Sisomvang S.
Yelp
Confession: This is the first time I've been to Tipzys Tacos so review may change later.
It is right in the heart of tower, across from my favorite Dollar twenty five tree. It is owned by a former DJ named DJ Tipzy
Ambiance- The restaurant is a smaller scale than other restaurants. Upon entering, you are greeted with beautiful Mexican Folk Art and bright colors that make you feel like you are in San Diego. There is a main backdrop at the bar. I was not dressed, but if you want cute photo drops, especially on holidays, this is the place. You have beautiful Dia de los muertos Art and larging paintings of the greats such as Vicente Fernandez, Frida Kahlo, Selenas and Antonio Aguilar. Very cute! I personally think if they painted all the walls with more folk art and decorate the tables a little more, it would bring the restaurant aesthetic to another level. Pretty colorful Runner, colorful flower centerpieces, Mexcan Papels, little DOD statues, some floor vases.
Service- Our waitress was very friendly and sweet. It is true about other reviews that our service was a little slow. We were not offered a drink menu. She had to double check what we ordered. The restaurant was not packed since it was a Thursday night. One thing I always like is getting my drinks right away, especially since I get a cocktail, water and coke. Lol.
Food- I wanted the Tower Mariscos- Seafood Tower, but I decided for a 2 shrimp taco plate with rice and beans. My husband got 3 combo plate with shredded beef enchiladas, chorizo taco and rice and beans. Our food was made with homemade corn tortillas. He also ordered a homemade flour tortillas with butter on the side which gave him a nostalgic feeling of sitting on his mom's kitchen counter eating his tortilla with butter while she continued making tortillas.
Tortillas- The homemade corn tortillas were definitely the star of the show when it came to our entrees.
Rice- We really liked the garlicky taste. My husband who is Mexican could swear his mom was back there making this rice.
Beans- Good.
Shrimp tacos- I am very picky when it comes to shrimp tacos. I honestly have never found one I liked until now. The grilled shrimp was extremely delicious. The garnish of red cabbage, sauce, pico and a squeeze of lemon was very good. They gave us a red, smokey salsa and I honestly did not need it.
Margarita- Everyone knows I like margarita on the rocks with salted rim. I got a house margarita for $5 and it was made perfect. Wasn't too strong, very flavorful and gave me a decent buzz.
Price: For 2 entrees, one imported beer, one cocktail $5, one $4 appetizers, another $4 appetizer and 2 sodas, it came out to 72 with tax and tip. Not super cheap, but not bad for what we ordered. I definitely want to return for karaoke and breakfast.