We were staying in Versailles, and stopped in on a whim since it was close to our hotel. Absolutely charming little location, with a fun atmosphere, and a large inviting menu. The house salsa was absolutely amazing, and the tacos and burritos were delicious. I was really intrigued by the grilled stuffed pineapple, but I will try that another time. Margaritas for quite tasty, and the prices are very reasonable. Service was quick and fast, and if we're back in the area, I will definitely return. read more

The food is always great here. Been a loyal customer for about 12 years. The waiters and waitresses are always top notch. The ambiance is great, on certain nights they have a live Mariachi Band playing. The margaritas are exceptional!!! read more

This authentic Mexican restaurant is very tasty. Service was excellent a lot of really good food for the price. Tortilla chips brought to the table warm and salsa taste like it was just made fresh. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for good mexican read more

El Tapatio - Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Versailles, Kentucky

Food was good, salsa was tasty, drinks were ok, place was tiny. Fast service. Great when in a hurry.

We LOVE Mexican food and we have learned that not all Mexican restaurants are equal. Our first time visiting the Tapatio restaurant in Versailles/Lexington and unfortunately it was not a four star experience. Very disappointed with the food and thank goodness the Staff was friendly. - that saved them. The parking lot was pretty dark and we couldn't figure it where the front door was (we are not familiar with area) so showing where the entrance would have been great! We order a side of guacamole and chips and salsa follow very promptly. The guacamole had a very different consistency (purée too much and looked like baby food) I even asked the waitress if the guacamole was made fresh and she said yes. That maybe , but the style and TASTE was NOT appealing to us. The salsa was ok and the nacho chips left me wondering if they were from that day or were old!? On a Positive note: The tacos of carne asada were crispy and has lots of meat on each taco-my husband was happy about that! I ordered the grilled chicken with a salad and it was ok. (I asked for extra lime and I was charged for the 3 or 4 extra lime wedges and I was NOT aware that I would be charge for them-...until I saw the bill) Another plus was that they had Mexican drinks like horchata and jarritos . We ordered the Mexican horchata! That was GOOD! It looks like a family run business and we really wish them success. read more

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El Tap's food is always fresh, hot, authentic and wait staff is awesome. Margaritas are excellent. It really is about the only Mexican restaurant I visit when I'm craving Mexican food (which is often ). Highly recommended! read more

We had dinner here last night and the food was delicious! I'll be thinking about this meal until we go back. Our party had the chorizo pollo, hard shell ground beef tacos (the shells are amazing), the queso, and the chicken chimichangas. The salsa isn't my favorite- I like a thick salsa over watery salsa, and the margaritas are fine-not the best. Overall, I'd give it at 4.3! read more

My absolute favorite thing to get here is a chicken fajita. It's always well seasoned with fast service. Fills me up too I can't even finish it most times. read more

My only regret for my first visit was not ordering more tacos. For now on, this is a six (6) taco minimum order for me. read more

The food here is very authentic. The service is wonderful, and the wait staff will make excellent recommendations. It is a hidden jewel in the middle of Versailles Kentucky. read more

Speedy Gonzalez was tasty. The service was great. Will be back. Nice stop headed into LEX read more

El Tapatio - Speedy Gonzalez - Mexican Near Me - Versailles, Kentucky

Nice place to relax and enjoy a good meal. A couple of girlfriends and I enjoyed a few drinks and had a good time. The food was really good. Customer service was good. I would visit again if in the area. read more

This is our favorite Mexican place in Versailles. We go to El Tapatio several times a month. The food is great, as is the service, and the ambiance is festive and colorful. My favorite is the California Burrito and the Queso Flameado. read more

Good food fast service. They have Mexican Drinks (jarritos,horrchetta) also Chips were warm and you can ask for hot sauces. read more

We picked up carry out for dinner last night and can't wait to go back! The place was packed, obviously a popular spot. The servers were busy but very cheerful. The staff that helped me were so kind and quick! We got the tacos de carne asada, (With rice and refried beans) Chile relleno, and chips and salsa. It was all super fresh and delicious. If you like spicy, request a side of their hot salsa- it was amazing. We will definitely be back for more soon! read more

El Tapatio - Carry out/ tacos de carne asada, Chile relleno. All delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Versailles, Kentucky

