El Tapatio Restaurant

260 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach
(619) 423-3443

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Ghost With the most

Got food poisoning from the 3 chicken rolled tacos. Never going back! Got really sick after

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Charlene Burks

Great service!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Mariah Emerson

This has become our go to spot for a cozy and delicious dinner. The service is always great, food has been top notch, and the pricing is very good too. I highly recommend. We will continue to come here while being stationed here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gina Hodge

We bike to the restaurant weekly have a late breakfast. Nice relaxing and not that many people. Most of the time service is on point sometimes not so much. This is our spot and enjoy the bike there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: – Street Tacos

Rhianna Phelps

Long standing IB Mexican restaurant.
Has always been excellent, but has a great patio to dine in now.
Excellent for any meal, especially breakfast!
Only 2 blocks to the beach, and the best part of it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Irene Toledo

We were going to chow down at Aranda's and noticed they didnt have mimosas. The nice gal Lucero told us go next door to El Tapatio where they offer that.

We thanked and departed to make our way over there.

When we arrived there was a lovely lady named Elena who was waiteressing the patio and interior. She greeted us as she saw us. We opted for indoors as it had been raining.

We had our heart set on a California burrito since hubs hasn't never had one. I was surprised they have cheese crisp as you only find it in Arizona.

I ordered hot chocolate Ibarra and loved they also have cafe de la olla.

A plus is mimosa and micheladas. Hoping we can move down here and def will be my to go spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Colleen Patricia Garrett

Overall a great little spot! I've been a couple of times now. I love the decor. It's so thoughtfully curated. The margarita is delish. This last time I got the flutes - so good! Great service, will be back for more!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rene Manrique

Very good and professional!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ryan Taylor

Hands down some of the freshest, most delicious Mexican food I’ve ever had! If you’re in CA this is a must stop place! The staff is so friendly!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Paul Taglieri

I’ve been coming here over a decade & never disappoints! Food & friendly staff are awesome! I highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tracy Sommers

We ate here a few years ago and remembered it being awesome. We had Mexican omelette, and chilaquiles. It was so tasty! They staff was very pleasant. We have to make it a point to come back when we're in the area again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nancy Michaels

Have been coming here over 20 years. The time before our recent meal it was very average but edible. This last Sunday we both ordered a different breakfast and could not even eat it. Scrambled Eggs were scorched , potatoes ice cold and beans had an odd taste. The employee saw us leaving and asked if we could give her reasons we were unhappy. Betty was very very kind but we explained and she was apologetic. We still paid but left the food which in hindsight , wish we had spoken up beforehand. Such a convenient and cute spot near us that I’ll miss going to.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Alissa Leone

How does this place not have 5 stars? The have the best shredded chicken I have ever tasted. The chicken enchiladas were incredible. The carne asada melts in your mouth. It has such an incredible flavor. The service was the best. Everything was perfection.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ivan Alvarenga

Great place, Amazing Food but most important the service provided by Helena & Andrea is OUTSTANDING Service so don’t go somewhere else, como to El Tapatio.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chilaquiles with Red Sauce

Howard Ackerman

Surf + Turf burrito is the best in San Diego!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrito

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