We walked all over Parachute CO while doing a reset at the Loves Travel Stop. Looking for an open taco truck was like going to Sunday service on Tuesday. No one was open. We had just about given up hope when El Talatio loomed up ahead with an OPEN sign beaconing us over. Honestly we had actually already crossed the road to go to the Chinese restaurant when we saw it. You just can't beat being able to have this view! So glad we did! Sopas and Tacos FTW! read more

El Tapatio - Mexican Near Me - Parachute, Colorado

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I stopped in Parachute after a 600 mile Harley ride. Took a shower & walked over to El Tapatio. The place was packed, but I was seated immediately. The beautiful menu is a harbinger of things to come, they have a simply amazing assortment of things to order. I chose the Mole Enchilades. Honestly, I travel A LOT & this was, hands down, the best mole sauce I have ever had the pleasure to eat. It was perfect in every way, the meat was tender & flavorful, it was just a wonderful meal. Im truly sorry I cant eat here more often. Also, a big shout out to the wait staff. I was dehydrated from the ride & drank 4 glasses of iced tea & those wonderful folks were right there to keep my glass full. read more

El Tapatio - Their amazing tequila menu - Mexican Near Me - Parachute, Colorado

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The service was great, they got our to go order done in a timely manner especially since they were busy. The food tasted okay, the flavors were good enough, but it was SUPER greasy. I'd recommend the birria tacos. The carnitas tacos were a no, the flavor couldn't overpower the amount of grease. Not the worst place, not the best. read more

Ok-be HUNGRY when eat here cause they serve your dinner on a platter-not a plate! Huge servings of really good food. I was a little sus cause it's a very small town but pleasantly surprised! The service was very good, dealt kindly with my food issues and I loved the atmosphere. Very homey and you felt like you stepped into Mazatlan. Would definitely give this place a visit! read more

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Fantastic eatery. It's a little expensive, but I think it's worth it. big portions and high-quality food.

The asada tacos are delicious, the right amount of meat, onions and cilantro to savor every bite. Chips and salsa are the bomb too. The bowl with cabbage in it was nothing I've before, but was really good with a chip. The green sauce was a great addition to the tacos as well. Little spicy, but not overpowering by any means. Our second visit, definitely stop by if you're in the area. read more

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Delicious. Stumbled onto this place while driving on the hwy - parachute, co. The food was amazing and the dragon margarita was a "small" but HUGE!! The serving sizes of food, per plate, could definitely be a shareable. read more

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This was the best authentic Mexican food besides my in-laws. It was a wonderful atmosphere, great service, amazing food and large strong margaritas! We had such a lovely time and if we ever come back to Parachute, we would 110% go back to El Tapatio read more

Driving by we saw the parking lot full so we decided it was worth a visit. Lots of seating and a large menu. Prices are very reasonable for the quantity of food. We typically order the Molcajete if we see it on the menu. We were not disappointed, easily fed 3 of us. Very cheesy and delicious - highly recommend! read more

El Tapatio - Mexican Molcajete - Mexican Near Me - Parachute, Colorado

Walk in and seated right away, Benito took are drink order and left us look over the menu and they have a variety of Mexican food. We had chips, Salsa and a cabbage mix to go eat. We finally made a decision my husband got the Chicken Mole Enchiladas with beans and rice. Since it was Taco Tuesday I went with the street tacos 2 Asada, 2 Carnitas and 1 Abodabba Taco. Boy this place does not disappoint everything was fresh and delicious, man that mole sauce I would come back every day to have it! They had Mexican music playing and a full bar too. The decor was so cool, this is a must if you are in the area. We are from SoCal and can get Mexican everywhere but I wish this place was near my house I would came by all the time. read more

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Ok friends now that i know you're listening. I have more good news for your hungry pangs. Shredded chicken chimichanga s Shrimp fajitas all outstanding Seriously anything on their menu Will satisfy. Service as always prompt and reliable. Comfortable ambiance great for any event or romantic occasion read more

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Amazing food. Great service. Classic Mexican place. Try the guac. You will not be disappointed. I guarantee it. So good read more

