El Torasco is now Little Mexico. Ownership has changed. The food is still good if not even better. You should check it out!!

Pretty.good food love the atmosphere the margaritas are really good! The sraff is friendly & courteous! A+ highly recommend! The one in Galion Ohio is especially good! read more

Lived in galion almost 3 -years and finally went here to (el tarasco mexican ) restaurant and extremely disappointed . Started out friendly then chips and salsa came and then food shortly after and was burned and hard as a rock . I even showed the server and she said it's only on the edges and inside was fine and had a chance to fix the problem then and even said is this normal and she said nothing to worry about and just passed it off on me and my wife . I almost choked to death 3 minutes later and was dried out hard chicken in my food and rock hard burnt inside and out and was not flavorful or worth the money and was absolutely freezing cold in there and could not wait to leave . The whole experience sucked . And I always leave a nice tip but they knew what they were doing . I would not recommend this restaurant and will never go there again . read more

Bland. Bland and watery queso dip, chunky yet tasteless salsa, flavorless refried beans and enchilada sauce. Guacamole looked old with hot jalapeños mixed in. We'll stick with MI Cerritos. read more

Thought I would give them another chance. Shouldn't have. Took my son for lunch. Taco Bell has more flavor than this place. Took one bite of my taco, rice, and chili rellano. That was it. Son had cheese enchiladas and cheese wasn't melted. Horrible. Can't wait until MiCerritos opens. read more

El Tarasco - a plate of food with rice and meat - Mexican Near Me - Galion, Ohio

The food was the best I have had from this spot. Everything tasted very fresh. The only reason I gave four stars instead of five is because the amount of time we sat waiting to place drink orders. I would be more forgiving if it was busy, but it wasn't. Service was friendly and our food came out as ordered. We will dine here again when in the area. read more

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This rating is not based on just one visit. Over the past year I have made 3 online orders, one delivered and two pick up. I have visited the restaurant 3 times in person. To note this is the only Mexican attempted restaurant in the small town of galion. Food is commonly old and not fresh unless the dining room is busy. It is mediocre at best and this will be my last visit there. Deliver order arrived smashed, food seeping from bay, sauce cup crushed just a train wreck. I called to complain and their answer was it was fine when it left. Last night the food picked up was short in quantity. Regular bland in taste and not held down all night. The chips were the bottom broken pieces and for a large bag of chips, there were only a hand full of full size chips. The limes were so old that when you squeezed the half of lime absolutely nothing came out. This is not an over exaggeration. No need to, just for examples of quality. Mexican tacos had bone fragments and got annoying to eat the tough pieces. Management doesn't back up their product and since they are the only ones in Galion, you get what you get. Good luck with your experience. Jfi chipotle delivers from Ontario now. read more

This over all is my most favorite restaurant ever. I can't express how much I come here to eat. The service is great, and the food is unimaginable. If I could marry this place I would. This is the perfect restaurant for this small town. read more

Love this local, hometown Mexican Restaurant. Great chips, salsa & queso. I always get the seafood chimichonga & they are more than willing to make it to my likings. read more

First time I've ever been to this restaurant and was not impressed at all. Service was not bad from our waitress but after she took our order we didn't to see her again. Our server came out with our food within 5 minutes of ordering which to me is never a good sign. Our food was pretty plain to say the least. I had the 5 enchiladas which weren't terrible but hurriedly made and the enchilada sauce tasted like it was canned. The Chile relleno is another story, it was a Mound of hamburger with one small piece of chili in it and covered in cheese sauce? Definitely will not be back. There are a number of really good Mexican restaurants out there and this was the worst I have ever been to. Not sure I even seen anyone except the waitress smile. One woman ,owner maybe?, sat in the dining room are talking on the phone and servers must not be allowed to smile not a good experience. read more

Husband and I stop by whenever we get the craving for Mexican food. The waitstaff is attentive and everything always tastes fresh.

Very good food, fast but good service, fair prices, and accommodating to large groups! I eat frequently at this restaurant, so much so that I should be embarrassed that the staff know my order! I always look forward to their chips and salsa, fajitas, and a margarita. read more

Good food great service. Thetake out is awesome. We love the arroz con pollo its a must try!

Horrible.. food and service is horrible. Where to start... first off if you know what real Mexican food is don't come here it's tasteless. Their "salsa" is tomato purée essentially and when I asked if they had anything spicy he brought a small sample of "hot sauce " which wasn't good and then when I got the bill he had charged us $1.50 for the nasty "hot sauce".. not mentioning once that he was charging us. Then the manager up front just looked at me like I was dumb because I didn't know they charged for it. She was no help at all. This is not the first time I've been overcharged or deceived here but it is my LAST time trying it. Drive to Ontario and have Ponchos Tacos they are the real deal. read more

The food and their price is great and even though it is a good family atomsphere and people are very friendly

Food was okay. Just okay too. Seating backs flop really bad on the booths. Food service is sub par can't even get a simple drink order correct multiple times asking for sweet tea no ice cup full of ice both times. Restaurant is warm a bit uncomfortable. Wanted this to be good I was told to go by a buddy. read more

Coming from Chicago and visiting a small town in the middle of Ohio, I came to this restaurant was skepticism. There are plenty of bad Mexican restaurants in towns like this that serve bland versions of the food I love. This was a pleasant surprise on my first visit. I tried the deep fried Tex-Mex dish Chimichanga and found it crispy and tasty. Service was not especially good. The man taking my order seemed like he was still learning what to do. But I will be back. I'll try other dishes and see if they continue to surprise. read more

