Welcome to El Tapatio
El Tapatio in Porterville, California, is a Mexican restaurant that has been serving delicious and authentic dishes for over 30 years. Their menu boasts a wide variety of options, from traditional breakfast plates like Huevos Rancheros to flavorful combination plates and dinner choices like Enchiladas and Tamales. Customers rave about the fresh and delicious beans and rice, rich mole sauce, and exceptional margaritas. The restaurant's family-owned atmosphere and top-notch customer service make it a local favorite, with dishes like the 2 Flour Flautas standing out as historic, delectable, and beyond top-notch. El Tapatio truly captures the essence of traditional Mexican cuisine with a modern twist.
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134 E Orange Ave Porterville, CA 93257 Hotline: (559) 781-2115
Welcome to El Tapatio, a beloved Mexican restaurant located in Porterville, CA. Known for its authentic flavors and warm hospitality, El Tapatio offers a wide range of dishes that are sure to satisfy any craving for traditional Mexican cuisine. With options like vegan and vegetarian dishes, as well as a full bar and outdoor seating, this restaurant caters to a diverse range of preferences.
From their flavorful Almuerzos Breakfast Daily options to their generous Combination Plates and hearty Dinners, El Tapatio boasts a menu full of delicious choices. Customer reviews rave about the fresh and tasty beans and rice, rich mole sauce, and flavorful margaritas. The generous portions ensure that you'll leave satisfied, with enough leftovers to enjoy later.
As a food reviewer of Restaurant World, I can attest to the exceptional quality and taste of the dishes at El Tapatio. The family-owned restaurant's dedication to preserving traditional recipes and techniques shines through in every bite. Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, El Tapatio offers a dining experience that combines delicious food with a welcoming atmosphere.
- Menu highlights: try the Huevos Rancheros, Chile Relleno Combo Plate, and the flavorful Flautas.
- Don't miss out on the refreshing margaritas and the indulgent mole sauce.
- With its generous portions and friendly service, El Tapatio is the perfect spot for a casual lunch, dinner, or special occasion.
Come taste the tradition and passion for Mexican cuisine at El Tapatio, where every dish is crafted with care and served with a smile. You're sure to leave with a full belly and a newfound love for this Porterville institution.
Love this place. We've been eating here for over 30 years and the service and food has stayed consistent. Beans and rice sound simple but you'd be surprised how many can mess that up or just give you old greasy rice. Not El Tap there beans and rice are always fresh and delicious. There food never tastes like old grease. Heads up there mole is a love it or hate it. We like it even though not super authentic. It's little on the sweet side. Just forewarning so you know what you're getting into. There cocktails are great too. Enjoy
Margaritas were unexpectedly great! Tried the mole. It's rich and chocolately. Honestly could possibly serve 2 people because of how rich it was. Definitely our new go to place when we visit Porterville.
First time here from out of town. DELICIOUS!!! Huevos rancheros. Great. Coffee. Great!! Got here at the perfect time about 11. By noon it was packed!! Will definitely remember this place next time I'm in town.
El Tapatío is a Porterville institution. if you have not been and are in the area, they are certainly worth the visit. Expect giant portions and delicious fresh tostadas to go with their house salsa. Even after eating a large lunch I had enough leftovers to share between my wife and I for dinner. They were very busy at lunch, so was a little bit slow, but that can be forgiven because the value is there.
Family owned businesses come and go with time, but the best ones live generation after generation with recipes and techniques that are handed down again and again. El Tapatio is definitely the best. Local family owned and operated....an owner is never far from front and center to ensure things are being operated as expected and customer service is top notch. While I have probably ordered each and every thing on the menu in my 40 years of coming here my taste buds inherently chose the "2 Flour Flautas with Rice and Beans." They tasted as amazing today as I remember them 40 years ago and were served with the same quick and polite customer service as they were back then. While the ambiance has changed over time with upgrades and improvements, the feel is still the same; family, friends, upbeat with a flare of local and community you won't get at any other Mexican Food restaurant in town. If you are a chips and salsa connoisseur...you WON'T find better...EVER! If you love "ever flowing" ice tea....you won't be sorry coming here, but the food is simply historic, delectable and beyond top notch.