El Tapatio Mexican Grill

4165 9th Steet SW #107Unnamed Road, Vero Beach - 32968
195 reviews
Mexican
(772) 213-8249

Nice place to eat, good food, family and friendly environment.

7/16/22\\n\\nFirst off I’m glad I found this little restaurant! The place is quite small but it is always packed so that showed that they got something good going on here.\\n\\nThe wait wasn’t too bad, I only waited 20 minutes to be seated and was served the typical chips and salsa, which didn’t miss.\\n\\nI then ordered the carne asada, i was not expecting that big portion of food that you see pictured but it was a lot for a good reasonable price.\\n\\nFor those of you seeking some very good Mexican food in Vero Beach I definitely recommend this place!!

Very busy little spot but we’ll worth the wait. The staff down to the fried ice cream is exceptional!!! Best authentic Mexican food in Vero that we have found!! Most definitely will be coming back. Oh yeah, and they have Tecate, if you know you know.

Located at the end of a Publix shopping center strip mall, this restaurant is tiny, with about enough seating for roughly ten tables/booths, and has take out. Neighbors recommended it for great Mexican fare and generous portions. We were warned to go early, as there is usually a wait for a table, even on a weeknight after 5:00. Having noted that, we were seated right away, though a wait was necessary for many coming only 15-20 minutes after we arrived. I thought the service was friendly, and though the portions were ample, the food was average. We ordered two soft drinks, steak fajitas,a grilled chicken quesadilla, a flan and a fried ice cream. When the bill came, which I was expecting to be around $35, turned out to higher, (before tax) looked over the bill to see tat an additional $2 charge had been added to the steak fajitas, that was not noted on the menu, and an additional convenience fee had also been tacked on, I suppose for the takeaway container used by my dining companion, who could not finish the meal. The desserts were very good, flan appeared to be freshly made, as was the fried ice cream. Just was a bit of a sticker shock by the time tip was added on, to find It had cost me $50 for what is usually inexpensive to moderately priced food. Must be inflation hitting everywhere, but the surcharges ought to have been clearly posted up front.

This was our first time here but won't be our last. The food was absolutely outstanding! Great taste, came out hot, well prepared, authentic, great value. I can't say enough about how good it was. The service was exceptional as well. Kristin was our server and she was AWESOME! We sat near the front and observed the people who came in for takeout or catering as well as people being seated. This place really knows ho to take car of people. What a great experience.

I know there are tons of postive reviews but I was disappointed.\\nFirst the place is very small and expect a wait. Once I got inside I noticed the floors were dirty. Lots of stuff under the tables. Obviously they don't sweep and clean up well after customers which I makes sense since they are so busy and getting patrons seated next. I had the fajitas which was weird. 1st they brought out the rice and beans on a plate and waited 5 mins before the chicken came out then another few minutes for the torillas to come out. Then they didn't provide a plate to eat it since you had the plate filled with the rice and beans on it. Slow service and erratic.\\nThe salsa was bland and I though the fajitas lacked seasoning as well.\\nMaybe an off day but I was not impressed and have no desire to wait long again for meal that was medicore. Positive side the prices were not too out of line and reasonable.

Delicious, simple Mexican fare. It is in a very small location but the food is good and quality. Our waitress was the taller gal with the braid, she is a rockstar. Watch her as she work she was an amazing waitress. I give her a top 10!

First time and enjoyed very much. Small, friendly with a large menu. I am a California boy so I gotta have my Mexican. Generous portions. Had the Shrimp Fajita and was very pleased. Will be back.

I love this restaurant. We had two back in Cookeville, Tennessee. They were amazing and this one's amazing too. Great prices,Great portions, Love the service and Best of all great tasting food.

I happen to be working near the El Tapatio and decided to try it after passing by it several times when going to a jobsite. I'm glad I did it was excellent! Great food and great service. I will definitely be going back when I'm in the area.