We stumbled upon Tony Jacals by chance and we're glad we did. I am of Spanish decent and this is real Mexican food! It's not too spicy but authentic! If you love Mexican food this is a must try! The owner is at the cash register and is a lovely woman who is both warm and lovely. We are alway telling everyone we meet about this place. The atmosphere is terrific for a romantic dinner for two or a group of friends who just want to laugh and enjoy good food and friendship. The service is great and the food is well worth every penny. Speaking of penny...it's extremely reasonable too. And the cadillac margaritas...yummy!
My favorite story about our adventures at Tony's is when I tryed to speak to my waiter in Spanish (first mistake since I'm really not fluent anymore). Some how and to make a long long story short, the waiter got the inpression it was my husband's birthday and low and behold a shot of tequila and the marachi's sang Happy Birthday to him! We laughed and laughed until.... well you get the picture! We did go back the next month for his real birthday but didn't tell them for fear we would start laughing again uncontrollably!!!!LOL Tony's Jacals is a FUN place!!!!

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I've been going to Tony's since 1954 and it's still a destination when I travel to the area from my home in Washington State. I've looked and you won't find food like this anywhere else.
Recommended: Turkey tacos, chiles rellenos, Mexican cole slaw, deluxe Nachos
Food: 10
Service: 8
Ambiance: 6
Overall: 10
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My grandparents first brought me to Tony's in the 1940's when it was actually in a little house. The seats were like picnic benches as I recall and everything was very tight. The food was worth it. I was probably 8 or 9 at the time. I believe my grandfather knew Tony. As I recall they worked at a lumber yard or something like that. Many years later, I returned to Tony's after coming back from overseas and introduced my wife to the world's best Mexican food. She still remembers it to this date. I'm writing this now because we just finished talking on the phone to my Mother and she brought Tony's Jacal up in the course of our conversation. She used to go there with my father quite often and also remembers how great the food was. We're all happy to know that you're still in business. Perhaps we might be fortunate enough to enjoy your hospitality again someday. We consider our times at Tony's to be a part of our family story. Thanks for always being there.
Recommended: turkey tacos
Food: 10
Service: 10
Ambiance: 10
Overall: 10

Great Authentic Mexican Food
Tony's Jacal is awesome! I'll definitely go back whenever I'm near Solana Beach.
Food: 10
Service: 8
Ambiance: 8
Overall: 8

Best in S.D.
Been going to Tony's since I was a kid. Simply the best Mexican restaurant in San Diego.
Recommended: Anniversary
Food: 10
Service: 8
Ambiance: 8
Overall: 10