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    El Tapatío

    3.7 (251 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 8:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Menu 06/2025
    Vahe A.

    Good selection of dishes, portions are not stingy at all, and prices are still appropriate. The carne asada could have been more browned to my taste but I still enjoyed the food. I also liked that the plate came with not just rice and beans but also salad, some guacamole, onion, limes, chips and salsa, felt like a balanced and complete meal. Service was friendly too, I'll come back at some point.

    Carne asada
    Robert D.

    This place is very nice. Walk up window and a shaded seating area with tables and wicker seats. The service is prompt and the food comes out fast, hot, and flavorful. Very generous for feeding to adult men for $25! Eight tacos and two drinks with plenty of chips.

    Wet burrito with Asada
    Alvaro M.

    This place made me wish Yelp allowed fractional reviews because I'd rate this a little above a 3 if I could. The place is nice for what it is, offers indoor or outdoor seating, the person that took my order was friendly, tables were clean. The burrito was good, I think it could've used a bigger serving of meat and cheese as opposed to being stuffed with rice and beans but besides that the tortilla was really good quality, and the sauce was super flavorful.

    Bang for the buck!!! Really good fish taco

    Bang for the buck!!! This place has not ever let me down for several years. Fish taco is big and good. Is this place the best ever....no but for the price Yes $27.84 for chile verde plate, 2 large chicken tacos and 1 fish taco with taxes. The only bad thing is the parking. Great service and all the food I tried, I have enjoyed.

    Shredded beef burrito
    Jeffery L.

    First time coming here and I'm pleasantly surprised! I usually love a tooooon of lime, but forgot to ask for it. HOWEVER, the al pastor is so so so flavorful! I saw some middle line reviews and was prepared for that, but my experience is higher. I recommend their burrito, specifically al pastor. The shredded beef quesadilla probably benefits from one of their sauces, but I like their shredded beef and I love their choice of cheese. Tastes like an authentic Oaxacan cheese to me.

    Asada tacos
    Joe Z.

    El Tapatio is your middle of the road Mexican food. Nothing spectacular about it. I ordered asada tacos on my last visit. The tacos weren't great, but not bad, either. The portions are definitely on the lighter side but the prices are really cheap. This place has plenty of options on their menu. Restaurant menu items without restaurant high prices. They even have seafood and chili Colorado. Parking can be a headache, with only a couple spaces in the back alley. It's on a busy street so even street parking gets difficult. There is a little patio area with a couple tables in front. The owners/employees were friendly. If in the area, El Tapatio is worth a try.

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    Nathan P.

    I'll say it again. I love this little place. I don't know if it is because I just happened upon it late night and they came thru with delicious burritos or what.. Every time i drive through LA (as quickly as I can) I stop in Burbank at this little taco shop. The Carnitas and the Al Pastor here has nice crisp edges and quite delicious. The prices here are awesome too. I paid like $8.50 for 2 tacos and a burrito.

    Beef burrito with no salsa.
    Jenny T.

    I've gotten takeout here sometimes and the quality of their food seems to have really improved! They definitely deserve an updated review from me! Last night my boyfriend and I ordered takeout and they got the order correct When we got the food home I noticed how the fish tacos looked much nicer than the ones I have gotten from them in the past. The portions of chips and guacamole seemed bigger, which was a very nice surprise! The fish tasted great, the guacamole was fresh and chunky, the beans were very yummy, and the chips were fresh and delicious too! My boyfriend enjoyed the chips and also his burrito. I also did not get itchy either, like I do when I consume gluten, so they must be doing a great job in the kitchen keeping the flour tortillas separate from the corn tortillas! We are so glad that we came back because this place is really conveniently located on the corner of Alameda and San Fernando, so it is easy to pick up food to bring home. Although I really enjoy Don Cucos Mexican Food as well, I think we will be coming back here much more often now because this food here is awesome now! Thank you so much for putting together a wonderful meal for us last night! We will be back again soon! :)

    Three tacos
    Martha C.

    Ordered three tacos one asada, Carnitas, al pastor. The beef taco was tough but had a pleasant lime flavor. Al Pastore taco was even more tough the flavor was not authentic to what al pastor should taste like. The Carnitas however was good the salsa would be considered spicy to some but to me it was medium spicy because I like hot and the flavor was good I paid $6.75 for three tacos and can of soda price point is good. Didn't give five stars because of the meat toughness and they did not have radishes as tacos should always come with. Also the order came with chips and lemon, however not lime, which tacos should be accompanied with. I would recommend it for the price point.

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    Good food, good service, and very friendly people. Highly recommend. The prices are reasonable also.

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    The best! Very well priced for awesome authentic food. Always fresh and delicious with friendly service.

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    The Chile Rellenos continue to be delicious. I'll be back for more in the new year! Thank you!

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    Nice family owned business. The chicken nachos with green salsa are my favorite. I come here a couple times a month.

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