El Tikal Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Delicious food, really good customer service, overpriced

First of all, nothing on the server. She was very attentive and checked in with us. She did her job well and nothing on her at all. But..

1st: The Margaritas. The Margarita Flight I had tasted like straight flavoring syrup with a half
shot of tequila in each glass. They didn’t even taste like Margaritas. Just Syrup and tequila. They were gross. I had the Margarita Grande afterwords and it was better but still just didn’t feel like a margarita. Maybe it was just that one I ordered because it had a small corona bottle with it….not sure

2nd: The food. It took over an hour in an almost empty restaurant to deliver some grilled shrimp tacos and fajitas. Server checked in with us a bunch, like I said not her fault at all. But we were super patient but just couldn’t fathom why it would take that long.

3rd: This place seems to be all presentation and visual allure without the actual quality needed behind it.

La Tolteca all the way.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

The food was great our service was okay. Our waitress was nice but very slow. They were unorganized and we didn't get our drinks from the bar until after our food came. We were there much longer than planned.

Went for dinner tonight sat there for 1 1/2 hours got no food, the waiter was useless. We were told that they had a party and that the food was taking really long to come out from the back. …OK then you should tell people that before you seat them and leave them there for two hours with no food and everybody else was in the same boat … no refills on drinks for all around us and no food for pretty much anyone the whole time we were there, asked for the check for the drinks paid and left. Very disappointed🙁🙁

Best Mexican I have had locally. Can’t wait to return!! Unique drinks also.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awesome food, very enjoyable

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brought a hockey team in for lunch after a game at the Toyota complex on coal street after recommendation from a local friend. The staff was friendly, accommodating, and attentive to our every need. They sat us in a semi private area where our 12 year old boys could have a little freedom, were able to give each family separate checks (7 of them) and made sure that we were good throughout the meal. The food came out quickly and everyone raved about the quality and ample portion size. Tremendous experience overall and made the 2 hour drive back to Philly easy w full bellies:). Snider hockey 12A thanks the entire staff at El Tikal!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Every single thing I have ever eaten from here is 10/10. authentic, delicious, and fresh. I look forward to eating here every time. The service is top notch as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Skipped breakfast so I was halfway looking for a brunchy option when I stumbled into El Tikal. With a quality lunch special section, plus your everyday Mexican favorites and a great variety of meat, seafood and veggie dishes, I had a hard time deciding. I'm usually a combo order kind of guy, but I had to throw together my own little lunch variety pack, add Santa Fe (breakfast) burrito. Plantains always hit for me, but these were extra caramelized and gooey so I had to portion them out between the beginning and end of the meal. The mole sauce on the chili relleno was smokey and not as spicy, but really well-balanced. The tamale with red sauce seemed less flavorful than the other dishes, but I'm no tamale expert and I've been hanging out with a lot of Italians recently. The Santa Fe burrito was out of this world: the eggs, nice and crumbly with tons of seasoning and flavor, the cheese-covered chorizo oozing into each bite. I need this again, and I'm sure there's so many other incredible things on the menu to explore, but this is truly a hearty and unique item worth coming back for.

Very nice establishment. I loved the tacos and my rice. The person who dined with me loved the lunch taco salad. Atmosphere is very nice. Great service. If I could give six stars I would!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great Service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Be sure to try the Ultimate Margarita! The food presentation is gorgeous.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food here is absolutely fantastic!! Staff is great, and the tacos!! Mmmmmmmmm!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our waitress Rachelle was just wonderful extremely kind. She was pleasant and the kind of waitress that is one to hold on to!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and service! Try the tamales!