Every time we come here, the restaurant is clean & the service prompt. Stephanie, who was friendly yet professional, was our server. To me, food is nothing without condiments. So the ability to use salsa, like my Abuela used to make, on my burger was fantastic. Maybe in the future the restaurant might consider bendy straws; also, maybe add dog/chicken/cat/pet/stray bags for leftovers as I don't think any food should go to waste. I'd rather have a small plastic bag than a styrofoam box if that makes sense. Or maybe biodegradable boxes as the lunch bags did not hold up to wet lettuce. lol. I usually don't order Mexican plates here like I eat at home or La Botana in Brownwood. My first few plates here when I moved here were okay, so that's why I always order American food. But after today, I'm excited to try their specialty dishes on my next visit. read more

El Tapatio - Water with lemon & lovely ice, a carafe of Myna's salsa, & tostadas. - Mexican Near Me - Goldthwaite, Texas

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Third time here since we bought our property out in this area have not had one bad experience. All the food's been great in the service has been excellent. Will be back many times over the next few months while we're building our house. read more

Great service, great food! Sour cream Enchiladas were wonderful. Husband had the Philly Burrito it was amazing! Will be coming back.

This place is a small family outfit, with spectacular tasting rich flavors in their food. The folks working were prompt, our food was prepared well and quickly...not the most elegant looking spot, but a must try if you get the chance! Ask about their chorizo/chicken burrito...you won't regret it! read more

This place is soooooo good!!! They have my favorite cheese enchiladas and Spanish rice! The food is authentic! It reminds of a place we use it eat at while hunting in south Texas! read more

Still coming back to this gem of a find! Its my hubby's place to get tortilla soup, and he has tried many places' tortilla soup. I have tried the tacos, enchiladas, and have not been disappointed. read more

Wife got a breakfast taco and it was good but do NOT get the machacado taco. It was not cooked well at all. Ended up feeding my taco to the dog. Staff was friendly read more

Passing through town and stopped here for a good Mexican lunch. Better than good, it was outstanding! I had chicken enchiladas with beans and rice. Very tasty! My wife had chicken quesadillas and she said they were very good as well. The chips were OK and the salsa was very tasty. All in all, a very good and reasonably priced Mexican restaurant. I will definitely go back again when passing through town. read more

Just a nice quant little restaurant. I slipped in the door for a late lunch just before they closed. No problem, food and service were excellent. read more

The staff was very friendly and efficient. The prices were great. The food was good. I had the dragon omelette with hashbrowns and toast. The place is not that clean. The bathroom is sad and right next to a table at approximately 3 feet away. read more

Delicious molcajete, carne guitars, chicken tostadas, & homemade hot sauce. Their queso & chips are super too. Try it!

My wife and I stopped in for lunch on April 30, 2023 and I got a taco salad, my wife ordered a Chicken Fried Steak. She received a steak patty you get from a store that you just microwave to heat up, it was cold and hard. The waiter said he would take care of it and when we were checking out the clerk said my wife had ate nearly half and would have to pay for it all. I did not appreciate how rude the clerk was. I told her I would pay for all of it but would not be back. Our review would be bad food and the check out clerk was very rude. We will not be back !!!! read more

Great Mexican food, great prices, healthy servings! If you are in a rural town with few options, do not pass up the opportunity for a terrific meal. read more

Was a little apprehensive about this stop, as the reviews were all so old. However, we were not disappointed! We ordered the Mocajate bowl - the food was plentiful, fresh and flavorful. We also ordered a side of guacamole, and it was equally fresh and delicious! My only disappointment is that we were only passing through and won't soon be back this way. Try it - you'll be glad you did! read more

Have been going here for years when up at hunting camp. Saw on yelp that it had changed owners, and was worried my go to place for Mexican food. WELL my worries were soon put to rest. Went here Friday 4/21 for dinner. I saw fried catfish with hush puppies and the trimming, WOW it was great fried to perfection. Friend had Mexican plate and it was big and he said better than ever. The waitresses do a excellent job and keep the chips, hot sauce and ice tea full. Best place in town! read more

Have been coming here for breakfast for years. Absolutely love their migas And breakfast salsa. The staff is friendly and food comes out fast. read more

Ok if your into this American Mexican that everones into this might not be for you. If you want some great authentic mexican food then this is it. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and sat down. So next here comes the chips and salsa. Waitress brings several bowls of various degrees of hotness of salsa which were excellent. The food is excellent the service is great. This is a hidden gem read more

El Tapatio - The outside of the business - Mexican Near Me - Goldthwaite, Texas

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We ate here...well because there are not many options in Goldthwaite. I am a bit of a connoisseur of authentic Tex-Mex....so I am always open to trying new places. The inside holds quiet a few people, as you would not expect from the outside. The service was very quick. Our order came out very quick as well. The chips and salsa were good. The salsa was very authentic and you could tell it was made in house. We all loved our food and had no issues. I would come back here again....as I probably will since there is not much around here in the middle of nowhere. They also have a drive through pickup. read more

Just great. Extensive menu, good prices, good service, great food. I had a gordita and it was fantastic: fresh and hot. Also, the nachos are massive, fresh, and satisfying. read more

I ordered the taco salad, and the ground beef looked like it wasn't completely cooked, so I told the waitress about it, she said they hear that a lot, she said it's fully cooked, it just looks that way?? ( so why not change meat distributors if you frequently get unhappy customers?) The servers were nice however, let me order something different. My review is that this Mexican restaurant is mediocre at best. read more

Great food ! Loved the tacos the carne was cooked well and the horchata was absolutely great ! Also the lady who was serving tables was beautiful so that's a bonus love what you guys got going there , keep it up! read more

Best place in town for sure! We would know because we have eaten at all of them now and it is no contest. Memaw described things as the "best" she had ever had and loved that it actually had the correct flavors. Have to visit again for sure! read more

We went in at lunch during the week. The place was busy and the staff seemed overwhelmed. The staff was nice and friendly. The chips seemed stale and not fresh. The ground beef was chunky and not finely ground as in many Mexican Food restaurants. There were 6 of us eating and agreed this restaurant is a 3 rating compared to Mexican Food restaurants we go to. read more

Service was a little slow but food makes up for it !! Server touched the table three maybe four times the entire meal.

The rice and beans are not good. Staff is nice, service is fairly quick, but the food is meh.

Local gal Nancy Rodriquez took over about 2 months ago. The already good food is even better. Service is great and we are lucky to have her running this hot spot. Breakfast is wonderful. read more

Some of the staff could use a smile and friendly conversation but the food is wonderful! Best salsa in town.

Yummy food! Warm chips & tasty salsa. Enchiladas Verdes was amazing. Service with a smile! Will be back next time in town.

Having a deer camp south of Goldwaithe we most often eat here at least once and somtimes twice when we are down there. Service is prompt, friendly and efficient. Extensive menu, Tex-Mez and American. Everything is prepared when ordered except soups. My pal always likes chorizo and eggs with potatoes for breakfast. If its weekend I have menudo with fresh hot flour tortillas. Other times the chorizo, egg burrito hits the spot. good chips and salsa while you wait, but you must ask for them. Drive thru service availabe if you are in a hurry. Restaurant is always spotless clean. A spot where some locals visit in the mornings over coffee and meals. My kind of place for sure. read more

Driving through from East Texas ate lunch here...enchiladas were great and the service very friendly and helpful.

Another Friday nigh out on Goldthwaite, and needed to satisfy my mexican-fix, so we ate at El Tapatio. The food was great and the service was equally great. Not the first time in there and it won't be the last! read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant in Goldthwaite. Flavorful food and very clean dining area. Reasonably priced.