Just. Get. The. Molcajete…read more Ridiculously, fantastically, improbably delicious. Cute little place that's an unexpected gem. So happy we found it!

Always fast and delicious. They took care of our big group with ease. We sat outside and it was…read morevery nice.

Would not recommend dining in this restaurant. We were the only customers at 7pm on a Saturday…read morenight. We pulled up and saw young people surprised to see us. Our young waitress had a wine glass and drank from it quick. Then we walk in and it seemed normal. But after we ordered it was out of control with those 3 teenagers on phones and broadcasting some kind of social media interaction. They were extremely loud and obnoxious while we tried to enjoy our date. It was an expensive date. The food was delicious but the atmosphere was torture. The boss didn't seem to have control over his people. We left 10 mins after we got our food. The teens were unbearable to be around. We have teens of our own and this was our date night. Order take out. The food is good.

The food was very, very good. We ordered the bruschetta, calamari, al pastor street tacos, penne…read morealla vodka, shrimp diabla, tortellini pasta, and chocolate fudge cake-all were great! The service was very good and checked on us often. The vibe inside was good too, and it was very surprisingly vacant for how good the food was.

The second I heard about this place I drug my spouse there for date night. We were so happy to…read morefinally have an authentic place in town after so many years of nothing but bland "cafeteria Mexican" in Brookings. The prices were more than fair, the place was nicely decorated, clean and tidy, the staff were helpful and friendly, and the food was better than anything within 55 miles of the Goodwill parking lot. We tried several menu items and different sauces, not one disappointed. It was so good the next 4 date nights found us at the same table. Along the way the menu expanded even more! Guess we will just have to keep going back.

The most authentic Mexican food in Brookings. The burritos are a decent size and the carne asada…read moretacos are delicious. The staff is nice and the place is always clean.

Great food! Excellent service! The chips and dip served while you wait are spectacular. I love…read morehaving authentic Mexican up here in South Dakota!

Excellent veggie fajita. I've been disappointed at a lot of Mexican restaurants that serve this,…read morethinking (apparently) that green peppers and onions are the only vegetables available. El Tapatio fajita included broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots . And a great smoky sauce. The whole beans that accompanied were tasty, too. Nice work.

We had such a great experience at El Columpio! My hubby had the carne asada taco salad, and I had…read morethe chicken street tacos. The meat was incredibly tender, and the seasoning was absolutely perfect. Everything we ordered was delicious! Get the guacamole!! So good!! Our waiter was fantastic, too, friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. And the price point was amazing! Being from California, it's so nice to find such delicious, authentic-tasting food at such a reasonable price. We will definitely be back!

Friendly waiter. Darn good food served hot and hardy portions…read more Conveniently located by our hotel.

While passing through Dell Rapids during one of our little road trip adventures, my husband and I…read morestumbled upon this restaurant and decided to stop in and give it a try. One thing that immediately caught our attention was the building itself. Dell Rapids has a great deal of historic charm, and the restaurant is housed inside one of the town's older historic structures, which gives it a lot of personality before you even sit down. The atmosphere carries some of that preserved small-town character that makes these Midwest road trip discoveries enjoyable in the first place. The presentation of the food was honestly quite beautiful. The plating was polished, colorful, and thoughtfully arranged in a way that immediately raised our expectations. The dishes looked refined and carefully constructed, almost the sort of meals that make you instinctively reach for your phone to take photos before eating. Unfortunately, the actual flavors never really lived up to the visual presentation. That was the biggest disappointment for us. While everything looked appealing, most of the dishes wound up tasting fairly flat and underwhelming. Nothing was outright terrible, but very little had the depth, seasoning, or distinctiveness we were hoping for once we actually began eating. Service throughout the meal was decent enough, though the restaurant seemed somewhat overwhelmed at the time. There was a very large and extremely loud Friday gathering taking up much of the dining room and seemingly most of the staff's attention. It also appeared they may have been somewhat understaffed that afternoon, which likely contributed to the slower pacing and divided attention. Overall, the experience landed somewhere between average and slightly disappointing for us. Not actively bad, but not especially memorable either. The historic setting and attractive presentation certainly added points, but ultimately we left feeling underwhelmed by the food itself.

This hidden gem is one of our favorite Mexican restaurants nationwide. They have my wife's favorite…read moremargaritas as they have the best homemade mix. The service is always very attentive and quick. All of the items taste like they are homemade. It is very hard to find authentic chili rellenos but this place nails it. Chips are served warm and crispy and the salsa is amazing. If you are in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area it is worth the 20 min drive to El Mezcal in Dell Rapids!

Super friendly and quick service at the end of the day! My work day went longer than expected, was…read morevery glad to find a restaurant open and with wonderful customer service!! Will definitely be back!! Thank you Los Tulipanes!!

We had a really nice meal at Los Tulipanes restaurant while visiting the area. Service was great…read moreand the staff were efficient and friendly. Thank you Los Tulipanes for a wonderful meal!

Best quick lunch place in town! Grilled burrito is excellent! Service is fast and efficient!read more

Excellent tacos and burrito! Service was quick with a lot of options for ingredients. Beef had just…read morethe right amount of seasonings and spice. Well done TE!