Tonala Mexican Resturant

Terrible food safety practices.First of all, the food was okay (not great, just okay). I had the grilled chicken tacos and it was three small corn tortillas with small chunks of chicken in them. Although it came with a small bowl of onions and cilantro, that was it....no cheese, no sour cream, no taco sauce, nothing. If I hadn't doused them with the salsa they give you and cheese that I had to ask for, they would have been drier than a popcorn fart. The side of rice was fine, but the beans were thin and runny. Chips were good, salsa was fine.But here's the thing...I watched one of the waiters stand at the counter and blow his nose (several times) and not once did he wash his hands. He actually used a tissue (or napkin) to wipe the snot off his face and hands. Luckily, he wasn't waiting on us. Then my wife watched the young man who worked there twirl his hair with his fingers over and over again, and he never washed his hands, either. He was actually the person who brought me the cheese I asked for. For the life of me I just don't understand how irresponsible people can be when it comes to handling other people's food. For these reasons alone, we won't be back.Once and done.

Staff was friendly and great. Just the normal Mexican food nothing fancy food came out promptly

The Mexican dishes have a little more kick than most Mexican restaurants I've been to. The deep fried beef chimichangas were very good. Friday evening was pretty busy and although 6 of us were seated right away the service was alittle slow. But we weren't in a hurry so visited while we were waiting. Complimentary chips and salsa, and I always order the white cheese dip. Reasonable priced menu items. Parking across the street.

Always quick service, good prices and great portions! Nice little gem in this lovely town called Hope!

Food is great staff is friendly kinda whole in the wall but great food the service is ok the place is a little dirty and weird things on the wall but good food

Formally known as El Jefe. I think it even still says it on the sign outside. Everything is pretty great here! The food is very good. The prices are really good. The portions are excellent! My only issue with this place is the workers all seem to conjugate around the same area right in the front. And sit at the first booth and watch you. The lady standing at the register just stared at us the entire time we ate! Extremely uncomfortable! There's nothing like having someone stare at you while you eat. Very weird! Not sure why she couldn't have found something to do.... Or just STOP STARING! Look at your phone like most people!

( El Jeffe) The food is excellent and plenty of it. The staff is friendly, attentive, and good at what they do.The atmosphere is authentic.( I want one of those dining sets for myself!!) In all a very good place to go!

Best Mexican food around. Great service as well.open good hrsEasy location to get there from Shelby County

The refried beans are the best. Made right there so smooth and creamy. No chunks of beans the way I like them bHighly recommend

Good food, Great Service. Margheritas are very good. Prices are fair. Place is very clean.