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    Tacos El Tapatio

    4.2 (85 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    C C.

    Are here 2-3 yrs ago on a December wknd in Salida. Was driving through Salida today and knew where I wanted to eat - Tacos El Tapatio. Came in on Wed at lunch, not overly crowded & seated right away. Guy up front was serving the tables, answering phone orders, & handling take out by front register. He was very busy, but his svc level was pretty good given the situation. I ordered the veggie enchiladas. I think he told the kitchen veg burrito, but it was tasty so nbd. (It was one 'enchilada', very large and overstuffed as enchiladas go. Lol. Pic attached.) The salsa of the chips & salsa pre meal definitely had a kick to it, but flavorful. If you don't like spicy salsa, be aware at least. Enjoyed the veg dish, and accompanying rice and black beans. Flavor was good in all. I remembered enjoying the food a few yrs ago, and the food is still tasty here. And a robust menu in a small town, too.

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    Janelle M.

    Complimentary chips in salsa in Colorado?!! It's seriously unheard of by us in Gunnison & Crested butte. Well, they were good too...We had a house marg & mango margarita, I think the house was stronger than the mango & it was good, not artificial tasting. Not pictured: my husband had combo fajitas & I had the asada bowl. The fajitas were large, well seasoned but a little over cooked. My asada bowl was really good but if I could chose a different meat I would, it was pretty gristly. We sat at a patio outside, it's covered & the weather was beautiful! Service was quick & everyone was very nice. We will definitely come back.

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    Cassy B.

    While in Salida, my boyfriend and I wanted to stop and get some breakfast so he opted for McDonald's and I of course came to Yelp for restaurant recommendations. I found Tacos El Tapatio on the top of my list and with an online ordering option! Their house breakfast burrito caught my eye, a huge flour tortilla stuffed with everything delicious. Bacon, egg, cheese, hashbrowns, smothered in gravy and their delicious chile sauce. Wow. I also got an order of Diablo potatoes. It was fantastic, cube potatoes with cheese, chile sauce and bacon. Where can you go wrong? This was a delicious stop on our trip. Easy ordering system too! We got our food and stopped by a little park to eat. This whole town has amazing views of the mountains. Burritos and views - what more can I ask for?

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    Great food and great service. Best tacos on a Taco Tuesday!! Prices were good too. Foaming of four at for under $50!

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    Amazing tacos and fresh food. Ate here twice on my four day trip it was so good! They were also very accommodating with my allergies!

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    Really enjoyed sitting outside for some burritos. Delicious rice and beans and friendly service.

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    Best experience for Mexican food in town. They are super friendly. The queso, tacos, drinks and vibe is 10/10.

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    Great staff. Consistent quality. Tasty food. My husband gets the Fajitas, I get the carne asada.

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    This restaurant is a hidden treasure. Great food and service along with being very clean. We will be back!

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    Very happy with food, service and loved that everyone was Hispanic in a Mexican restaurant. Seemed authentic. Will definitely go back.

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