Asked for pure vegetarian food. Waited for more than 20minutes. We entered this restaurant after 3:30pm. Long wait time increased anxiety among friends. But when the food came, we all enjoyed it and felt really happy. Vegetarian quesadillas and fajita player were top of the world. read more

Great home-style vibe Mexican restaurant in Moab. I ordered the enchiladas de mole ($18.50) - they were delicious with a nice mole sauce and flavorful rice and beans on the side. I wouldn't say it was particularly special, but definitely very good. The restaurant has a family-style vibe with colorful decor and a lively atmosphere. It was fairly busy around dinnertime, but we were able to be seated without any wait. The staff are friendly and the service speed is pretty quick. Overall, I would definitely recommend coming to El Tapatio if you are in the mood for Mexican food in Moab. read more

El Tapatio - Interior - Mexican Near Me - Moab, Utah

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Stopped by for dinner honestly just because nothing else was open and this place was open late! The chips and salsa were good, chips were a little stale but the salsas were tasty. We got the carne asada plate and the quesobirria tacos. They were both really good but crazy overpriced. We paid $70 for the 2 dishes with only water to drink which I think is incredibly high. read more

The chile relleno was quite tasty. The enchilada was meh. Ok rice and beans. Overall, an ok dining experience. Service was good at first and then waned. Kinda pricey but it's lots of food. read more

El Tapatio - Medium combo- cheese enchilada and soft relleno - Mexican Near Me - Moab, Utah

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We had an excellent dinner here tonight. The menu is extensive. We started with guacamole that was chunky with avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime, and jalapeño peppers on the side. It was wonderful. The chips and salsa were excellent. We each had three tacos, beans, and rice, I also had a Chile rellenos. Everything was excellent. We had a really good server, the place was busy and bustling. I like the paintings on each chair. We had a great time. read more

El Tapatio - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Moab, Utah

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Absolutely delicious food. Chips were perfectly fresh and the salsa was amazing. I got shrimp fajitas which hit the spot and were seasoned perfectly. My husband got pollo el diablo and had a great experience. The service was incredibly fast and friendly and the decor was fun and vibrant. Thus is definitely a good spot when you're in Moab! read more

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Went back and it was nothing like our first visit. The hostess was rude when we asked for a booth away from the door you would thought it was a personal thing. She said she could put us in a table which we did but noticed a number of booths that were quickly filled up after we sat down. We ordered and the kitchen screwed up our order. Not sure we will come back. read more

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Great food with very reasonable prices! Fast and friendly service with an authentic feeling ambiance. Now our go to spot for Mexican in Moab! read more

We come to Moab every year and this is one of our favorite places to eat. Everything we've had has been delicious. Definitely recommend eating here. read more

El Tapatio - Veggie burrito, - Mexican Near Me - Moab, Utah

Very good food and service. I ordered the Ceviche tostada. The shrimp was well cooked and tasty. Everyone with our group loved the food and drinks. read more

Shared parking with a motel. East side of street. Generous ratings!!! Server spoke little English. Shared chicken fajitas with wife. Better than average but skimpy. Free chips and thin salsa with too many dised onions. Better choices available in Moab. read more

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Yummy birria! Great salsa and veggie chip dip! Super friendly staff. Fast service. Yum!

We came here hungry after a long day of hiking and were happy with this restaurant! They have tons of seating inside and I loved all the colorful paintings and chairs. The service was quick and friendly. Our food came out very fast - we had 1 plate with a taco & rice and 1 plate with a taco & chimichanga. Both were typical Mexican food. Downsides - they only give you one basket of chips and they charged me $6 more than I should've paid. read more

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This place was absolutely fire Walking distance from most Moab hotels, getting here was a breeze. Once arriving, we were informed that there was going to be a 20-30 minute wait, but we ended up getting seated within 5 minutes. I enjoyed the decorations - homey yet eccentric. Cool paintings on the chairs! Each table gets free chips, salsa, and cabbage salad. The cabbage salad was amazing - cabbage was slightly pickled, tossed with fresh herbs and onion. So good I asked for more. As for my entree, I ordered the El Tapatio Special which comes with grilled steak, chicken, bacon wrapped shrimp, rice, and beans. It was huge - more than enough for two, and everything was amazing. All the meat was tender, juicy, flavorful. The shrimp came with these buttered mushrooms, and they were incredible. Even the rice and beans were seasoned to perfection. Honestly everything here was phenomenal. Hoping they open one up in LA during my lifetime! read more

