4.5 stars. Tony's recently opened in the food court at Queens Center Mall, and since I've been on a taco kick lately, I was excited to see a taco option in the mall. I decided on the Three Taco Combo, which comes with a drink and a side ($17.99). I chose the Mango Jalapeño, Peter Luger Short Rib, and Cod Club tacos. For my side, I went with the Guac & Chips, and I couldn't resist adding a Churro with Nutella dipping sauce for dessert.
Since the tacos are normally priced between $5.25 - $7.50 each, the combo is definitely the way to go. I also highly recommend ordering through the self-service kiosks as it allows you to read the ingredients and customize your tacos. For mine, I choose to have no jalapeños and requested flour tortillas brushed with garlic oil.
The tacos were excellent. Each had its own distinct flavor profile, and I appreciated that they were generously sized--none of those tiny, dainty tacos here. I was completely stuffed by the end of the meal.
My favorite was easily the Cod Club. The cod was perfectly fried, topped with melty cheese and a spicy mayo. I do wish it had come with a wedge of lime, but the spicy mayo more than made up for it.
The Mango Jalapeño Chicken was another standout. I'm a big fan of fruit in tacos--especially pineapple and mango--and the mango paired well with the tomatillo salsa.
The Peter Luger Short Rib taco had tender short rib, mashed potatoes, and steak sauce. The meat was tender, and the steak sauce was really nice. While I enjoyed it and was glad I tried it, it ended up being my least favorite of the three. I think I would've rather not had this not in taco form.
The side of guac was surprisingly a nice big portion. Taste wise it wasn't bad, just a tad boring. A bit more onion, diced tomato, and a squeeze of lime would have really punched this up.
And finally for dessert I got one Churro. Normally I would have gotten more but at $4 plus an extra $.50 for the Nutella dip, I decided to just get one. The churro was freshly made and delicious. It had a wonderful crunchy exterior and soft middle. I wished I'd gotten more!
Overall, this was a really great meal. I left absolutely stuffed and thoroughly satisfied. These were honestly some of the best tacos I've ever had from a food court at the mall, and I'd happily come back to try more of the menu.
One small note: while looking through my photos afterward, I noticed that the three-taco combo was advertised at two different prices. One sign listed it as the "3 Taco Combo" for $17.99, while another listed the "#3 Taco Meal" for $20.99. I would've ordered it regardless, but the inconsistent pricing was confusing. Hopefully, Tony's updates their signage to make it clearer for everyone. read more