Tex-Mex Restaurants in Cookeville

“We had a normal date night and decided to stop in. I've always been pleased with the service as well as the food. Tonight was made a bit exceptional out of our previous trips, our waitress Kaylee being the main reason. She was incredibly kind, and she was fantastic from start to finish. As a former server, I couldn't recommend her more. She knew the menu like the back of her hand, was careful about ID when my husband and I ordered alcohol, and she stayed on top of us in a way that was consistent but non intrusive yet also in a way that was inviting conversation if we wanted that. I didn't get to leave my personal review on the machine because it timed out while I was asking her name. So I figured I'd leave it here, because she was truly wonderful. Also, the food was great. I had the old timer, and my husband ordered surf and turf (which I naturally had some of)
Highly recommend the surf and turf haha.“

“OUTSTANDING! We were just passing through & saw good reviews for El Tapatio. I was hesitant when we had to enter through a gas station then saw a Chipotle style "self serve". OMG! It's FABULOUS!! This is 3 hrs from home & we're looking for an excuse to return. We understand that this is just an "annex" to the full Tapatios Restaurant in town... we've gotta try it now! Great food. Wonderful management.“

“Just had dinner there last week and I feel that El Tap continues to serve good food, and has done so since it's opening several decades ago. I love their salsa and chips; I particularly like that it has no cilantro since cilantro always tastes bitter to me. Their cheese dip great, too! My favs at El Tap are choripollo, quesadilla relleno and the Jalisco (chicken, beef & shrimp) fajitas over rice with cheese on top. They've added new items in recent years, both American and Mexican options, so there's bound to be something for everyone to enjoy.

Parking: Moderate amount of free, on site parking; no trouble finding parking unless it's very busy.

Kid-friendliness: This is a kid-friendly restaurant with many items on the menu that children would like. The atmosphere is not too stuffy, so parents should feel comfortable bringing their littles along for a night out.

Wheelchair accessibility: There are no steps up to the entrance at the Jefferson Ave entrance and I believe there's now a ramp type walkway at the Willow Ave store. Both stores have tables that would accommodate wheelchair seating.“