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    El Tapatio

    4.0 (182 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Marsalia R.

    I've been here twice. I thought I already had did a review for this place. The first time I came with my cousin, we just had a girls night catching up. Food was good. I just tried a couple things however, this time I really wanted to try the steak fajitas, but of course they get in and they had a special for the chili Colorado burrito oh, don't sleep on that you definitely have to give that a try. It was really good service here has always been a 10 out of 10 no issues at all. Everyone seems genuinely happy to be at work. I love the old school Mexican vibe in here and when I say that I made more authentic look to being home. They have a lot of TVs in here. They have a huge area. I mean, this place is pretty huge. So if you're looking for a place to just hang out with your girlfriend, I want to just check it out. I came here for a second time. My husband and I sat down. We enjoyed our food. We were able to take food home with us. It was a lot of food to choose from and from what I'm told, they have a great bar a great things to choose from as well. there is a lot of parking out front. I was a little worried because of course it's by Walmart so you're not sure how that will go and it's right next to In-N-Out, which is always busy but each time I've come here there's been no problem Parking. If I had any suggestion it would just be for a garbage can outside only because when I went to come in, I felt bad because I had to bring a drink inside to throw away in their inside trash other than that everything is really good.

    Trice O.

    Don't let the outside fool you, El Tapatio is a hidden gem. From the street, it may not look like much, but once you step inside, you're welcomed by warm, inviting Latin-style decor that sets a nice, relaxed atmosphere. What really stood out, though, was the customer service. From start to finish, the staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely made the experience enjoyable. It's the kind of place where you feel taken care of without it being over the top. And the food? Way better than expected. The margaritas were perfectly made, refreshing and flavorful and the tacos were absolutely delicious. Honestly, I didn't go in expecting to love the food as much as I did, but it completely won me over. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for great service, tasty food, and a surprisingly cozy vibe.

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    Sarah-Lorraine K.

    WHY WE WENT HERE: - dinner THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located in the plaza off Truxel Rd, shared with In N Out, Regal Natomas Marketplace, Walmart - decent amount of parking THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - similar to the Citrus Heights location, colorful, lots of wood THE MENU: - extensive between the actual food menu and the drinks/appetizers/happy hour menu WHAT WE ORDERED: - Steak Fries - Street Tacos (Steak, Al Pastor, Carnitas) THE TASTE: - Complimentary Tortilla Chips, Bean Dip, and Salsa - bean dip is great, and salsa is good too; and you get refills! - Steak Fries - very filling - Street Tacos (Steak, Al Pastor, Carnitas) - steak in taco was more tender and juicy than the steak in the steak fries; al pastor was very pineapple prominent, carnitas was OK CUSTOMER SERVICE: - they were on top of making sure the customers were good and had anything and everything they need - we also didn't realize until we got here that it was happy hour, so our meal was a fraction of the price, which was nice

    Molcajete
    Scott Z.

    Molcajete was amazing. Chicken and steak were so tender. Shrimp was pretty good as well. Tacos weren't great but only because the crispy tortilla was stale. I should've gotten their soft corn anyway. I just forgot to ask. All the meat was super delicious. Carnitas was my favorite followed by the shredded chicken then ground beef. Izzy was our server and he was friendly and helpful with all the recommendations. Can't wait to rerun.

    House Chips & Salsa
    Jerry H.

    A large group of us went for Taco Tuesday. The place was lively and the service was friendly. To start, I really enjoyed the house salsa. Lots of places have a salsa and chip offered when you first sit down, but their salsa was exceptional, especially if you enjoy a milder spice level. (Oh, and there is also the bean dip. I thought it was great and I don't even like beans!) For Taco Tuesday, you simply let them know how many you would like and they give you a tiny sheet of paper that you then go to redeem for tacos at the station in the middle. This is when you let them know which of the many assortments of meats you would like. As a person who has "tried them all" at other places, I choose some of the most exotic meats. Verdict: honestly only okay. All the meats I tried looked like they tasted- good, but not great. Especially after all the fresh produce you cover them with, really kind of what you would expect, but no meat that really stood out. All pretty good, but nothing exceptional. (Maybe I need to try their regular menu.) Although I wouldn't refuse another Taco Tuesday invitation here, but I won't be asking to come back for this event, either.

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    Lily D.

    Pleasantly surprised. This one is related to the one in Citrus Heights on Sunrise that I did a review for ten years ago and I gave it 3 stars because the rice was dry and the chimichanga was soft so my expectations were low. This took over the In The Border location next to in and out burger in the Walmart shopping center so getting in and out can be tricky. We arrived around 230pm last Saturday and I thought it would not be busy but it was crazy PACKED! about 80% full with lots of employees running around and phone ringing. We didn't wait too long before we were seated. Chips n Salsa arrived right after our butts hit the seats. I really liked the chunky salsa. It was fresh and not too hot. They also give you a side of refried beans for dipping, nice touch. Estella took our order and asked first time here? I said yes and she proceeded to tell me some her recommendations which I LOVE! You can never make a first impression twice. The menu is vast but pricey. There were some entrees that were in the $30+ range! but you can also get a one item combo for $17. I usually get steak fajitas but they were $28 and did not want to spend that much for lunch so I went with my second fave, Birria tacos. They had a combo plate of 3 with rice n beans for $21. Hubs got a 3 item combo of taco, chimichanga and tostada for $21. Wait time was about 30 mins and a lot of other tables were waiting for their food. I didn't mind because they were crazy busy AND they kept our drinks and chips n salsa flowing without having to ask. They have runners to do this to help out the wait staff, pretty smart. My birria was delicous!! I am kinda picky and these made me say Mmmnnn. Only eh thing was the rice. It was super dry and even crunchy on top. I enjoyed the pickled onions. Hubs enjoyed his crispy taco the most. Love that they use real guac with actual avocados and not the green goo that many places try to pass off. The chimi was underwhelming. Not crispy, no cheese. The same complaint I had on my review for the Sunrise location. Overall I was very pleased with my meal. Looking forward to coming again. I talked my co-workers into making it our next lunch spot which will be in two weeks. Nice to have a true sit-down mexican food place in Natomas!!

