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  • 5/5 Rod K. 2 years ago on Google
    My daughter lives about three blocks from this restaurant on Richmond. We gathered here on her 40th birthday. It is a great place to get together for family events-- holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. They have a large dining room with plenty of room for social distancing. The food is excellent and served piping hot. Our server was very pleasant and attentive.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lina S. 2 years ago on Google
    First time here and loved it. You always tell by the chips and salsa and sure enough they were hot and fresh. We got the stuffed poblano special and flautas and couldn't have made a better choice. The flautas were crispy and soft and the poblano was tender and covered in a delicious salsa. Come check it out. Only down part was coffee was watery but still drinkable lol
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely LOVED my food, service was great and fast and enjoyed the atmosphere. My fave late night Tex Mex restaurant! The Tuesday special was 2 Mole Enchiladas, 2 Beef fajita tacos al carbon and rice and beans. Delish!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Samira H. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been here several times, I ordered quill I feel they used to be more tender and more seasoned but still pretty good. The salsa is super hot so be carful!😁
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Don T. 1 year ago on Google
    From the moment we had to deal with the rude and unfriendly hostess, I felt the place was not the correct one to enjoy a Sunday lunch with the family. The lady barely acknowledged us and directed us to our table. Which wasn’t my favorite spot, but that’s ok. The “beef” on the tostadas was basically nerves and fat or “pellejos” apparently it was boiled and finely chopped to trick the customers. 🤢 the attached pic shows how we left the plate. The fries served with the tortas were flavorless. This Tapatia Mexican Cafe #2 has become more of a place to get drunk and have chips ( by the way the chips and salsa were decent). Overrated! apparently the waiter was tired and just complied with his task, hence only the 15% tip. I was tired to ask for the manager and complain, by seeing the apathy of the staff , I just didn’t want to ruin the rest of my outing. The attempt was make to dig into the tostada and eat from it, but the beef was disgusting. Anyways, if you want to experience Tex-Mex or Mexican food , this is not the place.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael B. 2 years ago on Google
    My meal was delicious, and the la tapatia-rita and perfect margaritas were both well-made. I liked that I was able to combine 3 different enchiladas to create my own combo which didn't come with a price markup. I appreciated that they accommodated a request to surprise one member of my party with a birthday song. And the singing was accompanied with a delightful complimentary dessert.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karen Vaden (Taste of the S. 8 months ago on Google
    The food was amazing the service was fantastic! Our server David Melton went above and beyond for not only our table but, each and every table, he was the best. We are looking forward to adding this stop to one of our favorite Mexican restaurant places.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bernice F. 4 months ago on Google
    The service is absolutely amazing.. The food is delicious especially the green salsa, I can't get enough of it.. Plenty of parking and they have lunch specials during the work week.. David and Lalo are amazing with the service.. This is a regular spot for me.. 100% recommend
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Titan C. 1 year ago on Google
    This was my first time here. Nice spot with great customer service. The food was awesome and the margaritas were on point. I will most def be back and will recommend 👌 💯
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Crystal R. 7 months ago on Google
    Plenty of parking to choose from. Inside the restaurant it was hot and humid. I asked if they could move us to a different area. The waitress claimed the other was busy but I saw plenty of empty tables. Food is basic. My beer Rita melted by time she brought it to me. Both salsas tasted like Tostitos. Flour tortillas were chewy. The fried shrimp was greasy and French fries were soggy
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruth A. Muñiz (. 6 months ago on Google
    This is my absolute FAVORITE La Tapatia Restaurant in town. The food is ALWAYS on point, and the service is ALWAYS great. Out of what I believe has now been 25 years, I have never been disappointed with the food, drinks or atmosphere of this specific location. 🥹 ♥️ I will, however, say that I do miss the pickled carrots-onions-garlic-jalapeño dish I used to be able to order there. They were so good, I used to also buy it in small batches to snack on at home. ***Please Bring That Back*** ♥️ This is a family-friendly environment with considerate staff, consistent quality and service, great drinks, and fair pricing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Christina F. 1 year ago on Google
    La Tapatia is one of those places for which every Houstonian has a story. This location has been here for years and I used to come here as an undergrad student for their late nights eats and great happy hours. This was my first time back after the pandemic shut everything down and they definitely delivered! Everything tastes like I remember. Both the red and green salsas are spicy served with hot and salty tortilla chips. We got the mixed fajitas and ordered them medium rare, but they were more like medium well. They didn’t come out sizzling either and seemed like they had been waiting under a heating lamp. It was great to be served our meal so quickly, but I wish they had taken the time to prepare them medium rare instead of getting our food with our margaritas. My margarita, The Ultimate, was salty, but my wife’s margarita, (the one below The Ultimate on the drink menu) was less salty. They come in huge glasses, but there are no prices listed on the drink menu — just a heads up. The patio is a highlight because they have both heating lamps and fans for all seasons and weather. The parking lot is challenging, but if you can maneuver it you’ll have a great time on the patio or indoors. The service is great, the food comes out quick, and it tastes like you remember. Sometimes that’s all you want.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tristan Le G. 6 months ago on Google
    Great food means we are regulars at this Houston Tex-Mex restaurant’s Montrose location. I’m a fan of the Mole Enchiladas - a tasty Mole sauce is hard to come by! Another favorite plate is the El Torero, a combo plate that comes with a toquito, beef taco and cheese enchilada. A reasonable price for Tex-Mex is also hard to come by in the Montrose area, and Tapatia delivers in that area as well.

  • 5/5 Huey H. 11 months ago on Google
    Best Mexican restaurant I have had in a long time. The green dipping sauce is to die for. Fresh tortilla chips as well. All very yummy. We stopped by for lunch and menu was very reasonable. $36 for two adults and two toddlers. Can’t find better deal in 2023. Def want to come back!

  • 2/5 Genesis A. 11 months ago on Google
    The food was decent. It was warm and it didn’t taste bad, but it was just alright. The flavors weren’t really there. It would definitely not be something we’d ever remember tasting. Everything was a little pricey for the food not being that great. I gave two stars for the friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Marcus C. 1 year ago on Google
    LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Great authentic Mexican food !!! Employees are always very friendly . Atmosphere is always lively & fun . Margaritas always hit!

  • 5/5 George R. 6 months ago on Google
    Food is fantastic and a great price. I would certainly put their food up against any of the super famous local Tex-Mex restaurants. And also their Margaritas are top-notch. I enjoy sitting at the bar but there's plenty of tables it's a big restaurant and oftentimes the managers would even come to the table. The service is sometimes lacking sometimes it's not it's like a 50-50 split between 3.5 stars and a 5-star server. But this place is great?

  • 5/5 C. Harris Benson (Houston R. 9 months ago on Google
    This is our go-to mexican restaurant in the area, their beef fajitas are so good! Highly recommend giving this place a try if you are looking to change things up. Drinks and service were also top notch.

  • 4/5 Daniel A. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was not great, no suggestions, nothing, basically: 'what do you want?" Our drinks were empty a couple of times, had to ask the bus person for refills, and server just dropped the bill, no people skills. Food was good, torta was too fluffy, meat was good. I'll return if someone is buying, but I won't be spend my money here again.

  • 4/5 Michael P. 3 months ago on Google New
    The food was good, we were in the area, late and wanted something to eat. Everyone was nice and friendly.

  • 5/5 URENDA21 3 months ago on Google New
    Really enjoyed the food. Serving portions were good. Fair prices.


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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
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night 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
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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