If you are looking for as close to California Mexican food. Look no further than this place. Service is fantastic as well they are very attentive. They greet you right away when you walk in. The restaurant is decorated so nicely too. I had the Birria combo and one Adobado taco. All very good. I will be back. Chips and salsa so good too. Thanks guys. read more

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Great family owned spot. You won't leave hungry, the spot on enchiladas rice and beans have great flavor in the sauces. Can't get enough of the chips and salsa read more

We stayed in Fruita across from this restaurant a couple years ago. I ordered the beef fajitas and it was really good. We stopped on our way back home and this time I ordered the combo plate with beef taco and enchilada. I did not like the flavor of the shredded beef at all. It was very tangy. We also tried the fajita burrito and it was a little bit better but overall, we were less than impressed this time. The server we had this time was not very friendly and was more direct and short when interacting with us. Looking at the other servers, they all seemed fun, friendly and interactive. We live in San Diego so we get a really good mix of mex food so I have something to compare too. Not sure what has changed since our visit 2 years ago but I think we will pass on this place next time through that area of Colorado. read more

I was really craving a burrito, so we looked for the closest spot on the way out of the colorado national monument. Who would've thought that a small restaurant off the highway in the middle of the desert would have the best mexican food I've had in weeks! The guacamole was fresh chunky avocados with the perfect amount of flavor. The grilled chicken tacos were moist and authentic. The place itself was cute, clean, with a lot of seating. I would definitely recommend as a spot for a good meal on your road trip or if you're local to the area! read more

Chili Colorado good flavor spice not as thick as Tequila's but flavorful. Chicken burrito our son has was good I know because he ate all of it. Wife had chille relleno also good. Ordered a cheese crispy cheese was thick, salsa and chips also good love the salsa. Service is always good. read more

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Cute place. Food was ok. Service was good. I personally don't like the salsa with the chips-I find it very "oniony" and the other stuff with it is ??? Would probably try someplace else next time read more

Chile rellano - he said awesome. Cheese stretched across the table for my bite. It was wrapped in a tortilla. Different. Side Burria - he said was good. My taco was ok. read more

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One of our party got sick after eating here last night. Carnitas were ok, a little tough Found out when we got there that the red sauce on the enchiladas and most burritos is made with peanut butter as well. As someone with a peanut allergy, this made me nervous as well. Our servers were really good though, very attentive. Unfortunately just wouldn't recommend. read more

The food was mundane and way overpriced. I won't ever go back . This was at lunch so no excuse for the lack of attention to my family's food . read more

We had THE BEST meal here while cross-country driving. Stopping in Fruita is worth it for this place!! I had the chicken mole and my husband had the enchilada and taco combo, with giant margaritas. Seriously, giant. Customer service is fantastic and the food speaks for itself. Wish 6 stars was an option! read more

El Tapatio - El Tapatio clarinetists! - Mexican Near Me - Fruita, Colorado

My wife and I ordered the chicken tortilla soup and it was 4 times too big and had no flavor. The chicken was rubbery and way to big to eat without trying to cut it in the soup. Recommend that the cook look up a better recipe off the internet. Smaller bowels for one person with lots of flavor would be the goal. read more

Food is great. Service is friendly and great ambiance. We come here every time we visit our daughter.

When I saw it was a big sit down place I was worried it was really gringo. Then I realized every Mex or Asian place in this town is for gringos due to the demographics. Very good food and the beans and rice were chefs kiss. Great salsa and chips. Super friendly. Easy to get to from the highway. Cute place too. read more

Really enjoyed our meal a few days ago! I got the vegetable enchiladas and my boyfriend got the pork torta. Chips and salsa were complimentary and delicious. Service Excellent, all employees were very friendly....restaurant was very clean. Inside and outdoor seating, easy to find location right off 1-70 in Fruita. Only reason 4 not 5 stars...got a mango margarita and could barely taste the tequila so not worth $10 tasty but more like a smoothie vs alcohol drink. definitely recommend this place! read more

