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    El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

    3.0 (188 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Combination 60. Burrito, Enchilada and Tostada Combo
    Dawn C.

    Fast and Fresh! Staff very friendly! I came for a bit of Cinco de Mayo food. And they did not disappoint!! I'm a born and raised Cali-girl and I love authentic Mexican food. This is as close as you'll get to Mexican food on the east coast!! I ordered the combo of burrito enchilada and tostada with beans and rice. And of course a Margarita! All was very delicious! I will definitely be back!!

    Beef 79. Chimichanga Lunch--my favorite!
    Liz V.

    Came here on a Thursday night at 5:45pm and this place was busy! Which is great especially when we're in a pandemic and you want Mom and Pop restaurants like these to succeed. I came here with my one year old toddler (Mommy and me date!) and we had a quick bite to eat and it was fantastic! Mini me ordered (well I ordered, she still just points and grunts like a caveman) a quesadilla and fries and I went with my staple fried beef chimichanga. The fries here are awesome and so we my chimichanga. The quesadilla and free chips and salsa were okay, but the ambiance, service and FRIES really made this place shine. Also, service was super quick so if you have little ones this place is definitely family friendly! Also love the bright colors and decor inside.

    a margarita with a slice of orange
    Andrea M.

    Todo estava rico menos las micheladas saben como servesa con chile y no como una michelada

    El Tapatio in Claymont
    Bruce K.

    Standard (but fast) Mexican food. Really nicely decorated and quite festive inside. I like how it's on different levels and it gives it a much nicer vibe. Otherwise, it's the same sort of food that you can get at nearly any Mexican anywhere that isn't in Texas. Salsa was more wet than I prefer. Thankfully, I didn't end up wearing any of it as I had several dollops fall off the really good chips. And speaking of chips, you get one very large basket for free. Refills are not free and that makes sense to me. $10 for a chicken burrito with rice and beans for lunch. That's a good deal.

    Carved and painted chairs and tables
    Bob K.

    The reviews here need a little more detail. Disclaimer - I've never been to Mexico. The authenticity of one Mexican restaurant over another is alien to me. But honestly, who cares? Is the food any good? That's the bottom line, isn't it? Yes, the food is good. My wife, who is on a diet that often restricts her to fajitas with no dairy, puts the fajitas here amongst the best in the area, and I would agree. I love the tomato chunks cooked in with all the other ingredients. My favorite dish is the Pollo Tapatio. I had this mix of chicken and tomatoes at their Newark location once, and the exquisite heat pain left me panting for more. This location doesn't have it quite as hot, but it's still delicious. I like the decor, with the carved and painted tables and chairs, and yes, the chips and salsa are pretty good too, although second-best to the Mexican Post on Naamans. There are always coupons for this place to be found in the local Clipper magazine that everyone gets in their mail, so check that out as well.

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    adam d.

    Ugh. Used to be my favorite when in the area. Sometimes I would drive from PA and bring the family. I guess it's switched ownership. It's probably been a year since I've been here. Took one bite of food. I'll salvage some of the rest to mix in the dog food tomorrow. Super bummed. Owner? is sitting next to me listening to videos on his phone at the bar. When my server isn't mixing drinks or handling food she's mopping, sweeping and wiping up. Came here starved. Ate a few chips and salsa. The ice water was pretty good. The margarita was serviceable - spent $6 to add alcohol. Otherwise it was meh. It's always been busy when I've been here. Came in to 4 cars in the lot - that should have been a sign.

    Chicken Enchiladas
    Emma T.

    I've been coming here since I was little kid! It is my go-to Mexican restaurant. Maybe I'm biased but it's the best Mexican food in the area. The staff is super nice and the restaurant is so colorful! There is a Groupon deal right now where you can get $25 dollars off the meal which is what my friend and I did. They have a great lunch menu that is the perfect size for a lunch dish! I got the chicken enchiladas, SO GOOD! I also got a margarita, warning: they are pretty strong!

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    Great, fresh food. Amazing bakery. Fantastic reasonable pricing. Friendly staff. I absolutely love this place!

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    5 years ago

    Awesome food, my favorite are the chimichangas. The portions are large, I recommend wearing your stretchiest pants.

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    Always good exactly what I want when I want comfort Mexican food. Everything on the menu that you think you'll like, you'll like.

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    I took my wife and daughter to El Camino on Mother's Day. First visit for me. Waitress was…read moreefficient and friendly. Drinks came out fast and good feedback on them. We ordered the nachos grande without any protein. It was good. Plenty of food. We had leftovers with 4 adults and 2 young children. I ordered the crispy shrimp tacos and was happy with the quantity, flavor. Kids ordered chicken fingers and fries and were very happy. The ambiance was nice. Restaurant and bathrooms were clean.

    Vibes are really good! Servers are perky and helpful…read more Chips and Guacamole - regular size is good enough for 4 people. (On top of it, they refilled ours. ) guacamole is plentiful, and decorated nicely with garnish of radish. However, as others have said, it is bland. Not bad, but I have had much better. I had El Camino draft beer. Light, enjoyable. Portion sizes are big. Only one in our party got the entree, and half of that was for to go. Rest of us had couple of appetizer and they were sufficient for us. Chilli Relleno was delicious. What I liked was their attention to detail. We asked for quesadillas with jalapeños. They nicely integrated it in the filling, rather than just adding on top. Kudos to chef for such small detail. Will definitely visit again when we are in town.

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    We were nicely surprised with how delicious our recent dinner at Tex Mex Tequila was!…read more We stopped in on a Friday night and were quickly seated; I don't think the word is out about this place yet! The service was very friendly and efficient, with several different employees stopping to check in on us throughout the evening (without being overbearing). The complimentary chips and salsa were fantastic and clearly homemade. We ordered the guacamole as well (which came with another giant basket of chips), which I liked, though husband felt it was a little too lime-y. I ordered the pescado (fish) burrito, which was stuffed with rice, black beans, and fish and came with sour cream and pico de gallo on the side (would have preferred it already on there, but I guess they're trying to cater to pickier eaters?). I also added some of our guacamole for an overall delicious bite and a large enough serving that I was able to take half of it home. Husband ordered an al pastor burrito bowl, but wasn't a huge fan because of the texture of the meat. However, the bowl was otherwise quite sizeable and would likely be a great choice with a different meat. Also... the house margaritas are gigantic. We forgot to take a picture, but easily one of the largest margs I've ever gotten for $10 each. My husband tried the peach margarita, which was fresh and summery as well. Overall, would definitely go back! Happy to have a solid Mexican option on 202!

    I wish it was possible to give it 1 star.Me and my husband came here for a shopping…read moredate.Bad,bad,bad idea.!when you walk in you are greeted with nice waiters then you sit down and get greasy menus. Then all the sudden a roach comes out and crawls onto my husbands cup. He starts screaming and the waiter comes over with drinks. My husband said he was going to sue for 20K dollars for an unpleasant experience. He just gave us the drinks for free.When we left we called the health departmen.NEVER COMING BACK!!!

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    El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant - mexican - Updated June 2026

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