El Tapatio - El Tapatio Special - Mexican Near Me - Moab, Utah

2 people, both ordering their own plates and drinks can make out this place with a $60 tab which is par for Moab. Their Margarita was $13 dollars, and didn't wow. Green sauce was good, red sauce was okay. Beans were really good, they may have used lard in frying them. It's one of the places open on Sundays. Restaurant was clean and didn't smell bad. Service was good, food had better taste than Giliberto's but only barely. read more

El Tapatio - Super Enchiladas with ground beef (close) and the Chimichanga Verde with Pork (far). - Mexican Near Me - Moab, Utah

Pretty standard experience here for a sit down Mexican restaurant. Had the fun colorful decor on the interior! The food was about what I expect for Mexican food. We had a carne asada quesadilla, chicken mole burrito, and chicken mole enchilada plate. I wish the quesadilla had more cheese in it, but the carne asada had excellent flavor. The Spanish rice and refried beans were very flavorful. The mole sauce had peanut butter in it, which was a tasty twist. We also had a classic frozen marg, which came in a giant goblet! Definitely shareable. Our server was attentive and also gave us refills on the chips and salsa. If you're looking for a classic sit down Mexican place experience, would recommend. read more

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This was some of the best food we had on our trip. I couldn't stop thinking about it after the fact. Definitely stop in here if you're in Moab! read more

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Everything about El Tapatio was amazing! We came on a Friday night, we were told a 25 minute wait but we were seated within 7 minutes. Service was amazing! We had George as our waiter and he was amazing! Our food was delicious and came out quickly. Would recommend! We all liked it so much that we came back for lunch the next day, much to our excitement we got George again (he may not have been as excited). read more

Love the place! The free chips come with regular and cabbages salsa which is really good and it got refilled!! Very good portion! Their carnitas is the best!! read more

Great food and great service. We had 4 dishes and everything was fresh. The food came out quickly. The restaurant was quiet and clean.

Hungry for Mexican Food. Resturant was nicely decorated, very clean and wait staff were wonderful. The food was a mix of authentic and American style. Guac, salsa and chip were fresh. Enchilada's were cold but OK. read more

Great bang for your buck kind of place! They give you salsa, chips and a veggie salad bowl for dine in. The salsa was pretty good. We got a combination meal for 2. That was filling for both me and my partner. Good food, and great prices. Would come back here if I'm in the area! read more

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second time in a week The food is amazing and plentiful Service is excellent Wish we had this in Elk Grove California

The service is great. Our waiter was always around but not in our face. The food was ok. I've tried it twice and just can't fall in love with it. There isn't anything major wrong like it was cold or anything. Maybe it's just more not my style. It's good enough that I will give it a few more tries in hope that I can find my perfect dish. read more

Vibrant and fun restaurant. Service was wonderful. Immediately brought over chips and salsa. Their cabbage salsa is really good! Everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful. Portions were great, plenty of food. Refried beans had a nice flavor. I had a pork burrito and it was good pork. So many places dry it out but it was perfect here. My husband's super nachos had everything you could want on them and tasted amazing. read more

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Mexican molcajete was delicious, bit more runny and saucy than other molcajetes we have had- but still very tasty. The Long Island tea was watery, wouldn't recommend the cocktails if they're similar to the one we had. Free chips and salsa- always a plus! read more

El Tapatio - Mexican molcajete - Mexican Near Me - Moab, Utah

We got the molcajete which was a good value move. It was flavorful and spicier than expected. Thats the thing to get. I didn't see the $20 burritos but, hey, when in Moab... Service was great. Salsa was nicer. No refills on horchata so heads up. read more

On a recent trip to Moab we decided to try El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant. When we entered we were immediately seated and given chips and salsa. The place was very clean and had beautiful authentic Mexican table and chairs. Service was good. My wife and I both ordered Combination Plates which we enjoyed. We will definitely return. read more

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After a long day at Arches, we were starving and decided to come to El Tapatio and I'm really glad we did! I knew the food was going to be good when the chips and two salsas were delicious. I got the burrito a la crema which is a chicken burrito with a creamy sauce which comes with rice and beans and my brother got the burrito de la casa which is a carne asada burrito with rice and beans inside and guac and enchilada sauce on top. Both of our burritos were SO GOOD!! Portions were huge and filling I had leftovers to bring back such me. Between the chicken and carne asada, I would definitely their carne asada because it was so well seasoned and juicy. They have a big menu and lots of options, so there's something for everyone. Service was great! The servers were friendly and checked on us often. Our food also came out quick after we ordered. I definitely recommended coming here if you're looking for a spot to eat in Moab! read more

