It was such good food service was so good got my food in one minute has so many options and good food read more

El Tapatio - This is our main dish it is so good and just amazing - Mexican Near Me - Ardmore, Oklahoma

Everything about it is great all the people and food are just amazing!! The looks are great to!!

I'm from California so I didn't have the highest hopes for this place when my brother in law said it was his favorite. I came here with 2 kids and I was surprised that the food was pretty good. I liked the queso and the beef in my chimichanga had good flavor too. My sister in law liked her plate with a chile relleno and taco and my niece liked her burger and the fries were perfect. The horchata was the only thing lacking because it didn't have any creaminess to it and tasted like a very basic bag mix. The waiter was also great and remembered the little details of our orders and was quick to correct anything wrong. Overall whenever I'm back in town visiting family I would come here again. read more

El Tapatio - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Ardmore, Oklahoma

I stopped in for a quick bite. It was fast, and Thad a good taste. I'm from San Diego, so it's hard to compete with the Mexican food in comparison; however, it has a good taste. I had cheese enchiladas with green sauce, and I would get them again. The rice and beans were also good. Reasonably priced, easy parking and had to be one of the best options to eat right off the highway. read more

Authentic food, handmade tortillas on weekends (I don't know if it's all week too), and spacious parking for trailers/RVs. The portions are generous and can easily have leftovers. The salsas are good, you can ask for more spicy options. We had carnitas and fajitas and they were both on point. The restaurant was busy but they have plenty of seating and had a ton of orders ready to go. The service was excellent, everyone was hustling. I didn't get pictures this time but I will update on my next trip. If you are hauling, you have to circle around back for the good parking. Also very clean food, flavors, and restaurant. Highly impressed by the handmade tortillas, what a treat for the people in the area! read more

Very good restaurant all the food was great and the service was excellent. The beers were very tall highly recommend it.

We stopped here on our way back to Dallas and were pleasantly surprised! Service was great, very clean, and a plentiful menu. We ordered chicken enchiladas, tamales, and Chiles rellenos. We also got margaritas and they were so yummy! The white queso is very good as well. We will definitely stop here again! read more

While I love eating local, and the food was decent, this place fell a little flat for me in terms of overall experience. First and foremost: the service was awful. It took us a full 5 minutes to be seated, another 10 for drinks to be brought out, and 10 MORE for alcohol to be brought out and for us to finally place food orders. The restaurant was basically empty while we were there and we were the only table in our waitress' section. Of the near 2 hours we were in the restaurant, our waitress appeared a grand total of 4 times (our food was brought by a runner). As for the food, the one thing I will give it is that the value is spectacular. $10 got me a ton of food, and most of my food was to my liking, and somewhat authentic. I'd likely order this to-go, because the food really was good, but the poor service will likely prevent me from coming back to dine. read more

El Tapatio - Pollo Guadalajara - Mexican Near Me - Ardmore, Oklahoma

Service sucked food was okay.. beans had no flavor rice barley had a taste and tacos were just meat and shredded cheese

I came in for lunch the other day and ordered the "usual" as I have been doing for years, Margarita, cancun special, which is grilled fish & shrimp. In my last review I complained about the margaritas tasting like orange juice. I purposely went to the other locations last couple months to ask about the mix and how it is made. It was told to me that each location makes their "own recipe" of mix for the margaritas. During the other days visit my margarita not only tasted like orange juice, it tasted like pure orange juice the worst it has ever been. To add insult to injury, the shrimp were like rubber to the point I didnt even eat the rest I just left them. I only ever eat half my plate and always take the rest with me, ALWAYS. This time I left more than half on my plate, paid and left it was so bad. Then for the next two days that followed, I was sick as a dog. I know this location is ran by the owner himself Don Miguel and his only son Beto. I also understand that mistakes do happen in the restaurant business. I also understand that it's been very hot here lately. But most importantly I understand food quality and food safety and your establishment is lacking as it is unacceptable when it causes one of your regular customers (or any customer for that matter) to fall ill and have to write such a review when I have been a long time customer & supporter. From all my years of experience going to all "el taps" locations this has never happened to me b4 at any of the locations. The only problems I ever seen to have is at this location. Bad margaritas over & over again and now food poisoning/spoiled shellfish. I have reviewed and frequented all other locations. The managers also tell me and agree with me that this location "thinks they know best" trying to do things differently from all the other locations which only shows inconsistency among the other locations. I think it might be a good time "Mr Don Miguel to start listening to your son in-laws (all of them) advice about consistency among your chain and feature THEIR RECIPE for the margarita mix." The two g-ville locations margaritas blow yours and your sons watered down (orange juice) version AWAY! And after my latest BAD experience with your food quality or lack there of, I think it's safe to say you lost a long time customer and supporter at this location. read more

