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How it started
The creation of Tony’s Tacos is not your typical restaurant opening tale. In 2020 Mike Scotto set out to open a pizzeria with a business partner of his.
They found the perfect spot, but there was one (or two) issues at hand. One - the space formerly housed a Mexican restaurant so the decor was not that of your typical Italian Trattoria. Issue two - they were being pushed to open within 30 days due to permit regulations.
With some quick and creative thinking, Tony’s Tacos was born. Mike decided to take on the challenge of operating a Mexican Restaurant, a cuisine he had no experience with, but he was going to do it his waywith an Italian flare.
Mike said the first week did not look promising – only generating around 600 dollars by the end of week. People would walk through the doors and then walk out. Not willing to let his dream die, Mike worked hard to get the community to try the concept. He mailed everyone within a 5 mile radius of the restaurant a $10 gift card. Once they tried his tacos - they were hooked! Now, with 3 locations; Floral Park, Huntington, Franklin Square- with a fourth on its way, in Garden City. Tony’s Taco is now a successful concept in the Long Island, NY area.
Tony’s Tacos
Long Island, NY
Interviewed: Mike Scotto
ARTICLE BY: SARA MAHMOOD
When Mike was asked what has contributed to the success of this new Mexican-Italian fusion concept he said, besides great tasting food, it is the great people who work alongside him. He says it’s all about how you treat your employees, that encouragement and recognition go a long way. He believes being handson and dedicated every step of the way has played a role as well.
The website calls their tacos the ‘Italian version of the Birria Taco’ Birria tacos are slow-cooked beef or lamb, encased in a crispy taco, with a flavorful dip. Mike said he took the concept originating in Naples of ‘Scarpetta’ (wiping the sauce in bread) and relating this to the Mexican dish where the tortilla is in a dip. This Italian version of the taco is made of a dip that consists of tomato, cheese, basil, garlic, and other integral Italian ingredients.
The best selling taco flavor is actually location specific; as he says the seafood ones are more popular at the Floral Park, and the meat tacos are more popular at Franklin Square. Home of 32 different varieties of tacos; there is an option for anyone to love.
Mike says the best part of his job is the positive feedback that flows in from customers. He feels a great sense of pride having built the business it is today. He enjoys spreading the new concept and its influence on the community as locations open.