Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 819 reviews

What Larissa Luik doesn't like about El Tapatio of North Carolina.:
Food used to be great, and flavors are still there. However, it seems that the food has gotten much saltier. I could be sensitive, but I could hardly taste the tomato in the salsa over the salt or differentiate the taste between the rice and beans. The server I had was exceptionally nice, but not perfect, even though they were busy. I'll try to remember to update this if I go back. The only thing keeping me from a 5... View all feedback. What Larue Strosin likes about El Tapatio of North Carolina.:
we wanted to eat with the family of our niece and they suggested we try el tapatio to dinner. the menu has a series of great options, so we ordered a burrito tapatio, burrito fajita, regular combo and the san cabo. we all enjoyed the aromes of our meal until we tasted the fried beans. they were terrible and probably from a burned row of ancestors. the chef must taste the food before serving. View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
4.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Evelyn
28.11.2017 - 12:34

We came here with a large party of eight people and the service was great quick and they were very polite.

Josiane
28.11.2017 - 12:34

Your typical Mexican restaurant with your typical fare. Food was good, nothing to write home about. Service was very good.

Hubert
23.08.2019 - 16:01

This is the best Mexican food I've had since moving to North Carolina about a month ago.

Kasandra
11.10.2022 - 06:06

if someone considers this place, they do it! this place is downstairs one of the best Mexican restaurants my friend and I have ever eaten. our current financial...

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Larue
11.10.2022 - 06:06

we wanted to eat with the family of our niece and they suggested we try el tapatio to dinner. the menu has a series of great options, so we ordered a burrito ta...

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El Tapatio has received mixed reviews from customers, with some citing issues such as rude servers, slippery floors, and bland food. Despite these setbacks, there are positive remarks about the staff going above and beyond for special occasions, delicious salsa, and friendly service. One reviewer even hailed it as one of the best Mexican restaurants they have ever visited, praising the prompt seating, tasty food, and exceptional service. Overall, while some diners may have had less than stellar experiences at El Tapatio, others found it to be a cute restaurant with good food and service worth revisiting.

Google
4.1 ★ from 1678 reviews
Scott
13.03.2024 - 14:22

Everything about this place was amazing. One of the people at our table got a beer and it had a little flashlight in the bottom of it. I ordered water but I ask...

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Jessica
13.03.2024 - 14:22

Been here several times for lunch and the food is excellent and filling. Guacamole is by far some of the best I have had and the serving size is huge! Great ser...

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Malasia
13.03.2024 - 14:22

Hopefully this will reach the staff but I jsut wanted to say they were absolutely amazing. I ran out of homemade salsa and didn’t want to make any for dinner an...

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denise
13.03.2024 - 14:22

The staff went above and beyond to make my sons birthday memorable. We had a great time, the staff was amazing and the food was spectacular. Thank you to everyo...

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JoBeth
13.03.2024 - 14:22

Solid service, pleasant ambiance, great prices, and tasty food!

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