Traveling from NJ and needed to grab a bite. Food, Family atmosphere, and the COLD beer was terrific. Glad I stoped in. I have the fajitas and they were good. Enjoy your trip here! read more

We just recently moved to the area and have been looking for a good Mexican restaurant. We had friends who had mentioned they go here quite often so we thought we'd give it a go on Sunday and it was worth the 9 mile drive! Hubby finally found his chipotle sauce and even though he likes it a little creamier it was still good! I had the basic taco and cheese enchilada with Verti sauce and it was excellent. And the margaritas were a nice touch! read more

Enjoyed the food very much. Service was very good as well. My uncle was very happy with meal and wants to go back soon. We will be back.

Honestly, I don't love this place. I feel like nothing is ever above mediocre and the portions are small for takeout dishes.

Awesome service...the staff are super nice. It is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the Lexington area. I like spicy food, and all you have to do is request it and they make it happen. They truly aim to make your experience a good one. Also, their salsa is excellent. If you've never been, stop by. read more

I came here twice during a recent visit to the area. Because I don't eat a lot of meat, Fish tacos are one of my go to foods. The fish tacos here are delicious. We came on a weekday, to find the restaurant almost completely packed, sign it delicious food. My companions also seem to enjoy their dishes. The staff were really nice, and the restaurant was cute, nothing fancy I enjoyed my meal so much, i went back the following Sunday for my fish tacos!!! read more

El Tapatio - Seafood - Mexican Near Me - Versailles, Kentucky

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This place is so good! We eat there regularly and have never had a bad experience. Their food is always so good and prices are very reasonable. Dine in or take out has always been wonderful! Their margaritas are delicious, also! read more

Back to El Tapatio, this time for breakfast. We were the first patrons at 10AM. It was Chilaquiles we came for. A traditional Mexican dish made with corn tortillas cut in quarters and lightly fried until softened, red salsa, pulled chicken and garnished with crema and melted queso fresco. Some places will serve an egg on top so when you break the yolk it runs onto the mixture. Rice, refried beans, shredded lettuce, a big slice of tomato and topped with sour cream. Muy delicioso! This was a hearty breakfast and came from the kitchen blazing hot. I'm not fond of refried beans, and I wish the Mexican restaurants here would serve frijoles whole as they do by request in New Mexico and West Texas. I love Chilaquiles, and El Tapatio's version was en el punto. read more

This restaurant always has good food and great service. The chips and salsa are so good I have to stop myself so that I don't fill up before my meal arrives. read more

Great service and prices. Food was wonderful and atmosphere was cool. I will be back soon!!!

I really enjoyed this Mexican restaurant. The location is small and parking can seem a little cramped but the service was fast and prompt and the food was delicious. I ordered civeché and the chipotle pollo and it was beyond delicious! One thing I wish was the civeché was an appetizer rather than a full menu item. Nonetheless I have leftovers and enjoyed it. The place gets easily packed for lunch but that's always a good sign to me. read more

El Tapatio - Delicious and fresh civeché. I ate with chips and also without and it was amazing. - Mexican Near Me - Versailles, Kentucky

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My fiancé and I were coming home from Frankfort and were hungry and wanted some Mexican food bad. So we stopped here for lunch and fell in love lol. Food great drinks even better. read more

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My family of five ate dinner there tonight for our first time. Our waitress was VERY helpful, the food tasted really good, and the portions were fairly large for a good price. We would definitely return again. read more

This little place can't be beat for authentic Mexican food. Tonight I had my usual, tacos al pastor. They were hot, fresh and delicious. They were served with a whole green onion and jalapeño, both deep fried. Very good. My date had her usual, shrimp tostadas. They were also fresh and overflowing with shrimp. Sunday lunches are always interesting. There are often really good specials such as menudo and ceviche. If you have a favorite that is not on the menu, ask the staff. They often have scrumptious surprises that are not on the menu. I am not a fan of margaritas, but I hear they are really good here. Mexican beer is cold and cheap. I suggest Pacifico or Tecate with chili and lime. The homemade horchata is a favorite with the kids. Finally, the staff is fantastic. Delia and Mara feel like family. We are always greeted with warm smiles and hugs. They are attentive and efficient. Best service in town. read more

Best Mexican restaurant in Versailles. The food is delicious. The tea is good too. Tv's on the wall for entertainment.

