I have nothing good to say about the food. I'll start with the chile rellenos. The pepper had no char or even any sign of having been roasted. It looked like it had been microwaved or something. There wasn't much cheese, and the sauce had no flavor. The worst part was the breading. Perhaps it had been baked, but it was very spongy and gave absolutely no indication that it had been dunked in hot oil. I'm a gringo, and I could make a better dish without even using a recipe. We ordered two tamales. They were cold and flavorless. The meat was bone-dry. On top, they tossed a little shredded cheese that hadn't even been melted all the way. I couldn't finish even half of a tamale. My chimichanga was at least edible. I had the ground beef, which had no flavor. The cheese on top was thinned out and lacked flavor, also. I had a sope, too. The al pastor was terrible, and the sope was so dry that I couldn't break through the outer edge without using a lot of force. The chicken was dry and hard, and I didn't taste any sweetness from pineapple at all. The drink glasses and chip baskets were quite small, too. We were there for my wife's birthday, but we skipped ordering a dessert and went for ice cream. I made beef tacos last week, and my food was way better than this slop. What an embarrasment to Mexican cuisine. No wonder it wasn't very busy. Taco Bell has more flavor. I joked that they must have run out of spices. Where was the chili powder, garlic, cumin, etc.? Yuck. read more

Dinner was a success! Extremely grateful to have an authentic restaurant in Hunters Creek. Loved the ambiance and will have to come back to happy hour sometime! The food was delicious and the staff is very friendly. The margaritas are large so no need to purchase any of the bigger ones, unless you're really trying to get after it. read more

El Tapatio - Tacos Combo (3) - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Stopped in for a late lunch on Saturday and seated right away. House Margarita was superb! We ordered the carnitas Chimichanga and Steak and Shrimp. Portions are on the large size but delicious. Complementary chips and salsa were provided and they were tasty. Alice was our server and she was very nice, especially considering we are not native Spanish speakers. Highly recommend. We will be back. read more

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We have been several times and it's become one of our favorite places to eat in town...I almost always get the same dishes (veggie fajitas that are piled high with all the sides and homemade corn tortillas or chile relleno that's made fresh, crispy, and stuffed with delicious cheese, but the shrimp dishes are also so good and my husband always gets a combo with three)...yes the servers speak Spanish in this local Mexican restaurant, but they also speak English even if it's their second language and they are amazing. Angel is the best by the way. It's super affordable, delicious, served fast, and a great environment. We will be back for sure. read more

El Tapatio - Vegetarian Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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The place is nice inside, good for private events. The service is friendly and the food comes out fairly fast. Parking is in front of the building. The food is tasty, very tex-mex. Margaritas are very good and large. We were a big party, we all enjoyed our time there and the music. read more

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Very tasty food Real Mexican Love the place Finally I found my go to Mexican restaurant to go to read more

The place Is decorated cute, they did a great hob renovating from what this place used to be. For the most part you are seated 6 feet apart but if you reallly don't like to be next to anyone I would sit in a booth. Our server was a little slow and didn't seem to know much about the menu or alcohol beverages. We had the mixed protein fajitas, veggie fajitas and a tapatio chicken plate and it was DELICIOUS! We also ordered traditional Mexican waters ... Jamaica (hibiscus) and tamarindo. I finished my huge cup they were well made. I ordered a margarita and she came back saying "we are out of mix". If your using a mix I probably didn't want it anyways. My husband also ordered a Paloma and it literally tasted like limeade .... so I would NOT order an alcoholic beverage from here. I would come back based on the food being yummy and the traditional waters! read more

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Not sure why this place doesn't have a higher rating because it was definitely super tasty. We decided to stop in to give this place a try since it was momma's bear birthday and it certainly didn't disappoint. We were greeted super fast and brought to our table by a super friendly staff member. We started with the top shelf margarita because why not on momma's bday lol. They started us with the chips and salsa, salsa is super fresh and tasty btw. I had the ceviche which I really liked, my bro had the steak tacos, my mom as the chicken burrito and my dad had the shrimp with cheese which was like a cheese fondue. Overall the meal was phenomenal and we definitely had leftovers so come hungry! Overall, between food and service would highly recommend! Our server was amazing, fast and attentive. They also get Bonus points for singing happy Birthday to my mom. Would definitely go back since it's affordable and tasty read more

