Great food and great service. Went on a subway early evening while away on vacation.read more

We have visited several times and each visit is easy peasy. The servers are friendly and attentive…read more Food always delicious and portions are enormous. If you leave hungry.... Well, I dunno! I never have lol. I had the Burrito Fajita (steak) and it was very tasty. Came with refried beans and rice. I don't often have a drink when I'm out but my husband had a house margarita and it was really good. Three of us, each a full dinner and his drink cost us around $80+ tip. Very reasonable. The atmosphere was festive and colorful, lots of tvs playing soccer for the World Cup. We'll be back. Sorry no pic - was so hungry I dig in before I even thought about it!

This is my favorite place to get Mexican food in the area! I love their tacos and their guacamole…read moreis fresh made and soooo good! More recently I learned that their burritos are great but the size of a small child so order when you're hungry! Staff is always friendly and the space is quiet and comfortable. Take out is also very efficient!

Came here craving some tacos. We usually drive the long trek to New Haven Long Wharf for the food…read moretrucks along the water. But we wanted to see if we could find something closer and that could maybe satisfy our taco cravings. We came around 3 so it was just winding down the lunch crowd. We had 2 orders of steak tacos, an order of calamari, and I ordered the chicken mole. The steak tacos come with 4. We asked for some spicy hot sauce and they brought us some house made stuff. Hot. Fantastic flavor. The chicken mole was a thin cutlet of chicken breast. I was a bit bummed because I usually get it with bone in thighs or legs. Buuut the cutlet was super tender. The molé sauce was amazing. Best molé I've had yet. Had a bit of a kick to it The calamari app was in the top 5% of all the calamari apps we've ever tried. Will definitely get them again if I'm here. I liked the interior decorations and this place had ample private parking.

We stopped in on a Friday night while we were in the area and I'm so glad we did! We've been to…read moreCondesa's other location in Smithfield before and had a great meal there so figured we couldn't go wrong here. Upon entering, they have a nice outdoor area to eat with playful decor that makes you feel like you're in Mexico! We were seated immediately, but we must've just gotten there at the right time cause they were so packed! Our waitress brought over water and chips and salsa and gave us a few moments to review the menu. We ordered drinks, a steak quesadilla, and the rib eye tacos and fish tacos. Food came out quick and the staff were incredibly attentive. The steak quesadilla was yummy but I wish they had the sour cream and salsa or something on the side for it. It was only drizzled on top but since they were overlapping, it didn't feel like there was enough. But that's 10000% just personal preference! it was still very delicious! The cabo fish tacos were so yummy, we got them fried and they had a good crisp to is. But the star was the rib eye tacos. SO good! the green guacamole sauce that comes with it paired so well with the rib eye flavor. Hands down my favorite of the night! both orders of tacos also came with beans and rice. We definitely had leftovers for the next day! Highly recommend this location! Staff was incredible, parking is easy, food was great!

Beautiful restaurant decor makes you feel like you're in Mexico…read more Service is just fantastic Food is amazing I have had burritos enchiladas fajitas and the guacamole is outstanding

I love this spot! They have THE best birria tacos. Tonight I ordered the Birria Burrito to go…read more Large 12" grilled flour tortilla, Mexican rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, and three cheese blend. Rich consomme on the side for dipping. 10/10. So flavorful and it's huge! I also ordered the Queso Fundido to go. Also flavorful, but a little on the oily side. I don't think it travels well. Friendly staff! Interior is well decorated and has TVs.

service 5/5 food 4/5…read moreambiance 3/5 great taco spot near the warwick-cranston line. saw lots of people doing take out. the vibes inside were okay. i think too much white light, needs warmer yellow lights to match the decor and the way the windows are on the building. music was fab. servers were soooo sweet. very homey. the food was solid, i got steak street tacos. my besties got their carne asada tacos and carnitas tacos. we shared the queso and chips. queso needed more hot sauce or something. the steak street tacos are sautéed versus the grilled texture of carne asada tacos so keep that in mind. would definitely do take out and stop in again if it was on the way.

