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El Tapatio

4.3 (36 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

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Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Fajitas with shrimp, steak, chicken and veggies.
Kendra T.

This place is my favorite go-to when in the area. Always consistent in exceptional flavors, upbeat and observant staff, and authentic atmosphere. 10/10 would always recommend!

Spike S.

Impressive, above average, for a small town OkieMex restaurant. El Tapatio appears to be a member of the El Tapatio restaurant cartel/syndicate, with restaurants in small towns, scattered across Oklahoma. Sometimes it is necessary to ask the readers to not be too judgmental and try to overlook the appearance (inside or outside) of small restaurants in order to enjoy the great food. In this case I have to ask the readers to overlook the appearance of the town, Nowata. It is one of those little Oklahoma towns that would improve tourism drastically, if it had a by-pass built around it. If you will tolerate the town's rough charm you will find some mouthwatering food. El Tapatio! When we arrived, the staff was hustling; cleaning the restaurant from the top of the icemaker to far dark corners under the booths. Mops and rags were in motion. I like what I see. The place is spotless, attractive, and maintained. Nice clean restrooms, with modern upgrades. A hand dryer with ultraviolet sanitization. Very unusual for a small town establishment. The salsas were superb. Prompt service by the owner. The menu is enormous. We are off to a good start. I had the Beef Steak Tampiqueña; a ribeye steak with fresh vegetables on the side. Very different, fresh vegetables instead of grilled. The beans and rice perfectly seasoned. Back to the steak. This was not a USDA Grade No. 1 cut of beef. It was delicious though. It was just under a half inch thick. Cooked perfectly. Excellent chargrilled sear on both sides yet medium rare on the inside. Someone in the kitchen is a steak master. Cooking a thin steak that perfectly takes talent. The flavor of the steak with the fresh vegetables and salsa was fabulous. My wife went with a perfect plate of Enchiladas Verde. Another example of El Tapatio's fine food. Same superb beans and rice with three perfectly spiced, juicy, pulled chicken filled enchiladas, covered in flavorful green salsa. A winner. If you are passing through on Hwy 60 or 169 and have the hankering for good Mexican food, El Tapatio is a fine little restaurant. Worth the drive in the rain today from Broken Arrow Nowata you are lucky to have this fine little restaurant. El Tapatio is fantastic, Show some love for it!

Grande steak burrito
Gork B.

This was reccomended to us by a gal at @RCBbank - and well worth the drive. Most authentic #Mexican food we've found so far in #Oklahoma. Good grub, great service. Margaritas were generous with the good stuff.

Yum!
Arline S.

The first bite will transport you to Mexico! Stunningly beautiful (and delicious) food, really warm, inviting hosts. Waiter doesnt write down the orders, so you may have to remind him a few times to bring what you ordered, bit other than that, an absolutely stellar time here.

Lunch special #1

Friendly staff and the food was really good. I loved both of their salsas. If you like spicy ask for their spicy salsa. It was only $6.99 for their lunch. Today was my first time trying and will def be back to try other things.

Drive thru dining. Keeping it moving.

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12 days ago

For being in a small town, you could not find better Mexican food any place. We had chicken fajitas with all the fixing, and it was great.

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1 year ago

The best Latin American food in the area, the pastor tacos are amazing not to mention the service

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4 years ago

This place has excellent food and awesome staff. They have a dish called Eric Special... Do it you will not be disappointed.

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5 years ago

The best place to eat in Nowata. Queso is amazing quality and the staff are so friendly. Definitely recommend stopping in!

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8 years ago

Best place to eat in Nowata. Every time you walk in you know the service and food will be good!

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7 years ago

One of our favorite spots. They have the BEST red sauce for their enchiladas, if you have never tried it, you definitely should!

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It reminded me of a steak for fajitas but covered with amazing white melted cheese sauce and caramelized onion...

$12.50 Fajitas

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