Tony's Mexican Restaurant

(713) 862-6516

2222 Ella Blvd
Houston, TX 77008 29.806 -95.4291

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Neighborhoods: Central, Greater Heights

Tony's Mexican Restaurant

Tony's Mexican Restaurant

What People Are Saying About Tony's Mexican Restaurant

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In Short – Though the restaurant has expanded many times to accommodate the perennially large crowds, the atmosphere remains endearingly festive with arched doorways and oilcloth-topped tables. Owner Tona Vega presides over the spacious dining room as rowdy packs of young diners and families make short work of queso flameado, massive combo platters, enchiladas, carne asada, tacos, burritos and fajitas. Other items include entree-sized salads, pork chops, bacon-wrapped shrimp and the parrilla especial with quail.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/11/09

Great Tex-Mex

by houstoninnerlooper

Are you hungry? If so, order the parilla. We ordered this dish that served two persons, but three could have partook. First the chips: they are warm, crunchy with good hot sauce. The parilla comes on a sizzling platter. It has two split quail that are grilled, and shrimp that are wrapped in bacon. Of course, chicken and beef fajitas. There was so much to eat. The only downside was that we were a couple and they sat us in the back in a room full of families with noisy kids. Oh well, we should have told the manager and we didn't. Our bad! But, again - the food was delicious. Get there early on a Friday or there is a wait.

1 Star Rating: Poor

10/04/08

What happened?????

by jshorridge

We have been going to Tony's for several years but never again. The quality of the food has gotten so bad it is not edible. The margaritas have never been up to par, we quit ordering them a long time ago. Service is horrible. On our last visit, I had to get up and find a waiter, who was then rude, waited a long time for the food and it arrived all at the same time - queso, tacos and enchilladas - and was cold - and had to get up and find my waiter for the check. To top it all off , the owner was wondering around aimlessly. I have never understood why the place is always crowded. Never again. We will not be back. Attention restaurant owners - there is alot of growth and new people in the area - please open new quality restaurants as I am tired of driving miles to find a decent meal.

  • Cons: Bad food, bad service, too many tables crowded together, not worth the trip
3 Star Rating: Average

07/18/08

long time customer

by jovs5

we have been going to Tonys for years. It has declined over the last 1-2 years.

The food ok and the service can be real bad at times.

They still have, I feel, the best green sauce on the planet.

I sure hope they clean up their act or I may not go there anymore.

The Details on Tony's Mexican Restaurant

Know Before You Go:

The line of waiting diners occasionally stretches out the door on weekends, so go early if you can't wait. The restaurant is closed on Sundays.

Save Money:

A children's menu is available.

Know Before You Go:

The line of waiting diners occasionally stretches out the door on weekends, so go early if you can't wait. The restaurant is closed on Sundays.

Save Money:

A children's menu is available.

Category:

Mexican, Restaurants, Shopping

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Happy Hour

Cuisine:

Mexican

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