El Tapatio - Guacamole. - Mexican Near Me - Parachute, Colorado

Dined on 11/9/24 the food was mixed. Chips were over baked & the cabbage salsa was very odiously not fresh, off color and limp. Had the pork carnitas which were actually very good. Picco & guac seemed fresh and tasty. All in all not planning on eating there again. Service was good but a little slow. Ambiance was dated and not well lit. read more

We dined here on the recommendation of our daughter Allison. Good call Princess. It looks like a small place but it isn't. Another place that doesn't look like much on the outside but don't let that stop you. We skipped starters and enjoyed the crispy chips and tasty salsa that had a nice touch of heat on the back side. Then we ordered the carne asada taco plate and shrimp ala mojo y ajo. Everything was perfectly seasoned and arrived nice and hot. Service was very good. Recommend and would return. read more

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Surprises you as from the outside it looks like an average mexican restaurant, but it was truly delicious and priced fairly. Our service was above average as well. We had three different dishes, from the combo 2 plate which had a pork tamale smothered in pork green chili and a cheese enchilada, to a Carne Asada Taco with a grilled chicken taco (taco's al carbon), and finally enchiladas verde plate. All were so tasty, but the salsa's steal the show. We especially enjoyed the habanero salsa (hot and spicy) in addition to the standard salsa they bring to the table initially. This is definitely a place we will return to on our next trip to Grand Junction. The restaurant is clean, service was wonderful and the food is truly tasty. Come with no hesitation. read more

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Was a pleasant surprise. The decor is fun and bright the food was flavorful and great portion. Just passing through but if on the area again definitely would make it a point to stop. read more

El Tapatio....me oh my oh! Who would have thought that you could find great Mexican food in a small town in Colorado. But that you can. I bet that you could order anything on the menu, and it would be near the best of the Mex you've ever had. Full bar to top it off!! Quick Tip: Order the large beer. That, with the phenomenal Mexican cuisine, may prompt you to dig deep into pocket and heart to pay it forward (as one family can attest to). It had to have been the beer, you think?? read more

Good food, very friendly staff. As I poked my head in the door to see how busy they were, one of the patrons (obviously a local) called out to me "It's really good! You'll be glad you are here." He was right on both accounts. :-) read more

Food was great but the server had a personality like a dead fish. Guacamole made up for his lack of service.

Every time I eat here I'm never disappointed. From the taco plate to the chimichanga de mole, I've never had a bad experience. The service is always fast and the servers are beyond helpful. I love how the restaurant is decorated and they even have a little bar inside. Highly recommend. read more

A little expensive but the food is good service is great it's the one place in town that is worth eating inside at

Stopped in for dinner after a very long day in Glenwood (we were staying at the Grand Vista right next door) and we were greeted by a fun and lively atmosphere right away. After being seated and getting our drinks, we ordered the kids hamburger (my son hates Mexican food), the Super Special burrito, and a beef and bean burrito. First let's start with the standard at every Mexican restaurant, the chips and salsa. I am a fan of good chips and salsa, and this place did not disappoint. The salsa had a kick to it and the chips were nice and crunchy. The cabbage salsa that came with the chips was also really well done and perfectly seasoned. The burger and fries were both surprisingly tasty. The patty was juicy and the fries were the perfect crispness. The super burrito had adobada in it and the flavor was fantastic. I ate the entire thing (it's a good sized burrito). The guacamole on the burrito was also very well done. My wife's beef and bean burrito was large and she said the flavor was excellent. Overall, this was a fantastic little stop in a very small town. We will definitely be back. read more

So I checked out the Yelp reviews before heading to this place even though it was the only thing open at the time. I'm naturally suspect of good reviews but this time people were right. This is some of the best Mexican food I have ever had and that is saying a lot since I live in San Diego with easy access to Mexico. Our guacamole appetizer was so fresh and delicious with large chunks of creamy avocado. My husband and I shared the Fajitas trio. The steak, chicken and shrimp were so full of flavor. Our margaritas were like fish bowls of liquid perfection. Small town, big food. A must have stop on your trip thru Colorado. read more

El Tapatio - The awesome super margarita and our guacamole appetizer! - Mexican Near Me - Parachute, Colorado

Spent $50 on a takeout dinner last night before traveling back home to Denver today. My girlfriend got food poisoning from here and was sick the entire 5 hour car ride home. Highly disappointed :( read more

