Pretty good food... I was getting ready to write a really nice review.... but then I looked up at the light fixtures! There were more dead bugs in the glass openings than all the bugs in Corpus Christy, TX. ERRRrrrr!, Nasty!! Oh and after I finished my meal, I had to wait nearly 20 minutes to get my check!?! I see the servers working very hard... but no communication between kitchen and staff. I get my check (no questions if my meal was good or not... or did I need a to go container). . I get to the cashier and as I begin to voice my concerns... some skinny chick who is obviously a friend of the staff, goes off on me on how rude I am and how hard the staff is working, etc., etc., etc. I try to apologize for simply trying to raise some awareness to the situation as I observed it. She did not let up and if the management wants this type of face person to be the public interface.... Well, who am I to disagree? Okay.... how is this for a review..... I promise that I will never, never, EVER, return to this establishment and I solemnly promise to NEVER, EVER, allow my friends or anyone else I know.. EVER, to go to this joint, even if they only wanted a glass of water and were in danger of dying of thirst. I categorically submit that you can find much better food within a 1/2 mile of this soon to be as extinct as the dodo bird establishment!!!! read more

Great menudo , my favorite stop for Sunday breakfast on my way back from Arizona to Los Angeles

Very simple place with awesome food and service. Don't know where they get the shrimp in the desert but very sweet and fresh. Service was friendly and awesome. Recommend if you like real Mexican food. read more

Came here for an early dinner with some friends. Was highly recommend for the meat plate but I chose the mojarra Frita. The Mojarra frita was cooked just right, some places tend to over cook it and dry out the fish not here. With just a squeeze of lemon over the flaky meat and it was delish... we also started with stuffed yellow chili and they were tasty, tried the first one solo with no sauce or anything and it was good. We then added a squeeze of lemon a dash of soy sauce and some of the mayo and they were even better not sure why but they just were. We had a couple of the chabelas with Pacifico and they were prepared just right. My buddy had the meat plate that came with carne asada, chorizo and carnitas. Out of the three meats the carnitas was the best as the asada you could tell had been sitting in a pan for quite sometime. Other then that this was a very good outing and will def be coming back!!! read more

Great food but the service sucks so bad!!! It's like the waitresses don't like the restaurant or getting tipped. read more

El Tapatio Restaurant - Tostada de ceviche de Camaron! - Mexican Near Me - Indio, California

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Best Chavelas in town thats it. There food sucks old dried up rice and beans. But YEA THEY get the stars i give them just for the CHAVELAS!!!!!! FOOD SUCKS. Good karaoke place!! read more

Go here for cocktails. And I don't mean beverages. Cocteles de mariscos -- seafood cocktails! They are known for their seafood, and I don't know anyone who has had their non-seafood. They do have some tasty cocteles, and the liquid part isn't all ketchuppy like most places. though they were yummy, it was pricey for a spot in Indio and cocteles. I've had much cheaper, but they do give you a good portion. As for the inside? All of the tables were HUGE circle tables, and only two of us went, so we had to both lean into the table to share the chips and salsa in the middle. This proved more entertaining than anything else haha Would I go there again? Probably not because there are so many other spots to try. If there were only a few, I'd be down to eat there again. But if I was with someone who wanted to eat there, I would def eat there again.....but try some other grub, too read more

Ive been coming to this restaurant for quite some time and I am a local resident. The food is great, the place is clean and all the staff members are really nice and hard workers. Tonight I think was the last straw of a list of disappointments from this place and I always like to give chances and brush mistakes off but tonight was the boiling point. I think customer service and the importance of the customer should always be a priority. Tonight I was very disappointed, I felt like they didn't care and I was just another customer in there pockets whether I come to eat or don't I don't think they care about there customers. I am no longer going to eat at this restaurant and I hope in the future they can add an emphasis on customer importance and customer service. read more

The food and service is very good. My only issue is the Juke box playing Rap music. In a Mexican restaurant? REALLY???

Recommended by a local. Probably one of the best Mexican food places I have eaten. Mariachis serenade. Service was exceptional as was the food. I had shredded beef tacos and refried beans were great. Hubby had chili relleno and chicken enchilada combo that was fantastic. I highly recommend read more

I had to blink twice. I must be In Mexico. Eating at El Tapatio is like sitting in a restaurant in Mexico City. The menu was complete with all of the favorites you come to expect from a quality Mexican restaurant. We were the only Gringos in the place. It got sort of loud occasionally, since the restaurant is one large room. But it's worth the trip to Indio, California. Believe me. This is my 30 th Mexican restaurant, including several in Mexico itself. Bring a big appetite... read more

El Tapatio Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Indio, California

The older short blonde women is so rude. She doesn't Acknowledge customer. Rolled her eyes and was upset at the number of guests (5) in our party. She seated 2 tables prior to even explaining what her plan was. Extremely disappointed read more

