Been a while but man it just gets better and better! Owners are the best people. Food is fantastic and well worth the brief wait for its fresh preparation. This isn't FAST food, people. Highly recommend bean dip w green salsa, pupusas, and carnitas. Shrimp con huevas came to the table steaming hot and perfectly prepared w generous portions. Prepare to bring home a to go box. THANKS for another wonderful meal! Also there is talk of a possible dinner schedule to added. Stay tuned to yelp. read more

Our friends from pismo Beach recommended this small town authentic Mexican restaurant AND BOYYYYYY am I glad we tried it. Best Mexican in California I have ever had. From the complimentary chips and salsas to the homemade soft tacos, right down to the meats. Everything was deliciously seasoned and the right amount of portions. I will def. be back. And the food was completely made from scratch with love from the owners read more

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Great food and excellent service! Best authentic Mexican food in Guadalupe! I have never left there hungry or disappointed.

I've been eating here for 25 years. Consistently excellent food prepared and delivered by the most lovely couple. Worth going out of your way for every time. True five star restaurant. read more

This is my favorite Mexican food place to go. I love to bring friends here as well. First the owners Eddie and Mimi are the greatest husband wife cook and hostess team. Always friendly and appreciative that you choose to come there to their special place. And the food is so flavorful. I always leave there feeling like I have had a party in my mouth.... That good. I want to thank them for always making us feel special when we come there too. Love from Dale and Sharon Lamb read more

We arrived at noon. There were two other tables already eating. I was looking forward to lunch based on past reviews. The chips were over cooked but the salsa and other items that arrived were okay. The prices were a tad high, no luncheon specials and no lunch menu. We tried the taco (al pastor) and enchilada with rice and beans. The beans had a great flavor, the rice forgettable. The taco was extremely greasy and fell apart. The enchilada was tasty. Except for ordering and receiving the check we never saw the server. I can only give this three stars. read more

El Tapatio - Mexican Near Me - Guadalupe, California

This place is a hidden gem in Guadalupe. Wonderful service and the food is great. Homemade tortillas and when we ordered salsa that they ran out at 2pm, they made it to order! Above and beyond to make a single table happy. We would highly recommend the Chile Verde. read more

El Tapatio - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Guadalupe, California

The four of us enjoyed lunch here today. The food is really delicious and the couple that own this treasure are really warm and welcoming. We are on a road trip and regrettably won't be back soon enough. But we will be back. Thank you Mimi and Eddie for keeping your family's dream alive and very well! read more

We've seen this spot plenty of times while driving up North, well we finally decided to stop by and so glad we did. You know being Mexican we are really picky when it comes to Mexican food, there are certain things I would not order specially if we can make it at home and way better. Sopes are one of those items, these were actually very good not hard at all like you usually find in different joints. I really loved the fact that they make the tortillas here, made the soft tacos taste even better. The pico de gallo and chiles they give with the chips are very good with a nice little kick to them. So is the little bowl of beans they give you with some chile verde inside, that's very good. This is a spot to sit and enjoy the very delicious food being prepared pretty much in front of you, so if you don't have much patience for waiting I would say call ahead of time. Very friendly owners, we would definitely come back here if in the area or just to make the drive out here lol. read more

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Amazing authentic Mexican food the bean dip was so flavorful, I had the Chili Verde outstanding, my hubby had the Friday special pork ribs I. A spicy red sauce! They served mine with homemade corn tortillas! Can wait to come again when we're here! Today we I brought my daughter! She says she moving here just so she can't eat here often! Once again The excel my expectations! What a wonderful family! A+++++++ read more

El Tapatio - Mexican Near Me - Guadalupe, California

To start off the food is bomb, no matter what you order. When you come in you get tortilla chips and salsa,pico de Gallo and refried beans as options for dip. Last time we went I ordered a enchilada, taco and Chile relleno combination plate. You choose your meat for your taco and enchilada and enjoy the magic they serve on your plate. Whether you are a fan of soft or crunchy tacos, I say if you get a taco here, soft is the only option as it comes on a homemade tortilla made by the mom in the back. ( Did I mention this is a family owned business?) My fiancé ( aka my dining companion) ordered the special, costillas de puerco. If you come in a day when this is an option, just order it. It comes in a delicious red sauce that has more savory spice flavor than spicy. I swear you will want to mix your rice and beans in that sauce and just eat it with a tortilla.( I personally ate it off a spoon at one point, it's that good) Overall, if you are near Guadalupe dunes or want to have a nice meal as a pit stop in your drive, come here for the best Mexican food in the central coast. read more

