Decided to try out Tapatio Mexican Grill based on the positive reviews. The restaurant has a family friendly vibe and there are booths as well which is a plus for our family! The house margarita was a tad underwhelming and did not quite hit the spot. For the main course, I decided to try their weekend special, the tequila camarones, and it did not disappoint. The dish successfully combined creamy and tangy flavors, despite a limited portion size. My husband and son were happy with their taco salad and chicken burrito. The fried ice cream though not exceptional, was generous in portion size. It is also worth noting that the restaurant offers a generous section of vegetarian options. The service was quick and courteous culminating into a pleasant family dining experience. read more

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Stopped in here on Cinco Dr Mayo. It had been awhile, so it was the obvious choice. The menu for the day was made specifically for Cinco De Mayo. Smaller menu, shorter list of items. But the prices seemed so much higher than what we expected. Like I said, it had been awhile since we had eaten here. It was fairly busy, good buzz in the room, really enjoyed someone making a call on their speaker phone as loud as possible! I got all their juicy doctor details now ... Service was decent, but felt somewhat ignored being in the back room, by ourselves. But we didn't starve or get severely dehydrated. Thanks for that. Now for the food. We decided to share the 3 fish tacos, as it sounded really good. The tacos were quite tasty, and somewhat abundant in portion size. What really disappointed was the rice and beans. Rice was flavorless, as were the very small portions. Again, $28 for 3 fish tacos with really small portion of rice and beans. Not for me! I'll find a taco truck! Bring fully candid here as we've gone to this place since they opened 30 years ago.... read more

Tapatio Mexican Grill - Fish Taco and beans - Mexican Near Me - Newcastle, Washington

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Food, excellent chicken in the chicken quesadilla, chicken taquito, Chicken soup, and chicken quesadilla. Happy hour is 3-6, Mon. - Thursday. Friday it ends at 5:00. The first round of happy hour margaritas were good. The second round ok. Service---mmmmmeeeehhhh. Reluctantly friendly. Especially when I asked for the happy hour menu. Boo. I've eaten here before for the happy hour menu, which is pretty good, but the service is definitely sometimes not so friendly. When we were finished, wow, he hustled. Overall, fun vibes though, a lady making fresh tortillas in the front. And a solid B+. For sure I'll be back for happy hour. SYOY. read more

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Very friendly service and consistent good Mexican food in the area. The staffs are super courteous and quick. We love the Relleno. Good place for the neighborhood. read more

Tapatio Mexican Grill - Combo lunch - Mexican Near Me - Newcastle, Washington

Great experience! Have eyed this place for a while so it was finally time to try it. Came here at 2:30pm on a Saturday and was seated immediately! No wait at all. Within 20 min we ordered, got our drinks, and our food. Service was quick, staff was friendly, food was delicious. This restaurant is quite spacious with a welcoming and calm ambiance. Not too quiet, not too loud. Prices were reasonable with the amount of food you get! read more

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Stop your search for a good Mexican restaurant right here! It's beyond delicious, great service and atmosphere, and I couldn't recommend it more. If you're on the fence between Tapatio and Loco Chon nearby, both are good but you won't regret stopping by Tapatio! They have great vegetarian options here which is always nice. I also love the sangria and everything we've ever gotten here! read more

My favorite restaurant of all time! Amazing service from all of the staff. I go here at least once a week with my partner or a friend, and have been a customer for years. Our usual server Fernando makes us feel extra special, always treats us wonderfully! Unlimited complimentary chips and salsa. Very well-priced food and drinks. Jumbo margaritas are ~$15 and come in soooo many delicious flavors - my top 3 are the coconut, pineapple, and huckleberry. You can also do a flight for a similar price. My absolute favorite food here are the habanero enchiladas. Also recently a fan of the Tacos de la Calle. But all of their food is truly incredible. You just can't go wrong with this place! 100/10 recommend. read more

Tapatio Mexican Grill - Margarita flight - blood orange, pineapple, prickly pear (left to right) jumbo huckleberry margarita - Mexican Near Me - Newcastle, Washington