Good food, service was quick and attentive.. live music was a little loud to talk among our selfs but that's expected in a restaurant of this style.. ohh and the chavelas are bomb!! read more

El Tapatio is a fave for shrimp ceviche and cocktails and the negro modelo chabelas are the best I've had. It's a good place to go to eat and hang out. There's usually musicians so you can also enjoy some music. I do however avoid going when there's karaoke, it's crowded, mega loud, and service is SLOW. Overall, a favorite. read more

El Tapatio Restaurant - Chabela - Mexican Near Me - Indio, California

Worst customer service, we come all the way from desert hot springs just to enjoy with our family, but I will never go there again or recommend (Jessi V) the waitress was so unprofessional, she never gave us a menu and expected us to order at sitting so we were forced to order tacos as it is the only thing posted on the wall. she wouldn't come to check on us throughout this whole experience, she took 10 min to bring us a water and 2 aguas frescas, the coffee took 15 min longer, we ordered TACOS and 1 torta. While ordering the tacos our little girl wasn't sure what to get as she was shy (Jessi V) rolled her eyes and I looked at her and she noticed me looking at her. 35min after we still have not received our food and take in mind they were not that busy, I went and asked for my check just for the drinks and I told them I didn't want anything anymore that I was waiting a lot, another lady told the cook can you please start their order already, she asked again so you guys are not going to wait, we said "no" so she went back to the cook and told them never mind don't start, so it turned out they never even started our order and never checked on us, and they still got mad and were making faces because I was telling them in their face that they presented themselves with bad customer service. read more

This is my favorite place for tacos or tortas and chavelas. Always a great price and good food. I do suggest not coming on saturday or sunday morning if you mind loud music because they have a banda playing, but every other day its just fine. read more

El Tapatio Restaurant - $5 way better than any happy meal or double double - Mexican Near Me - Indio, California

Very poor costumer service at this place, waiters are horrible. Your afraid to ask for stuff of how bad they treat you, how can you leave tips to people who act so poor at there job. last time I went I asked for a burrito and had burned meat with exaggerated low meat. Not worth it. For over priced food.. Never again will I go they charge you for extra sauce and chips, I rather go to Mexicali café where they have great costumer service and give you everything you ask for with respect. read more

Food and price is excellent, but the service is constantly poor. It takes forever to get simple service. I don't know why I keep coming here. I am here now. I showed up at 4:27 and it's now 5:21 and I only ordered 1 ceviche tostada and 1 al pastor taco. The taco never came so 10 minutes ago I got a waitresses attention and I still don't have my taco. This is probably the worst experience so far. My co workers and I work close and it's not lunch time friendly and we get 1 hour lunches. Still waiting... it's almost as if they are more sensitive to their Male clientele. I see groups of waitresses socializing when they could check up on their tables. Still no tacos. read more

I love the .99 taco special they habe Monday - Thursday 8am till 9pm why get tacos anywhere else No Taco Bell or Dell Taco real mexican style.Lupita has the best body. read more

El Tapatio Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Indio, California

The best Mexican restaurant in the desert. I'm Mexican and my mom makes the best food, however if I eat out, I eat here! Alpastor, Cabeza tacos, ceviche de camaron and don't forge the chabelas!!!!! read more

El Tapatio Restaurant - The best in town! - Mexican Near Me - Indio, California

Tried to like this place since it is run by the family of a former student. Terrible service & mediocre food. I will never be back. Sorry.

I'd go here any day anytime for a Chevela! They have the best in the valley as I know of and I've been to many bars and restaurants. Food is great also and amazing priced! Seat yourself and pay at the front where the candy is! read more

Well I have to say this is turning out to be one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the valley.. their food is super fantastic their service is awesome the whole thing is cool and they're open late I believe Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday they're open till 1:30 in the morning which is great no matter what time you go you get the same quality of food so don't think that if you go at midnight there foods not going to be that good it will be good and it's always busy at that time.. so far I have had the enchiladas with green sauce a taco and they also have Mexican Coke in a bottle. My friends say that this is one of the best places for Cabela's. Anyway I highly recommend this place the food is good the salsas are good everything is good no matter what time you come. read more

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Came for a quick bite as usual, & to take advantage of their deal tacos. Tacos de cabeza are great, ceviche de camaron good too, but al pastor were kind of dry. Chabelas are decent as usual but Unfortunately the service is on the decline, waiting time is No Bueno. Hopefully next time improves. Thanks read more

When a place is only known for their Chabelas and not their food, then I'd skip this and go somewhere else. One thing I like is their ceviche, other than that their menu has just changed so much it seems they tried to improve the looks on their dishes than the quality and tastes on their menus. Go to downtown Coachella to a place called jaliscos restaurant and buy a torta or some tacos, and you will see what real Mexican food is all about read more

The best appetizers to choose from and the ambience is festive with everyone enjoying the music and food. read more

El Tapatio Restaurant - Damn good appetizer - Mexican Near Me - Indio, California

The cook didn't want to give us extra tostadas even though we where paying customers and that was very uncomfortable for me and my wife ..

