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Tapalpa Mexican Restaurant — mexican in Elk Grove Village. The setting makes it easy to linger. You're eating the real thing here. LeeM Stradley: "Their refried beans are the best I've ever tasted, and their guacamole is excellent"
Double B
1,088 reviews
“Loved that it came in its own taco shell type bowl”
770 S Arlington Heights Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
“Excellent food, drinks and service.”
Excellent food, drinks and service. This has been our go to spot for Mexican food for several years. They have a wonderful patio to dine on in the warm months as well. Carne chihuahua pictured.
Laura D
Jan 2026
“Excellent location with nice interior and low lit vibes for a chill intimate setting.”
Excellent location with nice interior and low lit vibes for a chill intimate setting. Great food got the tacos u can choose flour corn or hard shell. Great food and great vibes!
S D
Oct 2024
“Keeps getting better every time I go.”
Keeps getting better every time I go! We sat outside this time. Beautiful setting and music. We decided to try the tamales. We ordered a taco dinner and shared to have both. Their soup was navy bean and it was delicious! I keep coming back. Their soups are homemade and are not salty. Good value for the lunch special.!
Diane Zuber
Oct 2024
“Delicious food and nice ambiance.”
Delicious food and nice ambiance! The drinks were delicious and it was very refreshing. The food was excellent and the service was awesome! I would really recommend this place to try the drinks. The ambiance was nice and had some colorful atmosphere. The tacos were really delicious. Will definitely visit this place again to try more food options.
R D
Feb 2024
“We’ve loved this place for at least 28 years.”
We’ve loved this place for at least 28 years! Great margaritas and food. Can absolutely recommend their steak quesadillas and tapalpa rolls! Our go to every time! This place should be packed.
Madison Parker
Jan 2024
“My husband and I ordered tampiqueña and steak tacos.”
My husband and I ordered tampiqueña and steak tacos. Best tacos I’ve had in a long time. The chips and salsa were very good too. I also love the environment and staff. Very friendly and hospitable.
Lann Purra
Jun 2022
“My favorite Mexican restaurant.”
My favorite Mexican restaurant! Been going here since I was a kid. Love their home made soups of the day that they have. Always have had good service. Same family that's owned it for 30+yrs. Try it out of your in the area. You won't regret it!
Shauna
Dec 2019
“Great restaurant to taste traditional mexican food.”
Great restaurant to taste traditional mexican food. Great service friendly staff. Soup and meals are excellent. Margarita is the best near here.
Zezima
Nov 2017
“5/2024 4* First time here.”
5/2024 4* First time here. Got my food to go. The Taco Salad was less than desirable. It was ok at best. No beans or rice. The menu did not say there was any. However, I figured there had to be. There is always beans or rice on the bottom. So a very nicely sized large shell, that was mostly empty. And I had the shredded beef in it. I would not recommend it. In the future I would have to try the beef or chicken maybe. As for the Queso Fundido con Chorizo? That was quite tasty. And I would order that again! Loved that it came in its own taco shell type bowl. That was fancy and enjoyable!
Double B
May 2024
“The Enchiladas de Tapalpa were great.”
The Enchiladas de Tapalpa were great! I wish their salsa was a bit spicer
Nathan Rodriguez
Feb 2024
“What a wonderful, intimate, Mexican restaurant.”
What a wonderful, intimate, Mexican restaurant. Excellent food and service. I had a steak burrito and a couple beers. It was a good experience for everyone.
joe b
Feb 2023
“Food is very good and authentic, the chicken enchiladas are not the greatest, but the cheese and ...”
Food is very good and authentic, the chicken enchiladas are not the greatest, but the cheese and the ground meat are good, rice is not dry and the service is good
Ana Castaneda
Jan 2022
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