Oye amigos, bienvenidos a El Tarasco! I rather enjoyed this one, as I spent a few years in Latin America and remember it fondly. The staff is hispanic, and speak adequate spanglish for those of us so inclined. One of my colleagues is from Venezuela, the other Louisiana, that they're both understood is a testament to the language skills of the staff. Standard entrance with warm chips and salsa. Tasty! We're always on our 2nd bowl by the time our food arrives. The salsa is mild, but has nice flavors and is more than just tomatos, it's a nice compliment to the warm, crispy tortilla chips. The menu has a very nice selection of mexican combos, with tacos, enchilladas, burritos, etc... in various mixes and styles. My friends usually order a standard platter, but you know me, I have to adventure! So I can happily tell you the Juevos Rancheros con Churrizo is excellent! They make a decent meaty soup to accompany, but the tortillas are soft and warm, and their guac is creamy and tasty, nicely filling in with many of the main items, like the Pollo Loco, which isn't really too crazy, more of a slightly eccentric chicken. It's too easy to overeat here, the food value is excellent and the portions are fine, if a little more than some diners should have, lol. Like other nearby establishments, if you're in Galion looking for lunch, say hola to the staff and get your grub on. read more

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When I entered the restaurant to pick up my order, it sat on the counter, right in front of 3 other customers, waiting to pay their bills. Who knows how many others my order was exposed to. With the fear of Covid-19, it should have at least been behind the plexiglass barrier. I won't be back. read more

Probably one of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever eaten. The salsa is definitely the best salsa I've ever had at any Mexican restaurant I've ever been to, and I've eaten at a lot of them. My chimichanga was perfect and I highly recommend the fajita quesadilla with chicken. read more

Service was really great, decor was on point, location is convenient. Food was pretty good but I've had better. Salsa could be spicer and the beans more seasoned. I love going to restaurants that make you feel like family and extra points for chicken decor! read more

We picked this place based on a yelp review. It's a good place to visit if you're in the area. The food is solid, beer is cold, staff is friendly, what else could you ask for? The menu is that of a typical Mexican restaurant: enchiladas are good, tacos were solid, kids menu was good. Took my family and we all had a great dining experience if you're in the area it's worth stopping by. read more

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Great service and delicious food! Prices are reasonable and they have an awesome rewards program. My favorite is the beef tacos and their chile relleno, it's topped with lots of queso, that it phenomenal! read more

Not happy with the service or the prices, ordered large chips and salsa and large chips and queso, 23$. Wouldn't take them back after I got to car and realized how much it was. Told me it was my problem. Rude. Had a kid running around. Not supposed to be more than 2 people inside but 6-8 people sitting down at the same table? Not impressed and not returning. read more

Very good food. I've been here in excess of twenty times and the food is always good. Service is good 90% of the time, and the restaurant is always clean. Prices are good as well. Second best place to eat in Galion behind Big Plate Diner. read more

Pretty good, though I found everything milder than I want (which is normal for a California native eating in Ohio, I think.)

Food is low quality. My wife's soft shell tacos were chewy (rubbery). The red sauce on my enchiladas was thick, similar to barbecue sauce. Service was slow and poor. Waitress forgot one item we ordered. We waited to order our food and waited for our check. read more

Great Mexican restaurant and friendly staff! I must admit that my wife and I visit many Mexican restaurants and never had high expectations for this place considering it is located in small town of Galion. I had chicken chimichangas, she had spinach enchiladas, both were very good! The chips and salsa were delicious and even got a refill. Our server was attentive and friendly, I remembered him from another Mexican restaurant in a different city. We plan on visiting this place on a regular basis. read more

Great place! Our family of 30ish people descended on this restaurant with no warning on a Friday night. Service was fast, friendly, and spot on. Enchiladas were very popular as was the cheese and chorizo appetizer. Everyone really enjoyed their meal. Also, cheap! Check it out. read more

My family lives this resistant. Delicious food at a fair price, with friendly service. This is my favorite Mexican joint around! The tropical fajitas are amazing! read more

I've had the pleasure of eating lunch here a couple of times, and I've yet to be disappointed. Prompt service and good food at a fair price will keep me coming back for lunch in the future. Check out the fajitas, they are fantastic. read more

I come here a lot with my family. the food is fantastic tasting, the staff are incredibly friendly, prompt and clean. On the First Wednesday of each month, you can catch Randy Velez show, which draws quite the crowd and fills the place with tons of fun, margarita specials and more. El Tarasco is a very pleasant experience for this small town read more

El Tarasco is our family favorite. We don't get to eat out often due to family size but when we do we come here. My favorite off the menu is the Tarasco fajitas and pretty much get that every time. Although I have yet to have a bad meal here. Wait staff is excellent and love trying to talk to the staff in my broken high school lovely Spanish. I'm pretty sure they laugh at me not with me at that point. :) read more

Gave wrong order, charged extra, would not refund or even make the order right. Never going back

Decent food for a small town Mexican restaurant. Food and salsa could use more flavor and not just heat.

Have been here 3 times since we have moved to this area and it has always been very fast, hot and fresh. I have tried the burritos, enchiladas, and crispy shell tacos and have never been disappointed. It is always crowded on the weekends so if you don't want to wait go before 6. read more