L says, "This might be the best Mexican food I've ever eaten," as he comes up for air. Granted, we were hungry after a long day at Arches National Park, but I have to agree. This was damn good food. We both ordered steak plates from the specialty section of the menu, and neither of us was disappointed. Flavorful, satisfying, and exactly what the doctor ordered after a day of exploring the desert. Our server, Fernando, was prompt, polite, and genuinely friendly. The ambience is very traditional Mexican, with bright colors and plenty of character. Wish we had one of these back home. We'd be regulars for certain! 5 stars without hesitation. read more

I had the Super Enchiladas and for $22 dollars I would expect fresh guacamole not BROWN and only comes with two enchiladas with a side of dry ass rice and watery refried beans. They do not take pride in their food and it shows. My wife said her food was dry as well. We were seated immediately after walking through the door. We didn't get our drinks for almost 20 minutes. The food arrived immediately, most likely because our waiter could tell we were getting ready to leave; I wished I would have. When you walk in there are two booths to the right that are occupied by the employees. This is a terrible look for a restaurant. We were surprised that this place even had a 4.2 rating. read more

Great service, very attentive and excellent recommendation from our server Hernando. Food was very plentiful, with a lot of leftovers to be had. The margarita was excellent as well. The pulled pork burrito was massive and the pulled pork was excellent! The vegan offerings were plentiful and the dish we got was very tasty. Food and drinks (and of course chips and salsa , pickled salsa too) were delivered quickly. Highly recommended.. don't pass it up if you want great food and service. read more

Good Mexican food. No bar sadly, so I got a table. Server was enthusiastic and friendly. They brought out a strange sort of latin coleslaw I've never had before with the chips that I really liked. My chimichanga sampler was good. Very strong showing on the mole sauce. I am not a mole fan typically. The atmosphere was pretty normal Mexican restaurant decor. Clean and well maintained overall. Good spot. read more

I was optimistic based on the yelp reviews, but this was an overall letdown. Starting with the chips and salsa, the chips were fine but the salsa was bland and thin and had a sweet tomato flavor that reminded me of canned tomato sauce. The cabbage was much better than the salsa. We had an order of mole enchiladas and they were okay. Nothing to write home about if you ask me. The servers were kind and attentive, but I would not come back for the food. read more

Amazing flavors in the food. Great margaritas ...service was fast and attentive. We went on a Wednesday early evening and it was pumping....great ambiance read more

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

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Had a great time here. We ate our hearts out and ordered so much it barely could fit on the table. The service was great and checked up frequently which made for a smooth night. Margaritas were super tasty and the meals were delicious, even when we ate them as our leftovers the next day! read more

El Tapatio - Al Pastor taco platter - Mexican Near Me - Moab, Utah

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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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Banger food. So delicious. Huge menu- lots of options. We got a burrito and taco plate. Drinks were a little pricey but good and sizable. A couple missed items we ordered but overall banger. read more

This is my new favorite spot in Moab. The portions were huge and the service was great. I got a piña colada and asada tacos. read more

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

Starting with the standard complimentary chips and salsa BUT they also provide the most delicious little sampling of a cabbage/lettuce salad with pickled onions and jalapeño pepper. Topped off with an amazing, refreshing citrus dressing (lemon, orange,pineapple juices..yes, I asked about it). All went perfectly with a very large margarita. Food was great! Fish taco was light and delicious. Companion's combo plate had a tasty enchilada, chili relleno and taco. And of course the flan! read more

Good flavored food. Tons of meat in the dishes. I had the shredded chicken taco salad. This may just be a preference, but I actually would have preferred less meat and lettuce and tomatoes. It didn't come with dressing, so you have to ask. Husband got grilled chicken salad. Very flavorful chicken and a more balanced salad. Worth going to!! read more

Solid place to grab a bite in Moab! Three of us came in for dinner and enjoyed our meals. Service was nice and attentive. The menu is pretty large with a variety of selections. We started off with queso, then tried the pollo asado tacos, al pastor tacos, and a chicken burrito. The meat is fabulous here, the seasoning is excellent and the sides were good as well. One of the better meals I've had in the area! I'd definitely recommend and return read more

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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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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

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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Plenty of tasty Mexican food. Tried three types of tacos and they were fine, but have had better. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was ok. They check the box for the stereo typical Mexican restaurant. 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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My burrito was at best nothing special, . My dinner partner could not finish their fajita burrito - chicken was tough, veggies under cooked. Both meals were mostly a gut bomb. Far too expensive for what we were served. read more

I am not big on the basic Mexican restaurants in the US but out of them this one was good. Staff was friendly. Lots of choices. Good prices. Very fast service. Good margaritas read more

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

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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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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Maybe the best Mexican restaurant I've ever had. Usually Southern California, Arizona or Las Vegas has the best. Northern Utah? Who would think. Wow. read more

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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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

DO NOT EAT THE PEPPERS FROM THE GUAC!!!!! VERRY VERRY SPICY! Other than that food was good. I'm not Mexican and I liked the food, service was good and really fast, my food was mid I got the steak burrito. and umm yeah. Also they had no Diet Coke or Doritos :( 5 STARS read more

Decent Mexican restaurant; I'm not sure why all the rave reviews -- perhaps a lot of tourists who have never had Mexican food before. Large spacious restaurant, filled with typical decor you'd expect at this type of mexican establishment. Food was extremely mediocre -- nothing terrible but also nothing spectacular. Margaritas also just okay, perhaps a little too much ice. Service was good, fast and attentive. Although it wasn't a bad experience; I wouldn't come back here -- I'd likely want to try something else. read more

We spoke to a couple at our hotel that comes to Moab regularly, and they recommended this restaurant. I ordered the fajita burrito, my go-to at a Mexican restaurant. It was delicious! Amazing flavors, and the quantity was just right for the price. Also, the sides of rice and refried beans were some of the best I've ever had. I highly recommend this place! read more

This restaurant is one of the busiest restaurants in downtown Moab. I Don't know why and how they can NOT HAVE AN ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM (But they have a ramp). ADA was passed in 1980. I am a wheelchair user and like every else need to use a restroom while dining out. We went a cross the street to the other Mexican restaurant and they were very accessible, we had great service And the food was great. They have an accessible restroom 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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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

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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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

Food and service were absolutely on point! The margaritas were amazing. We got the nachos with their homemade queso, and they were super generous with it. The chicken had such a great flavor, and everything we tried was delicious. Great service, great atmosphere, and a great time. We will definitely be eating here again! 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