Went to Tampico with my family on a Saturday afternoon after my brothers graduation. It was surprisingly quiet for the day (definitely patrons there but not packed and no wait) but we were grateful to get a quick seat! It's a cute space, the music level was right and they offered indoor and outdoor space. We got chips and salsa brought over right away - I'm not a big spice fan and had no issues with the salsa being too spicy, but it was still flavorful. We ordered strawberry margarita pitchers (a pitcher is $19.50 and a single was $7.50 - each pitcher probably had 5-6 margs worth in it, get the pitcher) that were delicious and refreshing! Not too strong but not overly sweet. I got the chicken quesadilla and would highly recommend. A good amount of chicken and the tortilla was not too greasy but well cooked and more crunchy than some quesadillas that can be soggy (still a soft shell). Everyone really enjoyed their food! The portions are a good size and we even had leftovers. Definitely worth checking out if you are in town! read more

I'm so incredibly disappointed in the food and service i received, first off we got seated and nobody greeted us we then had to wait like five minutes to get a drink order, server didn't greet us he seemed like he just started, second i personally ordered the fish tacos which says it comes with three tacos and rice and refried beans, so why the hell did i only get two tacos no rice no beans tacos were terrible almost no filling, my dog could make better tacos, also we ordered cheese sauce and surprise surprise it never came, we had to ask multiple times for refills, so in all this place sucks i'd never in a million years come back read more

Ordered the taco salad with chicken. Received taco salad with ground beef and very little lettuce. Ordered small cheese dip. Container was the size of a urine sample container. Waiter was more interested in talking and showing pictures on his iPhone with another table. Big lunch mistake. read more

Our food was served very quickly and was delicious. The waitress was efficient and polite. She spoke very good English. It was 3pm. The ambience is laid-back and comfortable, read more

I got a cheese quesadilla here! Very large portions but could have more flavors. The waiter checked in on us and was very kind. The chill vibe was nice and colorful. read more

The place was very clean and well decor. The host was friendly and fast getting our order. The food was so fresh and hot. This is a place we will be back too. read more

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The best. Staff is friendly! One of the best in Marrieta. If you are in town, you must go.

Our waiter was nice and doing his best, so props to him. I don't remember his name, but no complaints about him. For the love of all that is holy, stop torturing vegetarians with broccoli where it does not belong. That includes Mexican food. Just because we are vegetarians doesn't mean we want BROCCOLI and CARROTS on nachos and fajitas. Please, stop. I begrudgingly got the vegetarian fajitas, hoping I could pick around the stuff I didn't want (most of it), but naturally, most of it was the worst stuff. There were like three sad slices of mushroom. Their booze list is like a clown show. They serve Franzia boxed wine. None of the margaritas tell you what's actually in them, nor do they have prices. My husbands beer was warm. Guacamole and chips were fine. I mean, what do you expect from "Mexican" food in SE Ohio.. but everything else was closed, so suffer we must. But, again, shout out to the waiter who was doing his best. Ditch the broccoli, seriously. read more

This place used to be the go to for Mexican but it seems like it's been going downhill lately for every little side cup. You get charged on an additional fee and the menu prices have raised considerably with so many other Mexican restaurants in the surrounding area I'm finding it very hard to justify going back and I've been going for about 20 years. Nickel and dimming customers is not the way to go. I could understand a menu increase because everything has increased. The grilled chicken slices and rice used to be on the kids menu and now it's not and we got charged full price for those. We won't be back anytime soon. read more

Good food! We love the vibe of the restaurant and eat outside if it's nice enough. Most of what I've had has been really good. A couple times we came here, our food was a little bland. Staff are very nice. read more

Wonderful recent 4.5 star dining experience with food, service, and ambience all considered (options don't allow for 1/2 star ratings). Began eating here for lunch when working in Marietta in 1997-1999. Most always 5 stars across all categories. Have been living and working out of the Ohio Valley region until this past week, but have dropped in from time-to-time over the years when visiting family/friends. Have eaten Mexican cuisine in Europe, Asia, and the Americas allowed us to develop a broad experience in Mexican restaurant dining. Visiting Marietta and Tampico resulted in 2 to 5 star experiences intermittently 1999-2024, with my wife eventually declining further visits - but my kids and I maintaining the "El Tampico" tradition of dining. After church this past Sunday, my wife rescinded the Heisman and agreed to re-engage the El Tampico tradition since kids are now grown and away. I had my usual Enchiladas Supreme and she had Nacho's Supreme. Taste, quantity, and quality were 4 stars. My meal was warm not as hot as I'd prefer and wife had a small piece of grizzle in her meal which kept away one star. Neither spoiled the overall meal. It was a busy afternoon church crowd with a reserved event ongoing so our requested drinks did not arrive our with meals. Having water until then was fine. Pricing is not a factor we rate so, yield to commentaries from folks more attuned to this. Contrasting all pluses vs minuses, my wife conceded that she would again resume the "El Tampico" tradition. I felt that worthy of returning 1/2 of a star rating to equal a 4.5 stars rating. Gracias, Tampico. Pura vida! read more