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Excellent, authentic Mexican food. Sweet, friendly folks cooking and serving up the goods in this charming downtown Guadalupe spot. A great option for when La Simpatia is closed ;) Awesome Chile Colorado and rellenos. Tasty off the menu drink specials too :) read more

Hands down some of the best Mexican food I've ever had... they are super friendly and their food is a must try. I can't remember the last time I ate at a restaurant and burnt my mouth with how hot and fresh the food was... defiantly will be back thanks again El Tapatio read more

Best tacos Al Pastor I have tasted in the area. If you're looking for a place that serves authentic al pastor straight off the trompo, this is it. Not the fanciest place but the food is delicious. read more

If you are near Guadalupe, CA on a M,W,Th,F 11-7, you've got to go here! Welcoming, cozy atmosphere with warm, friendly, professional service. Flavor was epic! No fusion here, just pure authentic Mexican food. I could probably have made a meal out of the fresh chips, bean dip, and salsa :) The Wednesday chicken mole was a quite hit along with the homemade corn tortillas. The machaca had fantastic flavor but the beans and rice were downright amazing! Never again will I drive down the CA coast without stopping here! read more

El Tapatio - Look for the yellow building! - Mexican Near Me - Guadalupe, California

Aaammmazing ! Very authentic Mexican Food ! All salsa's made in house ! Of course if it says spicy it is ! Just how it should be ! The enchiladas are my favorite, but anything with the Chile verde Suase ! Must tries : Tacos Chile rellenos Juevos rancheros Chilaquiles There el pasto ! Mar y tiara They make home made corn tortillas! read more

El Tapatio - The #1 - Mexican Near Me - Guadalupe, California

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Best Mexican Restaurant I have been to in the Central Coast! This is a hidden gem! They're bean and salsa verde dip is a must have. The staff is always very friendly. Service is fast but they food is so good that the ambiance really doesn't matter to me! If you want to taste TLC (yes, tender loving care) this is the place to go! read more

Food GREAT! Service GREAT! Super friendly family owned business! A must try if u are in/passing thru Guadalupe!

We are from out of town but friends live in Nipomo. They said bringing us to the best Mexican restaurant. They were right. Very authentic. Had chili verde cheese enchiladas. The play usually comes with three. But I know I couldn't eat that many. So made it two for me and added avocado and sour cream on top. They were homemade like I grew up with. The beans and rice are so good. My friend had chili repel read more

A quaint and authentic Mexican restaurant with kind people, DELICIOUS food (my husband got the combo with chicken enchilada and a carne taco; I got the Al Pastor Wet Burrito), and beautiful decor. Also was kid friendly for our 5 and 2 year old who said the chicken strips were the best ever. The Mom and Pop love is evident in all that they do from the food, to the ambiance, to their service. This will now become a regular stop for us when driving to and from Los Angeles to Pismo Beach! Bravo and thank you! read more

El Tapatio - Combo chicken enchiladas and carne tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Guadalupe, California

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My family lives nearby and I always make sure to stop by whenever I visit. The food is great, some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. The service is also great. read more

One of the best meals I have ever ate. Fresh salsa with a spicy zip. Bean dip heavenly and piping hot. Perfectly portioned combo plate. Oh my every bit superb, thank you! read more

El Tapatio - Mexican Near Me - Guadalupe, California

We had a tasty lunch on Saturday passing through Guadalupe. Best Mexican food in town. Friendly staff and homey atmosphere.