The shredded chicken quesadilla and fajitas are delicious! Also the queso dip! Definitely a family favorite

Once again outstanding service, food and atmosphere. We had the fajitas for 2, incredible flavor, smoking hot, tender and delicious steak, shrimp and chicken. Comes with generous portion of rice, beans. Guacamole, sour cream and salsa and chips. Also started with a mango and regular frozen margaritas. They were tart, large and glass coated with coconut... you can't beat the overall package and super reasonable pricing... read more

Do not go with a service dog. The people who work there have never heard of ADA! They do not understand it is a federal law. They demand to see my service fogsID. Then went on to state we need ID in case he is aggressive! Are you kidding me ... Its a service dog! Again asked what ID needed the "manager" kept saying dog ID. This restaurant has no clue they broke every federal ADA law. As a person with a disability And should not get harassed at a restaurant! The employees should know THE LAW!!! Plus it's simple ... it's a federal law! Look it up on line .. what you can an can not ask. This is not an ESA dog! I have epilepsy! Going out is already an ordeal! This was an awful night out! The food was good ... but all I wanted to do was go home! Plain am simple ... know the law! Get on board or I will report you to The federal Government and the American Disabity Act read more

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I moved back to this side of town recently and wanted to try out some of the Mexican restaurants in the area. Overall, it's pretty meh. The decor inside is nice and I liked the ambiance of the live music. Our waitress was nice and attentive but not too pushy. What I was mostly disappointed in was the food, which was our main reason for coming here. In my opinion, the salsa was too watery. The chips they brought to the table were fine. We ordered an appetizer to start "Tapatio Sampler". My husband and I found the chicken taquitos to be bland. We also tried the guacamole it came with, which also was not the best. It was very bland as well. It wasn't on the table that long and it browned quickly. I ordered chicken fajitas and my husband ordered the chimichanga. Both were quite lackluster. The rice lacked flavor. The chicken that came with the fajitas were probably the best thing I had during that meal. Overall, not the worst. But not good enough to make me want to return. There are definitely better Mexican restaurants in the area. read more

Service needs to be improved. Wouldn't recommend this place. Food is okay, but definitely not worth it based on the service.

This place is still new and learning, other than some minor disappointments the food is affordable and delicious just like the original restaurant location in Kissimmee. I hope they hire a good manager to shape up the place correctly with well trained staff. Good luck! I'll check you out again in the future. read more

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The last 2 times the service has been very poor. Yesterday, our server brought us drinks and she didn't come back at all after that, not even to bring the check. The runner brought our fajitas (no plates or tortillas). Our food sat there for a while before we asked a random server that was walking by for tortillas and plates. Then we had to ask a runner for more tortillas as they were passing by. And we had to ask the hostess for drink refills as she was walking back to the front. At the end, we had to ask a server (again, not our server) for the check. The entire time we kept apologizing to the other people (I'm sorry, I know you're not our server but....). From now on, I will drive further to go to the 192 location. read more

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Was up for a couple days with the family. Just happened upon El Tapatio, VERY,VERY authentic Mexican food. As a greengo I ate the tacos mexicano,with rice and refried beans. This is serious Mexican food you won't forget. And the price WOW, CHEAP! I also suggest their home made drinks, I had the pineapple which was super fresh, not too sweet. A must if you are visiting or a local who never tried. Even though they were short handed the server and service was A+. read more

El Tapatio - HUGE BAR!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We moved here from California and have been looking for good Mexican food. We visited the location is near Target and Cracker Barrell. The night we were there was very busy. They had a Mariachi band and they were very loud. The service was not very good as the young waitress did not speak good English and could not explain the menu to us. The food is good, but again service is why the rating is so low read more

When we walked in, we were greeted with a smile by Samal, who ended up being our server. She was great! She was professional and friendly. Other servers were nearby and seemed friendly as well. We were all joking. When the food came, it was delicious. I had the three enchiladas plate with green sauce. It was spicy as promised and served hot. Our server checked in periodically and made sure we our drinks were not empty. The ambience is great - very colorful and Mexican-style in a neat fashion. I loved all of the Easter decorations. Nothing was overdone. Overall, we enjoyed the service, the ambience, and the food. We will return again. read more