Had a vet appointment a few doors down from this restaurant, and being on a tight schedule, we ordered carry out. First time here and we were exceptionally pleased. Wife and I both got the habanero enchiladas which were served with rice and black beans. Great portion size and placed in aluminum pan w secure lid for travel. The habanero cream was smooth and nicely hot but not overly so. The protein in the enchilada was chicken, both white and dark meat nicely seasoned and cooked. I especially liked their website!!! Not only easy to navigate, but each menu item was pictured and thoroughly described, too. That made for easy decisions. We will definitely return for a dining-in experience soon. read more

The drinks and service were amazing. The meal dishes were plentiful and tasted fresh. The salsa and chips were also freshly prepared. I think no I need to try out their happy hour! read more

Tapatio Mexican Grill - Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Newcastle, Washington

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Fun little Mexican restaurant in the Bellevue area. We came on a weeknight with a party of seven with a reservation and got seated pretty quickly. I like how they give you tortilla chips and salsa for the table. Salsa was spicy but tasty. I got the burrito and it was literally so big it was like the size of a small baby. You could definitely eat this for two meals Service was pretty quick and friendly overall would come here if I'm in a pickle, but there are probably better Mexican restaurants around. read more

Tapatio Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Newcastle, Washington

Wonderful food, massive portions, very family friendly. I have a very high bar for Mexican food and while I'd say it's not the best Mexican food I've ever had it's solid for the area. Definitely recommend. read more

We frequent this place but not any longer. Three times a month at least. Server was not attentive to basic needs and didn't have basic restaurant/hospitality skills. My husbands Carne Asada was way overcooked but also came out cold. When he asked for a non cold meal they took his plate and put it either in the microwave or in the heating warmer area which over cooked it even more. When we got the check, we were charged $0.65 for a to go container. I'm paying more money to bring food I already paid for home. $0.06 would maybe be reasonable but $0.65 is absurd, especially without telling anyone to expect that charge. read more

Friendly, fast service and they offered large portions that were surprisingly tasty. I ordered the enchiladas habaneros. The spice level was perfect for me and I don't like spicy food. The passionate fruit margarita was perfect. Delicious and strong. read more

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I ordered the carne asada plate which came with rice and choice of beans and tortillas. Those fresh made tortillas were amazing! Rice was lacking flavor, but the carne asada made up for that. Also ordered the margarita flight (and I'm not normally a big tequila drinker, but when it's Mexican food ya gotta do it)! I got the blood orange, coconut, and blue pineapple. Blue pineapple was my favorite hands down. Also ordered the black cherry margarita on its own which was strong and tasty! Did you know they sell to go margaritas? They are in a fridge when you enter. I definitely purchased some of the BP to bring home with me. We were served promptly, all orders were correct. No issues there at all. The place is clean, well decorated and easy to find. We would go again. read more

Speedy and very friendly service! The Fajita burrito had great flavor and was portioned perfectly for leftovers. The tortilla soup could've been larger. The doors to the bathroom are cool! read more

This is our absolute favorite place! The staff is kind and helpful and the food is always amazing! Try my favorite drink: Coronarita!

My family and I go here at least once a week, and have been coming for a few years. The staff have become our friends, they're amazing people. All the tables are laughing and smiling. The food is DELICIOUS, the tamales and enchiladas are my favorite but you can't go wrong with any of the tacos, the taco salad, the carne asada burrito, and the fajitas. read more

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Server did not refill water My order of nachos was burnt to the point that it was unpleasant to eat. I did pay for it but essentially I had nothing I could it. I told the waiter but he just shrugged his shoulders. read more

I highly recommend getting the Carnitas. So juicy and delicious. One of the best flavors I've ever had. I also like the house salad because the dressing is a bit different. It's like a creamy balsamic. I've even topped it with Carnitas. The margaritas are delicious. One of my favorites is the Jamaican hibiscus. Their chips and salsa are also warm and tasty. The service is always nice and it's a cute little vibe. read more

Tapatio Mexican Grill - a margarita in a sugar skull cup - Mexican Near Me - Newcastle, Washington