TWICE I have eaten here [okay, ONCE at each location,] before a Show at ARDMORE LITTLE THEATER, while visiting from out of town. The food was prompt and filled with Authentico Mexican flavors. The crowded dining room (both times) made me apprehensive about a sit down meal, before the show, but, (both times,) the apprehensions were unfounded. The Wait staff (Both times) were courteous and happy to help with a food allergy (sin narajas, por favor!) information, and reccommended safe choices. The Cancun (Tilapia) Special was bountiful and fully delicious! The ticket was not prone to sticker shock, and quite reasonable, even higher it would be worth it! I skipped dessert, but the sopapillas LOOKED awesome. read more

El Tapatio - Especiale de Cancun (Cancun Special) Crispy Grilled Talapia and Shrimp, served with Avocado, Arroz Y Frijoles - Mexican Near Me - Ardmore, Oklahoma

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Not really doing mexican right. Everything was very bland. The taco salad was watery and drenched in queso. Only good thing was the white queso. read more

This is the worse mexican restaurant ever I'm Mexican I'm not hard to please but this place sucks my wife order green enchiladas and they suck my son order carne azada and it was everything but carne azada my daughter order enchiladas also and she said they were absolutely terrible. I do not recommend this restaurant to anyone. If you an your family are hungry don't come here go to McDonald's, sonic or anything else besides here read more

Everything was great just wish they had a better variety of tacos definitely go there again Frankie 7.5 bussin'

Stopped in on our way through from Dallas to OKC and everything we ordered was fantastic! The nachos could have fed a third world village.... or two NFL offensive linemen. The enchilada plate my wife had became the subject of a hand-smacking episode after several failed attempts at the old "what is that?" trick while attempting to encroach with my own fork. Now, this may sound silly, but the Caldo de Pollo (that's chicken soup for you Dora the Explorer fans) was possibly the best soup ever....and HUGE! Had to get about half of it to go! Yes, you read that correctly. I got a doggie bag for my soup. I'm not cheap nor am I a delicate nibbler when it comes to mealtime. Quite the opposite in fact. I'm what the Vikings would have referred to as "Mongo Num Num" or, loosely translated, "The Great Devourer of all that is edible and some that is not". It was just a lot of soup and good enough to save the rest for later. In fact, we make it a point to stop and grab soup to go whenever we pass through. Anyway, what we had was great, it was a colorful atmosphere with friendly staff. It's strategically located between KFC (which had limited "C" the day we stumbled upon this gem) and Burger King....creepiest mascot ever. But I digress.... A lot of mom and pop Mexican places manage to blend in to the rank and file of random highway exit eateries (regardless of the intensity of the pastel color-scheme). This is also easy to miss if you're not looking for it. I know I'm a stranger but trust me when I say it's worth looking for this place and grabbing a bite. It's a true diamond in the rough. read more

Great Chile verde authentic and no Tex mex which is refreshing. Can't go wrong here

Messed up my order,my husbands and my sisters also the waiter wasn't really nice and the wasn't good.

