We went on the second night after their reopening. My wife and I split the pork carnitas and they were very good! Salsa rojo was very good too, and better than it was before the tornado! This was always our go to for Mexican food for the last 25 years, and we've checked back often waiting for them to reopen. The other el tapatio locations don't have the same salsa verde and I've never seen this style of it anywhere else. It was a little different, a little more lemon juice maybe but still the star of the show! Service was spot on and with a very personable and attentive waitress who checked on us frequently. Ambiance has changed to a more modern look, but I kind of liked the old booths. Still, thrilled to have them back! read more

We stopped here on our way home to Pennsylvania and what a pleasant surprise! By far the best authentic Mexican food we've had in a very long time! Our server was also really nice! This is a definite spot for us during our annual road trips down south! read more

Service was attentive and the food came out quick! 10/10 for that! Minus one star only because some of the dishes were a bit bland and portions were smaller than we were used to for a Mexican restaurant. Overall a good sit-down that's very accommodating to big groups and a VERY happening place especially on the weekend. read more

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant - Specialty fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

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Solid Mexican food, good service, & good vibes all around. I got the taco salad bowl, and it was pretty good!

Always great service they have the best cheese dip and fresh guacamole too. Plus they have pizza for the picky kiddies.

Unfortunately the food was a little salty and the tequila sunrise was lacking tequila. I had the chicken/cheese enchilada with refried beans, my sister had the chicken/spinach enchilada with rice...neither of us was able to consume all of our food. We spoke with the manager and he was very understanding and offered to reduce the bill. NOW The decor of is amazing...the carved wood chairs are spectacular. This is why I'm giving 3 stars instead of 2 BUT overall they're 2. read more

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant - Spectacular wood carved chair - Mexican Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

We had a great dinner there! Food and drinks were very good and prices were also good. Definitely will return

I ate the same meal I ate here three years ago. It is honestly better. I had the shrimp tacos. I would give El Tapatio 6 stars!!

Im allergic to cilantro and onions and I asked for no cilantro and onions and when I got my food back there was cilantro and onions on my dinne. I am very disappointed with my meal and I hope this doesn't happen to anyone else. read more

Very good service and food. There were 12 of us during dinner time and they handled it perfectly. Beer was cold too read more

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant - Enchiladas supreme. Very good - Mexican Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

The food here is great, always served piping hot on a hot plate (if you're getting a hot dish). The manager, Juan, is beyond stellar, and the staff are always super kind and helpful. The place generally has a good crowd, great drinks, wonderful atmosphere. I had a great waitress named Elsa who was so friendly and fun. Highly recommend the table side guacamole, well worth it! read more

Typical (Americanized) Mexican restaurant, except they have someone that will go around with a cart and make fresh guacamole for you--I have not seen this before. I am vegan and this ordered from the vegetarian menu. I ordered the 3 Spinach burritos and beans on the side, emphasizing NO cheese on any part of the dish. When I got my food it looked great but the spinach sauce that was covering my burritos had cheese in it. Also, the waitress never asked if we wanted more salsa and chips, as we had a lot, and had to continuously ask to get them refilled; she seemed more focussed on other tables like we were not going to be spending enough and thus a lower tip for her. read more

Customer service was bad. Order a Bahama Mama, it was not made correctly. Informed the waitress, was told I could not order another drink because I returned the first drink for not being correct. Stay away if you want good drinks, and honest service read more

Have ordered here many times and have never been disappointed with my food. Portions are good, food is flavorful, and the beer specials are great. Carne asada is my go to, steak is always well seasoned. read more

This is my favorite go-to restaurant in Rocky Mount. I am a sucker for Mexican food, so I might be a little bit biased on my love towards El Tap. So far, I've been to El Tap only during lunch times, and it can get crowded. But I never had issues with not finding a table/seat. The BEST thing about El Tap is the guac cart! They literally bring a cart full of ingredients ready for making guacamole right in front of your eyes. You can make it extra sour (w/ line), extra spicy (w/ jalapenos), and etc. You can customize however you want & see how guac is made in front of you. I love the fresh taste of guac right after it's made :) I've also been to Raleigh/New Bern Ave location of El Tap, but the guac was not as good as this place. I don't know what it is, but this place knows their guac!!! Their dishes are all delicious, and lunch menus are very affordable! They got me hooked up with their food, so I will continue to see you guys! read more

