Searching madly for something different for dinner, we hit on Mexican. Milford has no Mexican food, so we had to head to Middletown, and I think this place was fairly decent.It wasn't the standard order by numbers place, but might have seemed like it from appearances. They did have a good selection of more unusual dishes, like some decent mole and carne adobada, both of which we sampled, and they were good. Not spectacular, but a nice change from the norm. I don't know if we would be back - there have got to be other places to try, but all in all, this is above the norm for a cheap Mexican fix. read more

Got there at 940 on a Saturday, starving, they told us they were closed. The sign said open until 10p. Not a single effort to accommodate, much more interested in playing loud music and leaving as soon as they could. read more

This place is pretty fantastic! Not much on ambiance or location, but I've found so much of the best Mexican restaurants are often that way. The Burrito Grande Tapatio is superb. Great guacamole topping a shrimp filled burrito, with delicious rice and beans on the side. I assume it was the owner taking care of us and he was all business; efficient, to the point and professional. I'll definitely be back. read more

Fantastic mexican food. Great variety! Excellent service in a cozy no frills atmosphere. Prices were fair and portions were good sized. We will be going back. read more

real deal vegetable burrito! we each ordered one, sans cheese, with guacamole. they prepared the unorthodox veggies perfectly: carrots, potatoes, broccoli. . . and combined them with pinto beans and a thin saucy salsa. the burritos were grilled/pressed and intensely heated. in a word. . .delicious. if ever in middletown, ny, part the weeds of surrounding mexican restaurants and take a chance on a veggie burrito at El Tapatio. you will be heartily satisfied. read more

We love this place. We stop in during our ride from NYC to our Catskill home in Sullivan County. It is a real whole in the wall but the food is great and authenic. We love the shirmp in green salsa, chicken enchilla suiza and pork burrito. The owner is really a nice guys and takes good care of us. I would highly recommend El Tapatio for quick, cheap and delicious food. read more

I crown thee, tied for best Mexican Food in Orange County. It is very good, as good as Juarez Restaurant in Newburgh. Searching for "Authentic Mexican" the family had grown tired of the cookie cutter local Mexican restaurants Bandido, Hacienda, Azteca, they all have the same menus! Albeit with slight variations in flavor. Tapatio is a fantastic taqueria, you can drink horchata, or agua de jamaica. You order a Chicken Chimi, and it is stuffed with chicken, no fillers, like rice and beans. Reminds me of Mexican you get in California!!! Will definitely return to try other menu items... read more

This place was the only decent joint open tonight, the start of Juno when there is zero snow on the ground and every other place closed early: mad respect. Great nachos, insanely large drinks and portions, and very sweet manager. read more

After reading various reviews, I had to give it a try! And I was thoroughly disappointed. Tacos were dry and had no flavor to them. Rice and beans had an odd taste! I gave it a three because the nachos were amazing and the burritos are huge. But don't expect to know what you paid for. Cheap prices somehow don't actually apply at the register. Not worth the money! read more

Comida Mexicana real con buen Gusto!

Awesome, fresh, authentic Mexican food. Consistent every time we come here which is of great importance to my wife and I when we go out to eat. I hope they will always be here and never close up !!! read more

This place is delicious! I had chicken tacos with cheese. Quality tastey food at a great value.

Our favorite place to stop on the way upstate. We do it every weekend. Clean food, friendly staff, good service. All around gem in Middletown. Try the tacos or the enchiladas verde! read more

Excellent. I recommend the #6 combo special. It was very flavorful and filling! The frozen margaritas are strong and the guac is good! I'd recommend to anyone looking for authentic Mexican food! read more

Definitely the best taco and flan in Orange County, been to eL bandido I feel I got rip off by the price and the food isn't as good as this one. read more

Fantastic veggie burrito. You might say no chicken? No beef? No pork? Well that doesn't take away from this meal. Satisfying filling and full of flavor. read more

Great food!Tried most of the menu and everything is better than the next.Taco's,burrito's and the Salsa are the best.Bring your appetite and enjoy! read more

I've only eaten the steak & barbacoa tacos here along with the guacamole. I gotta say, everything, especially the guacamole was really good! Can't wait to try other things from their menu. read more

Expired can of coke. Luke warm rice and beans. The chips were stale. The prices are too high. If you're reading this and still thinking maybe I'll try it, do not. read more

