El Tio Latin Restaurant
A unique Latin barbecue and smokehouse restaurant offering high-quality, fresh ingredients at affordable prices.
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El Tio Latin Restaurant
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A unique Latin barbecue and smokehouse restaurant offering high-quality, fresh ingredients at affordable prices.
Book in Advance
Make reservations to ensure seating, especially during busy times or events.
Explore the Menu
Try popular dishes like beef quesadilla or pulled beef potato skins.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Latin American, Barbecue, Tex-Mex
Price
Budget/Mid-range
Phone
+44 191 456 4545
Address
174 Ocean Rd, South Shields, NE33 2JQ, United Kingdom
Website
eltioexpress.co.uk/Highlights
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Authentic Latin Barbecue
Experience a unique Latin barbecue restaurant with high-quality ingredients prepared fresh daily.
Must-Try Latin Flavors
Savor diverse flavors with must-try dishes like Chimichangas, Enchiladas, and Quesadillas.
Warm & Welcoming Atmosphere
Appreciate attentive staff providing excellent service in an authentic warm atmosphere.
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Book in Advance
Make reservations to ensure seating, especially during busy times or events.
Explore the Menu
Try popular dishes like beef quesadilla or pulled beef potato skins.
Sip on Cocktails
Explore the cocktail menu for delicious drinks to complement your meal.
Great Value Dining
Visit for great value dining with dishes starting at £5.95.
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Book in Advance
Make reservations to ensure seating, especially during busy times or events.
Explore the Menu
Try popular dishes like beef quesadilla or pulled beef potato skins.
Sip on Cocktails
Explore the cocktail menu for delicious drinks to complement your meal.
Great Value Dining
Visit for great value dining with dishes starting at £5.95.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
El Tio Latin Restaurant is praised for its delicious, well-priced food and friendly atmosphere, with many highlighting the authentic Latin barbecue and friendly staff. However, some diners have reported issues with customer service, including rudeness and errors in orders, and one review mentioned a serious concern about not properly accommodating food allergies.
"Such a beautiful little place! Thee food was absolutely amazing, the staff were super lovely and they gave us a fried ice cream ball with a candle for my partner's birthday and they sang happy birthday to us! I love that you can wear sombreros while you eat too. What a fantastic place, we can't wait to come back! Thank you so much! :)"
Kenny Kenny (Kay)
"Absolutely fantastic food service and atmosphere. I would highly recommend to all locals and those visiting the area to dine here ."
Calvyn Kemp
"El Tio is one of my all time favourite restaurants in South Shields. The staff are very friendly, the food is amazing and the atmosphere and music is utter vibes. It makes me very happy. Very good prices too! I highly recommend the burritos & pasta. The garlic bread is lovely too. I’ve tried most items on the menu and everything is so delicious."
Jess D
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guests highly recommend the ribs, chimichangas, enchiladas, quesadillas, Mexican pizza, chicken chorizo pasta, and rum cheesecake.
Yes, they offer vegan options like vegan chicken and vegan cheese, but you need to ask for them as they are not listed on the menu.
It's recommended to make reservations to ensure seating, especially during busy times or events.
El Tio does not accept card payments; cash is required. There is a cash machine located about a 5-minute walk away.
El Tio offers great value dining, with prices starting as low as £5.95 per dish.
While some guests have had positive experiences, one review highlighted concerns about not properly accommodating food allergies and being accused of lying.
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El Tio is a Latin barbecue restaurant and smokehouse that offers a completely different dining experience to anywhere else you'll find in South Shields. All dishes are made with high-quality ingredients, and prepared fresh every day. Plus, prices start at just £5.95, so it's a great choice if you're looking for a budget meal.
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