My wife and just decided to try this place when we drove by on our way to another place and we are soooooo glad we did. The food was awesome, the atmosphere was fun, and the service was on point! My wife ordered the steak and shrimp and I ordered the steak oscar, both priced pretty well given the servings, and every bite was juicy and full of flavor. We are definitely gonna be frequenting this place! read more

El Tapatio - Mariachi Band!!! - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

If you're looking for authentic Mexican cuisine this is the place. The food is just like I've had in Mexico, the portions are excellent and the prices are reasonable. The staff is very accommodating and friendly as well. I have visited several times and love it. The only thing I don't like is the live Mariachi music but that's just me I see most people seem to enjoy it. read more

Upon entering the place was super cute, food was great and came out quick!! The whole staff was friendly and professional!! A great new local spot, will definitely be back. read more

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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but this place was pretty good! I had the costillas de res (beef ribs), which was two fairly thin slices through four neighboring ribs (rather than the whole ribs which I had been expecting), nicely seasoned and cooked, served on a bed of sauteed onions and peppers in a sizzling hot iron skillet, with rice, refried beans, sour cream, guac and salsa on the side. (I'm not sure what I was supposed to do with the last three of those . . .) I already know what else I plan to try for the next couple of meals there. read more

One of ny favorite mexican foods in the Orlando Area. The flavors are the closest to authentic mexican food and you get great food at a good price. My favorites are the "Queso frito con chorizo", their enchiladas verdes, their sangria and their fajitas! You cannot go wrong, The vibe is also nice and the staff is friendly. I love this restaurant and i make it a point to go there when we want something tasty! read more

Recently just tried out this restaurant for the first time for dinner and I thought it was overall an ok experience. Now I've heard this is the newer location for the restaurant as they have another restaurant location in Kissimmee. When I first walked in I must say I was very drawn in by the colorful and tasteful interior design of the restaurant. I loved all of the art and decor displayed on the walls and furniture. We were greeted almost immediately and our server was FANTASTIC. He was so attentive and was very knowledgeable of the menu items which I truly appreciated. For drinks we had decided to go with the house margarita. Now I must say even though it was a bargain for the amount of margarita they give you in their huge cups, I wish that the margarita was a bit stronger as I mostly tasted the margarita mix. They provided us with chips and salsa as a starter and I must say that it was very tasty as we finished the whole basket before our entrees even came out. For our meals we got the caldo de res soup and the tapatio salad with steak. The caldo de res soup was nice and comforting as always as I order that soup every time I go to a Mexican restaurant. I thought the soup was flavored good, and enjoyed the fact that it came with a side of rice. The tapatio salad was just alright, just a normal salad nothing extravagant. The steak on top was a thinner cut and was a bit tough. We probably won't be ordering the salad again the next time we come back. Overall my first experience here was not bad, I would come back again because of their great service. read more

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Great ambiance, live music playing Mexican and American hits on the glockenspiel/ xylophone. Vegetarian fajitas were spot on delicious especially with homemade corn tortillas. The chicken tacos were a little dry but we loved the chips and salsa...I like it hot and my wife likes it mild, it was closer to a mild-medium salsa. read more

El Tapatio - Vegetarian Fajitas Chicken Tacos Combo (3) - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

If I could leave 0 stars I would. The food was just poorly made. I ordered queso and 2 tacos and my queso and tacos were freezing cold I sent it back. The service is horrible. I would not recommend this place at all. The food and service sucks. I didn't even ask for a manager because it wasn't worth it. read more

Trash. Server came to the table after like 10 min. Honestly already wanted to get up wouldn't have stayed but the chips and salsa were good so I was like whatever. Got our drinks maybe 5 min later. Dirty glasses. Cool. Server comes back a while later we try to ask for the tostadas no meat add guac. Said we couldn't do that at all. What what do u mean I'll pay for guac if that was the issue. We asked for the manager since we were already annoyed. Guess what he said. There's no manager. Asked what? Well okay who's in charge. He slapped his book said go look for them in the front! Haha wow! Bye For good Mind you this was the second bad experience I had with them but figured to give them a second chance. Never again! read more

