TIA’S Kitchen - Garland (TX)

5 /5 Jay Hernandez: Tia’s Kitchen is the kind of place you stumble upon once and then can’t stop coming back to. The food here is authentic and made with soul, you can taste the love and tradition in every bite. The tortillas aren’t store-bought; they’re made from scratch, and that alone tells you you’re in for something special. Prices are more than reasonable, especially considering the quality. For a small spot, it can get packed fast, but that’s just proof it’s good. Sure, parking is tight, but the moment you walk inside, all that melts away. You’re instantly focused on the food in front of you and the people you’re sharing it with. Tia’s Kitchen is more than a meal, it’s an experience, and one that feels like home.

5 /5 Steven McKinnon: Tias has been on my "go here" list since I drove by it all last Summer going to the library. Its a small menu, in a small venue, but the food seems really authentic. The enchiladas are not what we understand commonly to be enchiladas, more like cheese rolled in bread and covered in sauce. I dont really care WHAT you call them, theyre delicious. In the photos you can see my enchiladas huastecas, with green and red sauce. I really didnt need any of the salsas, these had enough of the very tasty but quite spicy sauce on them. The white bottle contains a lovely crema that added coolness and terrific counterpoint to the spice. The eggs were ordered up, but came over, and still, perfectly cooked. The "corned beef" is, again, not like what we consider corned, but beautifully marinated and a little like very tasty and savoury jerky. The coffee cup was immense. Service was a little off. I think my server was a little surprised someone so obviously not Latin was there, but I got what I wanted quickly, and with a smile. Very pleasant, homey, chill vibe. Three gentlemen ate menudo in the corner with their own coronas. I must return to try the lunch foods, and at least the menudo.

5 /5 dante p.s.: As soon as you walk into Tia’s, you are captured by the delicious aroma of expertly made home-dishes. This is food made with heart and passion. It’s well worth the visit for a crunchy quesadilla, tasty carne asada, and a cold Mexican Coke.