I think this place has the best beef fajitas in town. They have a drive through or you can dine in. They have very nice paintings on two of the walls, and it feels very cheerful when you're inside. We went on a Sunday afternoon, and the service was very good. The food came very quick, the wait staff is very nice. It's a great place to go to eat Mexican food. read more

See all

FOOD POISONING!! Beware of this spot. Worked for TDCJ for years and the one time I tried this place, I legitimately lost control of my bowels. Thankfully didn't throw up but almost wish I had to end the struggle. Please double-check your food from here before you eat it, they were quick to deny responsibility. read more

I love the food here which is why I keep coming back but I hate that I have to be extremely careful when I order takeaway because otherwise I'm missing items that I was upcharged for. I got a 4oz queso instead of an 8, and no chicken in my enchiladas. I'll still come back but the laziness is concerning when the restaurant is empty and they somehow manage overlook things on simple tickets. read more

My experience at this place was terrible. I ordered barbacoa by phone and asked how much it cost per pound. They told me $13.99 and that it came with onions, cilantro, and tortillas, so I ordered two pounds. When I opened the containers when I got home, wow, I was shocked to find they had only put half a pound in each one. I called back, very upset, and they told me that what I received was the barbacoa plate and that they don't sell barbacoa by the pound. I was confused because when I called earlier they told me it was by the pound. If they gave me the plate why didn't they include rice and beans it supposedly included? I asked, and they couldn't answer. I asked to speak to the manager, and he told me the same thing. He didn't resolve the problem; he was extremely rude and wanted me to bring the food to him so he could supposedly see it to confirm. It was just a waste of time since I don't live near there, and I had a dinner to serve to my guests. The barbacoa wasn't good, and paying $28 plus tax for a pound of barbacoa was a huge undertaking. I'll never go back to that place ever again. read more

El Tapatio #2 - Mexican Near Me - Huntsville, Texas

Food was soooo good . 10/10. Definitely recommend the chorizo breakfast quesadilla. Salsa and green salsa were the perfect heat and very good flavor to it. Pancakes were cooked good as well. Restaurant was clean and service was good and fast! The paintings were so beautiful. I recommend this place for breakfast or lunch or dinner. read more

See all

Very high hopes for this place due to what I've heard from co-workers. Ehhh, not so much. Both servers we had seemed very quiet and timid and maybe unsure of the expectations of waitressing...we had to ask for chips and salsa (also ordered queso) and this was after she had taken our drink order and delivered them and after we had placed our lunch order. Chips and salsa should be the first thing you do. I ordered two beef enchiladas with a chicken taquito. Hubby ordered a fajita steak quesadilla (no surprise here...that's his normal) along with an order of cheese fries, and daughter ordered the tacos on flour tortillas (I know, I know...she should have kept them on corn). Chips were warm and fresh when delivered...all they needed was a heavy sprinkling of salt. Salsa had a dark flavor, almost burnt or over cooked. Queso was very thin and flavorless...not sure if they thin it down so much because they offer it free during the week and probably go through lots of queso. The beef in the tacos and enchiladas was the same...something ground and then mixed with tiny pieces of sautéed onion, green peppers, and potatoes. Not much flavor. Beans and rice were very 101 and not that great. Redeeming quality: tortillas were homemade and fresh and chicken flauta was crispy on the outside and flavorful and juicy on the inside. Quesadilla did NOT have fajita steak...more like roast type meat with big hunks of fat and gristle. Very little cheese...no cheese pull at all. Cheese fries were of the frozen variety with that same thinned down queso. Only thing that gave them two stars instead of one star...homemade tortillas, chicken flauta, and fresh chips. IF we return, will probably have a flauta meal and possibly try an order of beef fajitas. read more

See all

Excellence Pozole and Menudo. Generous servings. I'm looking forward to visiting again.

Delicious Huevos Rancheros! House-made corn tortillas. Nice coffee. Over-medium eggs cooked just right. Right amount of spice in the salsa. Will eat here again. read more

Food was authentic and delicious! Best tacos I've had in a long time! Will be back! Food ready as well quickly. Husband steak ranchero dish too that was awesome read more

El Tapatio #2 was fantastic! We went for dinner on a weeknight and were met with smiles and fast service. The staff were incredible in accommodating my dietary restrictions (vegetarian) and the food was delicious. I had a plate with a flauta, taco, and quesadilla, and our waiter recommended modifications that were vegetarian-friendly. This is a would-recommend place for Mexican food & we will be back! read more

In Huntsville today and came into El Tapatio! Food was great, service was excellent and the restaurant was clean as usual. Some items prices have been adjusted as most other restaurants but I find them to still have extraordinary value for the quality of food and what you get. The warm salsa was accompanied by chilled green sauce and a side of queso. I had Melon Fresca and the picadillo beef enchilada with the crispiest flauta I've ever had. I saw a couple of poor reviews but I can tell you as far as I can see they are working hard and doi a great job! read more

See all

Stopped in on my way back from Houston to Dallas to get a quick bite & the cheese enchiladas were absolutely delicious . I'll definitely be back for them. Service was super quick & the hostesses were friendly. read more

Consistency great food and service every time. I recommend to friends often and they're always impressed.

