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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Tio's
Dairy-Free at Tio's
Tio's in Fuquay Varina has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Salad, House Salad and Dipping Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Tio's
Tio's in Fuquay Varina has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Salad, House Salad and Dipping Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Tio's
Tio's in Fuquay Varina has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Bread, Fried Ravioli and Cheesecake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Tio's
Tio's in Fuquay Varina has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chef Salad, Chicken Empanada and Hawaiian Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Tio's
Tio's in Fuquay Varina has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including 2-Liter Bottle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Tio's
Tio's in Fuquay Varina has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Tio's
Tio's in Fuquay Varina has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Fountain Drinks and 2-Liter Bottle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Tio's
Tio's in Fuquay Varina has 18 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Bread, Fried Ravioli and Cheesecake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Tio's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Supreme Calzone/Stromboli | 32.8 g | 80.2 g |
| Cheeseburger Sub - 6" | 47.1 g | 56.8 g |
| Cuban Sub - 6" | 14.2 g | 55.8 g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Sub - 6" | 17.2 g | 48 g |
| Chicken Empanada | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Chorizo Empanada | 38.5 g | 34.5 g |
| Chef Salad | 9 g | 31.7 g |
| Buffalo Chicken Pizza | 18.1 g | 29.3 g |
| Meat Lover Pizza | 17.2 g | 27.6 g |
| Baked Ziti | 44.5 g | 26.8 g |
| Cannoli | 85.7 g | 26 g |
| Spinach Calzone/Stromboli | 2 g | 25.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
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, Halal, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $7.75: 6 Pieces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham Croquets - $9.45: 6 Pieces Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Poppers - $8.99: 6 Pieces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $9.25: 6 Pieces, with mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesy Bread - $9.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Basket - $15.49: 4 mozzarella sticks, 4 jalapeno poppers, and 4 fried ravioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $6.49: 4 Pieces Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Wings - 6 Pieces - $10.5: Hot, Mild, BBQ, Garlic Parm, Mango Habanero, or Teriyaki 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, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $6.25: Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, green peppers, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and pepperoncini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $5.95: Lettuce, parmesan cheese, and croutons Dietary tags: Halal, 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, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad - $6.99: Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and green peppers Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Veggie Supreme Pizza - $14.85: Tomato sauce, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives, and mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Fiber 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Pizza - $14.85: Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce, grilled onions, and mozzarella Dietary tags: 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory 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: 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 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp - $14.99: Served with garlic knots Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Calzones & Stromboli
- Cheese Calzone/Stromboli - $11.75: Calzone comes with ricotta cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC 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 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 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 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 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 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Empanada - $3.75: Chorizo, potatoes, onions, and mozzarella Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni Empanada - $3.75: Marinara sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella 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 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Cake - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Carrot Cake - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- 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, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Renal
- Bottle of Soda - $2.25: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Starry, Dr. Pepper, Cheerwine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly
- 2-Liter Bottle - $3.49: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Starry, Dr. Pepper, Cheerwine Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Bottled Water - $2
Add-ons
- Dipping Sauce - $3.75: Spicy or Mild Moi’s Sauce, Spicy or Mild Chimichurri, or pico de gallo Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Tio's
- Is Tio's dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Tio's has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Salad, House Salad and Dipping Sauce.
- What can I eat at Tio's on a dairy-free diet?
- Chicken Salad, House Salad and Dipping Sauce carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Tio's have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including House Salad and Fountain Drinks.
- Is Tio's gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Tio's?
- Supreme Calzone/Stromboli, at roughly 80.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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