We love El Tapatio! It's a family owned restaurant and the food never disappoints. The waitresses are friendly, efficient and make sure we have a great dining experience every time. Oh, and they are fast too. You can order and eat in less than 45 min! I highly recommend trying El Tapatio if you are craving Mexican food. You won't be disappointed. read more

I truly do not see why there are glowing reviews for this restaurant because as the old saying goes, "You never get a second chance at making a first impression." I took my beloved wife on Mother's Day to this restaurant hoping that the experience would be sublime. Not the case at all...first, the menu that I was given had cooked rice in the middle of the crease. I'm not joking. The waitress brought a bowl for salsa that was wet inside. After we received our food, the waitress never came back to our table to ask how the food was or how we were doing. She was busy talking (maybe flirting) with another patron. Then she had the nerve to get upset when I gave her a $1.00 tip. That was the last straw. We'll take our business elsewhere. read more

Authentic is all I have to say for this joint. If you are looking for classy atmosphere this isn't the place. However if you are looking for phenomenal Mexican food this is the restaurant for you. read more

You don't come to a place like this for the ambiance, you come for the fresh, delicious, and well-priced Mexican food, and El Tapatio delivers. Housed in what used to be a fast-food place, the exterior is unassuming, but the interior is homey enough. Servers are gracious and attentive and the menu is extensive, with a page on the back of lunch specials. The complementary chips were warm and crisp and the salsa was very fresh, spiked with little bits of cilantro and onion. My mom and husband shared the 'fajitas for two' with beef and chicken (shrimp was also an option) that came out on a giant sizzling platter with accompanying plates of rice, refried beans, plus lettuce, sour cream, etc. and flour tortillas. I got the Enchiladas Verdes with chicken that also came with sides of rice and refried beans (sides were good, but nothing special). The Verde sauce was probably some of the best I've had, lots of heat, but still flavorful, and the shredded chicken inside was tender and juicy. They have daily specials posted on a board in addition to the menu. Avoid the iced tea (instant, not brewed), but the beer is cheap. They will bring a check to the table, but you pay up front at the end. ¡Buen apetito! read more

Quick service and cold beer make Mexican dining very enjoyable. My husband and I enjoyed our lunch of chips, tacos and burritos. Although, not on the menu, the staff was able to make a vegetarian taco for me using the fajita vegetables and it was very good. read more

El Tapatio - Mexican Near Me - Versailles, Kentucky

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The authentic dishes are very good. I've never has a issue with the food, however if your not into screaming babies or kids running in and out of the kitchen it can be a little annoying. I've only been at night so I can't speak for day experiences. There prices are amazing, I has a couple of modellos some enchiladas and cheese stuff for under 12 bucks, and it was very tasty. read more

Best Mexican food around. While that isn't saying much for rural Kentucky in general, at least they do not drown everything in queso sauce and the salsa is tasty. The tacos and taquitos we ordered were fried properly and were crispy without being burnt or soggy (or saturated in that gloppy queso stuff), which is my main complaint at Mexican restaurants. I also love the ceviche here! Great service and the best in town in my opinion. read more

My husband and I just moved to Versailles and were looking for something to eat for dinner. The food was very good and the service was very quick and friendly. I got the chimichangas with steak and they were very good they were fried perfectly and the meat was very good. My husband got the enchiladas and they were very good as well. The salsa they serve with the chips was very fresh and thick. read more

El Tapatio - Steak chimichangas - Mexican Near Me - Versailles, Kentucky

Best Mexican we've had in the Jessamine/Woodford area...authentic and delicious. Family friendly atmosphere with great service and attentive servers. Clean too . Excellent all around. read more

My husband and I are both from California, and this is by far our most favorite Mexican Restaurant EVER!!! We absolutely love it. Every time family comes in town to visit, we make it a tradition to take them out. The staff are amazing. The food is AMAZING! The salsa is made FRESH!!!! We are regulars and they know exactly what we order every time. We have lunch and dinners their, if they served breakfast, we would be there as well. We can't speak more highly of this modest establishment. The food is the best and has such great flavor. read more