Tato’s Mexican Grill & Cantina

897 Lifestyle St, Manteca
(209) 239-2221

Recent Reviews

tom rosa

This is much more of a bar than a restaurant. The experience was an assault to our senses. It was not a chill time. We may have come on a special night, but the restaurant playing a UFC fight on all of the TVs. So not only did we get to enjoy watching people bloody themselves on the big screen, the fight commentary (and tv adds) were echoing loudly throughout the establishment. The trio fajitas were 4.5/5. House margaritas were 3.5/5. Atmosphere 1/5.Kid-friendliness: We didn’t have bring kids. But I would not bring my grandkids here. I would feel very uncomfortable with the bloody fighting on the TVs.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Trio Fajitas

Antonio Jaime

Good food, good service, will come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Trio Fajitas, Chips, Carne Asada

Nancy M.

First time coming here and the food was delicious I ordered grilled chicken pasta a la diabla, it was delicious can't wait to go back, Mari had excellent customer service.

Tom N.

What the what??!! Manteca?! I probably never would have thought to stop in Manteca. But the wifey was hungry, so we stopped for lunch and got fuel as well. SO glad we did! There are MANY food options in a small area, and we just happened to choose TATO's. It was OUTSTANDING. The restaurant was very clean and the vibe was great. They have a pretty big menu, including standard Mexican fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They also have breakfast items like omelets, pancakes, eggs, and breakfast meats. I ordered my standard combo, so I could try a taco, enchilada, AND a sopé, plus their rice and beans. I do this at all Mexican restaurants to see how they compare. My wife got a seafood dish, the Camarones Chipotle. We also got the Queso Fundido appetizer. It was delicious. Chorizo and jalapeños added to the flavor of the dish. Our food came and the portions were good size. My sopé had to come on a separate plate. The taco shell was one of the best I've ever had. Delicious and crispy/crunchy, but it didn't completely fall apart as I ate. The chicken was very tender and juicy, with excellent flavor. The cheese enchilada was also very good, but the bottom got a little tough. The sopé was good, but again, the masa cake was a little tough. The rice and beans were also very good. My wife LOVED her dish. She was excited to share the chipoltle sauce with me and I'm glad she did. There was plenty of it, so I added it to EVERYTHING on my plate. The food was great, the service was fast and friendly, and the entire place (even the bathroom) was clean. This is an excellent spot.

Evan Thao

Food was

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

M J

The service was not good at all. Probably one of the worst Mexican restaurants I’ve ever visited in California. The place was empty and the server was taking a really long time for simple stuff. Food was dry and plain.No one at my table was able to finish the food 100%. Happy hour and drinks was the only good thing going for establishment.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Maureen Minjares

Love the food and the employees!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Juliet George

I ordered quesadilla appetizer and enchiladas. I wanted to treat my friends with the appetizer. We waited a very long time for our food. Then my plate and appetizer arrived at the same time. I told the waitress what’s the point? She shoved the appetizer down our throats. She said this is how it’s done…that appetizers come at the same time as your meal. I guess she thinks this is the first restaurant I’ve ever been to. No honey. That’s not how it’s done. Anyways the steak in my enchiladas was chewy. It was all fat no meat. The quesadillas were so gross nobody wanted to eat it. . My friend’s margarita was gross. She didn’t drink it. This place was a total disaster. The waitress was extremely rude and entitled. The food and drink was gross. What more could go wrong?

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Chips

Julio Jr Aragon

Very good

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Enchilada

Blanca Tatarakis

Chili verde was great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carnitas Taco, Carne Asada Taco, Enchilada

Brian Rod

Dishwasher needs to do a better job in cleaning the utensils and the cups. I know I can’t be the only one who requested a fountain drink and was served in a glass with someone’s lipstick marks on it. Food is delicious. Servers should check in more often.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Chips & Salsa

Jyoti Dhanota

People are friendly but food was not good and wasn't placed in the right bowls. Made a mess everywhere.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 5

Susie Arango

Our food was a little too salty. Looks like a cool place to grab drinks though. The place is festive & we loved the music they played.Kid-friendliness: Kids receive crayons and a menu to color.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Sara Thornton

Food quality is fair at best. The food lacks flavor, it doesn't taste fresh. I ordered chili Verde and was served a chili Verde burrito.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

diane castro

Great service. Chillaquilles Verdes was delicious. Great atmosphere and very clean. Great bar and if you are a sports fan you will love it there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Enchilada, Cantina Quesadilla, Chips & Salsa, Nachos

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Tato’s Mexican Grill & Cantina

897 Lifestyle St, Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 239-2221