Came here craving some tacos. We usually drive the long trek to New Haven Long Wharf for the food…read moretrucks along the water. But we wanted to see if we could find something closer and that could maybe satisfy our taco cravings. We came around 3 so it was just winding down the lunch crowd. We had 2 orders of steak tacos, an order of calamari, and I ordered the chicken mole. The steak tacos come with 4. We asked for some spicy hot sauce and they brought us some house made stuff. Hot. Fantastic flavor. The chicken mole was a thin cutlet of chicken breast. I was a bit bummed because I usually get it with bone in thighs or legs. Buuut the cutlet was super tender. The molé sauce was amazing. Best molé I've had yet. Had a bit of a kick to it The calamari app was in the top 5% of all the calamari apps we've ever tried. Will definitely get them again if I'm here. I liked the interior decorations and this place had ample private parking.

Went here last week for cinco de mayo. I knew it would be busy but decided to give it a try. They…read moresaid it would be a 30ish minute wait. Understandable. BF and I got a couple margs and waited outside. 40 mins goes by so I go in and check. They say it'll be another 20ish mins. 30 mins goes by and they say another 30 mins. Pretty hangry at this point. Again, I get its cinco de mayo. We finally get seated more than an hour and a half later. We order the guac and tortilla chips as an app. Guac wasn't bad. Chips were stale like they were out all day of cinco de mayo. My BF orders steak tacos as his entree. I order the Cochinita Pibil. "Slow cooked pork in achiote. Served with rice, beans and tortillas". We finally get that 30 mins later. His tacos were subpar to say the most. Quote "I wouldn't get tacos here again". My dish was the BLANDEST meal I've ever had in my life. It tasted like nothing. I was visibly upset when the waitress finally walked by 15 mins later and told her I couldn't eat it. She asked if I wanted something else so I told her I'd just have the steak tacos because I was starving at this point. She then asked if I wanted a box for the entree I originally ordered and I said no because it didn't taste good at all and neither of us would eat it. She began to walk away and I politely asked if she would still charge me for the cochinita pibil and she said yes so I told her I wouldn't want anything else and to just give us the check once my bf was done with his meal. She didn't pay attention to me the rest of the time we were there. She did end up charging us for that bland plate. Pretty sad. I regret not asking to talk to someone because I guarantee no one in that kitchen would have enjoyed it either, as they were all Hispanic from what I could tell. I myself am Central American so I know authentic dishes. Sad to say I will not be going back there. Good luck!

My wife and I stopped in during the World Cup, and by pure luck we had the place almost entirely to…read moreourselves. It was a quiet afternoon, so instead of feeling awkward, it turned into a really enjoyable visit. The staff had the match on, and before long we were all watching together. A couple of goals were scored while we were there, and everyone celebrated for a moment before getting back to work. It gave the restaurant a fun, relaxed atmosphere that you don't usually get. I ordered the Burrito Fajita, and it was exactly what I was hoping for. It was generously portioned, served hot, and had plenty of grilled chicken, peppers, and onions. The rice and beans on the side rounded everything out nicely. Nothing about the meal disappointed me. If I'm being fair, restaurants like El Tapatio have a lot of competition. There are plenty of Mexican restaurants around Rhode Island serving very similar menus, and the differences often come down to execution more than originality. That's not a knock on this place. It's simply the reality of the genre. The food here was solid, well prepared, and satisfying, even if there wasn't one particular dish that made me think, "I've never had anything like this before." Where El Tapatio really stood out was the service. Everyone was genuinely friendly without hovering over the table, our food came out quickly, and they made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The restaurant was also spotless, which is something I always notice. Would I come back? Absolutely. Maybe it won't reinvent Mexican food, but it doesn't need to. Sometimes all you want is a clean restaurant, good service, a generous meal, and people who make you feel at home. On that front, El Tapatio delivered.

