Who doesn’t love Mexican food? El Tio Mexican Restaurant in Berwyn is a great place to fulfill any craving from chimichangas to churros.
Across the street from the Berwyn train station, El Tio is located right down the road from Conestoga. The restaurant has a sunny vibe with bright and colorful walls, tables and decorations such as sombreros and paintings. Customers can choose to eat in or take their food to go.
To start, I ordered the El Tio Nachos. The nachos had a large amount of thick tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, refried beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños and a choice of protein. None of the chips were soggy from the toppings, so there was a satisfying crunch with every bite. From the wide variety of protein options, I chose the ground beef. I found there to be a large serving of meat on the nachos, so the extra charge is definitely worth it.
For my entrée, I tried the burrito and taco salad. The burrito has a choice of meat, rice, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole wrapped in a flour tortilla. It may also come topped with salsa roja, salsa verde or mole. I got it without any sauces, and it was delicious plain. I felt the guacamole in the burrito should be put on top so it does not get lost in the rice, but nevertheless, it was delectable.
The taco salad was definitely my favorite of the night. It was served in a buttery, flaky tortilla bowl, which was what I was most looking forward to, and it did not disappoint. It came topped with a plentiful serving of savory ground beef and crunchy lettuce.
El Tio also has a variety of traditional Mexican desserts including churros, Mexican flan and tres leches cake. The churros are a favorite of mine, and they have an excellent ratio of cinnamon sugar coating to the dough.
The nachos came in at $12.99, the taco salad $10 and the burrito $11. The large variety of menu items makes El Tio a restaurant that can fit many different budgets. The colorful atmosphere and flavorful food offer an amazing restaurant experience and a delicious meal.
Madeline Pulliam can be reached at [email protected].
