El Tapatio

300 I-35, Gainesville
(940) 612-2230

Recent Reviews

sprouse trust

I eat here a lot and I'm usually with a large group and they get it right every time the food is fast hot and good it's not just mediocre it's actually good I guess that's the reason I come here so much because I feel it's a great value and great service and great quality food

Shawn Phelps

Very low quality food..Can't believe that they are still in business..

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Tony M

I used to visit this place quite a bit back about four or five years ago. Back then I thought it was really good.... but now I'm wondering if that's not because I was doing a hell of a lot of drinking back then. Nonetheless, I decided to stop off on my way home from work because it was a quick on and off the interstate and I was craving some Mexican food. Boy oh boy was I disappointed. To begin with, the chips could have been better. I think they were bordering on being stale. The salsa was actually good and the service was ok. I ordered a number 15 which is a burrito, a tamale and an enchilada topped with your choice of cheese sauce or red sauce. I opted for the red sauce. The waiter brought my food really quick (probably to quick) and warned me that the plate was hot as they usually do. While it was pretty darn warm, I wouldn't say it was hot. I could have easily handled it without a pot holder. Unfortunately the food was about the same temperature. I dug into the enchilada immediately and it was barely warm as was the burrito. The tamale was a bit warmer than both, possibly because it was in the middle. As for flavor, thank God for the red sauce cuz it was about the only thing that had any. The tamale had a little bit of flavor but the burrito and the enchilada were nothing more than ground beef wrapped in a corn or flour tortilla. I found no onions, no cilantro, nothing! I'm not even sure the beef was seasoned. Just ground beef and either a corn or flour tortilla and that was it. I think Taco Bell would've tasted better.Huge disappointment...... ?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Scott Luchsinger

Excellent service, great food.Never been disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nancy Nash

Good little Mexican place. Food was good. The guacamole was really tasty.

Sarai Freyer

Food is good. Service is terrible, every waitress I’ve gotten has been rude and inattentive. They try to steal your money on alcohol. I got one margarita that had alcohol In it and one that did not. I asked them about it and they rudely told me they were the same. They served us straight mixer and did not fix it. Make sure you’re not paying extra for just juice if you eat here!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

Mollie Eaton

Plate looked like the food was just thrown on it. Very unappealing.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

Kristy Rogers

Food was not good at all execpt chips and salsa was good. There was constant banging on the wall where we were sitting.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

Carrie Thomason

Good good love the fajitas!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeff G

The atmosphere was great. I love the privacy in the booth. I got a vegetarian fajita plate. It was both feeling and well prepared. The price was good. The whole experience was pleasant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris White

I guess I just got unlucky with my server. She was incredibly short with me, acted like I was wasting her time. I thought maybe she was having a bad day and gave her the benefit if the doubt. Then when it was time for a 2nd margarita she was too busy laughing it up at a friend's table to come help me. After 5 min I decided I just needed the check but she was still having too much fun. Ultimately I just had to go to the front and tell them what I had. I don't know what I did to this lady but rest assured I won't risk doing it again.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

Cindy Stanley

Great dinner and drinks with my son at El Tapatio. Waiter and staff were great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Rice and Beans, Enchilada

Phillip Snow

Incredible food. Large menu selection. I ate the el tap fajitas, very good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

maria m. Santillan

ALWAYS GREAT SERVICE FROM THE HOSTESS TO BUS BOY AND SERVER, AND FOOD IS SO

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Guacamole

Juan Guerrero

Great place, nice people and excellent y delicious food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Enchilada

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