Cafe El Tapatio

Café el Tapatío is so good! I bring many of my friends here and they all enjoy the food and ambiance. The servers are always friendly, the drinks are always on point and the food is always good! Bonus is: they have a churro place right next door! Literally the best of both worlds! Check this place out!

Quality Mexican restaurant with tons of patio and indoor seating. To drink, we got a Paloma and a Margarita which were both okay. To eat, we got 5 tacos with rice and beans: Mar de Cortez, two Pastor, Choriqueso, and Carnitas. My favorites were the Pastor and Choriqueso. For dessert, we got two churros with caramel and chocolate dipping sauce which was the star of the meal. Overall, the food was decent and we enjoyed time outside on the patio.

I first tried El Tapatio several years ago at the Glenview, IL location. I had a great experience there. Last night, I went to their location in the city on Ashland Ave. I recommend this place if you are looking for a nice, reasonably-priced Mexican restaurant in the city with great food and service. I will definitely return.

Best spot for Mexican food in the neighborhood. We had 2 meals and 4 cocktails. Bill came to $100 after tax. I highly recommend the Burro bowl. It’s very filling and has a mix of everything. They have a large patio that is well spaced out so you can easy park a stroller or large breed dog and not feel like you’re taking up the aisle. Our server Magdalena was super nice, attentive, and gave good recommendations when we didn’t know what to order.

We were in town to see Teedra Moses. One of my girls that's born & raised in Chicago took us here for lunch - Wendy. The service was amazing. The food was authentic, delicious and fulllll of flavor. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!!! I definitely recommend coming here! I can't wait to go back on my next visit! Sooooo gooood!!! Also, right next door you can get freshly fried churros that melt in your mouth and so many options of toppings and dips!

Tasty brunch (that goes until 3 on Saturday), nice decor, and a great patio gives this place top marks. The free chips and salsa was nice and spicy, while staying flavorful and fresh. I got the chorizo mixed with hashbrowns with a side of egg and beans for $12. Attached to the place is a churro spot that is worth a pop-in.

If you have ever been to a Mexican restaurant then this place will take the new spot in your favorite list. They give you free unlimited chips and salsa which tastes so amazing. Definitely the best salsa I’ve ever had at a restaurant. The perfect texture and perfect spice level that is just spectacular. I ordered and breakfast burrito and it was exactly what I wanted and more. It was only 10 bucks and it was HUGE! With potatoes too! I could only eat half so now I have left overs too. Also, we are outside in their amazing patio space that was very spacious. The only negative I could say was they gave my girlfriend cilatro when she didn’t order it on her taco but the waitress literally came out right after and noticed the mistake and gave us a whole new taco free. Just honestly very professional place and super fun atmosphere. I love it❤️