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Tony's SAT
by Trailrunner Sun Mar 17, 2019 8:11 am
NEVER AGAIN!
Bought a bunch of food to go for a big group comida and between the prices and the attitude of the owner (Tony's SIL) I will never set foot in that place again. 85 pesos for less than a pint of friggin' beans coupled with the attitude that he was doing me a favor. . .!
Not to be confused with real Tony's restaurant out by San Nicolas.
Bought a bunch of food to go for a big group comida and between the prices and the attitude of the owner (Tony's SIL) I will never set foot in that place again. 85 pesos for less than a pint of friggin' beans coupled with the attitude that he was doing me a favor. . .!
Not to be confused with real Tony's restaurant out by San Nicolas.
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by caligirl108 Sun Mar 17, 2019 8:54 am
The gambit there I don't like is with the wait staff... with a large party, they are SO SLOW in returning change for separado checks... people are talking, leaving & they just never bring. I thus left a 100+ peso tip for 2 margaritas... he knew what he was doing.. next..
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Re: Tony's SAT
by gringal Sun Mar 17, 2019 9:45 am
Definitely an attitude problem there. Used to enjoy the place. That was then. Sorry, but there it is. I wonder if they've lost customers in general?
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Re: Tony's SAT
by ferret Sun Mar 17, 2019 9:55 am
I'm sure they have lost customers.
Can we add Tony's Take Out next to the Deli 8 that is not living up to expectations? Yes, they have returned their coleslaw and potato salad to the original recipes. That's the good. But, NO rotisserie chicken for nearly a year because they can't or won't fix or replace their machine????
Never seen anything so dumb in my entire life. They used to have constant line ups but now there's maybe two people in front of me on Saturdays. I don't like the "flat" chickens because they are too dry unless eaten immediately. Which means the closest place is Walmart and they aren't exactly big.
Whine, whine, whine.
Can we add Tony's Take Out next to the Deli 8 that is not living up to expectations? Yes, they have returned their coleslaw and potato salad to the original recipes. That's the good. But, NO rotisserie chicken for nearly a year because they can't or won't fix or replace their machine????
Never seen anything so dumb in my entire life. They used to have constant line ups but now there's maybe two people in front of me on Saturdays. I don't like the "flat" chickens because they are too dry unless eaten immediately. Which means the closest place is Walmart and they aren't exactly big.
Whine, whine, whine.
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Re: Tony's SAT
by Trailrunner Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:22 am
They have definitely lost a lot of the following of original Tony's. The place is mostly empty and I've seen attitude-guy pacing the parking lot with a grim expression. He doesn't deserve to call the place Tony's!
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Re: Tony's SAT
by Carry Bean Sun Mar 17, 2019 11:22 am
Really dumb of the chicken place with Dusty Chicken close by. I quit buying Walmart rotisserie chicken after all the reports of their raw chicken being rotten. I would imagine their rotisserie birds are made from past their sell by date chickens.
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by gringal Sun Mar 17, 2019 11:31 am
The "dusty chicken" (aka David's) up across from the Pemex station on the Libramiento is outstanding. The guacamole and potato sides are very good, and that's our usual Saturday lunch. Enough chicken left for more tacos, which I like to cut up and marinate in tomato sauce. Keeps on giving.
It's hard to build a reputation for a restaurant. Too bad the SIL inherited a good thing and has messed it up.
It's hard to build a reputation for a restaurant. Too bad the SIL inherited a good thing and has messed it up.
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Re: Tony's SAT
by Jreboll Sun Mar 17, 2019 11:44 am
Different city, same maneuver.caligirl108 wrote:The gambit there I don't like is with the wait staff... with a large party, they are SO SLOW in returning change for separado checks... people are talking, leaving & they just never bring. I thus left a 100+ peso tip for 2 margaritas... he knew what he was doing.. next..
Went to two different restaurants and they both took a long time to come back with the change. Next time I’m paying with exact change.
