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El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

Restaurant Breakfast restaurant Mexican restaurant Latin american restaurant

One of the Most Revieweds in Kingsville


Address

630 W Santa Gertrudis St, Kingsville, TX 78363, United States

Contact

+1 361-516-1655

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 6 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 6 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 6 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 6 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 6 am to 2 pm
  • Monday: 6 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 6 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (12) great (11) service (10) plate (10) tacos (7) waitress (7) breakfast (6) ordered (6) friendly (6) time (6)
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  • 5/5 Missy F. 2 years ago on Google
    We actually ended up going here for lunch Saturday and then met friends here for breakfast Sunday. Both times the food and service were excellent. I lived in Kingsville 10 years ago and this place just gets better. They have totally renovated the inside. It looks great! We loved the chairs and booth art! I got the al pastor burrito & he got chalupas. Both were fabulous! Their salsa is still to die for. It's my absolute favorite ever & I've had a lot of varieties. They also gave us fried tortillas with our chips. So good and not common in most Mexican restaurants. For breakfast I got tacos & he got the migas. He'd never had migas before but liked it. One of the kids got big fluffy pancakes. Another ordered a bacon & egg taco but it only had bacon when it came out. The kid talked so much about the bacon & how they wanted it cooked I don't think the server even heard her mention the eggs (she is also a very quiet talker when strangers are around). We just laughed & her mom gave her some of her eggs. I'm sure if we had said something they would have fixed it immediately. I've rarely had an issue with my food here and if I did it was always fixed quickly, no questions asked.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shraddha D. 9 months ago on Google • 85 reviews
    Everything was nice, calmn place to be & really delicious food. Thank you so much waitress: Marie for going back & forth for our food.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 TX _. 6 months ago on Google • 385 reviews
    Decent Tex-Mex breakfast. I ordered the machacado plate. Everything was good. Only complaint would be the amount and size of the machacado. Almost couldn’t tell it was in the eggs. Service was good. Not a bad choice overall for breakfast.

  • 5/5 Jeanie M. 1 year ago on Google • 246 reviews
    Came here to check it out cuz we haven't eaten here. Very beautiful art to look at and a very comfortable setting. The food was awesome and not a long wait. The service was friendly and consistent in checking on us. Much check it for yourself.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Faith L. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious fresh mexican food. Good service. Guava margaritas were amazing!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dean L. 2 years ago on Google
    A friend recommended this place, so we came out to try the food. We were seated right away. The waiter was really nice, friendly, and polite when we put in our order. As we waited for our food, we noticed the restaurant was very clean. Didn't use the bathrooms on our visit. We gotten our food within 20 mins, it was very hot and fresh. The spicy food was a little more spicier then I hoped. Still the best Mexican food I've had in awhile.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adolfo C. 1 year ago on Google
    The pork chop and eggs were very good. Good prices, good service and the place is clean.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jorge R. 10 months ago on Google • 180 reviews
    We were in Kingsville to tour Texas A&M University and stopped to eat there. The food was great. The T-bone steak was great and only cost $14.99.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ramon P. 2 years ago on Google
    Terrible experience, would never go again. Please, for the love for all that is holy do not order the Burrito Tarasca. I was served guacamole that turned brown after being served and not having my plate for even a full five minutes. The plate comes with a watered down milk like sauce that tasted rancid. The drinks were fine, probably the best option the restaurant has to offer. The service here is not great. When I sent my food back I was met with hostile glares for telling them the what the problem with my meal was, and did so calmly and quietly to be respectful with them about the entire ordeal. The management staff took everything straight to the heart and became furious. Needless to say I got food poisoning and raced home to throw everything up. Once I was able to settle my stomach, I called the restaurant to tell them that whatever was going on with that meal should be looked at because the rest of the party in my table was fine aside from another who ordered the same plate. The manager did not give their name and was totally abrasive when I was calmly speaking to them that something was wrong. They said and I quote: " Take them to the hospital and sue us, we have insurance. I've never had a complaint like this before and I don't see what it has to do with me or my name.". Maybe this place is going through a slump now and became prideful after the small success that they had. It's safe to say that this place definitely does not serve what it is rated to be.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jose E. 4 months ago on Google • 115 reviews
    Great selection of TexMex breakfast plates. Loved the beans from this place. The service is fast and attentive.

