Tio Leo's FINE Mexican Cuisine for Over Three Decades

Tio Leo’s is a family-owned and operated Mexican-style restaurant that has served members of the San Diego community for over three decades. Not only does Tio Leo’s serve great food to their patrons at their three locations, they can also cater offsite. This family-style Mexican restaurant strives to serve incredible dishes and cocktails the way only a local, family-owned eatery can. 

The menu at Tio Leo’s has a wide range of appetizers, soup and salad choices, and numerous house specials, like quesadillas, tamales, chili relleno, enchiladas, and tacos and burritos. But what really sets them apart is their brunch menu. 

From jalapeño chili cheese fries to burrito fingers to hot drumsticks, the appetizer selection is unique and creative. Craving veggies? Try one of their delicious salad options, like a shrimp Caesar salad or a classic taco salad. Consider pairing your salad with a bowl of black bean soup or albondigas, which is a meatball and vegetable soup, served with warm tortillas. If you would rather have a little something more, try one of their quesadillas. There are classics, like cheese or veggie, but also twists on the Mexican favorite, like BBQ chicken or pork, eggplant, shrimp and crab. Order your quesadilla to be soft or crisp, whichever is to your liking!

Tio Leo’s burrito, Machacha con huevo, chimichanga and Mexican pizza can all be found on the house special section of the dinner menu, scattered among many other tempting choices. They offer ten different combination choices, rice bowls, and Tio Leo’s Ole as well. There are plenty of seafood options on the Especiales Del Mar section of the menu. Feeling like something more traditional? Tio Leo’s also offers a selection of burgers and sandwiches.

Catering from Tio Leo’s serves at least ten people, so if you have a party, business lunch or large event, consider asking Tio Leo’s to provide authentic Mexican food for you and your guests. They offer a choice of combination packages, taco meat trays, party trays, enchilada trays, al carte trays, salads and sides. Finish it all off with some brownies and cookies from Tio Leo’s kitchens. 

Tio Leo’s has a full bar if you’re looking to eat, enjoy a drink and watch a game. Their Cantina Bar offers great happy hour deals daily. They proudly serve San Diego’s best margaritas, along with the best salsa in the area. Tio Leo’s has a weekly special of Margarita Mondays and Taco Tuesdays, each taco only $1.95. They offer specials on margaritas and discounts on appetizers and drinks, like craft beers and cocktails.  

Most nights of guests can enjoy live music and have a great time at Tio Leo’s Music Lounge, found at the Napa Street location. The music entertainment features local bands from the San Diego area.

The staff at Tio Leo’s is friendly and accommodating, doing their best to serve you and make your experience an amazing one. The family friendly-restaurant has a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere to enjoy a nice Sunday brunch, offering mimosas and champagne, along with breakfast burritos, omelets and chilaquiles, all served with rice and beans. 

Don’t worry about leaving the kids at home. Children twelve and under can choose from Tio Leo’s Kids Menu, where they’ll find burgers, chicken fingers, grilled cheese, quesadilla, tacos and burritos, not to mention the dessert options. 

Tio Leo is a proud supporter of local little leagues and adult athletic leagues in the San Diego county area. Family businesses are the back bone of our communtiy, so head out and support Tio Leo’s Mexican Restaurant to support your community. With unbeatable happy hour specials, an expansive menu, great live music events and three locations to choose from, Tio Leo’s should be added to your list of must-try local eateries. Peruse their menu, catering options and music schedule at tioleos.com.

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