Food was great! Everything else, meh. In their defense we…read moreshowed up with a group of 15 on a Tuesday at lunchtime. There were *2* people working. The server and a cook. It took 2 hours for all of us to order and get our meals. Granted this place is by the airport and they may not be expecting much lunchtime traffic. Either tell us it's going to be a long lunch due to staffing or don't be open.

Drinks were expensive and the food was awful! The chips aand salsa came out. Chips were unsalted,…read morethick and hard. The salsa was brownish in color and totally flavorless. Chicken quesadilla was mediocre. The chicken wings (menu said everything was made to order) were wing dings. Those are a frozen item. The shrimp were so overcooked they were rubbery and didn't pull from the tail shell. Awful! The hot sauce containers on the table were nearly empty and crusty. Total bill with 2 drinks each 109 dollars. Save your money and go elsewhere. Now I know why the lot was nearly empty.

Menu is enormous!! Food is fresh !! You choose what you want for fixings always busy but quick…read more staff is really friendly Prices are very reasonable I like it better than Chipolte Best of all free chips and salsa for all

I've been warned that Rhode Island doesn't have good Mexican food, but I can't help but try as…read moresomeone that grew up in San Diego. Came on a late weeknight and was pleasantly surprised by the birria. It definitely wasn't the best but it did meet my expectations. The service was great and interior was clean with plenty of seating. I do miss the salsa bars and free hot carrots, but you can't have everything now can you? I'll be back when the craving returns, but to be honest the other meat didn't look all too great.

My family and I get takeout from Tio Mateo's very often. It's pretty affordable and always…read morereliable. My favorite thing to get is the single enchilada with salsa verde, which is literally under $4. The chips and queso are also super tasty. My husband always goes with one of the burritos. I also love their kids menu since my son is always down for a bean burrito and some chips. Ordering online is super easy and it is always ready when they say it will be. I've dined there a few times and its definitely a casual spot. The only downside is that parking lot gets crazy tight, so I generally prefer parking on the street.

Stopped in for RI Food Fights' "Taco Mania!" and had a great experience!…read more The space is clean, bright, and welcoming, with sunlight streaming through the large glass garage doors that open up for a breezy, al fresco feel on warmer days. You order at the counter, where the staff is super friendly and helpful, and they bring your food right to your table -- a nice casual touch. I tried one of each taco -- Adobo-marinated chicken, steak, and pork -- topped with shredded lettuce, cilantro, and I chose the Del Diablo salsa. Each taco was moist, flavorful, and made with fresh ingredients. The salsa added a great kick without overpowering the flavors. A solid spot for fresh, satisfying tacos and relaxed vibes -- I'd definitely come back to try more!

We went there at 7 pm and it was pretty busy so we couldn't sit at the bar which is always our…read morepreference. We grabbed a high top table and drinks were ordered. I had an awesome spicy Margarita. Service was quick and cordial for the appetizers we ordered. By 8 pm it pretty much cleared out. The dining area is quite large and the establishment itself is visually appealing. I've eaten here before and their entrees are always fresh and delicious. Tonight was just for a couple quick bites. I really like this restaurant. The service and food is great.

Lunch on a Friday the parking lot was pretty full. No masks required, and no one on staff (hostess,…read morewaitress, kitchen) were wearing one. The floors, tables and seats were all clean. A hostess seated us with menu's and our waitress came over quickly to take a drink order. She dropped off some chips and salsa with our waters. The menu begins with beverages of the adult kind and ends with dessert. They have a street food menu that is separate. The margaritas start at five dollars and go up to fifteen, frozen or on the rocks. They also have a variety of other mixed concoctions. The menu includes the expected tacos, taco salad, burrito and so on. In the back they have a 'pick and choose' section where you can get 2, 3 or 4 of the items listed for set prices. The interior is very nice. Having lived in Tucson, AZ for a couple of years, we've visited quite a few 'mom & pop' Mexican restaurants and the décor reminds us of those AZ establishments. For a restaurant that has been here about seven years (maybe more?) the interior is in good condition. Nice date ambiance. I chose the 'New Mexico' which is one chile relleno and one carnitas enchilada. My SO ordered queso beef enchiladas. The food was delivered to the table within minutes. This is one of those things that makes me go hmmmm. The food offerings are quick to assemble: grab a tortilla, fill with a scoop of meat, roll, pour over premade sauce, add the rice and beans, go. Everything prepared, just waiting to be served. The food quality shows this is how it is. While most of the cheese in the chile relleno was very gooey and stringy, it didn't quite reach the center where some of the cheese was still cold. Also, it tasted of old deep fryer oil. The pepper was spicy, no meat, very cheesy. The carnitas tasted burnt and was exceptionally dry. The salsa verde had a strong vinegar taste to me. My SO, who likes spicy food, found the enchiladas to be boring. The cheese sauce was the best part. The service and ambiance are excellent, the food prices good, and the food quality is OK. I don't think we'll be back but we enjoyed checking it out. If you enjoy other chain Mexican restaurants you will probably enjoy this one.

