Cafe El Tapatio

“Excellent food!!!!”

Excellent food!!!!! We got the tacos platter and the flautas, PHENOMENAL! The atmosphere was excellent, we went for lunch and there was ample seating. Our food came out in a very timely manner and we left with full and happy bellies! Will definitely be returning!

Shelby Dyrdahl

Dec 2025

“It was an amazing experience.”

It was an amazing experience. Food was beyond scrumptious. New flavors and amazing plating.

Raquel Guillen

Aug 2025

“The food here is so flavorful and authentic.”

The food here is so flavorful and authentic! Definitely my favorite place for Mexican food now in the north suburbs!

Sheryl Heneghan

Jun 2025

“Real nice Mexican 🌮 restaurant.”

Real nice Mexican 🌮 restaurant. Took the whole family out here. Excellent 👍

OLDSCHOOL 101 INC

Feb 2025

“Really good food and the inside area has really cool atmosphere.”

Really good food and the inside area has really cool atmosphere. There was also an outdoor dinning area and a homemade "charro parlor." See photos.

George LeClaire

Jan 2025

“Had a great dinner here on Friday.”

Had a great dinner here on Friday! Very lively when we arrived around 7:30 and grabbed a drink at the bar while we waited for a booth to open up. The chips and salsa are delicious, warm fresh chips and a kick to the salsa! Also all of the tacos were great - meat well seasoned, perfectly cooked, and generously loaded into the tacos!

Scungilli Sisters

Jan 2025

“We stopped here for an impromptu date night.”

We stopped here for an impromptu date night. It was perfect. The interior was dark and moody. The service was excellent. The margaritas and chips and salsa were great. We ended up with a spread of appetizers and they were delicious. The queso fundida a poblanos, elote, and guacamole. We then split the quesobirria tacos and they were typical and also delicious. We had a lovely time and will definitely be back! Oh, THE CHURROS!!!!!!! Such a treat! I ordered them to go.

Rachel Phillips

Nov 2024

“Great cocktails, great service and delicious food.”

Great cocktails, great service and delicious food. Definitely a hidden gem.

Jessie Bethune

Mar 2024

“My biggest complaint is that I didn’t discover this place sooner.”

My biggest complaint is that I didn’t discover this place sooner. Amazing food, top notch service and cute atmosphere. The waiter and bartender were attentive, friendly and made us feel welcome. The food was excellent. I had the chicken tacos and my husband the beef tacos. The chips and salsa - DELICIOUS. We will be back soon for sure. I’m so happy we found this gem near our home.

Maria Shipman

Jan 2024

“Eat here all the time with my folks, We love the poblano mole and the enchiladas and the margaritas.”

Eat here all the time with my folks, We love the poblano mole and the enchiladas and the margaritas. Family friendly, close to lots of shopping, staff is fast and helpful. Fun place to visit repeatedly, So you can experiment with different things on the menu. Filling and delicious. 👍❤️

J H (Kirjava)

Oct 2023

“Where do I even start? This place is hands down one of the best mexican spots I’ve found so far.”

Where do I even start? This place is hands down one of the best mexican spots I’ve found so far! Everything is super fresh and delicious! Everything on the menu was fantastic 10/10. The staff is super helpful and kind. Very well established place. Highly recommend checking it out.

David skinderowicz

Jun 2023

“One of my top favorite Mexican restaurants around.”

One of my top favorite Mexican restaurants around. I’m big on flavor! This place definitely knows how to season the food to perfection. I never liked shrimps like ever!!! This place made me obsessed with their “Camarones Juanita” let me tell your guys, DO NOT LEAVE WITHOUT TRYING! They are to die for especially if u love spicy. They come with a grilled garlic toast as well that is like a match made in heaven. Everything else is so good as well I have t had anything I did t like so 10/10 for me! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tiffany Trncic

May 2023