This place! We met 2 of our favorite people here for dinner…read morelast night.... What a great place! The queer o meter is a solid 10. The staff were all wonderful, kind people. The pics speak for themselves I think. The drinks are huge and let me say they have a heavy pour there. They even let me tweak their spicy drink to make it a weird version of a Bloody Mary. the salsa and chips are complimentary, which I love. And both delicious. The chips are thin lightly salted and warm! Yes!!! I got the fajita. It was exactly what I was expecting and wanted. Nicely seasoned tender steak and chicken strips on slightly charred onions and peppers. If I had to complain here, it'd be I like a ton of onions and peppers. Their's is more meat heavy. Not really compliant though, am I right?! Everyone else enjoyed their meals and I have to say it's a ton of food. Not the cheapest place but I feel fair for what you get and yummy. With 7 boozy drinks, 4 entrees and couple extra "side items" ie. A horchata etc it came to about $50pp. It would've been 1/2 that without the boozy drinks for sure. Anyhoo.... Do I recommend? Absolutely! We will be back to eat and drink up another evening until our hearts content. In the meantime, enjoy your meals and... CHEERS!

We visited on a Saturday night and snagged a parking space out back. We were seated promptly and…read moreserved some chips and salsa. The chimichangas here are superb, get 2. I was a little tired so skipped but margarita but saved room for dessert. The churro sundae hit the spot. I shared with my husband and was stuffed to the brim. I definitely overdid it but it's hard not to hear. Our server was sweet and attentive. She made sure we had everything we needed.

Food was decent, but the customer service is honestly terrible. Easy 1/10. I'm literally sitting in…read morethe restaurant writing this review because the service has been that bad. My waiter acts like helping customers is a burden. Long waits, being rushed and zero communication make that make sense, empty drinks, and you have to chase someone down for basic things like forks!!! Good service matters just as much as the food, and this place completely missed the mark. Definitely won't be back.

Fantastic food. I read the reviews before coming and I was a bit concerned but I was seriously…read moresurprised. Absolutely delicious and I 100% recommend! A man was working by himself and made the food quickly. He was very kind and I will definetely be returning. PS I already ate one taco in the photo and immediately felt the need to put in a review LOL

Quick, friendly service and awesome food I found this little…read moregem and now I'm a regular customer

We have visited several times and each visit is easy peasy. The servers are friendly and attentive…read more Food always delicious and portions are enormous. If you leave hungry.... Well, I dunno! I never have lol. I had the Burrito Fajita (steak) and it was very tasty. Came with refried beans and rice. I don't often have a drink when I'm out but my husband had a house margarita and it was really good. Three of us, each a full dinner and his drink cost us around $80+ tip. Very reasonable. The atmosphere was festive and colorful, lots of tvs playing soccer for the World Cup. We'll be back. Sorry no pic - was so hungry I dig in before I even thought about it!

Great food and great service. Went on a subway early evening while away on vacation.read more

Always amazing bites at Maiz! I went recently with my mother for lunch. We both ordered a couple…read moretacos each, street corn, and chips and salsa. I also ordered a delicious horchata! For the tacos, you can order two of the same kind and make it a meal or pick individuals. I'd love to go back and try some other menu items like the burritos! Everything is very fresh and flavorful! When you get there, order at the counter and they will take the food out to you if you are eating there! I love the little outdoor eating area with picnic tables!

Is the food tasty? Absolutely. Unfortunately, while the food was good, I was pretty underwhelmed as…read moreit is damn expensive for essentially a food truck with some picnic tables. The Carnitas taco was delicious, but for $7.15, I can make several pounds of outstanding shredded pork butt. The Birria taco ($8.25) was less enjoyable, as the beef was dry and really could have used some consommé (which is usually served with Birria...but not here). Both tacos were a single corn tortilla, which quickly became too soggy to support the filling. Despite the small operation, which does a lot of takeout, counter service was fairly quick. The ambiance is perhaps best described as quaint food truck/street fare made with love...at fine dining prices.

Service is quick! Food comes out faaast (too fast sometimes) and HOT. Portions are ginormous and…read morethe plates take up a lot of space. If you're ordering appetizers, better hold off on ordering entrees until you're done with the apps. Otherwise, you'll be playing puzzle with plates, glasses, and tortillas. I like how they give you individual salsas for your tortillas once seated. It's hard Not to double dip salsa! Their margaritas are always plentiful and we like to order the spicy one with extra tajin. We always return and I like that they don't rush us out quick to turn tables.