This is one of the nicer of the California Taco locations with a large and pleasant seating area…read moreand a parking lot. It's clean and has brightly colored decorations. The menu is large and there are several types of meat, as well as a few different types of tacos. Tacos are always a good choice here - they aren't the best around, but they are pretty good! I usually get asada tacos with beans and rice, and both of those sides are pretty good as well. Service is quick and I'd recommend this location.

I was disappointed with my experience. I ordered a fajita plate and the chorizo came out completely…read moreburned -- almost like chicharrón. I understand mistakes happen, so I asked for a replacement and waited for them to correct it. Unfortunately, the replacement they brought out was also burned, dry, and not enjoyable. I appreciate restaurants that try to fix mistakes, but sending out the same issue twice was disappointing. I hope they take this feedback and improve their quality control.

My wife and I stopped in during the World Cup, and by pure luck we had the place almost entirely to…read moreourselves. It was a quiet afternoon, so instead of feeling awkward, it turned into a really enjoyable visit. The staff had the match on, and before long we were all watching together. A couple of goals were scored while we were there, and everyone celebrated for a moment before getting back to work. It gave the restaurant a fun, relaxed atmosphere that you don't usually get. I ordered the Burrito Fajita, and it was exactly what I was hoping for. It was generously portioned, served hot, and had plenty of grilled chicken, peppers, and onions. The rice and beans on the side rounded everything out nicely. Nothing about the meal disappointed me. If I'm being fair, restaurants like El Tapatio have a lot of competition. There are plenty of Mexican restaurants around Rhode Island serving very similar menus, and the differences often come down to execution more than originality. That's not a knock on this place. It's simply the reality of the genre. The food here was solid, well prepared, and satisfying, even if there wasn't one particular dish that made me think, "I've never had anything like this before." Where El Tapatio really stood out was the service. Everyone was genuinely friendly without hovering over the table, our food came out quickly, and they made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The restaurant was also spotless, which is something I always notice. Would I come back? Absolutely. Maybe it won't reinvent Mexican food, but it doesn't need to. Sometimes all you want is a clean restaurant, good service, a generous meal, and people who make you feel at home. On that front, El Tapatio delivered.

This place! We met 2 of our favorite people here for dinner…read morelast night.... What a great place! The queer o meter is a solid 10. The staff were all wonderful, kind people. The pics speak for themselves I think. The drinks are huge and let me say they have a heavy pour there. They even let me tweak their spicy drink to make it a weird version of a Bloody Mary. the salsa and chips are complimentary, which I love. And both delicious. The chips are thin lightly salted and warm! Yes!!! I got the fajita. It was exactly what I was expecting and wanted. Nicely seasoned tender steak and chicken strips on slightly charred onions and peppers. If I had to complain here, it'd be I like a ton of onions and peppers. Their's is more meat heavy. Not really compliant though, am I right?! Everyone else enjoyed their meals and I have to say it's a ton of food. Not the cheapest place but I feel fair for what you get and yummy. With 7 boozy drinks, 4 entrees and couple extra "side items" ie. A horchata etc it came to about $50pp. It would've been 1/2 that without the boozy drinks for sure. Anyhoo.... Do I recommend? Absolutely! We will be back to eat and drink up another evening until our hearts content. In the meantime, enjoy your meals and... CHEERS!