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Tuesday evening, this restaurant was close to my hotel and I wandered in for dinner. Clean and colorful, cheerful atmosphere. Amusing tabletop decor of Frida Kahlo and the salsa was hot enough (5*!) to make Ms Kahlo raise her unibrow. It was about 430pm, restaurant seemed mostly empty. The ranchero wrap was OK but overall I'm not happy because: 1. Music too loud. 2. I kept having to look for staff 3. Server was disconnected in every way: No offer of water I wanted extra salsa. It was never offered One napkin for a massive meal like that is thoughtless and useless I asked for a to-go box, one about a third of the size I needed for the left over food was provided. No offer to help box it. I was left precariously holding the platter like a violin while I tried salvaging the remaining food. Food was displaced on the bottom of the plate and on the table. Server failed to return and ask how was the food No care was given to presentation or customer service. Disappointing and overpriced food, not going to return. read more

It's been a while since I've been to a mexican restaurant that's not specialized in tacos. Their salsa was pretty good. I ordered chicken mole which was a big portion. The chicken also had a good texture. The mole sauce was good, but too sweet for me. Overall a good experience and would recommend if you're in the area. read more

It's good food kind of just another's Mexican restaurant. They are a little more expensive than the other restaurants for about the same food read more

Cadillac margaritas are on point, but the food was just as amazing- I'd definitely ce back if I'm driving through here. Thank you for the hospitality. read more

El Tapatio - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Fruita, Colorado

We came here to visit my parents who live in Fruita and chose to eat here. The food was good but Service was awful! Servers seem to have their favorite patrons who they were attentive too and kept skipping by us. There were five is us and we asked for a refill on chips and salsa after running out and was provided with one chip dish and one red salsa (small portioned dish). No refill provided on my ice tea and no one came to ask us if we needed anything after having our dinners brought to our table. The food was good and portion size was comparable for price but would not recommend due to Service. read more

Had lunch with the familia while traveling through CO. The combo plate a got was with a pork enchilada, shredded beef taco, rice, and beans. All the food tasted great. My wife got a Bloody Mary that I tried. It was mixed very well and tasted great. They salted the rim. My kids ate more than they normally do. That says a lot. read more

We were staying next door and this restaurant was conveniently located. It was busy on a Tuesday night so it appears popular. We ordered takeout and it was efficient and well packaged. It was nice that chips and salsa was included. Though the portions were generous, we were disappointed with our carnitas taco plate and an chicken asado plate. Carnitas is a favorite dish of mine and I order it often. These carnitas were a bit greasy and not very flavorful, but passable. The chicken asado plate was average. read more

Came in here a few days ago mainly because that restaurant inside that truckstop down the street closes at 2pm. How ridiculous is that? Anyway, I'm glad I came to this place. Service is very good. The food is much better! I had the seafood fajitas. Nice big shrimp, the fish (cod I think it was) good sized and tasty, along with scallops. I've never before in my life seen a Mexican restaurant that includes mushrooms (big slices) on their dishes. So trust me, if you like seafood and mushrooms you'll really like this place. read more

Everything I wanted in a local Mexican restaurant. I'll come here every time I come to Fruita.

Great Carne Asada meal. Large portions. Carne Asada Very colorful and clean restaurant. read more

El Tapatio - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Fruita, Colorado

We ordered three burritos to go and asked in both English and Spanish that they not have salsa or anything on top so we could eat in the car. The gentleman helping us said he understood and could do that. When they came out they had the lettuce, salsa, and sour cream on top and the ends of the burritos weren't even folded in. There was no way to eat them while driving. The flavor was mediocre, I thought my flank steak was pretty good but the veggie burritos were both flavorless and the salsa was super watery and didn't taste fresh at all read more

Good Mex food for the price. Service is fast and friendly. Prices are reasonable. Ambiance is not the greatest, pretty plain, not much decor. read more

What a gem! We visited Fruita for the 4th of July fireworks on our year long trip around the USA. We got some Mexican before the show and were blown away by the portions, prices (in a good way) and quality! I did the 2 meal combo, my husband got the Al Pastor tacos, and we shared a jumbo margarita. When the food came out we laughed because it was soooooo much and we knew would never finish (yay leftovers!!!). Both meals were really good, and the side of rice and beans was also delicious. The service was unmatched as well. I asked for a side of sour cream and I think I got the whole container haha! They were very attentive to our needs, and made sure everyone was out in time for the fireworks. One last thing I really loved was the attention to detail throughout the place. Each chair and table was hand painted and carved which was an awesome If you want to follow our travels, feel free to check out my blog at www.tandaintheusofa.com! read more

