Tio's – Mexican
Tio’s serves as a vibrant neighborhood sanctuary where the irresistible aroma of toasted garlic and bubbling cheese draws guests into a world of golden-brown, crispy comforts. The kitchen masters the art of the perfect crunch, turning out everything from zesty jalapeño poppers and savory ham croquets to baskets of pillowy garlic knots designed for communal snacking. It is an unpretentious retreat where every shared plate offers a nostalgic, flavor-packed embrace that keeps the atmosphere lively and the conversation flowing.
2916 North Main Street, Fuquay-Varina NC 27526 https://tiosnc.com/Rating: 2/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, low-carb, vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, low-sodium, heart-healthy, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, plant-based, low-fat, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, gerd, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, tlc, renal, zone, volumetrics, aip, alkaline, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its prime location and polished appearance, guests are initially drawn to the inviting atmosphere that promises a sophisticated dining experience. While reviewers suggest that service timing and meal temperature could be more consistent to match the premium setting, the establishment remains noted for its visual appeal and potential as a local destination. Diners appreciate the aesthetic charm of the space, highlighting it as a standout feature for those prioritizing ambiance and a central position within the area.
Menu
Appetizers
- Garlic Knots - $5.49: 12 Pieces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $3.3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $7.75: 6 Pieces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham Croquets - $9.45: 6 Pieces Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Poppers - $8.99: 6 Pieces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Ravioli - $8.99: 6 Pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $9.25: 6 Pieces, with mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesy Bread - $9.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Basket - $15.49: 4 mozzarella sticks, 4 jalapeno poppers, and 4 fried ravioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $6.49: 4 Pieces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Wings - 6 Pieces - $10.5: Hot, Mild, BBQ, Garlic Parm, Mango Habanero, or Teriyaki Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Wings - 6 Pieces - $9.5: Hot, Mild, BBQ, Garlic Parm, Mango Habanero, or Teriyaki Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $5.25: Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and green peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $6.25: Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, green peppers, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and pepperoncini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $5.95: Lettuce, parmesan cheese, and croutons Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef Salad - $6.25: Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, turkey, roast beef, ham, and provolone cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad - $6.99: Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and green peppers Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Veggie Supreme Pizza - $14.85: Tomato sauce, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives, and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Lover Pizza - $14.85: Tomato sauce, pepperoni, sausage, ham, beef, bacon, and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian Pizza - $14.85: Tomato sauce, ham, pineapple, and mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza - $14.85: Grilled chicken, ranch, grilled onions, and mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Pizza - $14.85: Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce, grilled onions, and mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza - $14.85: Grilled chicken, buffalo sauce, grilled onions, and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Supreme Pizza - $14.85: Tomato sauce, pepperoni, sausage, ham, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives, and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Create Your Own Pizza - 10" - $9.99: Choose your own base and toppings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Spaghetti - $11.99: With Meat Sauce or Meatball. Served with garlic knots Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmesan - $13.99: Served with garlic knots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Ziti - $11.75: Served with garlic knots Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna - $13.99: Served with garlic knots Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken - $13.99: Served with garlic knots Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp - $14.99: Served with garlic knots Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Calzones & Stromboli
- Cheese Calzone/Stromboli - $11.75: Calzone comes with ricotta cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Calzone/Stromboli - $11.75: Onions, mushrooms, green peppers, black olives, and mozzarella Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Calzone/Stromboli - $12.49: Pepperoni, sausage, ham, beef, bacon, and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Calzone/Stromboli - $12.49: Grilled chicken, buffalo sauce, grilled onions, and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Supreme Calzone/Stromboli - $12.49: Pepperoni, sausage, ham, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives, and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Calzone/Stromboli - $12.49: Spinach, feta, and mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Subs
- Philly Cheesesteak - 6" - $8.25: Steak or Chicken, onions, mayo, mushrooms, provolone cheese, and green peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Sub - 6" - $8.25: Grilled chicken, bacon, ranch, and provolone cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Sub - 6" - $7.5: Marinara sauce, meatballs, provolone cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger Sub - 6" - $7.5: Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, mayo, American cheese, and hamburger Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parm Sub - 6" - $8.25: Marinara and sauce & provolone cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Sub - 6" - $8.25: Ham, roasted pork, swiss cheese, pickles, mayo & mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Sub - 6" - $7.5: Lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, provolone cheese, salami, and ham Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Sub - 6" - $7.5: Lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo & provolone cheese Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Empanadas
- Traditional Empanada - $3.75: Ground beef, onions, raisins, and olives Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Empanada - $3.75: Spicy chicken, carrots, and onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Empanada - $3.75: Chorizo, potatoes, onions, and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni Empanada - $3.75: Marinara sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Empanada - $3.75: Artichoke, and spinach & green onions in a cheese sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Savory Box - $20.99: 6 empanadas and 2 sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hungry Box - $35.5: 12 empanadas and 4 sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Dessert Empanadas - $3.5: Nutella & dulce de leche, guava & cream cheese, or pineapple & coconut
- Sweet Box - $18.5: 6 dessert empanadas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal
- Cheesecake - $4.75
- Chocolate Cake - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Carrot Cake - $4.75
- Cannoli - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Fountain Drinks - $2.25: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Starry, Dr. Pepper, Cheerwine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal
- Bottle of Soda - $2.25: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Starry, Dr. Pepper, Cheerwine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 2-Liter Bottle - $3.49: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Starry, Dr. Pepper, Cheerwine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Bottled Water - $2
Add-ons
- Dipping Sauce - $3.75: Spicy or Mild Moi’s Sauce, Spicy or Mild Chimichurri, or pico de gallo
Restaurants near Tio's
- Tijuana Flats — Mexican
- Fridas Patio Modern Mexican Cuisine — Mexican
- Carajillo's Mexican Kitchen — Mexican
- Que Pashoo — Mexican
- Paleteria Y Panaderia La Mexicana — Mexican
- Aqui Mero! Mexican Restaurant — Mexican
- Kumo Sushi — Japanese
- My Way Tavern — American
- Stick Boy Bread Company — American
- Corbett's Burgers & Soda Bar — American
- Sunni Sky's Homemade Ice Cream — American
- Zeera — Indian
