“Broadway is a special street in Toledo, and great food is always a
Part of a rich history. Tex-Mex appeals to the discerning customer.
A fresh, artisanal product created with traditional methods and ingredients.
Make a trip to the historic Old South End a fun destination!” – Sandy
Spang, Deputy Director of Economic Development
If you’re walking down Broadway in the Old South End, you
Don’t miss the Tex-Mex Tortilleria. Owned by Alex and Rosemary
Quinones, Tex-Mex is famous for corn tortillas. Fans are known
Drive from MI, PA and ILL to taste one still warm from the oven.
Why did you and your husband open Tex-Mex Tortilleria?
Well, my family has always owned restaurants. My mother had a restaurant
Rositas and Grandma and Grandpa had a restaurant a few blocks away
Stay away from here. They lived where FLOC started back in the day.
They go to South and Broadway every morning
Restaurant open and running. I used to watch mine when I was a little kid.
Grandpa do it often.
My husband, Alex, and I opened Tex-Mex Tortilleria four years ago.
We always want to open a business because we think we will try
Here in the Old South End. My family works with me – my sisters and
My mom and I have a few employees.
What makes Tex-Mex so special?
This place has been here since 1956 and every Hispanic person knows it
it is. It’s an icon. There is a lot of history in this building. Many famous
Hispanic singers stayed upstairs. The previous owner, back in the day,
Mexican dances were performed in the exhibition hall.
I can’t think of everyone but my mom knows. I was told Selena’s father.
He stayed here with the band. They were holding all their tools up
And young girls shout and shout outside for them. I remember. I was
So I lived around the corner when I was little
They can feel it. That goes back!
What are your specialties?
Well, our staple is the weekend and also our tortillas.
Barbacoa We sell our barbacoa by the pound – it has so much flavor. We
Have avocado, cilantro and tomatoes. Everything you need is here
Can take home – as a carrier. We make fresh salsa. Our salsa goes
Very fast. It is very very sweet. We also make tamales.
Many small children come in and store everything
And then they take it home to their grandparents
Their grandparents remember Tex-Mex. It’s just like that.
It always was. People come here and want to buy all mine
Tortillas.
It’s so much fun when you pause and sigh and go back in time.
What do you see for the future of Tex-Mex?
We are blessed with Mexican transportation and bakery. We want to stay
As long as we can here. We spent a lot of time and money. i am
We hope to be able to stay for a long time.
There are many relics and memories here.
Tex-Mex Tortilleria
Call one week in advance for large orders
848 Broadway St.
Ph: (419) 241-3486
Hours: Thursday – Saturday 9 am to 4 pm and Sunday 9 am to 2 pm
