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Tapatias Taqueria

Restaurant Mexican restaurant

👍 Very good Mexican restaurant. Fast service. There is a good taco bar. You can customize your own tacos. Not expensive People often mention tacos, Mexican, good, taco, Cleveland,


Address

12501 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111

Website

www.tapatiastaqueria.com

Contact

(216) 600-5505

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (697 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: tacos (13) Mexican (11) good (8) taco (8) Cleveland (6)
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  • 4/5 Marwan 2 years ago on Google • 580 reviews
    Very good Mexican restaurant. Fast service. There is a good taco bar. You can customize your own tacos. Not expensive
    39 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hollywood 2 years ago on Google • 480 reviews
    Of course I came to try the tacos lol and they did not disappoint!!! They have all the fixings for you to put on your tacos and what not.....Great street tacos on the west side of Cleveland! Now I dint gotta drive all the way to Akron for some good tacos lol. I loveeee there Tripa tacos!!! Authentic!! There's not to many ppl who know how to cook it right, but they are they best I've tried thus far at a Mexican restaurant!!! My margaritas was great to i cant forget that! All in all a nice little Mexican spot. So glad i gave them try. I high recommended for the taco enthusiasts like me!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sam 8 months ago on Google • 298 reviews
    Absolutely awful. Beer was warm, bartender was getting drunk while working, staff was super loud talking and laughing at bar, music was so loud my ears hurt, food was old and gross. I will never go back it was overly priced. I will never go back. It was absolutely awful.

  • 5/5 Michael L. 1 year ago on Google
    Very authentic Mexican street tacos. Excellent tortillas. The drinks are well made and not expensive. The service is always friendly, with a greeting and a smile as soon as you enter. I really like that the taco toppings are located in a buffet and you can add as much or as little, as you like. 2 taco lunch special and an imported beer for $15, tax included - can't beat that. Tapatias is in the Top 3 of my Cleveland taco spots!
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Andrew W. 7 months ago on Google • 130 reviews
    The food was good but it wasn’t the best Mexican food I’ve ever had, nor is it the best in the Greater Cleveland area. I ordered a torta with steak and while the flavors were great, the bun was soggy before it even got to the table. The refried beans tasted like they came from a can. That said, the food was inexpensive and the service was good, so that’s a plus. It was worth a try but we most likely won’t be regulars.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Loren A. 10 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    Very authentic. They speak Spanish but do have workers that also speak English. So if you don't speak Spanish you can still ask a question and order without having to point at a picture or guess at what your ordering. Full bar or table seating. Guacamole dip was excellent. Everything we got was very good and Also very reasonably priced, including the alcohol. Good size portions and more filling than expected. I'll definitely be going back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick R. 4 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    We keep coming back because of the flavors - get the molcajete or the tacos!! Favorite Mexican restaurant in Cleveland 😇
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Parris S. 1 year ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Worst Mexican food I think I’ve ever had. Took 1 bite of everything and didn’t finish and the staff said I still had to pay for it all. Salsa was terrible, have to put your own toppings on the tacos, no seasoning on food….pictures on the menu aren’t what they serve. Terrible experience
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ashley M. 11 months ago on Google
    I used to come here all the time and I was so excited to come back after moving out of the area but this place has gone down so much that i will not waste my time on the drive. Chicken wasn’t seasoned at all the queso was so stiff and gross! The waiter TERRIBLE! Acted as if he was doing me a favor by taking our order. Literally paid 56$ for my whole family to only take a few bites and leave everything!!! It was poor quality across the board! Very disappointing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caleb H. 4 months ago on Google • 32 reviews
    The server/bartender was fantastic and made fantastic margaritas. Ordered the El Burro Tapatio, arguably the best burrito in Cleveland. Will certainly return.

  • 3/5 Lia M. 8 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Great place in the neighborhood to grab some tacos and a drink. Clean restaurant, small dining area. Off street parking. I didn’t see the restrooms so that is why I gave them 3 stars. The service was great and server was welcoming. The taco bar could have labels, especially with the hot sauce 😂One sauce that was red and green was pure fire lol. So take caution with their sauce options. The light green sauce was pretty good.

  • 5/5 Eric W. 8 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Waiter was excellent and attentive and the tacos were amazing. My new favorite taco place. The meat had a great taste and I love their taco topping bar. We didn’t expect to get dessert, but once we heard they had Tres Leches cake, we couldn’t resist and it was so good.

  • 3/5 Mari B. 1 year ago on Google
    I wish the food was served a little more hotter. It's warm or cold but never HOT!!

  • 5/5 Molly D. 10 months ago on Google
    Tapatia’s is our go-to for Mexican food in Cleveland. The Skinny margaritas are the best around . Very fresh.The staff are wonderful! Brenda and Mauro are very kind and attentive. Give Tapatia’s a try!

  • 5/5 Krissie W. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Mexican restaurant in the area. I also really like Hacienda Taqueria owned by the same owner. This is the most authentic Mexican food you can find around here. Street tacos and sopes and amazing chips and strong margaritas. It’s also less expensive than most other places.

  • 5/5 Sequin C. 10 months ago on Google
    The best Mexican food in Ohio! Try the menudo on Sundays!! ❤️ The tacos and burritos are excellent!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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