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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 980 reviews

What User doesn't like about El Tapatio:
I wouldn't recommend this restaurant. The food was overly salty and didn’t taste fresh, and the prices were too high for the quality offered. I ordered tostadas, but they were not the crunchy kind I expected. Additionally, the servers said they were "too busy" to prepare the drinks I requested and suggested I just order a soda instead. If you're looking for a good family spot with authentic cuisine, this isn’t the pl... View all feedback. What User likes about El Tapatio:
The food is delicious and authentic. The owners are very nice. This place specializes in lunch, and I’m definitely coming back. Parking is available on the road and is metered at 25 cents per hour. View all feedback.

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3.2 ★ from 19 reviews

Real authentic Mexican cuisine, crazy tasty, super satisfying and very good priced. If you make Mexican, do it right, go to El Tapatio.

The food is delicious (we love the Chimichanga and Tacos and Guacamole! and the customer service is excellent. Shout to Leslie, because he is so helpful after U...

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If you’re seeking authentic cuisine, this is not the place to visit! The food was disappointing, and the service was equally poor. I ordered steak with rice and...

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The food is delicious and authentic. The owners are very nice. This place specializes in lunch, and I’m definitely coming back. Parking is available on the road...

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I wouldn't recommend this restaurant. The food was overly salty and didn’t taste fresh, and the prices were too high for the quality offered. I ordered tostadas...

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Google
4.2 ★ from 10 reviews
adrian
04.03.2024 - 08:31

While it may not be the most outstanding Mexican restaurant, it is one of the few nearby that offers decent Mexican cuisine. I'd say it's about 50% authentic, w...

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Miguel
04.03.2024 - 08:31

Service: Takeout Meal Type: Other Price per Person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 2

Carlos
04.03.2024 - 08:31

Service: Takeout Meal Type: Lunch Price Range: $10–$20 This restaurant offers the finest Mexican food around. The takeout service is efficient and friend...

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mundo
04.03.2024 - 08:31

Good food and the atmosphere is nice Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

Jose
04.03.2024 - 08:31

Service: Take out Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Carnitas Taco

Restaurantji
3.9 ★ from 126 reviews
Katrina
28.08.2024 - 07:25

Food is ok. Takes long to be served. There is not parking lot so you have to find parking on the street. Servers didn't speak English

Vicky
28.08.2024 - 07:25

The chicken broth was in very poor condition, the meat

Giv
28.08.2024 - 07:25

The staff member was quite rude during my visit. Honestly, it felt unnecessary; all I wanted was for her to just put the torta in the bag.

Joshua
28.08.2024 - 07:25

If you're looking for no-frills Mexican cuisine in South River, this is the place to go. The food is consistently tasty, and the portion sizes are generous with...

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Victor
28.08.2024 - 07:25

This restaurant offers the closest experience to authentic Mexican cuisine. However, there's one aspect I would change: I wish they sold tacos individually. Man...

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Sirved
4.0 ★ from 69 reviews

If you?re looking for authentic food do not come here! Food was terrible as was the service, I ordered steak with rice and beans and within 20 minutes I felt si...

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I don?t recommend you come here. The food is salty and didn?t seem fresh, the price was too high for the quality of the food. I ordered tostadas and they were n...

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This is a local restaurant in South River New Jersey the local is very small, the restaurant looks like it it needs a little bit of tidy up and cleaning. Too ma...

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Truly authentic Mexican cuisine, crazy delicious, super satisfying, and very well priced. If your going to do Mexican, do it right, go to El Tapatio.

One of my all-time favorite spots for tacos and empanadas! Their chicken empanadas with hot red sauce are out of this world. I used to come here at least once a...

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Yelp
3.5 ★ from 43 reviews
Zomato
3.3 ★ from 4 reviews
Restaurantguru
3.9 ★ from 368 reviews
Int Restaurants
3.9 ★ from 334 reviews
Menupix
4.4 ★ from 7 reviews

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