Editor Pick
Tino's (Tex-Mex)
- December 18, 2000
- Rated 4 of 5 by
Jeffrey from Plano, Texas
Tino's is a family-owned and operated restaurant with 2 locations. This location is in the Collin Creek Mall (see journal entry under Things to see in Dallas), and their second location is in Plano at 2205 Avenue K (972-881-9226).
I frequent both locations, and the menu/food, service, drinks, and environment are consistently good at both locations.
The location in Collin Creek Mall is an excellent place to rest and relax while shopping the large mall. The Avenue K location is in a stand-alone building, but is very accessable with lots of parking.
We are always seated promptly by a friendly hostess, and chips and fantastic fresh salsa follow. When drink orders arrive (usually beer or good margaritas), our food orders are taken.
The owner is usually here, and always walks around to say hello, and to make sure everyone is happy. This is a nice touch that is missing from chain restaurants.
They have nachos, dips, and peppers available as appetizers ($2-8). We usually stick to their chips and salsa, since the salsa is fresh and clearly home made....really good....and complementary.
Entrees ($6-12) are varied and include Beef, chicken, cheese, spinach, and shrimp specialty plates, Mexican dinners, fajitas, and combination plates. Desserts ($2-4) are also available.
What I love to get and highly recommend are their beef "Tacos Al Carbon." They take a delicious Rib Eye steak, broil it to your liking, and slice it and roll it into 2 soft flour tortillas, and add sides of good refried beans, Guacamole, and Pico de Gallo. I make fantastic steak tacos by adding the Guacamole and Pico. Yum!
Great place. They have live music on weekend evenings. The owner often joins the band. Great fun.
From journal Eating in the Dallas Area