Lucky to have some decent Mexican food in town! Their lunch items are overpriced. I payed $14 for a chicken burrito with a side of pickled jalapeños. This is Parachute Colorado people... not Manhattan ! read more

This is a wonderful stop on your way to Grand Junction or back! Food served hot, delicious, with generous potions. The restaurant is very clean, quite fancy yet comfortable. We were very happy we took a chance. Loved the crispy chili rellanos and all the tacos!! The chips and salsa had a perfect amount of bite! read more

small town, 7 30 pm, your choice is Subway, Chinese restaurant with 2 cars at the front or this place. the name suggested small chain Mexican restaurant in Denver but to my surprise, this one is part of western Colorado version. walked in during the dinner rush. slow service but was able to sit down and order drinks and food in decent time. not the fastest but waiters stopped by to keep us updated. drinks and food price is definitely 20 -30% higher than Denver. do they taste better? nope!! the chips were stale but salsa was good. cabbage slow was ok too. got the trio fajita which was pretty good at hefty price of $20.25 and also side of very salty cheese enchilada for $3.50. Margarita Rosario at $12.99 was ok. over all, friendly servers, ok to mediocre food but high prices brought down over all value. if there are more choices of restaurants, I will change my direction. Maybe another 17 miles drove to Rifle? read more

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On a 600 mile trip you've got to be careful not to eat too much. Their steak is AWESOME! Took all my will power to not eat the entire meal! :) read more

We were directed to this hidden gem for an early lunch by our hotel front desk staff. Menudo and chicken taco salad were our choices. Wow...great flavors in both. As travelers, we've experienced foods from all over the world including authentic Mexican. I don't normally write reviews, but El Tapatio is definitely a great find! read more

Holy mexi-moly. This place is so tasty. Has so much to talk about. The service is spot on. They know your needs before you do. I got 3 tacos ala cart. So good. Wish I was staying longer. read more

El Tapatio - Mexican Near Me - Parachute, Colorado

The food was excellent. Very large portions and it came out very quickly. I had the crunchy Chile rellenos and my son had the chicken fajitas. I'd eat here again. read more

Didn't expect this caliber of food at a Mexican restaurant in a tiny town. We were very surprised, and delighted. So much so that we drove back from Glenwood Springs to eat here on our second night. Try it you won't be disappointed read more

Have always had good service there. Never had a bad meal or been sick. Friendly wait staff and fast service what more could you ask for.

The food at this location is superb! We stopped here for dinner while traveling through and liked it so much that we came for breakfast the next day before we left. The carnitas tacos and veggie chimichanga are fantastic! The huevos rancheros are out of this world! Note - other locations are not as good, we learned the hard way. Eat here - you'll be happy you did. read more

Excellent, Mexican food. Great portions. I work on road and really enjoy finding a good or great restaurant during my trips. Great people. Amazing sized portions!!!! Highly recommended!! read more

Best service in town! The workers remember you and your favorites and don't disappoint. My favorite is the crema enchilada and my husband loves the mole. But we HAVE to get the huge guacamole every time we come. It's the best guacamole ever!! So much lime and spice it just leaves your mouth dancing! They were also so sweet about my upset baby. Love this place!!! read more

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This place was bomb. We were traveling through from Buena Vista on our way to the northwest when we saw the sign for this place. Stopped in and had some food and drink and damn... the portion sizes were huge! The food was great. The guac was spicy. Couldn't really ask for much more. We are from Houston and Tucson, so we are used to Tex mex and Sonoran style Mexican food. And still this place held its own. read more

Omg wow stopped in parachute for the night and was hungry went to Tapatio wow!!! Some great food I had the trio chimichangas so good my wife wait I'm still drooling she hat the al pastor tacos dude wow so bomb and I didn't even het high at the local weed shop a must try if u r passing through. read more

El Tapatio - Mexican Near Me - Parachute, Colorado

Crazy delicious food! Unique, fresh, and authentic. What a fun find in what felt like the middle of nowhere!

Excellent seafood fajitas! I wasn't expecting it to be so flavorful but the seasoning was perfect! I will definitely be back when I'm in the area. Highly recommend! read more