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Apetitos Mexican Restaurant

3.6 (121 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Tex-Mex
Closed • 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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APETITOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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David J.

Decided to stop by since I saw their $1 bean and cheese special and i kind of regret doing so. The food was mostly decent. I ordered a puffy taco plate and the chicken was very bland and the taco falling apart. Rice was also dry and the beans were decent. Overall the dish was okay. The flour tortillas had a plastic texture and didn't feel very homemade. The salsa and small appetizer soup they gave me were good enough. The place has nice decor but lacked atmosphere. Now the three stars is mostly due to the poor service. Our server Peter was very friendly but lacked attentiveness. Empty drinks, dirty plates and lack of napkins throughout our entire visit really ruined our experience. I came here a couple of times as a child and now I understand why my parents never came back here. If I'm being honest I did order a dish that is complicated to make and eat which did lead to me having some issues I mentioned. This place is super affordable if you order the right things. Me and my partner only paid $23 so I'd say it's kind of worth coming here if you're on a budget. Sadly not somewhere I'd come back to.

Marcella Z.

I've been coming to Apetitos for years. The service and atmosphere have always been great! Today I went through the drive thru and placed my order. I was greeted right away by the waitress who took my order over the intercom and then proceeded to have me drive forward. I ordered 2 tacos and a drink that was just over $10. This is somewhat pricey considering what you get. My order was received a few minutes later. The tortilla was a thin compared to last visits but the taco was pretty stuffed. The tortillas used to be fluffy and larger so I'm not sure if it's a new cook or new recipe. Either way I'll be back when I'm in the neighborhood.

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Every time I come here the food is always good and comes out fast the staff are super friendly as well 8/10 restaurant

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Way to expensive. You can find more affordable options on marbach like Gilbert's or Los compadres.

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This place have very good authentic Mexican dishes. However, they still only open for curbside pick up still up till now.

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