    Alex M.

    Food is delicious, service is amazing, and the ambience is very welcoming. I recommend this place if you want to annoy good Mexican food. The sangria here is yummy

    Eva W.

    I came here to meet a friend for dinner. I've been to the one in Rancho. I've never been to this location before. I'm hoping this is as good as the one in Rancho. I the place use to be On the border. The place is very busy during the dinner time. We ordered some drinks and place our dinner order. We waited a little while for our dinner. I can understand, it was busy. The server was nice and came to check on us a few times. I ordered some tacos, one with chicken and the other pork. It tasted ok. I was a little disappointed. The chicken was a little dry and the pork was ok. The rice was a little hard and the beans were bland. I ate my dinner anyways. I was hungry. I was a little disappointed with my visit. I'm not sure if I would come to this one again. The Rancho location is a little further for me, but I think I would just stick with something good.

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    Melanie L.

    Made a reservation on a Monday night for a party of 12 in the bar area. This probably wasn't the best idea but I wasn't too sure of our head count so wanted some extra seating around us just in case. Took about 2 hours from seating to leaving which was a bit longer than expected. Overall service was good just not speedy but that was my fault. 3.5/5 Margaritas a bit on the small side but everyone enjoyed them. 5/5 Free chips and salsa as well as tasty bean and cheese. They kept them coming and we filled up quickly on them so be warned! lol All meals are very good sized, shareable. 5/5 Ordered the Hector's plate which was huuuuge. Carne asada + chile relleno + 5 bacon wrapped shrimp, beans, rice and salad. Needless to say I took most of it home. 3/5 ordered albondigas soup to go and the container was half full. A friend who ordered the same thing and packed her leftovers to go had more than my to go container. So I just wouldn't recommend ordering to go as you won't get much. Delicious but just took a while for service which I'll accept was my own fault. Will still be back!

    Ashley C.

    Not sure why this place has so many bad reviews, I went on a Saturday evening and it was great. The food was delicious and our server Izzy was super attentive and friendly. It started to get busier and busier as the evening went on, but our service was still fine even when things started picking up. Our food was hot and came out in a good amount of time. Everything was delicious. I will for sure be back!

    Carnitas enchiladas
    Sharon S.

    This is a new location and so my husband and I wanted to check it out! We've had wonderful experiences at their other locations and wanted to compare. It was wonderful! The food quality, service, fun family friendly ambiance, were all just as amazing as at other locations. We walked in and were seated right away towards the back of the restaurant in a very convenient spot as it allotted for our stroller to be next to our table without being in the way. I truly appreciated the hostess for helping us find a table that was convenient for us. When it came to using the restroom to change my sons diaper, I was disappointed by the location of it. It was right next to the handicap stall so that when someone opened the door to the stall it would hit me while changing my son. Additionally, a purse hook would go a long way next to the changing table. I was forced to put the diaper bag on the ground as there was no where else to put it. I ordered the carnitas enhiladas with green sauce - it was my first time trying these and it will definitely not be the last. The enchiladas were packed with flavorful meat rolled in a soft tortilla. Will definitely be back!

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    Diana A.

    We had another great stop at El Tapatio in Natomas. We've always loved the Citrus Heights location, so when this one opened we were excited to try it. The place stays busy which is a good sign and the customer service is always solid. Every server we've had so far has been welcoming and attentive. We love ordering the Molcajete because it's perfect for sharing and still leaves room for their delicious bean dip and drinks. The kids are not always in the mood for Mexican food, so the kids menu is a lifesaver with options like pizza, nuggets, and even a cheeseburger. Overall, this location has become another favorite and we're always happy to come back.

    Steak fajitas
    Hannah S.

    We are regulars here. We like to sit at the bar with Angel. He makes the very best strawberry margaritas. The service has always been great. We are fans of the duo singer and guitar player. We get the same thing to eat most of the time because it's so dang good. The fajitas for two. The steak and shrimp is succulent from the first bite all the way to the very end. I did get an enchilada and tamale the last time which was just about as good. The entertainment is always very good on the weekends, including the duo, they host live bands and a classic mariachi band. Periodically there is also a balloon artist for the kids and adult kids for a tip.

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    Very good customer service.The food is really good.Very nice to customers. The waiters are very nice. I recommend coming to El Tapatio .

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    Ask the Community - El Tapatio

    Can I order from ala carte menu during the brunch time on Sunday?

    Yes.

    How much is the Sunday brunch adults and children prices?

    $30pp

    Do they do bottomless mimosas and their buffet brunch at this location?

    They said they will soon on Sundays maybe next month or so, unfortunately not yet .

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