El Tapatio - Mexican Near Me - Fruita, Colorado

Stopped here on a road trip in hopes of getting edible food for a car meal. I got AMAZING food for a car meal! This is probably my favourite Mexican restaurant, now. Most American-located Mexican places use hot peppers and cheese as a substitute for real flavour, which is why I'm not usually a big fan of Mexican, being unable to eat either of those ingredients, but the chef here really knows how to cook. I can't recall the name of the dish I got, but it involved chicken, rice, beans, cooked veggies, salad, pico de gallo, and corn tortillas, and every item was perfectly spiced and seasoned (even the beans and rice were richly flavoured and satisfying rather than bland), the meat was juicy, tender, and deliciously marinated, and the portion size was generous indeed. Take out service was very good and the interior of the place was nicely decorated with a lovely mural to welcome guests in the foyer. They have outdoor seating in addition to indoor, though we weren't seated at this visit. If you're a fan of unpretentious home cooking and comfort food, try this place out. I will most definitely return for more scrumptious food whenever I happen to be in town. read more

Loved that this place was open until 10 because we were checking in late at the hotel next door when traveling. The food was amazing! We had the chimichanga trio, the kids cheese quesadilla, and bean burrito. All of it was delicious and my daughter who doesn't much like Mexican food ate every bite. We also got the churros for dessert and everyone gobbled them up. The prices were great and service was terrific! Highly recommend! read more

Salsa is watery, but has a spicy kick. Ordered flank steak and shrimp with some type of tomato spicy sauce. Very strong tomato flavor, overpowered the steak. Shrimp was so undercooked I couldn't eat it. read more

We stopped in while passing through town. The burrito crema and taco plate were good. The kids got a hamburger, nuggets, and nachos. All of these were normal looking, but the kids wouldn't touch the nachos (they had melted cheese on top versus the standard nacho cheese). I got a Pacifico on tap and it was okay. Prices were also good. read more

Salsa is fresh. Shredded beef enchiladas and tacos were decent to good. Only complaint is my guacamole was brown when it came out. Overall, fresher and less processed food than the fast food restaurants in the area. read more

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Had a late lunch today around 3:00. Okay food. The lady that came over with chips and salsa was rude and almost threw it at us. Noe the waiter was annoyed with us being there. Did not stop by to ask if we needed anything till the end when he gave us our ticket. Will not be going back. read more

The good: Greeted promptly, seated shortly there after with an immediate drink order. Very nice waitress, efficient and friendly with a smile! The menu is large print (!) with lots of choices for dinner. Our good waitress allowed us a few extra minutes to decide, then took our orders. Everything came as ordered (3 people) on really REALLY hot plates. The food was visually pleasing and the first taste had each of us comment on the good quality. We totally enjoyed our dinners, each of us got a to-go box because there was so much! If ever back in Fruita you can be sure we'd return. The bad: Absolutely nothing. read more

A bad margarita for $9.50 is only worse when you order two. Food wasn't great, very overpriced. 10/10 would NOT stop again

Holy Mole. Best mole ever. Fresh warmed chips and tasty salsa. Great service and fun atmosphere. What a fun away from home dinner.

Some of the best Mexican food I've eaten. The lunch specials are more than ample and reasonably priced. If you stop at the rest stop n Fruita, Colorado be sure to stop in for lunch or dinner within walking distance. Great waiter service too. read more

Decided to get out and enjoy some good food with friends and family. First off the good. Food. Once we got our meals, they were on point! Service... not so much. They didn't look busy when we came in, seating happened pretty quickly. Server came out and got us started, but seemed preoccupied with something else. The rest of the stay it was like pulling teeth to get his or anyone else's attention. He forgot part of the order, and over all attitude of the staff was flippant. Not sure if it was just a bad day or if there's something we did wrong as this place came highly recommended. Don't think we'll be back. read more

The best chili relleno I've had in a very very long time. Real Mexican food. I also had a Adobado taco which was excellent.

I gave one star because I had too! This food was awful! Service was the worst part. I could tell the owners must have been out of town because the staff was lazy and could have cared less how unhappy we were! Do not recommend! read more