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    El Tapatio

    4.5 (28 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Fajitas Jalisco
    Spike S.

    Whether you are headed east or west on the Turner turnpike, here is the Mexican food break you need to take. It is located on the north side of the pike, approximately mid-way at the Stroud exit, in what used to be the Ranch House Restaurant, part of the Cattle Country Lodge. It is easy to access from the turnpike. The interior is large and pleasantly decorated to match the theme "ranch house" and "cattle country." El Tapatio adds a Mexican spin to the furnishings with the typical carved back chairs. Each chair back painted with bright colorful Mexican scenes and the restaurant's name, so you will remember where you were in that drunken birthday picture posted on Facebook. And there are a few sombreros hanging on the wall here and there. Overall, a very nice large clean restaurant. El Tapatio is in no way like the small town dumpy Mexican restaurants, that I frequent. The food is excellent, as is the friendly attentive service. Big Menu! Great chips and salsas start the meal. For me the Fajita Jalisco: beef steak strips, chicken and shrimp cooked with onions bell peppers and tomatoes served with Pico de Gallo, guacamole beans and rice. Delicious and fresh with a perfect side of creamy smooth refried beans. My wife had the Burrito Ranchero. A large pork filled flour tortilla, covered in red, green, and queso sauces. Rice and beans on the side. The pork in the burrito was wonderful tender shredded pork. Some of the pieces of pork had a delicious crisp finish; think carnitas. Both meals flavorfully seasoned. Nothing bland. Both of these meals are highly recommended. This was a big surprise for me to find such a quality Mexican restaurant in small town Oklahoma. If you are looking for other Mexican restaurants in the area, check out my reviews in my collection "Jalapeno Highway" by Spike S. on Yelp. I've probably been there.

    2 tamales combo with rice and beans

    I've reviewed here before and still absolutely love everything about this place. I just wanted to say that I really love the new tacos that have been added to the menu. I tried the fish tacos not too long ago. I really enjoyed them!

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    Elizabeth G.

    Great service, upstairs and downstairs dining so good for groups. Immediately seated Saturday evening at 6 p.m with a group of 13. Set up is chips and salsa. We got a chorizo queso and white queso appetizer, both were great and good price. Very happy all around, probably my new favorite Mexican restaurant in the surrounding area.

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    Leslie S.

    I'm so glad this place opened up! I've been several times now and the service was amazing and you get good food for a good price!

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    Quick friendly service. Good hot food in quantity. Great stop from the interstate. Do let the motel fool you, it's good.

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    good food, one of the best mexican places around , convenient and eat here often. Busy at times

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    Really good food, wonderful staff and the environment feels great! We have been here many times and highly recommend it.

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    I wasn't impressed that it was attached to a motel. I didn't like the fact we had to climb stairs to be seated .

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    A hidden gem in the town of stroud! Authentic Mexican food, clean establishment, and excellent service.

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    El Mexicano Restaurante

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    The restaurant is hidden on a side street in Perkins. It is not a recent cartel startup. The…read morewaitress said El Mexicano had been in business for over 15 years. They advertise as authentic Mexican and they are, with what I would call a little TexMex added in here and there. It was and excellent find for us. Two of the best plates of Mexican food that we have had, in small town Oklahoma restaurants. Nothing bland from the salsa to the beans, excellent spicy flavors. My wife had the Fried Tamales. Two fried until golden brown, topped with tomatillo salsa verde and queso blanco, garnished with diced tomatoes and cilantro. Served with rice and beans. For me the Papa Poblano. It was a different presentation of my favorite Mexican food items. An amazing combination of a deep-fried cheese filled Chile Relleno rolled up in a slab of fajita beef, topped with sauteed shrimp in a creamy mushroom chipotle sauce, garnished with diced tomatoes and cilantro. It is difficult to explain how delicious this combination was. The creamy cheesy spicy chipotle sauce made the meal. On the side, the perfect charro beans, topped with fresh chopped jalapeno, tomato and onion. These 5-star meals you have to try. They favor TexMex in presentation and spiciness. A great Mexican restaurant, attractive décor, comfortable chairs and booths, with small town friendly service. Beer and Tequila is available. Their menu can be found online.

    This is the best Mexican restaurant in Stillwater and Perkins area. They have great salsa and a hot…read moresalsa version too. I like the chili rellenos but they have many good dishes. The servers are nice and efficient. I recommend El Mexicano!

    El Tapatio - mexican - Updated May 2026

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