Oddly enough, for a dog friendly town, no one under the bridge had patio seating. We even asked for water while we waited for a to go order and everyone else was rude and turned us away. Went into El Tapatio. They were super busy, yet still found the time to bring me a Togo container with ice water. Bless these people and please patronize them! Imma go get me some tamales. read more

I LOVE this place. Every time we come to Glenwood, we make sure to stop here for dinner. The food is great. The service is wonderful. And the drinks-- yippee! -- they have some special margaritas that always get the job done, ha! It is located in the upper level, which is fun. Makes for an exclusive feeling atmosphere. They always seat us in a window booth, which we like. I also just recently found out there is at least one location in Denver, too. But, I always say that Glenwood is so magical, so I might just leave the "El Tapatio Magic" to Glenwood! If you're in town, stop by, have a drink, grab some food, it'll be fun! read more

El Tapatio - Trio Fajitas with Beans and Rice - Mexican Near Me - Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Everything about this place is loud, proud, and over the top, but frankly, nothing hits like an oversized plate of green chili over a burrito after a cold day outdoors. Whether you've hiked to the Hanging Lake or spent a day jumping in different hot springs, El Tapatio is going to welcome you with open arms and a giant menu. You do have to climb up a set of stairs to get inside, so no, it's not the most ADA friendly of locations. If you can make it up, though, try to get a booth by the windows where you can people watch and where people get to ogle the plate of fajitas you're housing down. Waitstaff was super friendly if a little chaotic at times when things got busy, but rest assured that the chips + salsa were freely flowing, along with a nice cabbage slaw, and our massive plates came out sooner than we thought possible. It's honestly impressive how the waitresses were able to balance them on one hand while piping hot. We really did enjoy our orders (Camarones el Verdadero for me, and Mar y Tierra for him), but we were a little taken aback when his steak that should have been medium rare was a sinewy purple in the middle. Chef was quick to replace it, but still left us a bit unsettled. If you do make it through the meal, you're probably rolling home because did I mention already how the portion sizes are Shaq-sized? I think I'd come back if I were in the mood for Mexican, but order the smaller bite-sized portions of meat just to ensure that things are fully cooked. read more

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Great food. Huge plate with alot of food. Sorta prices but you do get a lot for the money. Waited for 5 minutes for someone to get my drink order and take my order even though I was the only one here. And parking lol thats a whole other story. You have to park on the other side of the bridge and walk under it. Decor was very cute. read more

El Tapatio - Carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Food is absolutely delicious!! Extensive menu, tons of choices. We got the rellano burrito and combination plate. Spanish rice is absolutely authentic and the whole pinto beans were such a great addition. Added the green chile to the burrito and it was so good. Margaritas were made perfect. They let you pick the tequila to add from a list of about 40+ choices. But the dessert was probably one of the best fried ice cream's we have ever had. Our waiter was super attentive and kept checking on us without being too much. Restaurant is super clean and the menus were clean too. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for Mexican food. read more

The environment is very cute and authentic. However the trio fajitas were soaked in oil. The shrimp had a bad rubbery taste. I felt really unwell after eating the oily food. The beans were a pale color, almost white. Probably will not return. read more

Very happy with the drink menu as well as the dinner menu. The flaming meal combo that we had more than enough or two adults and two children. Not only a lot of food but also great flavor and of course having a flaming dish brought to your table. The service was fast, it feels like you're in any Mexican restaurant in a bigger city, but you're right in the heart or downtown Glenwood springs. read more

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So hungry we forgot to take pics of our entrees. Super friendly server suggested the Spinach (and Mushroom) Enchiladas for me and Mike had the Enchiladas a la Crema. We both enjoyed our meals. But were surprised to see celery in the rice (along with the unsurprising corn and carrots). Spinach Enchiladas came with charro beans and I might get refried next time. Cheese Dip (aka Queso) was creamy and a little spicy. read more

El Tapatio - Cheese Dip, chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Glenwood Springs, Colorado

I feel you can tell a lot about a Mexican place from their chips and salsa and so I liked El Tapatio from the get go. We had ordered a vegetarian fajita to share. The portion size was huge , enough for two of us with an extra side of rice. Thought the fajita was good overall I didn't like the guac and onions it came with as they felt a bit old to me.In dessert we order fried ice-cream. I don't think there was an option to customize the flavor.But again the portion size was humongous and it tasted amazing. As we had a hike the next day, we didnt order drinks but the drinks on the nearby table looked super cool, large and so tempting. Ambience was colorful and vibrant with both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

