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    El Tapatio Restaurante

    4.2 (77 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    EL TAPATIO RESTAURANTE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    This is me along with my friend I dine out with.
    melanie w.

    As a first timer at El Tapatio Restaurant here I was excited to try out this hidden gem. Where have I been! Missing out on great authentic Mexican cuisine that's what! What makes this spot so spot on? Attention to detail: Especially true with our wait staff Mari. They have hired a fabulous waitress. She knows exactly when to check on us to see that our needs were getting met. She pointed ideas on the menu that made logical sense for what we were asking. She withstood high temperatures ( we choose to eat outside) here in August, she served our food with excellent expertise, polite , kind, and most importantly she had an innate sense when the best times were to check in on us. this is a skill that may take years to develop. Not this young woman. Mari has either been trained very well by the staff here or she is fortunate to have acquired an innate talent and is a natural as a waitress. of which is not easy in this area! Food: Excellent!!! We had for a late lunch. Served chips and salsa to begin and free. Crispy, thin, slightly salty! Salsa red sauce excellent! Perfection? We LOVED our Vegetable Fajitas. Huge portions of vegetables, rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, cheese, chopped tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. Bravo chef! The vegetables were cooked 100 percent perfect! Crispy, not overcooked. Flavor of the fajitas, again, the perfect balance of spices vs too hot. Ambiance: We ate outside. Inside a little dark. Chairs are fun, and painted with the whimsical touch! Many booths and nice bar. Other staff: Welcoming, helpful, and great attitude. Price: $$ Value:$$$$$

    Menudo the soup not the group, aye-oh!delicioso!
    Michelle B.

    Hypothesis debunked! I once said that the east coast can not produce authentic Mexican cuisine. I am so wrong . I'll be the first to admit. Who would've thought? An enclave of thriving Mexican community lives here in Naples. Tapatio reminds me of an eatery in the tiny streets of Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo. Amazing! My true test of a good Mexican restaurant is how they they rate on their menudo or pozole. Sure enough they have menudo and hot damn it is tender, flavorful and delicious. For the not so adventurous do not try it as this is tripe, a cow's stomach lining. Eeeew, yummy! There's also - lengua, cow tongue taco! Eeeew, yummy! I ordered the gordita- thicker corn flour tortilla with chicharon (crispy skin in stewed tomatoes) eeeew, yummy! And gordita with steak. Amazing! And for $3.25 each. One was actually more than enough. I was certainly delighted to find items they normally do not serve here in the US. Items that are reminiscent of street hawker fare of Mexico. They also have flan, which was homemade and spot-on. And agua fresca. Cheap eats. The service was friendly and fast!

    Guacamole was so delicious.

    Stopped for an early dinner and the service and food did not disappoint. Staff were friendly and answered all questions. Place was clean and staff were following Covid protocol. Eat in or take out is available. Tables are spaced for social distancing and safety of both staff and customers. Our food came quickly and was very delicious. We will be back.

    Tacos lenga y carnitas
    Coco J.

    Meh this place was ok. I consistently have problems ordering items with no cheese despite my clarity. no cheese! they had to made my food maybe three times? just saying... once I got my enchilada without cheese it was very yummy. Churro had this weird dulce de leche filling, we got it free with a check in deal. I would say overall a 2.5 but I will round up for authenticity and friendliness. Carnitas taco -1 Lengua taco - 3 Chicken enchilada - 4 Churro - 1 Service - 3 Coffee - 3 Atmosphere - 3

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    Don't let the location fool you. The food is fantastic and the service is wonderful.

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    Best Mexican food I've ever had. Highly recommended to anybody who loves who made Mexican food. Very kind service and great people

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