I used to like coming to El Tapatio when I came into town, but after spending 8 months working in León, MX this is pretty sad. Beans down there are bland but these had no flavor and we're really bland. Salsa is bland and basically a can of crushed tomatoes with some cilantro, with no spice whatsoever. I'm sure for people who only eat in this town it's fine, but I'll pass. read more

Wonder menu!!! The decor and ambiance is festive. The staff was welcoming and enjoyable to interact with. The drinks come out at a good pace. The chips and salsa are pleasant. Come with friends and family. read more

I am a sucker for Mexican food. Being from California, even though I am white, I feel like a connoisseur. While El Tapatio may not be the best, or most authentic I have ever had. It is very good. And very reasonably priced too. There is nothing worse than expensive mexican food. Its almost as bad as an expensive burger. These foods are cheap, no excuse! I love the fact that I can get lunch here for less than $6. So whenever I am visiting my parents I stop in here. I like the enchiladas and chimichanga. I don't really care for their tacos though. Maybe just cuz I make some awesome tacos at home. Their tacos arent that good though. They have this really good queso dip that they will give you with your chips, or put it on your food. It is amazing! One of the reasons I like to keep coming back here. Plus, they give you gigantic cups for your beverage, which I like so I don't have to keep getting my iced tea refilled. Great Service. Great Prices. Great Food. What else do you need? read more

Very good place i like it , the plates are big and good I always comeback and the drinks are good to. !!!

When you first walk in.They sit you down and get your drink order and drinks are there .Food service is fast food is great.They have the best salsa.Staff was great.Loved it there.A fan most def. read more

El Tapatio - Quesadilla tropical - Mexican Near Me - Ardmore, Oklahoma

loved the place. food was plentiful and tasty to. staff friendly and responsive great Mexican cuisine

I'm so disappointed. 6 years ago this place had the best carne asada I'd had in a while. It was tender, flavorful, and just plain yummy. I remember the chips being fresh, and the overall experience was excellent Also, the artwork on the wall was really cool. Now. .. blecchhh. Salsa was flavorless, chips were ok at best. The carne asada was horrible, and the only decent thing was the tortillas. What a shame. I used to recommend this place to anyone who visited Lake Murray Must be different owners. read more

The chips are fresh and delicious, the service is prompt, the entrees are great, and the guy at the door told me I looked like Robert Smith from The Cure. Yeah, this is a good place. read more

Not perfect but it was good. We were searching for Mexican Food on our travels. Came up in the next exit going south on I35 Ardmore, OK We came right in and was seated for a fairly busy evening. Chips and salsa was excellent. Ordered our food and it wasn't long before it came out. Beans and rice are excellent with your plate order. Beef fajitas were tough. And I fly bothered us the entire meal, like I said not the best but good. Next time we may try the location in Durant, OK read more

Finally some good food! I love this place they are fast friendly and how a restaurant is supposed to be. I'm surprised this place is in Ardmore Oklahoma. read more

This place used to be very good. But the last time we were there we were ignored the whole time. Nobody came to check on us and we waited 30 minutes after eating to get out ticket we probably would have had to wait longer if I didn't end up flagging down some guy that wasn't even our waiter. It just hasn't been that good the few times I've went recently. read more