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I personally really enjoy this place! they give you a bowl of chips and salsa that's quite large. I think they might charge if you get a refill but it's pretty hefty so I ate my heart out and between two people didn't need a refill the burrito is actually huge. I always have no control and overdo my chip eating so ended up taking 60% of my burrito home to- go instead. it's a fun ambiance here, people bring their families and there was even a birthday being celebrated. the portions are pretty huge. price is reasonable ($18-30$) and staff is always super friendly and nice! read more

Tapatio Mexican Grill - chicken Burrito Lenero - Mexican Near Me - Newcastle, Washington

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I had the Baja fish taco's. So full of flavor. 2 tacos is plenty along with the black beans and rice. Service was ok. Did have to wait a while to get our food even though they were less than half full. read more

This place is awesome, the food is delicious, family owned, people are awesome, and they care about their ingredients. Coming from LA it's nice to have a regular spot for some delicious food. They make tortillas and churros fresh to order, sooo good. read more

Tapatio has a special place in my heart. Whether it's a pick for after a baseball game or to watch sunday night football, it is good for all families and parties. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Love their food too, I always get their carne asada whcih comes with guacamole beans rice and tortillas. I will always come back here!! read more

Tapatio Mexican Grill - Ensalada Caesar - Mexican Near Me - Newcastle, Washington

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My family and I have been going to this place for decades. Carne asada, enchiladas, fajitas, whatever you get it's going to be amazing. And the owners/staff are amazing people. read more

Have been going there for 10 years . It continues to go down hill with expensive prices, smaller portions on food and cocktails and wait staff who just goes through the motions. I am not sure if new owners or what happened as it use to be an excellent restaurant. Way overpriced with food very bland and even smaller chips and salsa . Hopefully they will get better . read more

Friendly, reliable service. My style--Tasty Old school combination plates with 1, 2, or 3 entrees. Extensive seafood menu. Chips & salsa gratis. If I order steak, I'll usually order it medium rare to avoid overlooking. Newly rearranged interior gives a more open feel. Can't wait for Cinco de Mayo and the live mariachi band! read more

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Food was decent. My favorite was the queso dip (we added chorizo to it). It was served on a warming dish and I wanted to smother all of my food in it. Service and ambience is great. read more

Tapatio Mexican Grill - Sample platter - Mexican Near Me - Newcastle, Washington

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I've been goin to this restaurant since the day they opened around 30 years ago as I grew up in Newcastle (used to be Renton) so this isn't a one time visit review. I grew up with this place and they will always have a place in my heart but it's become the joke of Newcastle. Sadly, the service the last 4-5 years (not counting Covid) has gotten so bad it's almost comical. Literally the worst service I've had in any restaurant in decades. Don't get me wrong, they are polite, they just never come out to actually serve their customers. This restaurant loses sooooooo much money because they never come back to ask if you'd like another drink, etc. Went there for lunch today with my parents and the restaurant was not busy at all and every person in the entire restaurant literally had to flag down someone to either get a drink, pay their bill, etc. I saw people walking up to the entrance to the kitchen cuz they had been waiting for so long. This isn't including the last 3-4 other times I've taken my parents there in the last year as the service was exactly the same, horrendous. It's honestly sad cuz it's a wonderful family Mexican joint but I wonder if the owners have no clue that their staff is a complete joke. I'm not even sure why we still go there, clearly it's for nostalgia but the service is so bad that I don't even think nostalgia is worth it anymore read more

When my mentor suggested meeting at Tapatio Mexican Grill I was a little apprehensive being that the vegetable options a usually very limited. Tapatio offers a menu filled with options for every dietary preference! I ordered the Taco salad and substituted a protein for additional vegetables, there was an abundance of squash under the toppings. I would definitely return and recommend! read more

Tapatio Mexican Grill - Taco Salad - extra vegetables - Mexican Near Me - Newcastle, Washington

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Impressive large plates. Ample seating. Friendly staff. Extra chips offered. I was able to sub refried beans for the black beans. Good was delicious. Fajitas were mainly onions. Skinny margarita was skinny but a little light on the booze and liquid. Love the Andes mints that come with the bill. Ample parking which is what made us choose this place over Loco Chon tonight- we were too tired to deal with the horrible parking in the Newcastle Commons. read more