Boyfriend and I stopped in for a quick bite during our road trip. The restaurant was empty with the exception of a young girl sitting at a booth, the server's daughter or sister maybe; I think the place is family owned. Boyfriend ordered chorizo tacos and pretty much inhaled them, he loved them. I ordered the fish soup, and it was delicious! I added a little hot sauce for extra heat. It reminded me of my time in Costa Rica, or dinners with my Dad's family. Definitely hit the spot. Good food, no frills quick dining. read more

Really nice place. Went here for date night with my husband. We started with the Deluxe Nachos which were phenomenal just the right amount of beef cheese and guac. I had the tostadas and my husband had the grande burrito both made fresh and both absolutely amazing. Will be back again read more

I used yelp to find some where to eat and found this place, SUPER AMAZING FOOD. Little hole in the wall family owned authentic Mexican restaurant. The prices are good and food is amazing, if ever back in the area I would defiantly come back here. read more

Very good chimacangas and beef tacos. Loved the rice and beans

I came here based on yelp reviews and I must say the food was very good! I got the locks nachos and it was more than I could eat. The service was nice. I would recommend coming here for lunch or dinner read more

The food was ehh. Soggy bland cold and better off waiting the 45 minutes for taco factory

On our way back to NYC we called, and they kept the restaurant open for an extra half hour for us. Good food and friendly staff/owners.

Delicious and authentic!!! There is a restaurant nearby that has more than deserved fame:pretty, but not authentic,and too crowded. Tapatio is like our little secret spot (at least till now). It's diner like in it's simplistic decore, but the food is as authentic as they get in Middletown. My husband and I go at least once a wk. Highly recommend if you want REAL Mexican food. Oh, try the Orchata by the pitcher (rice water) it's like iced oatmeal. Yum! read more

Food was ok, the waitress was extremely rude, as was the owner. She gave us nasty looks as we were ordering and didn't smile once. She might receive the award for the rudest waitress I've ever had. We received the check where there was no prices of the items we ordered, as the total looked a little high for what we ordered. Should've came out to about 22$. I was charged 32$. I asked how they came up with this number and they said it was tax and gratuities.. 10$ tax and tip? Doesn't sound right. Then he threatened to charge for the wrong order they brought out to us. Could've been a nice place, but I will not be returning due to the staff read more

This is not one of those loud and gaudy Mexican Restaurants. The food was very good. The service was fast and friendly. I had the BBQ pork, beef and Mexican sausage tacos. YUMMY. My friend had beef fajitas. They came in a red sauce and not on a hot grill like normal but was friggin' amazing. Reasonable priced for the quality for sure. read more

awesome. the precursor to el bandido. but more affordable. salsa is fresh and not from a huge batch sitting in a bin.... need i say more?

Best Mexican food in Orange County! Drive this place for many years and stopped in one day for lunch looking for a new place and the food was great! Have been back many times and tried many items on the menus never had anything bad! Be prepared if you ask for it spicy! read more

Delicious, authentic food in a casual. friendly, welcoming environment. We will be back again!

Really great authentic Mexican food. The owner/chef tries hard to accommodate people with food allergies too. The dining area is diner style, nothing fancy, but the food is so delicious and fresh! The guacamole is to die for, and the servings are really big! read more

The service was prompt. The food was great. Better than Hacienda or El Bandito. Ambiance not the same however, place we'll lit and clean and so was the bathroom. read more

Went to go to bandido but the wait was insane. So we came here and when you walk in you can tell it definitely used to be a chinese take out restaurant. After you get passed that the food is top notch. We got the Barbacoa tacos and quesadilla and they were amazing. Authentic Mexican, none of that tex mex crap. read more

Great place! Shrimp cerviche fresh and full of flavor. Also enjoyed the pork burrito. Huge!

El Tapatio is my favorite authentic mexican restaurant in Orange County! The food is sooo good and it's traditional style. I like that they don't overload the food with cheese and/or sauce like other restaurants in the area. You know it's authentic and good when there are always mexican locals in there dining. The food is homemade and always consistent. The staff is family-oriented and always friendly. Antonio, the owner, always treats us like family and makes sure we are taken care of. Fast service and everything is made to order. I highly recommend the cactus salad, fresh made guacamole, chicken flautas and the shredded beef "hard" tacos. Their green sauce (tomatillo sauce) is dynamite! They also have a mexican jukebox that adds to the atmosphere. :) read more

This restaurant is close to home. I tried it once and the meat wasn't all that great. It tasted hours or even days old. Since I am a huge fan of Mexican food, I gave it another shot months later. Same problem. I gave it a third shot and still the same thing. I guess three strikes and you're out. I will not be returning to this restaurant ever. read more