Ate there once, for lunch during a weekday, and it was like there had been a death in the family. The Oklahoma Department of Health official vehicle was parked out front when I sauntered in, which might've explained the careless 'welcome' I received upon entering, and which didn't change through my When I saw the inspectors vehicle, two thoughts came through my head - either the inspection is happening right now, in which case the kitchen's going to be on its best behavior, or the DOH folks are electing to eat here for lunch on a Tuesday, which is an absolute ringing endorsement, so I figured I had nothing to lose. So the place isn't much to look at - one of those cavernous former Red Lobsters or whatever with a 'sun deck' and what appears to be 3 too many rooms separated by too many doorways. I was ushered to my table with not a word of hello. Add to it that I probably got 3 words out of my server the whole meal, none of which were 'hello', 'can I take your order', or 'thank you', and I got glared at by the guy who brought my menu (with no accompanying words, which by this time is come to expect. You might forgive me if, by the time I ordered, I was convinced I was in for a disappointment on the food side of the experience as well. Luckily, that side was spot on - I ordered the Enchiladas Verdes, and they came hot, tasty, well-seasoned, and fresh, with gobs of actual salsa verde, some of the better guacamole I've had that wasn't $6, and the usual rice and beans. It was a very, very good meal. If I could order this to go, I'd be back every time I came through Ardmore (which is every month or so). It was good - so good it made the visit worthwhile. What I won't do is ever bring guests here with me....they might not be as forgiving. I'm not a regular, and this was my first experience, so maybe I caught them at a bad moment. Then again, as a former server, I'm pretty easy to please on the customer service front. It's not often I feel unwelcome as a customer, but today I did. In different circumstances, I never even would've gotten to eat the great meal these folks didn't seem to even want to sell me. Eat at your own risk. read more

For a small town in Oklahoma, this place will give you your mexican food fix. Now its not San Antonio or south Texas, but if you need a mexican food fix, this is your place for the area. They need a little tweaking but nonetheless, a descent meal. read more

If you went to school in Stillwater, this is the place you want to go to remind you of home.

Stopped here on way to Okc and we wee not disappointed. Very cute and clean, delicious fresh chips and salsa, prompt and friendly service and a diverse and affordable menu. The chicken enchilada was delicious in a white cheese sauce and not drenched. They also had a nice vegetarian menu for my son. It's a Pepsi not a Coke restaurant but that's really the only thing we would have changed. Oh and if coming from Dallas it is immediately off the exit on the left by the KFC. read more

I'm reading the reviews trying to figure out how this place has so many stars. In town for a baseball tournament and saw good reviews so we went here. Maybe the other location is better, but the fajitas were awful, the chips were awful and the place was run down. 2 stars I gave were 1. For a cold beer and 2. For good service. I wouldn't go looking for Mexican food here. read more

Im not from here, found this just by accident. I seen a lot of reviews that were terrible. Umm that blows my mind. We have been here since we first found it 4 months ago at least 20x! We just fell in love! The wait staff are so friendly. The service is excellent, the price is very affordable! The food! The food is amazing! They have white Queso! Most of the other Mexican places have that gross yellow watery flavorless cheese dip! Yuck! The guacamole is perfect and freshly made so is the Salsa! There isnt any thing we havent tried here. Its all bueno!! read more

The fajitas were horrid. They were sliced into tiny slivers like liver strips and were very dry. The salsa was runny and rather bland. I was not impressed. read more

The El Tapatio's in Ardmore have almost a cult like following among those who like them. But I find the food there to be be mediocre at best. This is true of both locations. Their menus have a decent variety but much of it is poorly done. There are several better choices in Ardmore and in nearby towns. read more

After multiple dissapointing experiences here, we finally had great food today. The service has always been great but for the first time I could taste why my husband like it so much! read more

I had the most bland chile relleno in my life at this place. 'Yes, I have lived in Mexico for a short time in the past and may have been spoiled but a bland chile relleno? I didn't know that was possible. The staff, while being helpful and polite, say THEY don't even eat there. So, if you like your Mexican food extremely tame and Americanized then this is the place you should go. I have had frozen burritos from Wal-mart with more flavor than the boiled hamburger and greasy jack cheese that was "stuffed" inside a chile that tasted more like a thick wet green paper napkin with breading flaking off it that was more appropriate for onion rings. ugh...I won't be back. read more

The best mexican food ive ever had. The pollo el tapatio with mushrooms is my favorite. The quesadillas are really good too. The superburrito and other ground beef dishes arent the best though. read more

Authentic Mexican food!! Amazing. Always friendly service and fresh, tasty food! My faves are the nachos fajita & chicken chimichanga. They definitely have the best rice I have ever eaten here! Both locations in Ardmore are wonderful, but this one is near and dear since it is the first place my husband and I ever went on a date together. We love El Tapatio! read more