Stopped here after our ride and wasn’t disappointed! Really nice Mexican restaurant. Food was amazing! Must have their house Margarita! Decor was pretty cool. The paintings on the walls were well done. We had lunch, spent $80 for two full lunches and two margaritas. They do offer take out. It is a lot of food. I think you could easily share a lunch special and appetizer for two people. There’s a lot to choose from on the menu. The staff was friendly and courteous. Definitely would visit here again.
Excellent service, authentic Mexican dishes & music for ambiance. Beautiful murals on every wall.
Two things you need to order immediately: margarita on the rocks and the special hot salsa. Then you can get comfortable for the rest of the review or meal.
This was our first visit and to say we were blown away is an understatement. Short wait for a party of seven.
The regular salsa is good and anyone can eat it. We recommend the hot salsa, that brought some serious flavor to the chips.
We ordered margaritas on the rocks and just said “good tequila” and no Cuervo. Amazing! So much flavor and no common tequila taste.
The menu is extensive and took some time to decide on what to get. With 7 people at the table, everything was great.
Best way to describe the restaurant? A well oiled machine where everyone helps each other to enhance the diner’s experience.
I highly recommend visiting Tapatio’s and we will be back.
I had a steak burrito. Excellent. Very nice staff. I would recommend you eat there. I will be eating here again when I am back in this area.
This restaurant is tucked away in an unassuming strip, but when you come inside, you are struck by the smell of fresh food cooking.
Everything is freshly cooked, even the corn tortillas of the tacos! The Jalapeno pepper in the spicy salsa is extra spicy since it is fresh. I got the Tacos Governados, which has a range of flavors for a nice price.
Atmosphere: The staff are friendly, the Mexican music playing on the radio is beautiful, and the murals on either side of the restaurants far walls are simply stunning!
The bar you see when you enter is a nice touch as well, and you can watch the workers cook the food right in front of you!
The chef, Jesus, is exceptionally pleasant!
I strongly recommend this restaurant!
I’ve always loved Tapatio’s! Even on a busy Saturday night with a line out the door, they still seem to get you in within a reasonable amount of time. Super fast table service, and the food is always very fresh and tasty! It’s the best Mexican food in Polk county that I’ve found so far!
Lunch date with the hubby we had the Pollo Borracho... absolutely delicious and worth it. Will do it again
I've been going to the Southside Tapatios restaurant for years. The staff is always welcoming and kind. The food is consistently tasty and at a fair price. I enjoy the grilled fish tacos, but I have to change it up from time to time. If you eat there, the wait staff greet you with a smile and the atmosphere is fun and kid friendly. If you happen to order takeout, they get the food out to you quickly. Either way, their salsa is fresh tasting, and I like to mix in their spicy salsa to kick it up a notch. 5/5
Excellent service at a reasonable price. portions were good size and everything came out fast. Casual atmosphere, friendly service. Plentiful parking even at peak dinner time on a Friday. Definitely would go back. Great value. Bar seating as well as bigger tables. Clean bathrooms. Good choice for Mexican eats. They even had red manudo.
It's one of my favorite restaurants in Lakeland. The food and service are always consistent and have a great family atmosphere. My family eats here at least 3 times a month. The prices are reasonable as well as many of the other local area Mexican restaurants have I creased their prices substantially.
Decent authentic Mexican food with generous portions.
Love this Place, amazing hospitality, clean, wonderful Service, food was excellent!!! They even did a fantastic Job helping celebrate my Sons 11th birthday. He loves Tapatios
Amazing staff! Super friendly and the food was amazing. Ended up having leftovers
Typically it's great here. Today was a little under seasoned on everything but still didn't ruin it for us..We will be back.
I went here because I'd heard they serve vegetarian meals. The menu only offered one. BUT, the waitress said they can make any dish as vegetarian. I ordered the house special burrito as veggie. It was terrific!
I'll definitely put this restaurant on my list to revisit often. Maybe today!
This place rocks! I ate here with my wife while out of town and the service right away was top notch. The menu was extensive but the food was not expensive!
This was our first time there but most certainly won't be our last. We went with friends and no one say they left still hungry 😄. Our server was great and the food, I don't have words to describe it beyond awesome, tasty, excellent and more than enough. I even had to take some home!!! Look, if you like Mexican cuisine then give them a chance, you won't regret it.
El Tapatios is the place to go for Taco Tuesday 🌮! Refreshing House Margaritas 🍹, and authentic Mexican cuisine. Kids can also get fun quesadillas, and crunchy chicken, or beef tacos. The restaurant is beautiful, and the staff is always kind and helpful 😀 Plenty of available parking makes it easy to get in, and eat!
Realtor Stephanie Bryant
+5
Stopped in for Taco Tuesday. Got the Carne Asada Taco Platter to share with my husband. Delicious! Kids got tacos and quesadilla off the kids menu. Beautiful building. Fun music! Great atmosphere. Waitress was prompt and attentive. Will come again!
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