Tampico found a way to bring good Mexican fare to a small river town in the midwest and make it work -- an accomplishment going way beyond just food. My lovely Signora and I took my parents here for lunch, and we felt some pressure to make the event special. My parents never eat Mexican food, or if they do, it's Americanized beyond recognition. We live in SoCal and my wife is from Mexico, so we wanted to share with them, for just a lunch moment, some of the reasons why we love Mexican food so much. We ordered 2 Molcajete for the 4 of us... a bit expensive at $17.99 each, but a single serves 2. The Molcajete is the traditional Mexican version of mortar and pestle. At Tampico, it's a heavy ceramic vessel filled with carne, chicken, shrimp, nopales, and lots of other tasty things. I also got Chiles Toreados, which are roasted jalapenos. Everything was a big hit! The service is cordial and fast, the Toreados were golden and fresh, the Molcajete was excellent, and our non-Mexican ("you mean there's food other than Italian?) guests were thrilled. They said, "We're coming back... what they heck was that again?" Ha. read more

We went for a late lunch and it was very nice. The chips and salsa were flavorful and our meals were tasty and delicious. If we are in the area we would definitely go again. The waitress was also very efficient. read more

Was served cold food and queso and even after asking to have it heated up it was brought back at the same temperature. Cold. The frozen drinks are served out of a premade machine and the prices are high for not the best quality of food. The place was empty too so you'd imagine a little bit better service but all in all it was fine. read more

I got the chicken pollo with vegetables, rice and beans. Overall the food was fresh and prepared well. I do think the guacamole was a bit overpriced as a little sauce cup size was $3.00. read more

I just visited Marietta for two weeks and we decided to try the Mexican food on Friday night. We sat at bar area which really made my day! I have been traveling the world and I know my drinks. The bartender, LEAH, really exceeded my expectations! I had the top shelf margarita at many places but what she made me really hit me. I also met interesting people at bar! So, if you are here, please stop by the bar and ask for Leah! We then ordered fajitas steak for two, the beef is tender and was pretty good. The service was good. Overall, it was a great Friday dinner. read more

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Excellent authentic Mexican food! The salads were great and the salsa has all the right authentic flavor.

This place has all the looks of a good Mexican restaurant, but don't be fooled. I ordered fajitas and they were terrible. No flavor at all.

We had the three beef hard tacos, beef enchiladas, and the quesadilla. We ordered to go and the hard tacos were kinda soggy but still good. Everyone enjoyed theirs! It was a great price. $30 for 4 tacos, 2 enchiladas, and a beef enchilada with cheese sauce. It was normal Mexican food, I would go back. read more

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Very bland food will not come back over price lunch $70 for lunch for three people place smells gross. no value for money. Mexican food is usually good not here STAY AWAY. Not a 4 star restaurant by far. read more

The BEST Mexican restaurant I've ever visited. Yes, you are reading the location correctly--Marietta, OHIO. The food here is DELICIOUS and fattening. The service here is FAST and friendly. The prices are fair and INEXPENSIVE. The margaritas are delicious and STRONG. This is a great place to start your weekend off right, even if it ends up in the TOILET sooner than planned. read more

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Placed an order to go and did not get any chips and had to pay extra for a small container of salsa. Unbelievable that a to go customer isn't valued enough to give them free chips and salsa, just like you would a dine in customer. We won't order from here again. read more

Great food, fast service. Would definitely go again. Great location close to many things downtown.

Decent Mexican food at a good price. The portions are large. Although the service on the night we visited was not the best. The alcohol left a lot to be desired. The Margaritas we were told were awesome, but everyone who visited the restaurant agreed they were not the best. The Peach daiquiri was not great. Stay away from the sangria. read more

Seeing as I just moved to Marietta, I have been looking for all the local spots (this town really is full of them!), and I went out with a few friends to take Tampico's! It was so wonderful-- we definitely toke advantage of the taco Tuesday deals and I loved it. The food was great, and the service was greater! I will definitely be coming back!! read more

Great Mexican restaurant right in the heart of downtown Marietta. Service is always quick and friendly. Salsa has just the right amount of kick. My favorites are the Carne Asada tacos and fajitas. Definitely a popular spot around here, for good reason. read more

Great food, super nice people, always good! The nachos supreme are my favorite. Carne asada a close second. Best Mexican in the area

Moved back to UWS recently & stopped here for an early supper. It was incredible. Seriously, I was blown away. Had to go back a week later to re-experience the crispy fish taco and the tostada, though everything was truly delicious. Tried it again for takeout and was not disappointed. Wait staff is efficient and friendly. read more

Great place in the Marietta area for some real authentic Mexican food. The place doesn't really look like much if your passing by on the street but it is definitely worth the second look. They have some really good chicken nachos that I've gotten plenty of times before and the Taco Tuesday's is just as good. Often times I leave with leftover though as I end up filling up on the chips and salsa which are also pretty good. Overall a really good local authentic mexican food joint here in Marietta. read more

