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2222 Ella Blvd. Houston, TX 77008

713-862-6516

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Houston Press
Recommended
Best Family Restaurant
Award Winner 2008

Cuisine(s): Tex-Mex

Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-9:30pm

Price: $
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash, check

Attire: Casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Catering, Order Online, Kid Friendly
Serving: Dinner, Lunch, Snack Food

Parking: Lot Available, Valet

Description

Tony's has been around forever, serving traditional Tex-Mex favorites such as nachos and quesadillas, tacos and fajitas, burritos and combination plates in an old-fashioned setting that could do with an update. The specialty, however, is enchiladas; there are a dozen different varieties, from the traditional beef, chicken and cheese to spinach, mole chicken and seafood. Also recommended: the quail and the huge parrilla, featuring one of almost everything they grill.

2008 | Best Family Restaurant

The bar at Tony's Mexican Restaurant stays busy serving up margaritas and mojitos, but its clientele is mainly families. It has the three main requirements for a happy family dinner: good food, low prices and a kid-friendly staff. Tony's offers kid's plates including quesadillas, tacos, hamburgers, enchiladas and fried shrimp. (Adults who want smaller portions can order a child's plate for a small fee.) The atmosphere at Tony's is like a large family kitchen, so noise from fussy... More »
2007 | Best Margarita

The margaritas at Tony's Mexican Restaurant always seem to stir up an endless series of questions, including, "What the hell is this secret ingredient" and "Where the hell did you put my car keys, you asshat!" This family establishment never seems to be anything less than packed, and for good reason: It's one of the Heights's best-kept and most-cherished Tex-Mex secrets. Featuring an intense but tastefully balanced combination of lime, tequila and buzz, these 'ritas go perfectly with a... More »

Tony's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

By Paul Galvani | Thu, August 02, 2007

If you think there's only one Tony's in town, think again. This Tony's — Tony's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina (2222 Ella Blvd., 713-862-6516) — is a delightfully old-fashioned place that specializes in enchiladas. And there are none finer than the ... More »
TONY'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

By Chris Boyd | Thu, December 14, 2006

I arrive at Tony's Mexican Restaurant (2222 Ella Blvd., 713-862-6516) for my friend Swener's birthday extravaganza knowing that both the night and a good portion of the next day will be sacrificed to the skanky bitch that is a margarita-and-Tex-Me... More »
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By Robb Walsh | Thu, June 15, 2000

When Tony recognizes my celebrity dining partners, he bounds over to our table and starts pumping their hands. Since I am reviewing anonymously, they discreetly fail to introduce me. I smile and tell Tony what a great restaurant he's got. When I... More »

Main Menu

Combination Plates
Served With Rice & Black Or Pinto Beans

$9.25

2 Chile Rellenos

$8.75

3 Chicken Or Grilled Vegtable Enchiladas

$8.75

2 Taco Combo(Chicken Or Steak

$9.25

1 Taco & Chile Relleno

$9.75

2 Enchiladas & 1 Relleno Or 1 Taco (Chicken Or Steak)

$9.25

2 Taco Combo (Chicken Or Steak) & 1 Relleno

$9.25

1 Taco(C Or S), 1 Chile Relleno & 1 Enchilada

$8.50

Chicken Quesadilla Or (Spinach & Mushrooms)

$9.25

1 Taco (C Or S) & 1 Spinach Mushroom Quesadilla

$8.95

2 Fish Or Shrimp Tacos Combo

$8.95

Taquitos (3) (Chicken Or Beef)

Shrimp Add $9.95
Shrimp Add $3.00

Fajitas, Chicken Or Steak

$9.95

Tony's Big Plate Chicken Or Steak

Tony's Big Grilled Shrimp Plate

$10.50

Garlic Shrimp & Charbroiled Steak

Salads

$7.95

Charbroiled Chicken Or Steak
with light lime-vinagrette cilantro dressing, lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado & mushrooms

$7.95

Chicken Caesar Salad with Our Own Caesar Dressing

$9.25

Grilled Veggie Salad Mixed-Greens W/Grilled Veggies
served with a side of grilled spinach and onions sauteed in garlic