In town for business and went out for a late lunch/early dinner with friends who are local. We had about a 30 minute wait for a table, which wasn't bad and probably was closer to 20 minutes. They do have a sign on the door that asks for patience as they are understaffed right now - which most restaurants in the area are. Our server was great and kept our drinks refilled without us having to wait or even ask. We ordered their queso, guacamole and a queso fundito. The queso was just ok - not the best I've had - but the guacamole and fundito was delicious. The chorizo in the fundito was drained well (not greasy!!) and was delicious. The guacamole was absolutely outstanding! My friends had strawberry margaritas and they were excellent. For meals, we ordered the molcajete, steak & shrimp and a Pollo Tapatio. The steak on the steak & shrimp meal was more well done than the medium rare that was ordered, but it was seasoned well and tasted good. The single order of molcajete could have fed all of us - it's huge and packed with different proteins. The pollo was flavorful & the veggies were in a light buttery & cheesy sauce. No one got rice - we all opted for double refried beans - and they are delicious. Everything we had was great and I would definitely Recommend this place. They even had a mariachi band playing which was fun! We didn't take pictures of any of our food - we were too busy enjoying it! read more

Food is always great. Lunch specials can't be beat. Staff is friendly and the food comes out quick.

New place. nothing special. Went for lunch today. Service was friendly but slow right before noon. The food was average at best. They failed miserably on the beef tongue taco. It was absolutely dry & cut up really small. Not on point at all. They also charged 3.50 for a tiny bit of extra cheese. 2 stars. read more

El Tapatio - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Service was very fast and prompt but the food was just not great at all and very pricey.

I loved the location in Kissimmee, and I am so happy they have a location closer to where we live. The food is fabulous and the service was quick and friendly. Highly recommend! This is far better and above any of the Mexican restaurants I have tried in the area. read more

El Tapatio - Aracherra... soooo tender and flavorful. - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Love the atmosphere. Ran into issues during our visit including the diet soda not looking or tasting correct. Asked for juice for our 2 year old daughter. Told by our server they didn't have any but the table behind us got juice. Wanted to order chicken fajitas for two. Server told us we had to do the combo of beef, chicken and shrimp to do that. Got charged for lettuce when I shared with waiter I couldn't eat the lettuce because the sour cream was on it. Our waiter, Carlos S., was missing for long periods of time and didn't refill our drinks. He struggled with English. At the end, he awkwardly asked us how we would rate his service 1-10. While I appreciate the concept of reflecting on his service, it was very awkward considering the experience we had. read more

Super friendly service and a clean, pretty interior with lots of seating make it a welcome place for families and small groups. The menu is HUGE, almost too big, which is a culinary pet peeve of mine. I was impressed that they have freshly made aquas frescas - perhaps 6 or 7 varieties - including a delicious horchata which I loved. Without going into every dish we had, the guacamole was fresh and simple, and very tasty. The meats were moist and well prepared, and decently flavored. Is this the best Mexican restaurant in the area? Probably not, but with solid food and good service, it's an easy place to take everyone in your party. read more

Yummy food and great portions!! So far been there twice and have had steak fajitas and steak chimichanga, both were good. Horchata is is also yummy! read more

El Tapatio - Lunch portion of Steak Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Food is consistently good! Got takeout this time and was disappointed to learn chips and salsa don't come with your order, but you can add on for $5.31 (they're fee in the restaurant so that's a little steep). The churros were horrible, I hate to even call them churros. Fried dough in churro shape with a chocolate drizzle on top, zero cinnamon sugar, and a gross filling that I couldn't even tell what it was. If the menu description was accurate description of what they actually serve I would not have ordered them. read more

El Tapatio - Menu Description - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Great service! Our server was very friendly and insightful! Delicious margaritas and good size appetizers. The restaurant was a little dark inside and the AC was blasting which took away from the experience. Will return in the future, especially for the 2/1 house margaritas! read more

El Tapatio - Fiesta Tapatia Platter - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Excellent food and excellent staff. Honestly one of the better Mexican style food in the area. My favorite is the burrito with green sauce.

El Tapatío was a nice place to eat. I loved the environment they had great Mexican music playing. The service was wonderful, our waiter was very attentive. I was a little disappointed the churros had no option for a drizzle like dulce de leche or chocolate. They were just plain churros also they didn't have fried ice cream. The waiter recommended the Xango cheese which I really enjoyed. The tacos were good too. Better than El Tenampa in my opinion. read more

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Amazing!!!! I've tried the restaurant in Kissimmee, and this is also delicious. The service was quick and friendly and the place very clean. I had Tacos, and an appetizer (not pictured) and my husband a sope with chorizo. read more

El Tapatio - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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