El Tapatio - Fried icecream - Mexican Near Me - Glenwood Springs, Colorado

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Delicious food and friendly service! We came here because they were open late, most restaurants close their kitchen at 10pm which isn't very convenient for folks who stay at Glenwood hot springs until their 9pm close time and have to shower after. Our hotel suggested Mc Donald's because nothing is open late but luckily we found that El Tapatio closed at 11pm so that saved us. The service was fast and friendly. The portions were huge, plenty of protein! We enjoyed their cabbage salsa and chips too. The only complaint we have is the ceiling lights are offensively bright and could use a dimmer switch asap. Otherwise it was a great experience! read more

El Tapatio - Mexican Near Me - Glenwood Springs, Colorado

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To be fair, we did not eat. Only stopped in for drinks. Looks like your standard chain Mexican restaurant salsa had good spice to it. The only reason I'm leaving three stars is no beers on tap, bottles only. But they do provide frosty glasses to pour them into so that's a plus side. read more

El Tapatio - Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Glenwood Springs, Colorado

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Absolutely fantastic experience. Visited Glenwood Springs for our 40th wedding anniversary and ate at El Tapatio for dinner. awe shared the "fajitas for 2". They were wonderful! Very well seasoned and cooked to perfection! The service was above and beyond! The Owen even visited each table to check on customer! We will definitely be back!! read more

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Came here for a quick bite to eat and a good drink. We were not disappointed! Quick is an understatement. Our drinks and food came out very quickly! They sat us immediately and gave us chips and salsa quickly too. I ordered the blackberry margarita, and our wiater Brian recommended we do om the rocks. That way, our drinks are less watered down. That was a great recommendation because our drinks were very strong. We weren't too hungry, so we shared the queso fundido and the birria tacos. They were both amazing! The queso had a great pull, and the meat paired so well with the cheese! The tacos were perfectly cooked, and the meat was so tender. The food tasted amazing! Overall, we had a great experience and would recommend stopping here. read more

El Tapatio - Birria tacos and queso fundido - Mexican Near Me - Glenwood Springs, Colorado

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The food is excellent, and we had the best server - Lynette. The service is outstanding. The Food is good, and the guacamole is excellent - the guacamole is chunky style with pico and peppers. We pass through Glenwood Springs about three times a month and always stop. The interior is great and the food portions generous. We highly recommend El Tapatio in Glenwood Springs. read more

Ate here for the first time today. Wait staff was quick, helpful and to the point. Didn't need the awkward banter so the service was perfect! Food was great, quick coming out and drinks strong. Would definitely go again! read more

We were excited to try this restaurant, but unfortunately our experience started off very poorly. After being seated, we waited approximately 15-20 minutes without anyone acknowledging our table or even taking our drink order. We were honestly about to get up and leave. The only reason we stayed was because the busser noticed we had been sitting there unattended and kindly stepped in to take our drink and food order. She was attentive and helped salvage the situation, and we truly appreciated her. Shortly afterward, the gentleman who had seated us came over to apologize, explaining that no one had assigned a server to our table. Unfortunately, he was the one who seated us, so this seemed like something that should have been caught much sooner. Mistakes happen, but being left without any acknowledgment for that long is unacceptable. We hope the restaurant improves its communication and organization so future guests don't have the same experience. We do want to thank the busser for going above and beyond when no one else did. read more

My boyfriend and I went out for what we didn't anticipate to be one of our favorites experiences at a Mexican restaurant in the Valley... but here we are!!! The second we walked in we were greeted (not to mention the dining room is PACKED! And it's a Saturday night at 7:30PM) by a busy woman who made time to let us know it would be a moment for a table. Another man came up maybe 30 seconds later and asked us if we wanted food and we said heck yeah! So he cleared off the nearest & cutest high top table (pictured below) and sat us immediately! Our server, Iris, was a dream! Our chips and salsa were spicy AF (I'm a baby when it comes to spice, my boyfriend crushed the entire thing) Margaritas were FIRE! Dinner was absolutely delicious. We're so dang happy to have found our new date night spot. Thanks El Tapatio! read more

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Chicken tacos were above expectations- tender flavorful chicken. The refried beans are off the chart and the perfect combo with the rice, lightly flavored with fresh vegetables cooked in. Quesoburrita was a favorite at the table, everyone needed a bite. Finger lick'n good. We also had carne asada tacos which was also perfectly tender meat and the best flavor combinations. We need to go back! read more

