Vibrant Mexican eatery with fajitas & other familiar dishes, plus housemade tortillas & a full bar. Based on 919 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
300 I-35, Gainesville, TX 76240
Phone: (940) 612-2230
Website: https://www.eltapatiocafecantina.com/gainesville-tx
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Hours
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Andres Rosales
The staff was friendly and professional, the food came out really quick and it was good. The place was clean and it had a real Mexican look and feel to it. I recommend El Tapatio.
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Jaycruz Mobile Wash Killerwaxx
Yes . All 5 stars… the service was outstanding food was on point..feeling like a lil Mexico
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YETI “Pete Nuñez” SQUAD
Very flavorful and delicious. My entire family loved it! Food and service was outstanding!
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MICHAEL BARRON
Nothing mexican about this place besides atmosphere..food very basic Nothing compared to real about this place ..if my father wasn’t diabetic I’d go somewhere else ..we wanted tacos and couldn’t get them at 330pm …they need to hit a satx restaurant and find out what real enchiladas and real food taste like ..best thing hear was the chips and salsa that’s it
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Reanna Johnson
Loved the decor. Host and waiter were friendly. The food was fantastic! Tasted like authentic Mexican food. A local store cashier recommended this place. Will definitely be going back again.
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B W
I usually give places three chances. This was strike 3. The worst service I’ve ever had. Mediocre food at best, and laughable portions of guac and sour cream. Literally less than a teaspoon of each. “Giant” burrito was anything but. According to the menu the burrito should have been filled with meat, rice, and beans. Mine was mostly beans, no rice, and very little meat Very flat and on a soggy tortilla. We saw our waitress twice. Once when we ordered and once when the food was brought out. No follow ups, no refills, no service whatsoever. A guy (not the waitress) brought the ticket out and handed it directly to my husband and walked off. Didn’t say a word. Highly, highly disappointed in the food and service, – with service being the worst. Will not be back. (Picture with sweet n low packet for scale) – Gainesville, TX I-35 location
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Cynthia Westbrook
I enjoy the food and the staff at El Tapatio. The salsa and chips before a meal are delicious. I especially enjoy a very simple dish of three shrimp tacos a la carte. I add cilantro and onions and drizzle lime on them. Exceptionally good.
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Sharon Whitetto
I tried the tacos carnitas tonight with corn tortillas. They were delicious even when I put the guacamole on them. The meat was cooked to perfection and had just enough salt. Thank you El Tapatio for such a wonderful meal.
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Brooke Snow
This is a very good restaurant. The food was great, the service was good, even with it being really busy. I will definitely be back to try more of their extensive menu.
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Nikki Mitchell
Went in today, amazing experience. And I tried their cheesecake chimichanga and it is AMAZING! Definitely a must try!
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