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As of current, you have 1171 ratings from 3 website(s) at your disposal. The midpoint review for El Talpense Mexican is 4.4, denoting that guests have a very high opinion of this restaurant.

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 1171 reviews

Reviews from various websites

Top-rated
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews

Amazing Mexican restaurant! Very generous portions for a very reasonable price which makes it very student friendly. The staff is particularly amazingly nice! F...

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This old school throwback pulls No punches when it comes family style Mexican food serving up giant plates of excellent Mexican comfort food that has its origin...

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We love El Talpense, formerly Celia's. Staff is hardworking and friendly. Food is delicious! Our faves include Chile Relleno, anything with chile verde, pollo a...

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Great! We've loved this place for years. Formerly Celia's, two brothers purchased the location when they were able. The cuisine and decor are the same, minus Ce...

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Five stars are not enough! Food is great and affordable! The servers are great and friendly. Service is especially fantastic for people with allergies. Even the...

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doordash
4.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Lisa
15.01.2024 - 05:33

The ground beef nachos were horrible. Greasey and a waste of my lunch time. I could not enjoy it. I will try them again, but it will NEVER be ground beef ever a...

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Junie
15.01.2024 - 05:33

Amazing restaurant, SUCH good food, and theyre always fantastic about making sure theres mo cross contamination with my allergy. Love them!

Marshall
15.01.2024 - 05:33

In-person was fantastic service and great food. To-go was quick, painless, excellent. One of the only spots for a good California Burrito nearby (usually a SoCa...

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Michael
15.01.2024 - 05:33

We love this place. We order from here multiple times a week and everything is always great. The Quesadilla is always a winner, and the Street Taco is perfect.

Ayan
15.01.2024 - 05:33

Beef was a little salty this time around, but otherwise the Carne Asada is usually pretty good. Horchata rocked as usual

Sirved
3.6 ★ from 268 reviews
Diana
16.07.2023 - 08:07

So far the best Tacos al pastor in the area. They do Taco Tuesday and the tacos and margaritas are totally worth it. It can get crowded, that is the best signal...

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Erik
16.07.2023 - 08:07

6/25/22 Today I had the Surf&Turf Burrito wet with salsa verde, this burrito is HUGE! Delicious and filling, don't eat too many chips or you might not finish it...

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April
16.07.2023 - 08:07

Large and varied vegan menu! The vegan refried beans were delicious- I would have to say much tastier than most nonvegan versions. So happy to be able to have v...

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Katie
16.07.2023 - 08:07

Delicious tacos!! Not to mention they hook it up with mouth watering grilled onions that are so perfectly caramelized, I'm getting sweaty just thinking of them!...

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Setu
16.07.2023 - 08:07

This place is the best! I go here all the time, it is my go to Mexican spot. It is great comfort food, and all of their salsas are truly exceptional. My favorit...

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Doordash
4.7 ★ from 620 reviews

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