Great food and service is always A plus. My favorite is the chicken fajita quesadillas. Overall, it's just a pleasant atmosphere and very inviting. I've never gotten wrong food or had a problem with anything. read more

They are the rudest mf have u standing there like 6 people walking pass then somebody finally say something I'm gonna go viral on FB about this place is it because I'm black I don't eat the nasty shit I pick up from there don't take that long to get a order ready everytime I come there It takes all mf day read more

El Tapatio is a good place for Mexican food in Wilson. I have eaten at this restaurant since it was opened. They have consistently good food. I like the chips and salsa. The salsa is mild, but has a good flavor. I really enjoy the fajitas. I get the fajitas with refried beans and salad. The chicken fajitas are my favorite. The salad comes with sour cream and guacamole. I've included a picture. A must try if in Wilson. read more

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant - This is the salad that comes with the fajitas. Yummy. - Mexican Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Yum! This is my family's favorite Mexican restaurant. They can easily accommodate big groups, prices are reasonable, service is quick, and portions are large. We love the combo meals and we always get the fresh guac -$9 and prepared table side. This restaurant is great!! read more

This restaurant was close to our hotel and had decent reviews, so we figured we would try it. Such a disappointment. The service was fine, but the food was not great, the only exception being the chips and salsa. They weren't spectacular, but they certainly beat my entree. I had the carne asada tacos and the meat was way too salty. Not only that, but it seemed as if it sat there a little too long. I have had some awesome carne asada tacos in Texas, and this did not come close. I don't like beans do I didn't try them, but the rice was way too dry. My mom and dad both thought their meals were just ok. I would not return. read more

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant - Kids chicken tenders - Mexican Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

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I use to love this place but the last 3 times I have went the service has been horrible. My niece and I came in and the waitress came and placed chips and salsa on the table. He gave no greet at all. 11 minutes later we still wasn't ask what drink. Very pissed off. read more

Worst tacos I've had in my life. Service was really slow, was sitting outside and actually needed to walk inside myself to get requests because waiter rarely came out. Ordered soft beef tacos. First time they got it wrong, and came with chicken, changed it for me after I pointed in out. Both plates of tacos tasted like preheated unfresh stuff and the tacos were cold. I took two bites of each plate and gave up. read more

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant - two plates of food - Mexican Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

The restaurant was clean. The aroma of the food was appealing, the food was disappointing. I expected it to be a least semi authentic. It was not close. It was definitely something that had been removed from a freezer and reheated. It tasted overly processed. I've lived in California as a military person in the past, for 6 years and had Mexican food on a regular basis. I've had Mexican food in the home of friends who grew up making this food. It is a staple in my diet. This was terrible. I've eaten at other Mexican restaurants since and have had pretty good experiences. This was surprisingly terrible. read more

Best Mexican food I have eaten in a long time. I ate their Choripollo...... deliciousness

Pretty disappointed in this place. The food did not taste authentic at all. And also seemed over priced from other authentic Mexican restaurants. With a meal you get a choice of either rice OR beans, not both like a traditional restaurant. And the fountain soda drinks are pricey too. Will not be going back. read more

Everything I've tried is great. The first time I order their steak burrito and chicken chimichanga. Both were so delicious! Have been back 6 times in the last 2 weeks. read more

Horrible customer service. I ordered delivery through door dash and instead of the restaurant calling me to tell me what I ordered was not available, they waited for my dasher to get there. Then had HIM call me and ask if I wanted something else! I already had been waiting... they should have called and said my food was not available themselves.. read more

I ordered Carasada burrito $16 and no meat at all and it is just fat and rice. So disappointed.