When visiting the area is this my husband's favorite place to stop. We've been coming here for the last 5 plus years and it never disappoints (expect when they're closed). We've brought friends and family all which absolutely love. It's a family owned business that makes some of the most delicious enchiladas, chile rellenos, carne asada, & homemade chips and salsa. Coming from a Mexican family and growing up with homemade Mexican food this place is the real deal. read more

Best Mexican food! I'm Mexican & very picky with restaurants because I grew up with the best Mexican food. My husband & I both loved everything from El Tapatio! Their cheeseburger was actually the best we've had around here as well! We also had a carnitas sope, al pastor taco, & beef enchilada. Their green salsa is delicious & their service is great. We can't recommend this place enough if you're looking for a burger or Mexican food. They even use good bacon in the burger (I'm also picky with that)! Ordering take-out was very easy because menu items are numbered. We're in love with El Tapatio! read more

Ed and Mimi consistently deliver outstanding service at El Tapatio, making it a must-try for an authentic dining experience. I highly recommend their flavorful enchiladas or tasty tacos! It's a fantastic choice for lunch with friends or family. Great space for lunch! read more

Amazing food and amazing service! I wish my husband and I had taken a photo of our food, but we did not waste time eating everything. I got their Camarones Diabla and it was so good with their soft tortillas. Fair warning it has a slow burn build up. I can handle a lot of spice (hot sauce or Sriracha with every meal), by the end my tongue was on fire but I was washing it down with their delicious horchata. Husband got their sampler plate with enchilada, Chile relleno, and crunchy taco w/ rice and beans. Everything was delicious. They're beans are so good too. My husband said it's been a while since he's had good Mexican food like this. Service was amazing, the lady who took care of us was so sweet. If we didn't live 5 hours away, we would definitely be regulars here. read more

Amazing food and service. Hand made tortillas. Amazing tacos. Delicious burritos. Yummy enchiladas. Tasty drinks! I'll be back.

I have eaten here many times. The food is always great and service is good . It is a small place , so you may see a slight slowdown during peak hours in the summer, but it is rare. read more

This place is amazing!!! Everything was delicious and very fresh/homemade. The chips and salsa at the beginning of the meal were probably the best I've ever tasted and the rest of the meal definitely lived up to the high expectations set by the chips/salsa. I would drive out of my way to come back to this place. Best Mexican food I've ever had. read more

El Tapatio - Mexican Near Me - Guadalupe, California

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DINE-IN NOW! limited seating. I had a great combo plate with Chicken Enchiladas and Chile Releno rice and beans, and Coke in a bottle. First dine-in Ive had since covid restrictions. read more

El Tapatio - Chicke enchiladas, chili relano, chicken soft taco, coke, chips - Mexican Near Me - Guadalupe, California

Best Mexican restaurant on the central coast! When you pass through Guadalupe don't forget to stop by and have a great meal great customer service. Food is simply the best homemade great taste!! read more

El Tapatio - Friendly customer service! - Mexican Near Me - Guadalupe, California

This is the best Mexican food we have had in many years. Family owned, excellent, efficient, and friendly service.

Food was delicious! This Husband and wife team are amazing. I loved the way she smiled as she took our orders and served our food, you could feel the love from the moment you walked in the door to the love in the food they made. We will recommend this place to our friends and family and can't wait to eat here again soon. read more

Taco Dorados are to die for!!! The personal service and lovely owners make this restaurant a must experience!!! They are very community oriented!! read more

Great food. The only negative comment is you never know if they are open. Kind of give up going there because we found them closed to many times. read more

Sopes are the best! No other Mexican restaurant could compare now that I have had theirs. Everything is good!

Good food hours kinda suck tho but not going to mark them down for that it is what it is. The few times I've gone and caught them open I had good service, place was clean, and overall a good experience. read more

Took an hour to get our meal after we ordered. The cook kept prioritizing take-out orders ahead of our sit-down order. So it took about an hour for our party of three to finally receive our meals. Won't be returning. read more

This restaurant is fabulous! It's been so hard to find flavorful Mexican food but now we have. The food is so authentic and is the real thing, the way Mexican food should be. The bean dip with green salsa that is complimentary, is more than yummy. They aren't open for dinner, only until 4:00, so plan ahead. They are also closed on Sundays and Tuesdays. This place, without a doubt, is the best Mexican food around. read more