Had dinner around 7pm - inside was clean and organized with staff waiting for guests to come in. It was 20° with little to no other restaurants available for dining however my buddies and I are glad we stumbled upon this gem. Our server was attentive and detailed when providing recommendations for food. The food itself was delicious and probably the best meal I've had all weekend (coming from San Diego). Would recommend this spot to anyone passing by or is local looking for an authentic Mexican meal. read more

El Tapatio - Carne asada w/ mole enchilada + buddies molcajete - Mexican Near Me - Moab, Utah

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Waiter didn't understand our order and messed it up so we didn't get what we ordered. What we did get, tacos were soggy with very fatty meat. read more

Nice Mexica option in Moab. Service was good, I wasn't a fan of the chips and salsa. I didn't realize this was a chain until after we left. My husband got a burrito, which he enjoyed, and I got something I've definitely never seen at a Mexican restaurant before - arroz hawaiiano! LOL! Sounds hilarious for Mexica, but I did enjoy it! I chose the carne asada protein option, and it was full of pineapple, and onions and peppers, sour cream, and guac, and a cheesy sauce - very unique for sure! The place was nice inside, good service, and we both took to go boxes because it was so much food. No complains, but I live in Tucson where Mexica is just better. This is a great option for Moab Mexican though! read more

Solid 4* as I ordered a grilled chicken salad to go after a long drive from Durango. Huge portion of grilled chicken strips with nice touch of avocado. Will visit again. Clearly best Mexican food in Moab. read more

El Tapatio - Grilled chicken salad - Mexican Near Me - Moab, Utah

We came here at dinner rush and we were seated immediately. The chips and salsa were good. The portions were huge, and the food was excellent. The service was top notch, and we were impressed. We would definitely recommend this place hands down. read more

This was my only bad meal while visiting Moab. We stopped in to get food to go but while we waited we got drinks and had their chips & salsa. I got a strawberry margarita, it was huge and excellent!! Definitely hit the spot! The chips and salsa were so good! I ordered the quesobirria tacos with rice & beans. Firstly, the tacos didn't have cheese and they were not a bit crispy like quesobirria tacos are. They wouldn't have been that bad if made properly but the 'consume' was horrible!!! Not edible at all!! Ruined the whole meal. Rice and beans were tasty. I should have stuck with a safer option but when I saw the tacos on the menu, it seemed perfect. Oh well :-( Service while in the restaurant was great, servers and hostesses were friendly. Definitely give them a try but stay away from the quesobirria tacos! read more

El Tapatio - Quesobirria tacos with rice & beans - Mexican Near Me - Moab, Utah

Everything about this restaurant screams Mexican! Honestly, it deserves a 5 star rating due to service, atmosphere, and food, but I knocked it down to a 4 because it is overpriced. I believe they are taking advantage of the traveling market in Moab and charging more then you'd find at other Mexican restaurants across the U.S. (and I have been to a lot of them). That being said, when you walk in you'll immediately feel the Mexican vibes. The restaurant is vibrant, with a lot of windows and beautiful bars. The service was fantastic as well. Our server was extremely friendly and attentive. The reason we are all here, the food. Chips and salsa were good. It also came with a cabbage style salsa that was not that good, but that would be a personal preference. The asada tacos were delicious and extremely flavorful! Just look at how full they are stuffed! It is two meals in itself. The quesabirria was also very flavorful and delicious! If you are willing to pay $20 a plat and up I highly recommend you stop in and enjoy some of this authentic Mexican food! read more

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Fresh food and colorful plates! The menu is enormous and there is something for everybody. Their margarita selection was also quite delicious. read more

El Tapatio - Chicken and steak fajitas with both flour and corn tortillas and their queso appetizer - Mexican Near Me - Moab, Utah

Unfortunately I have to give this place 3 stars. I ordered the carne asada burrito with rice & beans. The carne asada meat tasted boiled, not grilled. This was the only restaurant open late and it had great reviews so I had high expectations but the food was really bland. I guess I'm spoiled having had such good Mexican food in CA. read more

Excellent food, great service! No wait on a Saturday evening in March. Excellent food

We were in the mood for traditional Mexican food and El Tapatio delivered. The chicken tacos were superb! My husband had the Cinco de Mayo steak enchiladas and loved them. Everything tasted fresh. Misael was our waiter; he was great. They have a true team environment as several people checked on as they were walking by our table to make sure we had everything we needed. We enjoyed our dining experience. read more

El Tapatio - Chicken tacos and Cinco de Mayo enchiladas. Large servings. - Mexican Near Me - Moab, Utah