Was really craving Mexican that was not fast food for lunch. Stopped in wanting fresh guacamole and a shrimp taco salad. Yes, I spot the avocado and pestle on the table and get excited. The man took me to the table, swooped the guac bowl away, and took my order. I ordered shrimp taco salad. It was 10.50. I kid you not, it had all of five shrimp on it and was lukewarm. I could have purchased a pound of shrimp for ten bucks! Maybe he's lucky he didn't even ask if I wanted the guac...not so sure that would have come out well either. read more

Stopped by on our way driving North. We enjoyed the food as well as the service. We were in and out within 30 mins. Definitely recommend this place! read more

While I never leave bad reviews, and try to give establishments the benefit of the doubt I can't do it this time. My wife ordered the Chipotle Chicken and I ordered the Texas Fajitas they where both absolutely horrible. Her meal included liver which wasn't in the meal description and my meal tasted stale like the chicken was on the last day before expiration. The wait staff was very friendly. But once again I must say that is the worst Mexican food I have ever had I will not be returning and I do not recommend this establishment to anyone. read more

Great Flavor, Great Atmosphere and the food is always fresh and full of flavor! I love the spinach and chicken enchiladas . The green sauce blows other restaurants out of the water ! If you want true Mexican American then look no further! read more

Being from a large city, I came in with low expectations for the culinary fare in Rocky Mount especially after the first week. On the night before we were scheduled to leave, my coworker and I decided to try out El Tapatio since it was so close to the office. This place definitely impressed. The fresh guacamole is made table-side and is a must try while you're here. Not the best guacamole ever in the world, but definitely a nice touch to this place. I ended up getting enchiladas as per our waitress's recommendation and they were delicious as well. For desert we ordered the cheesecake and the churros. Portions were indulgent and it tasted just as good as the meal. This seems like a fun place to go on a Friday after work to grab a few drinks. Also, props to our waitress, Sheila. She was funny and really easy to talk too. While it may not be the BEST MEXICAN FOOD EVERRR, it is absolutely the best choice for food in Rocky Mount. read more

Bad drinks, first Long Island I had that tasted like coke. We also ordered the margarita flight and it looked nothing like the picture and tasted terrible we couldn't even finish it. This place is really falling off. It used to be my favorite Mexican restaurant. read more

Wow! This place was excellent! My family and I were passing through NC from DC and I sure am glad we stopped at El Tapatio! The atmosphere was nice, the food was fantastic and the service was everything you'd hope for. I would absolutely recommend this place. (Order the fresh guacamole!!!) read more

Great dinner and appreciated the delivery!! Delivery person very nice & put my order where I had requested.

Always stop by with my friends when I'm in town, definitely some good Mexican food here! We typically go on Sunday, it's pretty busy on Sunday afternoon, but we still get seated fairly quickly. The menu is full of your standard Mexican entrees, giant burritos, fajitas, combination plates. The chips are always warm and crispy, and the salsa is pretty tasty. I usually get a chicken entree, this past visit I got Chicken Chipotle, which was pretty good; the sliced chicken was tender and the chipotle cheese sauce was flavorful. Service can be hit or miss, on previous visits our waiter was really attentive, but on this past visit, the waiter didn't pay too much attention to us after we got the food. I'm not hard to please when it comes to local Mexican restaurants, so if you're looking for your typical Mexican food where the portions are huge and the service is quick, you'll leave here satisfied. read more

Was pleasantly surprised, I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food but I can eat it every now and then. The Guacamole is made right at the table if you request it , and it's very flavourful. My steak burrito was awesome. And Service was top notch . read more

We use to eat here often just for the salsa, but they changed the recipe for the salsa. The salsa is now VERY HOT! Sadly they don't have a mild verison. The food is very good, moderately priced, and the service can be slow at times, but overall is alright. read more

This is by far the best Mexican restaurant in town,the food is excellent, the service here is first clasd,always quick even during lunch rush hour. The staff is very courteous and cordial. read more