This is a definite pass regardless of cheery reviews. Huge space. Cheerful. Looked like a great place for happy hour and food. Maybe the beer is ok? 1. Homemade salsa was very good. 2. Service at 2PM was ok at best. 3. Food was really bad and tasteless. Hey w do you screw up Mexican? Do you spend hours removing the flavor? The menu is huge and inviting but after eating the green enchiladas with chicken I'm guessing it's all really bland and awful. The guacamole appeared to be made here but it was thickened with tapioca or something. Wallpaper paste flavor level. read more

Have been coming to this place since I was a kid being from the area. I've seen it go through various changes and ups and downs. I will say that the food this time around was decent, but it has been better. It's a basic run of the mill cheap Mexican restaurant. Our service wasn't particularly great. Our server walked around and chatted with coworkers or stood over by the bar, while not checking to see if we needed anything. There was only 4 tables in the entire restaurant at the time, so it's not like it was busy. The place is good, but now that the area is developing further there is better Mexican restaurants to go to. read more

Came back this past weekend to check out Tampico - new menu but still good! There was a note that some of the prices had been increased because the last hike was 5 years ago - seems fair to me. And the prices were still good for the quantity received. We had a few new items from the menu as well as the old veggie fajita favorite. Can't beat the $14 margarita pitcher - yum!!! Nachos were still good (had to be re-fired as we ordered beef but received chicken), and my kids loved their cheese quesadilla. The waitress tried hard but was a little disheveled. Couldn't tell if it was her or the cooks? The food was delicious, and I'm not going to dock a star for service, but it just seemed a little less put together than the last time we visited. Will be back again! read more

Best Mexican Bring my family here alot Always friendly Love the shots And the band Always come back read more

Average, I've eaten here on several occasions. It's decent enough. Service can be hit or miss, lots of turnover in staff. More of a dinner place as the lunch menu is rather small. I've tried there fish tacos and was somewhat disappointed. They use Talipia which is an inexpensive fish and the portions were on the small side. They were not satisfying. Dinner is beBut overall i would give this a three and a half star rating. Update, I gave them another star based on the fact that the owner responded. Also, if you're lucky you'll get Kathleen as your server, she's great! In conclusion, I would recommend this establishment if you want some tasty mexican food. read more

We were extremely happy with both the service and the food that we had here tonight. We waited less than 15 minutes to get our food. Wait staff was very attentive and the food was great. We sat on the patio with our dog and she loved people watching. Would highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Solid, fast Mexican with a great downtown location. Friendly wait staff willing to work with kids menu and substitutions. The wife really enjoyed the tamales. Unique cheese and red sauce on burritos and enchiladas. read more

Tampico's has been my favorite restaurant since I was in high school. They have a great menu but my personal favorite has always been chicken nachos! They also have the best Pepsi I've ever had. They have plenty of seating and very nice staff. Your food gets made in record time and if you're there you should definitely try the fried ice cream after dinner. read more

Thank you fellow yelpers for navigating us to this gem! After a few long days of travel and shopping, I had a craving for someplace that had options for great food and an adult beverage or two. Tampico hit the spot in both requirements. We were seated immediately and greeted by our charming waitress who got the feeling we were looking to unwind. She suggested the famous margaritas and there was no disagreement. The frozen strawberry margs were delicious and not overpowering. We had their combination fajitas.. A double order was a bit large for two people, I'd recommend a single order if you've got a smaller appetite. The meals at the tables around us looked fantastic as well, I don't think you can go wrong here. Our service was excellent - the waitstaff was attentive and there was never a point in time where we were left needing anything. Prior to leaving, it looked like they are one of the few restaurants offering up moments of embarrassment for those celebrating a birthday. It may have included a rather large sombrero.. Oh, and desserts. Delicious looking desserts! I hope this restaurant is here next time I need to come to town. With the experiences I saw around me (all satisfied faces) I can't see that being a problem! read more

I wish I had something else to add that hasn't been written by other reviewers. We found this place thanks to Yelp, stopped in with 3 friends on a Monday night while traveling through. Place was surprisingly empty considering its reviews and were seated immediately. Margarita specials are worthless when the margarita sucks. Here, they are AWESOME and loaded with booze and only $2.50. The free salsa and chips were fresh and flavorful, like they were just made moments prior. All our meals came out quite fresh and hot, the service was professional and prompt. I wish I wrote this review sooner, as I'd describe in greater detail what we all had. I do remember we all ordered something different, and everyone was very happy with their meal. If I were back in Marietta, I'd eat here again. A solid dinner investment. read more

Tampico is one the cheapest and greatest dinner spots in Marietta. Chips and salsa...I mean, c'mon..addictive! This is some of the greatest salsa I've ever tasted and it varies from night to night...all the more reason to go back again and again. The margaritas are awesome...but you can stay for just one...pitcher. Frozen or on the rocks, delicious! I always order the spinach quesadilla sans cheese = awesome! I would go at least twice a week if I still lived in Marietta. read more