  • 5/5 C. A. 2 years ago on Google
    We love the breakfast here 🤤 especially the omelettes!! The fajita omelette is our favorite. The staff is always super friendly and helpful which is inviting. We do mostly take-out and it’s always packaged well and with everything you need! The Lunch and dinner Menu online is a bit rough to read so I’m placing pics of it below.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tracie G. 1 year ago on Google
    Went in this morning and got 4 tacos. Only one was correct. it took 45 minutes for me to get ahold of someone. The owner said the only way to fix the problem was to take the tacos back even though we were on the road and not going to be back in town till next week. They will not replace the tacos or refund the money for the tacos that were wrong. In the past I also ordered the flauta plate and ate a paper from the ticket stub in my food! They took my plate off the ticket but I got no apology or anything even though I literally ate the ticket! Very rude owners and very unprofessional. I’ve added photos and a picture of the ticket stubs for reference.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Israt Y. 2 years ago on Google
    We have ordered Barbacoa plate and Beef fajita plate.Taste was great Barbacoa could have been better though! Felt like torTia is homemade.coffee pay once and thn get unlimited.servers were Nice.Interior is great and lively.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mario M. 2 years ago on Google
    First time here after looking for some where to eat going back home from Kickapoo. After reading the reviews were decided to try this place. The food was amazing and the portions are good so come hungry. Overall we had a great experience and we will be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 LeeAn B. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is sub par. I was really disappointed in the enchilada plate, the Tapatío. The enchilada tortillas were hard and not cooked. The cheese inside a clumpy mess. The service was slow. The waitress never refilled our drinks and they were not busy at all.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Debbie D. 1 year ago on Google • 63 reviews
    This place is the Best Mexican Food in Kingsville Texas. I love the Daily Margarita Special with my Meal. They have the most Taco meat options, in the area. There's Tripas, Tongue, and Rocky Mountain Oysters, (Bull Privates).

  • 5/5 Terri S. 4 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Everything was delicious. The menu is large, so it took some time to decide. I settled on #11 -- Carne guisada and cheese enchiladas. My brother ordered the beef enchiladas with Verde sauce. Everything was delicious and plentiful. You will not leave hungry! Our server was also very sweet and friendly.

  • 5/5 rene g. 1 year ago on Google
    Been going to this restaurant FOR YEARS! I love the food and the setup of the place definitely since the renovations. Just a nice vibe to the place overall. It is a hit or miss with the waiters/waitresses sometimes but still nothing to keep me away from what I feel is one of the few great Mexican restaurants in Kingsville!

  • 2/5 Sharon L. 1 year ago on Google
    Beware! Not worth it! They are deceiving on their prices and over market their drink specials. They sale an over salted wine and lime mix as a Margarita with taqueria. In fine print the menu says no refunds on drinks. So you are stuck! I wanted to pay for the drinks and leave…but I had already convinced my friends to go off our course because of the restaurant ratings. Then to complete our experience the food was bland and plain.That pretty much sums it up!

  • 5/5 Mary C. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is ALWAYS GREAT, the only thing better is the service. The ladies, waitresses are SO good and friendly. Food is delicious, we're out if towers but always ALWAYS have to come by and eat here. 5 🌟

  • 5/5 Carlos H. 1 year ago on Google
    Our first time eating at this establishment. I am giving this rating for the following: 1. We were greeted warm and welcoming 2. We got to choose where to sit without an attitude. 3. Tea was on point. 4. Was recommended a plate and it was phenomenal. 5. Turn around from time of order to table was quick and food was hot! 6. Server was great, thank you Mayeli! Will I return to this establishment when in town...YES!!!

  • 5/5 Victoria G. 10 months ago on Google
    Always the best cocktails and definitely some of the best mini tacos not to mention after they remodeled it is quite a sight to see and the white stuff is always attentive and I can’t say enough good things about El Tapatio! always the best cocktails and definitely some of the best mini tacos not to mention after they remodeled it is quite a sight to see and the white stuff is always attentive and I can’t say enough good things about that with you if I had one thing to complain about is that they do not participate with DoorDash

  • 2/5 ANGEL Y. 1 year ago on Google
    So I came in with my family and the food was very good. Except for my Gordita. The masa was raw and I asked the waitress for a flour taco the same way. She brought it over and it was amazing. When we got up to pay they still were charging us for the Gordita. I told them the masa was raw and I didn’t eat it. One waitress said “u ate half” ( not my waitress) which I did not eat half. She threw things down and threw her hands up and walked away (apparently she was the owners daughter) she told the others to “deal with us”. We were not being rude. Another waitress told me that “I was going to pay for it because that’s how they make them all day and no one complains.” Which I replied “I did complain though” They told my waitress “you didn’t tell her she was going to have to pay for it anyways” which she began to lie and I told her “no you didn’t” Ultimately they just charged me for one. Yes the food was good but the waitresses were ugly and rude for no reason.

  • 1/5 Glo M. 8 months ago on Google
    Let me tell you the food is alright but the service is trash, a year ago we went they tried to over charge. Before you say it was a mistake , naw she was confident in it, and when we called it out gave us a hard time. Today we went , same thing tried to over charge and very rude. We wanted a cup of rice and a pint of beans, tried to charge 16.00$, really? Yeah never going here again. It’s nice and everything but be sure to double check the menu, they will try to get over for sure. The women’s attitude is atrocious, they are very rude and talk as if your dumb but don’t know what a pint is. Yeah, never coming again.

  • 4/5 Gerardo R. 8 months ago on Google
    Food is great service is good. The prices are reasonable. If i had to pick something bad about this place i would say that parking is limited...but other than that everything is great!

  • 5/5 Bill R. 4 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Got a recommendation to eat here from a co-worker and It was amazing! Best carnitas I have had in a long time. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. I have eaten here twice now during travel and I highly recommend it.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Drive-through

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