$9.95

Chicken Tropicana Salad
romaine, spinach, watercress w/ diced apple, mango, strawberries, pecans, w/ charbroiled herb seasoned chicken and a special dressing

Chicken $8.75
Shrimp $10.95

Cacique Salad
romaine, spinach, cacique cheese on top, tomatoes and avocados, with our own dressing

Chicken $8.75
Mahi Mahi $10.95

Summer Salad
arugula, fennel, spinach, diced apple, yellow pepper, diced celery, with its house special dressing

Tacos
(soft Or Hard-shell)

$3.50

Charbroiled Shrimp

$3.25

Charbroiled Mahi Mahi

$3.25

Rosarito Fish - Mahi Mahi Tempura
w/cabbage, onions, cilantro and salsa ranchera

$2.50

Charbroiled Steak Or Chicken
with onions, cilantro and salsa ranchera

$2.50

Vegetarian Taco
sauteed vegetables with beans.

Tostadas
Black Or Pinto Beans, Lettuce, Pico De Gallo, Sour Cream, Guacamole & Cheese

$8.50

Chicken Or Steak

$9.75

Shrimp

$7.75

Vegetarian
with grilled vegetables

$5.50
Add Chicken Or Steak $2.50
Add Beans $1.00

Nachos
includes cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and black olives.

Burritos

$4.95

Bean & Cheese Burrito
w/ beans, avocado & pico de gallo

$6.25

Santa Fe Burrito Chicken Or Steak
chicken or steak w/ beans, guacamole, rice, pico de gallo, cheese, cabbage, onions and cilantro, & our secret salsa

$6.25

Fiesta Burrito Chicken Or Steak
w/ beans, lettuce, rice, cream, pico de gallo, our secret salsa, onions and cilantro, and cheese on top

$6.25

Vegetarian
sauteed vegetables, beans, rice, salsa

$6.95

Charbroiled Or Tempura Battered Mahi Mahi
served with beans, rice, pico de gallo, cabbage, cheese & cream

$8.50

Charbroiled Shrimp
served with beans, rice, pico de gallo, cabbage, cheese & cream

Side Orders

$4.00

Chicken

$5.00

Steak Or Mahi

$2.95

Vegetables

$2.25

Rice Or Beans Or Fries

$0.75

Sour Cream

$0.75

Tortillas (3)

$3.50

Chips &salsa

$6.95

3 Beef Or Chicken Taquitos

$3.50

Dinner Salad

$3.95

1 Relleno

Small $2.50
Large $5.50

Guacamole

$1.50

1 Egg
cooked in any way you like it

$3.50
Extra Cheese (2 Pieces) $1.00

Bacon Or Ham

$2.95

1 Enchilada

Specialties

$10.75

Trout-Whole Charbroiled Plate
with rice, steam vegetables, tortillas & guacamole

$12.25

Seafood Plate "Fresh"
scallops, shrimp, fish, rice, steamed vegetables and lettuce

$10.95

Grilled Fish Plate
with mushrooms sauteed in wine

$6.25

Torta Sandwich Chicken Or Steak

$6.50
W/Cheese $0.75

Charbroiled Hamburger
w/lettuce, tomatoes & onion. includes french fries and a medium drink.

$7.95

Grilled Chicken Breast
vegetables & avocado

$9.95

Garlic Shrimp
over rice w/salad & tomatoes.

$10.95

Tilapia W/Chipotle Sauce
with rice and vegetables

Small $5.25
Large $7.50

Soup of the Day

Small $5.50
Large $8.50

Fish Soup

Small $6.50
Large $9.50

Fish Soup with Shrimp

Quesadillas
Served With Guacamole & Sour Cream

$3.95

Cheese-Ortega Chili

$5.75

Cheese, Spinach & Mushroom

$5.95

Chicken with Cheese

$6.95

Chicken, Cheese, Spinach & Mushrooms.

Fruit

Small $4.25
Large $7.50

Fruit

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Tony's Mexican Restaurant

2222 Ella Blvd. Houston, TX 77008

713-862-6516

Description

2008 | Best Family Restaurant

2007 | Best Margarita

By Paul Galvani | Thu, August 02, 2007

By Chris Boyd | Thu, December 14, 2006

By Robb Walsh | Thu, June 15, 2000