Called ahead for Pick up! Food was ready within 10 minutes. My chicken enchiladas and Fajita Quesadilla were AMAZING plenty of delicious cheeses and meat steak and chicken both were bursting with flavor. Ordered extra pico and hot sauce and she threw in some queso and salsa picante and a few different hot sauces! The guacamole was buttery savory needless to say I'll be picking up food there very soon. read more

I'd eaten at this place once before a while back, but I really didn't remember anything about it. I thought it was time to give it another go, so I placed a to-go order of one of my usual Mexican standbys: a torta and a quesadilla. I chose the shrimp torta, and a cheese quesadilla with no meat. The quesadilla came with rice and beans. The standout items for me were the rice and beans, especially the beans. I tend to judge a Mexican restaurant on the quality of its refried beans, and El Tapatio might just have the best tasting refried beans I've tried in Huntsville. They were perfectly seasoned, the texture was just right, and after I finished them I was left wanting more of them. The rice was also excellent in terms of seasoning and texture. Give me a couple of tortillas and a plate full of these beans and this rice, and I'd be perfectly happy. Unfortunately, the main items were just OK. The torta tasted like just about every other torta you'd get served at most places, and the shrimp had no flavor at all. You literally could not taste it. The quesadilla likewise was fine, generously filled with Mexican white cheese, but there was absolutely nothing special about it whatsoever. Maybe that's why I don't remember anything about my first visit; the food just wasn't that memorable. After reading some of the other reviews, I have to say that I didn't have the issues with service that other patrons seem to have experienced. They were courteous, the food came out quickly, and they didn't make any mistakes on my order. Would I go back to El Tapatio? Sure. They're not too expensive, the food is decent (if unremarkable), and there are a few other items on the menu I'd like to try. read more

DONT EAT HERE! They messed up my order, and when I got all the way over there (already an inconvenience) the very rude woman at the front wants to tell me the plate they gave me (that I literally order all the time) is made right, and that they aren't going to fix my food. They over charge. every single time I go they tell me a different price. And when you complain and say something, they act like there's nothing they can do. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. I literally will NEVER eat here again, and I will make sure to tell everyone I know never to come here. Hope y'all go out of business! :) Go to lindos! Same exact menu, just cheaper and better tasting ;) read more

I went for takeout today and only received half my order. I call and went back and was told there was nothing they could do. I advised I would give a bad review and she told me "I don't care". I guess it's worth $7 to lose a long time customer. read more

Food here is the BOMB. Not to mention the price makes me a frequent regular. Looking for some quick, cheap, and yummy tacos? Here's the place. read more

Went to this restaurant two days ago and ordered something from their lunch menu. When they handed me the receipt, I noticed they charged me more than menu price so I asked why. They said its because it isn't 11am yet (it was 10:58). I replied, "So you're charging me dinner pricing at 10:58am?" They said yes, so I cancelled my order and left. Two days later, I logged into my checking account and noticed they still charged me so I called the restaurant and talked to the manager. They refused to do anything about it even though I cancelled my order immediately after ordering. This wasn't the first problem I've had with this restaurant. Will never order from them again. Some of these 5 star reviews sound like they came from employees. Considering this restaurant's shady behavior, that wouldn't surprise me. read more

We love there breakfast tacos! We get them with cheese, potato and bacon. Always fresh! And served all day if you don't mind a slight up charge. Wait staff is super nice and the pickled carrots they serve complimentary are delicious. read more

New Mexican food restaurant that offers drive thru also. Same as the one in Willis . Had the menudo and it was good with the right amount of spiciness. Would definitely come again. read more

See all

Breakfast was great... tried the shrimp quesadillas a few days after and the shrimp weren't seasoned and they left a few side dishes out my bag... the one in Willis tx is a lot better and very organized read more

GREAT FOOD! definitely a taste of home and staff are friendly. I got the mixed Parilla and my wife got tacos and torta and it was all delicious. And the price for the food is really good read more

Best mini tacos ever. Always get the horchata. Friendly and quick service. When I'm in town I always stop here.

Great food and great service, don't miss you y'all! Breakfast with El Tapatio is simple, quiet and affordable and the same goes for the Dinner options. Call ahead or dine-in. Please Wear your mask, if the employees get sick, they can't serve us anymore and can't take care of their families. It's not a state law but private property laws allow them to require a mask. Be respectful please and help these people keep business running, this could be their time to shine! read more

There was so much fat on my Al Pastor tacos and my chicken tacos were unseasoned. The burrito I had ordered was supposed to be only fajita and beans I got lettuce and tomato on it. I got pozole and it was not seasoned. My order was $35 and only the chips and green salsa was good. It was to late to call back when I got home to have it fixed. read more

El Tapatio #2 - Mexican Near Me - Huntsville, Texas

See all

Beef mini tacos were phenomenal. Service was amazing and the queso was so fresh. Portions size was perfect for lunch time. I will eat here instead of 7leguas and Chili's any day of the week. read more

They aren't that friendly, or they just don't like to talk except to take the order but the food is absolutely delicious!

Me and my boyfriend came here to just get a quesadilla since we've had it before and it's always been really good, last time I came here about a year or so ago the service wasn't the best but it was still decent. Server wasn't very talkative nor did she really pay attention to us after she brought our food but that really didn't matter to me honestly what could we really need while we're eating? When she did come and ask us she would be very shy and say things in a low voice but that's fine like I said we didn't really need much, besides I've said the same "no we're good for now" multiple times when I go to restaurants so it's not like I couldn't conjure what she was asking ‍.Towards us finishing our food I noticed there was a shift change and I assumed they'd tell the new people we were finishing up but after about 5-10 minutes nobody came back out and it was dead silent besides us and another family eating. Food quality was good nothing strange there although I've noticed every time I go the salsa is bland and just tastes like tomatoes but other than that the food here has always been up to my expectations, service on the other hand is lacking a bit but not terrible for a place that you can get a big quesadilla with sides for only $11 read more

Best enchiladas, beef and chicken tacos! The warm salsa, chili con queso, carrots, cauliflower and chips they automatically serve before you order is great! Service and food excellent! Super nice staff! Will definitely go back again! read more

absolutely horrible service they do not care about the customer or the needs at all they to busy talking to each other or on their phone probably why the rest is so dirty and I found mold in the restrooms read more