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Re: Tony's SAT
by slainte39 Sun Mar 17, 2019 2:07 pm
gringal wrote: Too bad the SIL inherited a good thing and has messed it up.
Isn´t it Tony´s ex-wife, daughter, and son-in-law that are the proprietors now, in that order of chain of command. They all bear some responsibility for the lack of management.
The only upside is the cessation of Tony´s singing abilitities.
…..and they have made some improvements in the food offered and dining equipment. Not enough to make up for attitude problems.
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Re: Tony's SAT
by Trailrunner Sun Mar 17, 2019 4:04 pm
Tony's does have management - bad management, unfortunately. Looks like micro-management, actually.
lol Slainte, you are probably right. I have a hard time keeping up with who's who much less who was who. Def SIL tho.
lol Slainte, you are probably right. I have a hard time keeping up with who's who much less who was who. Def SIL tho.
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by elgringo Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:20 am
We quit going after the new Menu came out with the price increase. We were shocked at the price increases for such mediocre food. We used to eat there 4-5 times a week but haven't been back since. The owners attitude is horrible and his waitstaff is just as bad.
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Re: Tony's SAT
by Trailrunner Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:27 am
I'm not a meat eater but I tasted the outrageously expensive arrachera I bought on request and it was tough as a marinated charro saddle.
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Re: Tony's SAT
by gringal Mon Mar 18, 2019 10:34 am
Trailrunner wrote:I'm not a meat eater but I tasted the outrageously expensive arrachera I bought on request and it was tough as a marinated charro saddle.
I dunno: haven't had one of those.
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Re: Tony's SAT
by sm1mex Mon Mar 18, 2019 2:42 pm
We haven't been in years either. They priced themselves out of our business.
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Re: Tony's SAT
by Rosalinda laughs Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:59 pm
Always liked Tony’s ribs .... I don’t like “attitude” and haven’t gone since the snotty SIL showed his colors.
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by SunshineyDay Mon Mar 18, 2019 6:18 pm
Too many other places where they are happy to see you!
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by ComputerGuy Mon Mar 18, 2019 7:22 pm
ferret wrote:I'm sure they have lost customers.
Can we add Tony's Take Out next to the Deli 8 that is not living up to expectations? Yes, they have returned their coleslaw and potato salad to the original recipes. That's the good. But, NO rotisserie chicken for nearly a year because they can't or won't fix or replace their machine????
Never seen anything so dumb in my entire life. They used to have constant line ups but now there's maybe two people in front of me on Saturdays. I don't like the "flat" chickens because they are too dry unless eaten immediately. Which means the closest place is Walmart and they aren't exactly big. Whine, whine, whine.
I'm not sure what their chickens are selling for, but their fried strips and wings, at $210p a kilo, are WAY over-priced and probably allowing them all to add second stories to their homes, or backyard pools, or something. I have a feeling they don't think selling whole chickens is worth the bother anymore.
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Re: Tony's SAT
by hockables Sun Mar 31, 2019 3:14 pm
Hmmm ... I like Tony's
Been going there once a month, before Lakeside Little Theatre.
Prices are Fair, Foods Pretty Good....
Been going there once a month, before Lakeside Little Theatre.
Prices are Fair, Foods Pretty Good....
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Re: Tony's SAT
by helohfe Sun Mar 31, 2019 4:05 pm
The food, drinks, service and attitude of "Tony's has continued to deteriorate since Tony departed and his P.O.S SIL took over..It was one of our favorites and is on the "DO NOT ENTER" short list.
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Re: Tony's SAT
by hockables Thu Apr 04, 2019 3:12 pm
If you know of a decent Porterhouse for $230 pesos...
Shout it out... I'm willing to give it a try.
I guess not the place to go if yer look'n ta get yer ass kissed...
But the guy cookin steaks, knows what he's doin...
More fer me
Shout it out... I'm willing to give it a try.
I guess not the place to go if yer look'n ta get yer ass kissed...
But the guy cookin steaks, knows what he's doin...
More fer me
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