Solid spot for a quick dinner with the fam. Service was friendly and fast. I got the Chile Verde,…read moreand it is certainly something I'd get again. The pork was tender and flavorful! My husband got the birria-dilla and really enjoyed it. My son filled up on chips and salsa, but you can't win them all. We will be back!

Best Taco I've ever had!…read more I got the: -beef tongue tacos: my favorite, I've never had any taco place give this large chunks of tongue. It was so delicious I could have 10 more! -beef tacos: generous amount of beef, cooked to perfection. Amazing I would definitely drive an hour ++ to get these again. It's connected to a bakery so you can get some delicious goodies all in one spot. Service was quick and workers were friendly.

I was at the DMV and very hungry, so with the help of Yelp, I ended up here. A Yelper's review…read moreinfluenced my order, which led to me trying their tongue tacos, and when I walked in, they were making a quesadilla that looked so good I got one too. They prepare the food in front of you and have a couple tables so you can eat your food inside. The tongue taco was flavorful and tender, and the chunks were big which I really enjoyed. The quesadilla was good, but the way it was rolled up reminded me a lot of a burrito. I wish I had asked for sour cream because that would've made it so much better. I couldn't decide whether I wanted steak or chicken, so I asked for half and half. Both were very tender, but I did like the steak better. There is plenty of parking. They have a bakery on the left hand side of the building, and a small little grocery store (not produce).

Amazing food and menu. Will have to return multiple times to try the rest of the menu. Went with…read morethe Mojo Pork and Korean Fried Cauliflower tacos. Both flavorful and prepared perfectly. Black beans and rice were very good sides. Chip's and homemade salsa made for a good starter. Chips were lightly seasoned and a little thicker than most places. Bowls are excellent chicken seasoned perfectly and prepared perfectly. Our server Olivia did a great job and the entire staff was friendly and helpful. Can't wait to return

I enjoyed my meal but I suggest being VERY clear if you have an allergy. I was excited to get one…read morefish taco and one shrimp taco. I mentioned that I'm lactose intolerant and the server said the batter is buttermilk. Whhhhhyyyyyyyyyy! She said she thinks it's something new the kitchen is doing but wasn't sure. After a lot of back and forth she agreed to have the kitchen sauté the shrimp for my tacos. The shrimp was tasty but definitely wasn't what I was going there for. I enjoyed my margarita a lot.

We stopped in on a Friday night while we were in the area and I'm so glad we did! We've been to…read moreCondesa's other location in Smithfield before and had a great meal there so figured we couldn't go wrong here. Upon entering, they have a nice outdoor area to eat with playful decor that makes you feel like you're in Mexico! We were seated immediately, but we must've just gotten there at the right time cause they were so packed! Our waitress brought over water and chips and salsa and gave us a few moments to review the menu. We ordered drinks, a steak quesadilla, and the rib eye tacos and fish tacos. Food came out quick and the staff were incredibly attentive. The steak quesadilla was yummy but I wish they had the sour cream and salsa or something on the side for it. It was only drizzled on top but since they were overlapping, it didn't feel like there was enough. But that's 10000% just personal preference! it was still very delicious! The cabo fish tacos were so yummy, we got them fried and they had a good crisp to is. But the star was the rib eye tacos. SO good! the green guacamole sauce that comes with it paired so well with the rib eye flavor. Hands down my favorite of the night! both orders of tacos also came with beans and rice. We definitely had leftovers for the next day! Highly recommend this location! Staff was incredible, parking is easy, food was great!

We went in on a Sunday night and we able to get two seats right away at the bar. The service was…read morefantastic! All of our drinks were fantastic. The homemade tortilla chips came out warm and the salsa was thick and flavorful...very good! The Queso came out on a piping hot plate with 3 flour tortillas. Excellent flavor. The onions and poblanos were cooked perfectly. I had to try the rib eye tacos. Very good flavor with the the side Pico de Gallo. The avocado was just right and complimented the rib eye perfectly. We also go the Barbacoa Burrito, which was served as a wet burrito with the Pico de Gallo on top. Very large portion. I would have preferred it crispy with a red chimichurri. None of the food was spicy so I did ask for hot sauce. The prices are reasonable and the food is fresh and comes out quickly. Good place for to get your Mexican food fix right off the the highway.