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    El Tapatio

    3.9 (67 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Philip C.

    Very good food. One of the better Mexican restaurants in the area. Would eat here again.

    Carnitas tacos with corn tortilla, cilantro and cheese
    Whitney D.

    We decided to try this place on Cinco de Mayo so we were prepared for a wait. We were seated immediately and had salsa and chips right away. The salsa was super watery. My bf said it was like water with hints of tomato and chunks. The queso was better. My bf had a few Maltas. I wanted sangria (on the menu) but was informed they didn't have any. I got the California burrito without tomato sauce and pico de Gallo. I had shredded chicken as my meat. It was good. Nothing special. My bf got carnitas tacos on corn tortillas with cilantro and cheese. They give you a TON of cilantro if you cant tell from the pictures. He said it was ok but wasn't what he was expecting. Overall it was an ok meal. Nothing to write home about. The servers were busting their butts though.

    Carnitas with cilantro onion corn tortillas
    JeffySonia B.

    Great service great atmosphere great food amazing no complaints will be my go to spot every time in Jacksonville from now on highly recommended!

    Samantha P.

    I have never felt so unwelcome in any establishment then I did today. I wasn't going to share that tidbit. Since I felt that way my entire lunch experience up until I pulled out of the parking lot I felt it needed to be shared. I don't want anyone one else who looks like me to experience the same thing. Yes. I do feel wholeheartedly that it was because of the way I looked. The food was just OK as was the service. I don't usually gripe about the prices and certainly don't mind paying extra for white cheese sauce. If you choose to eat here just know that they only give you half a bowl of salsa with chips and the bowl of white cheese is extremely small compared to other restaurants that I've been too. The chicken was tough and the ground beef didn't taste right to me. I regret spending my money here.

    Barbacoa, Carnitas & Asada Tacos!
    John R.

    El Tapatio has been on the Westside forever! But I've only recently discovered them, but boy I'm glad I did! The first time I came was on a Taco Tuesday - trying to avoid the Flavorless Flats! They don't offer a discount on Tuesdays, but they don't need to! Most tacos are $2 and done either street style or Americano. Some of their specialty tacos go for $3. El Tapatio serves Tex-Mex favorites, but also traditional Mexican dishes that you won't find in chain restaurants (sopes, tortas, caldos & seafood). This attracts a very loyal patronage and you know it's authentic and tasty. The wait staff is very friendly & helpful and wait times for meals is minimal. My most recent visit, I had enchiladas & my son got a huge burrito! Both were delicious. Various styles of Mexican music will fill the rooms and soccer will always be on (although I did see a Jags game on too)!

    Over cooked chicken fajitas
    Juri W.

    I ordered chicken fajitas and all over cooked... tres leche and fried ice cream were disappointed too... Nothing I like food from here

    Menu 2.2020
    Cuey M.

    Tacos are now $3 and they don't include chip and salsa on to-go entree orders. Also, they keep giving us red sauce almost every time we ask for green sauce. Why not just give your customers both?

    Jennifer V.

    El Tapatio continues to be our go to spot for Mexican. We always get the cheese dip and eat way too many chips before our meal arrives. I have a hard time ordering anything other than the Pastor tacos because they are THAT good. Honestly, we haven't had anything that we didn't like. The cheese dip is good, the guacamole is good and so is the salsa (spiciness varies from day to day). Sometimes we order all three and I have a hard time picking my favorite. All the meats that I have tried are good but obviously the Pastor is my favorite. You can't go wrong with El Tapatio!

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    Everything that I have ordered from this restaurant has been tasty and delicious and definitely worth the price

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    The food was good and the value was great... service was quick and fast , thank you from nyc

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    Been going to El Tapatio for years and still outperforms any other restaurant around. Fajita nachos are OUT OF THIS WORLD.

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    Food was very dry. The Cleanliness of restaurant was okay and staff was not too friendly. I would not visit again.

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    This place is delicious! Really good Mexican food, no complaints and prices are somewhat fair I guess. Great Place.

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