was dead. Enjoy.

    a colorful drink
    Juan R.

    I'm Gonna make this quick and sweet ,I'm From Los Angeles California,out here in Covington Georgia Working on A TV show ,and Tellos Blows Any wanna be Mexican Restaurant out of the water ,I'll even challenge some of the Mexican restaurants in Atlanta to a cook-off against tellos ,I'm Definitely and Very likely to come Back every chance I Get ,the service is Great the owner Tello is an awesome Dude and very friendly. And FYI try the Brown Barrel Drink in shots you'll thank me later

    $2 corona happy cinco de mayo!

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    I have eaten at Tello's many times, even on karaoke night, always enjoyable. Good food and friendly people.

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    Everything was horrible! The food was cold, the menu is small, overpriced and the drink was definitely not worth the price.

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    Fish taco! Octopus taco! I can't wait to taste them all. :) salsa is good too! There are TVs for great entertainment..

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    Great food--huge portions!! Fast, friendly service. We'll definitely be back!! My daughters loved it, especially the two different salsas.

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    Food is amazing (especially the cheese dip). Servers were fast. By far the best Mexican food in Covington.

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