On yesterday's Outlaw Burger post, I alluded to C&A Italian Family Deli. C&A subsequently moved down to Keller and renamed it Tirelli's Deli. And that thought put me in the mood to go back here the next day, as it's been a couple of years since my last visit. I had written about it prior, but in a "sandwich summary" post which I've now decided to retire - as this was the last restaurant on it that was either still open or relevant to the site.
Last visit: February 2012
First listed in the RJG: March 4, 2010 (and C&A was first listed on May 2, 2008)
Tirelli's is looking more and more like a place you'd see in Chicago, Philadelphia and New York. The windows are covered with blaring specials of sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, etc... In Long Island, South Philly or any Chicago burb, many of these type of restaurants were originally fully operating delicatessen's and butcher shops. Some of them still are. So they would plaster on the window their specials of rump roast or dry salami for x$ a pound. Sometimes with white shoe polish. Somehow Tirelli's has managed to create that same feel here in a modern Texas suburb.
Once inside, the place transforms to the more familiar sites of flat screen TVs and a welcome dining area. You order at the counter - and you'll notice right away that there's a dizzying array of items to choose from. You may want to familiarize yourself with the menu before heading over. All I've had to date is their Philly Cheese and Hot Pastrami on Rye Panini (though it seems more like Texas toast?). Both have been good, but not exceptional. But I have no intention of stopping there. They may have great pizzas and Italian food. And I'm certain I'll enjoy one of their Italian heroes. So I'll keep after it. Oh - be sure to pick up a bag of Dirty's Chips if you take the chips and a drink option. These are some of the best potato chips I've ever had. You can read more about them here. I really enjoyed the Mesquite BBQ chips.
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