This was the worst all around restaurant. Service was poor. Food was barely edible. Worse Margarita I have had in years. It was like they were trying to be bad. Only positive was the outside patio seating. read more

Craving Mexican while in Glenwood Springs. Food is good. Service is good. Margaritas just ok. read more

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The staff was so kind!! We came in late and they were still so generous. The overall vibe is good as well and there's a HUGE variety of food to choose from -- I got a carne asada burrito and put on some cheese cream sauce and it was SO GOOD My husband got the enchilada chipotle and loved em. In the end, they had already closed the kitchen but they revamped things up for us when we asked for churros to top off our meal. Big portions and quick turnaround time with ordering. read more

El Tapatio - Carne asada burrito and enchilada chipotle - Mexican Near Me - Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Display had such a unique salsa that I could see is not for everyone. With that said, the margaritas were top-notch, and the entrées were great. read more

Great place to take the family and they have even outdoor seating if you'd like to be down on the patio.

The food and drinks were excellent. The salsas were delicious and our dinners were excellent. We were able to sit outside on a beautiful evening, which made it even better. Our waiter was fantastic and really added to the experience. All in all, a wonderful night out -- highly recommend! read more

Waiter almost killed my date. When someone says they have a severe peanut allergy you need to check with the kitchen before just guessing. Food was good tho. read more

The food was amazing and came out within 10 minutes of ordering. Extremely nice staff and very clean establishment.

Food, SERVICE , AMAZING!!!! The place was clean and the workers are on top of it Comming around asking if you need anything . Cake from Florida btw and this is the best Mexican restaurant I've been to in Colorado! read more

Great find! Awesome food and service. I really appreciated the wait staff jumping in when my husband spilled Pepsi.

Excelente servicio, los empleados muy atentos y amables, 4 estrellas por el taco al pastor que le ponen una salsa de tomate y lo arruinan, los precios un poco altos pero entiendo es por el lugar, la comida en general buena read more

Went here for dinner about 2 weeks ago and it was really good! Friendly service and authentic food, five stars!

The salsa is very yummy and fresh.also the chicken is very good and the beans are very good by them selves.the is family friendly.I recommend el tapatio in glenwood springs read more

The food is just bad. The patio and bathroom are nice, though. I made this review so I'll remember not to come back.

My family and I were on our way to eat at Doc Holiday's but found out that they are closed on Wed. so we made our way down to El Tapatio. The service was good, it was the food that wasn't so good. There were four of us in our party and we all ordered something different but none of us were very excited about our meal. Will not be coming back. read more

Ambiance was a great and food was amazing. Came in for a quick bite and was pleasantly surprised. Margaritas are huge and staff is friendly. Chicken was great. Worth the money and next time we in the area we'll definitely be coming back. read more

El Tapatio - Pollo asado and chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Great location, food is really good and there is a huge variety to choose from. Something for everyone. Excellent service. read more

El Tapatio - Tacos al carbon. Mouth watering asada skirt steak - Mexican Near Me - Glenwood Springs, Colorado

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Classic Mexican food with great staff and good food. We will definitely return next time we are in town.

There was a piece of metal about the size of a staple in my food. We brought it to their attention and they offered 15% off our bill but then only took 15% off 3 items for a $7 discount. Honestly we didn't even care so just paid and left... we couldn't believe there was a casual piece of metal in our food! We were eating with our 1 year old and I shudder to think what could have happened if she had taken that bite instead of me. Also the food is not that good and is very expensive read more

We went to the Glenwood Springs location. The food was classic Mexican - but it felt a bit uninspired, bland, and not at par with our experiences elsewhere. However, the service was quick and friendly, and it is a very nice restaurant. Since others loved it, we might have had an off night and would be willing to try it again. read more

Great Food. Very large meals, One Servín is good for two, loved it very much. My wife ordered chicken quesadilla and it was the size of a medium to large pizza. Super big. Tasty. I ordered burred tacos and the same very tasty, but large. Service was excellent, no complaints and the typical Mexican ambiance, with the Spanish music with a taste of Mexico. I recommend this place, but make sure you come in with a good appetite. You will not be disappointed. read more

Absolutely polite / overly service oriented, quality intensely flavored food / we devoured our table guacamole plate- excellent presentation on that and all the food. All appropriately priced as well especially compared to the ridiculous prices around the other restaurants- 5 stars read more