Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    El Tapatio

    4.1 (56 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

    Order El Tapatio Takeout or Delivery

    El Tapatio Photos

    Business Info

    EL TAPATIO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - El Tapatio

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Been ordering this once a month for 8 years now. Today was my worst experience basically just threw a whole non cut bell pepper

    Basically a whole bell pepper inside my food I been going her for 8 years worst experience. Bell pepper was hard and big.

    Menu
    Jim G.

    While heading south on Hw.75 my wife and I, along with some friends stopped at El Tapatio in Okmulgee for dinner. There seems to be plenty of parking. the restaurant appears to be clean with an abundance of servers. We were greeted at the door with a friendly host that guided us to our table. Our waiter was very professional, courteous and efficient. We received plenty of complimentary chips and salsa. We also ordered a small bowl of their white sauce dip that was very tasty. I ordered the special dinner. You really don't want to order this item unless you have a huge appetite. I'm a big man and a big eater. I couldn't eat it all. My wife ordered a taco salad. Our friends ordered the pineapple fajitas and shrimp cocktail. Everyone was pleased with their food and service. The only issue I had was my order came with a tamale that I found to be very dry and was lacking flavor. That's the reason for four stars I do recommend this restaurant, and plan to stop again the next time I pass through Okmulgee.

    David R.

    El Tapatio was recommended highly and Yelp seemed to agree, so I went ! First thing I noticed, is that the parking lot was full, a good sign! I was seated promptly and drink ordered at the same time ! Chips and salsa were great, I also had queso . My waiter was very helpful and recommended the beef and chicken fajitas. The fajitas were delicious and such large portions of beans and rice too. The place was full and people were standing in line to get in!! When in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, go give them a try. Go get Full

    Great chips and white queso
    Chad G.

    Although Yelp won't allow a review this short, this visit can be summed up with three syllables: "WHITE QUESO". Go to El Tapatio and get some. Ask them to put it on your food and eat it. You will not be disappointed!

    Sign
    Randy P.

    Good food, good prices, quick service, pleasant though maybe a little noisy surroundings. I had a #3. Taco, enchilada, and reyino (sp). Wonderful! Fresh, and tasty. I highly recommend this restaurant in Okmulgee , just off highway 75.

    Menu front
    Heather S.

    Our family regularly visits Okmulgee. We decided to try El Tapatio about 9 months ago. We were so pleasantly surprised! We LOVE Mexican food and I think this is the best restaurant we've been to in Oklahoma. It's our go to spot every visit too. The chips and salsa are always soooo good. Tonight we also ordered some queso - yummmm. I usually enjoy getting one crispy taco and one enchilada but tonight I tried the carne asada and WOW The seasoning was pure perfection. It was thin and tender. When I complimented the staff they explained that they choose the best quality and I totally agree. My kiddos always get bean burritos. They gobble them up! But my seven year old saw my asada and begged to try it. He was sold! My hubby got the #5 and cleaned his plate. The staff are ALWAYS, always, always friendly, quick and go above and beyond. El Tapatio has got some atmosphere! The tables are all hand painted in different themes, always lots of people talking... having a good time - it's just a feel good place with excellent staff and delicious food. Try it, I think you'll like it!

    Great sauce,

    See all

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Always fast paced and great tasting! Good staff good management and always good food!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    The owner Ramon was excellent! Easy to work with and very friendly, would go to again and again! Food was delicious.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    The best Mexican food and bar drinks around! Love everything!!! I always bring visitors here!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Excellent food and great service! I'd recommend it to anyone, it's my wife and I's favorite place!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kahrin C.
    36
    47
    33

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Excellent Mexican restaurant. Great feel, family friendly, and well priced. Service is consistently good.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of J K.
    0
    4
    6

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tony C.
    30
    12
    2

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Fantastic fajitas and margaritas!! Chips and salsa great also! Will go here again for sure!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jeff W.
    4
    36
    28

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Leo Y.
    181
    1014
    1456

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    If you are looking for excellent food, proffesional staff and a wonderful experience.. I truly recommend! It is amazing food!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Cole K.
    147
    17
    3

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Passing through from Texas - food was excellent and plentiful, service was great and fast, and prices were perfect.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jim W.
    0
    51
    0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - El Tapatio

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    Get access to customer & competitor insights.

    Verify this business

    Pepino's Mexican Restaurant

    Pepino's Mexican Restaurant

    4.1
    (34 reviews)
    23.4 mi
    $$

    This is the best Mexican food in Okemah! I love coming here! I get a combination plate every time!…read moreMy friends and I love this place!!! Great authentic rice and beans! Enchiladas, tacos, and breakfasts! Good margaritas and very cold beer. Free dessert.

    If you eat a lot of Mexican food, don't eat here you will be disappointed. You're not going to like…read moreit. End of review. ................................................................. Spike's Inessential Scholarly Discourse: This is authentic Mexican food. So, don't go there. Everyone working in the restaurant is Hispanic, from the dishwasher to the owner. Their recipes for "their version of traditional Mexican food" didn't come from a Betty Crocker cook book. What is that white sauce served with the salsa and chips here? I have encountered the same at several other small-town Mexican restaurants. No, it is NOT queso. It has no cheese taste. Here is the best description I can come up with; have you ever opened a can of Campbell's cream of chicken soup. That is what this stuff looks like; concentrated cream of chicken soup. It is a thick gelatinous, semi translucent liquid. It tastes almost like cream of chicken concentrate. When I have run across it in other restaurants, I have been mistakenly calling it bad watery queso. It has no resemblance to queso other than color. It is most commonly served in these traditional style restaurants. It does nothing for the meal other than make you wonder what you are eating. What is it??? As I usually do, I asked for salsa picante. Pepino's was a very different version. It was a warm bowl of tomatoes, with onions and smokey jalapenos simmered to a thick chunky stew. Very little heat or spice. Disappointing. The relleno I had was authentic and traditional, a poblano filled with lightly seasoned ground beef cooked on the flat top in a puddle of egg, then rolled up with the egg like a blanket. I am not a big fan of this traditional style relleno. My meal also came with diced potatoes grilled with onions and green peppers. Different. The tamales my wife had were good. The beef was lightly seasoned. The tamales weren't just big logs of masa with a small amount of filling. There was plenty of beef in them. Conclusion. Pepino's is not recommended.

    Photos
    Pepino's Mexican Restaurant
    Pepino's Mexican Restaurant
    Pepino's Mexican Restaurant

    See all

    El Tapatio - mexican - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...