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El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

3.8 (166 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Janine C.

Food was quick and good. The drinks were delicious. The ambience is very nice. The service was fast and smooth.

The beautiful rope ambience in the middle of the dining hall
Mary W.

The food look nice however my taco salad came out without any sour cream any pico and no cheese. The staff was friendly however why didn't they realize my salad was so light? The ambience is beautiful. The place is very clean and the car is very nice. I'm glad I was hungry because I probably would've sent it back. I read them about a 3 1/2 stars out of five.

Overpriced drink
Kellie D.

Visited here for lunch with some coworkers. Ordered the lunch fajitas with no shells and a Diet Coke. Fajitas were just okay. The onions and peppers were not cooked well as they should have been. They brought me the shells anyway. Service was good. Waitress kept our drinks refilled and food arrived fairly fast. Salsa was fresh and tasty. I about fell out of my chair when I saw that my soda was $3.75. I know drinks are overpriced these days but didn't think thru would be at a Mexican restaurant. Definitely would not have ordered it if I'd realized that.

Lunch chimichauga
Chris K.

First time visiting this restaurant. I was shopping nearby and the lunch pangs were starting so Yelp led my cravings here. The staff is friendly and my drink order was taken quickly as well as chips and salsa arriving. My order of the lunch chimi came up soon thereafter. The chips were warm and the salsa had just enough bite for me. The lunch chimi is flavorful and appropriately on the smaller size. It comes with either an order of rice or beans and a lettuce salad with sour cream and guacamole. All was tasty and definitely filled me up! If you're in the area this is definitely worth trying out!

Lunch chicken over rice
Charlie F.

2021 update Went for dinner on a Thursday night around 6pm. The restaurant was moderately busy, but I was greeted and seated with no wait. The staff is professionally dressed (black pants, black dress shirts, and most with ties) and is always active. It's a refreshing change from the more casual attire seen at most eateries. I ordered my favorite meal on their menu - grilled chicken over rice. Server brought it to the table with minimal wait time. The dinner is a more than ample portion. Good flavor to the meal. Pleasant experience, a good meal, great staff.

Salad Fresca with strawberries and pecans.

Great enchilada suiza and chili releno. Also great salad Fresca. Marguerita special was perfect.

Huge portions ! You get your moneys worth  I love the rice , not try at all. Margaritas only 8 bucks
Crystal H.

Amazing environment! So much fun fun Everything is flavorful! The margaritas were really so tasty and they were huge. Everything is reasonable price wise.

Cadillac margarita, margarita flight, and the coconut margarita.
Ashton M.

Two words. Coconut. Margarita. I have never in my life had a coconut margarita but I am so happy they have this on the menu. It's like a piña colada and a margarita had the freshest, smoothest baby you have ever seen. The service is so friendly and the food is quick and deliciously authentic. The ambience is casual and you're made to feel right at home. The cheese dip and the chicken enchiladas are absolute must tries. Once again, do not walk, RUN for the coconut margaritas. Cheers!

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Portions were really big and the food was nice. The staff was friendly and the service was good.

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Their service is very slow.Not only that some of their staff does not speak english to give the righ order.

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Excellent service and love the fajitas. Would recommend to anyone in the area. Don't forget the fried ice cream

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Our favorite local Mexican spot. Always gotta get the table side guac! I also normally get the smothered steak and shrimp

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Excellent Mexican food!!! Probably the best in town. I am never disappointed. Ever. Love the staff!

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