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Taqueria El Tapatio

3.7 (268 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Beer Bar
Closed • 8:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Tacos dorados
Diana L.

After passing by this Mexican restaurant so many times I finally decided to try it. I enjoyed it so much the first time that I had it again within a few days. At times there would be a lady at a cart that seems to be making fresh tortilla or taco shells. The taco salad was very tasty and the shell was crispy but not oily. The shrimp tostada was in a separate container so the shell doesn't get soggy. Tasted similar to shrimp cerviche. The tacos dorados and super quesadilla were also very tasty. They don't offer beans options, only refried beans which I'm not a fan of so I opted to get all rice. The sign outside says #2 on it so there are several throughout Ventura county so it's worth trying if there's one near you.

Jennifer M.

The service is quick. Kinda like a hole in the wall. I ordered a wet burrito and she said it wasn't spicy but my taste buds are boiling and sparking so it certainly is too spicy for this gringa. I'll order something else next time.

They cater too!
Josephine G.

This resto is small but I love their decor. The ladies who take your order or deliver your food are very nice. I also love their super nachos. The toppings are more than the chips which I like. They have specials that I was not aware of - and during those specials you get chips and avocado and a free drink. This is my go to place every time I crave for some nachos

Asada tacos
Greggory S.

Oh my goodness this was some tasty food. I'll be celebrating Hispanic heritage food here at this place. I mean these tacos y'all hit on point. 3 chorizo tacos and three asada tacos with extra cilantro y cebolla. I ate in the parking lot just in case it was nasty I'd already be in my car to go somewhere else and if it was good I could just call again and order more. These tacos were inhaled. Couldn't get a picture of the chorizo tacos because I didn't have time to fumble with my phone but once my inner hunger monster was satiated I took a picture of these asada tacos like a normal person. They have specials too! * I of course had to wake up and try their breakfast burrito the next day. Service has been pleasant. The burrito was pretty good, the potatoes are slightly too large and it needs onions and cilantro added to make it less dry. It's huge though and they have a salsa bar.

Angel B.

The mister wanted tacos. I reminded him we have tacos at home. He still wanted some. I tried to steer him away from unknown food in unfamiliar areas. He still insisted. Okay tacos it is. I was super hopeful with the 4 star. I was raised in Ventura County and left in early 2000. 99% of my meals were at the family dinner table. Including homemade tacos. Now this is just my personal opinion. I was not a fan of this place. What went wrong? Horchatta was watered down. Well of course it would be as it sits in one of those big ice filled jugs. Chips were stale and the carne asada tacos were mediocre. I felt so bad that the Mister did not enjoy his lunch. We have a handful of taco places in Orange County that we really enjoy. This particular place did not agree with our taste buds. The carne asada was not flavorful at all. The meat was chewy and hurt the Misters teeth from knawing on it. Service was okay. A native Spanish speaker took cuts and they helped them first. Don't underestimate if I can speak it or not. Huge menu and huge crowds. Plenty of parking. So they must be doing something right. It just wasn't right for us. P.S. stay off your phone when ordering. They don't like that.

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Great food & service. Been coming here forever & never disappoints. Definitely recommend.

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Food was very average at best. Service was okay. Lady taking our order was kinda rude.

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This is my secret little get away! Love their Carne Asada Burrito. It's my go to when I go here.

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Bad service lady at the cash register is always mad .. the food is ok ambiance is dark

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Very good and authentic for Moorpark for sure! Love the lengua and salsa bar, mmmmm!

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We came here with friends after they have recommended it. They have been here before and they liked…read moreit so decided to come back. I'm really impressed by this place and how big it is. Their parking is interesting but they have multiple entrances so you can get in from the shop or the main door, etc. They only have one sour beer, which I did not like so I did not end up getting beer. However, their food was good. We had multiple salads. The pesto chicken was good, we also had the barbecue chicken, bacon salad, but without the bacon. It came with a bacon and I asked Alex and they ended up making a new one without the bacon, which was really good. I have to say this is my favorite one. We also have the Carne Asada pizza, veggie pizza, tri-tip pizza, soft pretzel. Food was good, good atmosphere, good service despite being really busy. I highly recommend this place and will definitely return.

My friends and I have been coming to institution for year and we come couple of times a year and…read morehave always had a good experience, which is why what happened during our most recent visit was so disappointing. My friend had an open tab and realized once we got to the parking lot that he had forgotten to close it. He immediately went back inside. It was only around 11:05 PM, about five minutes after closing, and there were still other customers inside the establishment. When he asked to close out his tab, he was told he would be charged an additional fee because the tab had been left open and they closed at 11:00 PM. I understand having a policy for tabs that are actually abandoned, especially if someone leaves for the night and staff have to close everything out after everyone is gone. But that was not the situation here. He had not left the premises, came back in immediately, and there were still customers inside. Charging someone an extra fee under those circumstances felt unnecessary and unfair, especially over a matter of five minutes. My whole group has been repeat customers and have always left satisfied, so it was disappointing to be treated this way over something that could have been handled very easily. Unfortunately, this experience definitely changed our impression of a place we previously enjoyed coming to. Especially considering we come here to celebrate birthdays many times a year!

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