Tapatio Mexican Grill - Pollo Al Carbon - Mexican Near Me - Newcastle, Washington

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I've been here a few times over the years and never really been all that impressed. It opened as Rositas back in the 90's and I'm not 100% certain when it became Tapatio. I don't know if they are affiliated with the Factoria restaurant with a similar name, but I do know some of the dishes taste similar. I had a couple problems with this visit. First was the fact that pricing on the site is not in line with the restaurant. Dishes have been watered down as many came with pickled jalapenos, instead of roasted peppers. The salsa was also tangy and had zero heat. I will say the beans and carnitas were tasty, but I passed on the rice and it had corn and peas in it. Had the rice been veggie free and the salsa had heat this place with be solid, but like most local restaurants, it's not about authentic flavor but about making it takes like commercially acceptable ethnic cuisine that people that know zero about culture love. read more

So we order from this place all the time even though there are other Mexican places closer because their food is amazing. What's motivating me to write this is that tonight, we placed an order through their website, they lost power and still got our order prepared quickly and 100% correctly. Just amazing food and service from these people, great work. read more

Hidden gem--great margaritas--not a mix and not too sweet, plus authentic Mexican food. Great atmosphere too--lots of families and happy people. We will return! read more

We love Tapatio! We live in North Bend and will drive out to Factoria! The best Mexican food. I'm a lover of beans, and you might think all beans are the same....I beg to differ. These beans are the GOAT! Love the ambiance of this place, too! read more

Rice and beans lacked seasoning/flavor, beans tasted canned. Flautas were ok, chicken was dry and flavorless. Others on my table had different meals and tasted good, I made a wrong choice on my meal. Will be sure not to order flautas again. read more

Tapatio Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Newcastle, Washington

I haven't been here in probably 15 or so years! Stopped in for lunch since Loco Chon was closed and was pleasantly surprised. Food came out quick and it wasn't bad (definitely high in sodium though)...I ordered the chorizo eggs and added corn tortillas. This was enough for two meals. The beans and rice were good, kind of a staple you can't mess up. Overall, pleasant experience. read more

Tapatio Mexican Grill - Chorizo con Huevos - Mexican Near Me - Newcastle, Washington

Ate here for Valentine's day. Almost didn't because of recent reviews. It was delicious, seafood cooked perfectly, came out hot. Service was fast and friendly, even though they were busy. Very festive decor. We have eaten here many times and will keep coming back. Don't listen to the haters. read more

Tapatio Mexican Grill - MARISCOS AL AJILLO - Mexican Near Me - Newcastle, Washington

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Wonderful supper with companions. Local eateries are always a terrific find. Excellent service, lovely design, and a pleasant vibe! read more

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A cute little Mexican restaurant with beautiful hand-painted furniture and walls. We ordered fajitas for two, and they were tasty and fresh! The chips and salsa beforehand were flavorful and a great fast appetizer. The service was fast on a Tuesday night, and there were some good specials although we didn't get any. I would recommend this place for an authentic and tasty Mexican meal that won't break the bank. read more

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I'm sorry but I was sadly very very underwhelmed and disappointed about this place because I wanted to love it. I got the Pescado Chipotle and the queso dip. They didn't specify that it wasn't a fried fish, I was expecting a mojarra frita...this fish was steamed and in the blandest "chipotle sauce" I've ever had, I literally thought they served it with sour cream or crema because it didn't have any seasonings. I couldn't eat it, there was no way to save it or umph it up at all. It was the equivalent of getting fish and chips but the batter being taken off and it being mushy and flavorless. Beans watery, rice was dry. Now for the queso dip, honestly not a fan, it was pretty basic and didn't knock my socks off. Service was another disappointment....i waited for a good hour and during that time barely got acknowledged, especially after I first came in. One of them was trying to talk to this woman who was Latina but she didn't speak Spanish, but ignored me when I was answering in Spanish and tried to order in Spanish. All in all this is very whitewashed Mexican food, catered for people who can't do spices. This place looks cool, but save your tastebuds and go elsewhere read more