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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 1679 reviews

What Heidi Lux likes about El Tapatio:
Flavorful Mexican food. Everything is served piping hot and fresh. I can’t say that I’ve ever had a bad meal here and have eaten there quite often the waitresses do a great job keeping track of you at your table and convert your beverage to it to go on the way out. View all feedback. What Christine W doesn't like about El Tapatio:
The food tasted old and was very tuff. I couldn't eat it.I asked for some queso because the salsa was too hot for me and that was never brought to my table. Our food came so didn't want it anymore. Plus there were 5 waitress n the back of the restaurant all on their phones. I really don't have a problem with that but if items u ordered can't make it to my table and no refill on our teas there's a problem. It usually... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
3.2 ★ from 50 reviews
Krog
11.09.2024 - 07:37

Restaurant was great, server was great, food was great, pricing was great!

Maria
11.09.2024 - 07:37

The waitresses do not bring you the complete order and they give it to you cold. Not at all friendly, and they spend their time on their phones and have no prof...

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Heidi
11.09.2024 - 07:37

Flavorful Mexican food. Everything is served piping hot and fresh. I can’t say that I’ve ever had a bad meal here and have eaten there quite often the waitresse...

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Lisa
11.09.2024 - 07:37

I LOVE this place! I got the shrimp quesadillas and beans and rice. The food is DELICIOUS! I will absolutely be going back to this one. The people are nice and...

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Tessa
11.09.2024 - 07:37

IF U WANT 2 LIVE DO NOT EAT HERE! I won't EVER eat this place again. I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO SICK IN MY LIFE due to havin been food poisoned from the mixed fajita...

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Located in a bustling area, this restaurant offers a wide menu that entices with flavorful Mexican cuisine. While some patrons rave about the hot, fresh dishes and attentive service, others have reported significant disappointments, including food safety concerns and poorly executed orders. Service has been described as rushed and at times inattentive, leading to a frustrating dining experience. Despite the inconsistent reviews, the ambiance and potential for great meals may appeal to adventurous diners. However, caution is advised—especially regarding food handling and service practices—before visiting this establishment.

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4.4 ★ from 15 reviews
Gerda
18.07.2022 - 20:15

Very clean and friendly staff. eating was perfect as I had the shrimp quesadillas. comes back in definitiw! we drove 40 miles away to get here?

Odessa
18.07.2022 - 20:15

Absolutely amazing?! the first time that here can really enjoy eating. highly recommended

Λουκία
18.07.2022 - 20:15

Friendly staff, eating is great, and they don't have to wait very long to sit or get their food after their order. I love this place

Cary
18.07.2022 - 20:15

Large eating, fast and friendly service and very cheap prices

Върбунка
18.07.2022 - 20:15

Any Mexican restaurant that doesn't have hot salsa there is no Mexican restaurant or authentically Mexican restaurant if you are telling yourself that you are o...

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Top-rated
3.8 ★ from 10 reviews
H
24.09.2023 - 17:58

Really great lunch! I was excited about the yummy thin and crispy chips and salsa. So many times the chips are hard or stale. And the chips came with 2 dishes o...

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Adella
24.09.2023 - 17:58

We got here at 7pm and there was seating available. We ordered our food rather quickly service was the best part of the experience, when our food arrived it was...

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Mike
24.09.2023 - 17:58

It's places like this that means me glad we stop in our long drives. The service was quick and friendly and the food was great! Too many good things on the menu...

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G
24.09.2023 - 17:58

Menu looked good. We stopped in for a quick snack on our bike trip to Fredericksburg. The menu is a bit pricey. We spent 40.00 on 2 teas, 1 shot of Tequila, a p...

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Gabriel
24.09.2023 - 17:58

Nice little place to eat. The staff was friendly, and an important part of any place I eat at was that the tables and floor were clean. The food came out very q...

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Restaurantji
3.9 ★ from 213 reviews
Maria
23.09.2024 - 11:40

The waitresses do not bring you the complete order and they give it to you cold. Not at all friendly, and they spend their time on their phones and have no prof...

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Tessa
23.09.2024 - 11:40

IF U WANT 2 LIVE DO NOT EAT HERE!I won't EVER eat this place again. I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO SICK IN MY LIFE due to havin been food poisoned from the mixed fajita S...

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Greg
23.09.2024 - 11:40

Food was really good

Barbara
23.09.2024 - 11:40

Wonderful food, great migas!!!

Jaye
23.09.2024 - 11:40

Great little restaurant

Gastroranking-us
4.4 ★ from 792 reviews

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