The food is amazing but the service is terrible, so much room for improvement. Whenever I ask for anything, whether it be salsa, drink, lemons I always get a long explanation as to why I will or won't be able to get that item. I just picked up take out and it still took over 30 mins for the food to be ready and the restaurant was 20% full. I was a regular but each time I've been there it's been more disappointing, won't be going back anytime soon. read more

So sad to see local restaurants with such bad service. We came in sat for 10min providing the opportunity for server to come over greet. Ask lady if we will serviced and she just said "si ahorita" which means "yeah eight now". After 20min waiting we decided to leave. Wishing restaurant better customer service. read more

I would say that I've been curious about this place for a few months... Always seems to be crowded! Stopped on Saturday night non Holiday... I would say very lively.. 3-piece Mariachi band was playing with some random customer providing the vocals... Man dude could sing!!! Atmosphere was good... Everything on menu sounded or looked delicious. We settled on Shrimp Asopa and for myself Pascado tacos... I nibbled on both... The Sopa dam great... Tacos where avg. Nothing like Baha... This place seems and is fun w/reasonable prices... will definitely come back.. Service was reasonble for the crowd... My wife more of an Mexican food CONNOISSEUR than my- self loved it... So Yes put it on Your places to try for DATE NIGHT!! CONS: No Hard liquor aka Margaritas... Takes away a star... read more

El Tapatio Restaurant - Very Very Good!!! - Mexican Near Me - Indio, California

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Went here late last night, the food was great for late night food, normally you get a bar menu or a late night menu with bar food only. This place has a full menu and it was great! I ordered a shrimp and potato plate. They had karaoke. Great place to go for a late night bite and lively atmosphere. read more

Being an Indio resident tapatios has a very big reputation for one thing...chavelas! They Definetly have there own thing going on here. Food is average but if you are looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant this is the place. Great beer selection. They do have live music from time but the jukebox in here usually does the trick! And $1 dollar tacos Monday through Thursday! read more

El Tapatio Restaurant - There infamous chavelas! They have a reputation for this! Cheers! - Mexican Near Me - Indio, California

Great food great chabelas good vibes.my review would have been 5 stars if we didnt have to wait 45mins to an hour for our food to come out read more

El Tapatio Restaurant - Chabela - Mexican Near Me - Indio, California

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My husband and I went to a boxing match at Fantasy Casino and found ourself spending the night. We woke up looking for a michelladas and went on Yelp and found this delicious treasure. We found out what a CHABELA is all I can say is YUUUUUUUMMMMMMM! They are so good, cold, tasty and perfect for a hangover! We also had the White Chile stuffed with shrimps and cheese I fell in love with them. We also order a mixta cocktail and again we were not disappointed. They also let us play our own music, very friendly and welcoming I strongly recommend this place. read more

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Very bad service every time I come. But I still want to give it some stars because believe it or not, the chavelas make up for it. Pay attention to your bill as well. I got over charged for a candy for my son and when I pointed it out instead of fixing it she insisted that I grab another candy to even it out... I kept telling her I didn't want a candy, she didn't even fix it. Again the chavelas is what keeps me coming back. read more

Fisrt time with my husband food was good, service was OK. But let people in selling sweet bread and play really loud music made us leave the place we couldn't even talk. Maybe for 10min stay and go. read more

Came here with a party of 4 plus my 1 year old son (from san diego), and I totally regret coming here. It was our very first time coming here and as soon as we walked in, we were not greeted, and had no idea if it was self service table or wait to be seated kind of place. We were standing for a good minute until I decided to approach the waiter to ask how it worked. I was told to sit down and someone would be with me, ok that's fine. We get a table, and wait approx. 6 mins before we get helped. Place did not look so busy so idk why they cant be quicker. I am here sitting with my son and not once was I offered a booster seat. Idk if i have to go get it myself or ask. So I politely get up and go get the seat. Overall it was a bad experience. Wierd vibe to the place. Only reason why we stayed, was because my wife wanted to. My appetite was honestly ruined. Def. not coming back ! read more

Best chabelas in town! Can't beat $1 tacos al pastor! Good food, good service the staff is always nice. Great local hot spot for tacos and tostadas de ceviche I definitely recommend try this place. read more

They need to improve on there service. The waitresses take to long to serve you and so the cook need to speed up the cooking.

So I have passed this place a million times & finally stopped. It always seems packed. Our waitress was fast & very sweet but others were extremely rude/short with me & one even completely ignored me. Service was slow but waitress was again good. Michelada was delicious. Food not so much. Very average. Red sauce on my chili rellano was like marinara almost with a few vegetables cut up & thrown in. Yellow salsa served with chips very tasty & chips are very good-thick & crisp. Place is kinda pricey for what you're getting. Very loud atmosphere. Strange table setup almost like a cafeteria. I won't return unless I need a good Michelada. read more