Taqueria LA TAPATIA — Restaurant in Cedar Park

It is definitely AUTHENTIC! It's got that flavor you crave from momma's cooking and came out at a very respectable time. The game was on the TV, music was going and I quickly had a drink in my hand.

Shortly after sitting down I had some chips and salsa served at my table with my drink. I was a little skeptical from my first visit but everything i had was a breath of fresh air, everything was tasty and cooked perfectly. I started out with a Tostada de Ceviche and an Agua de Tamarindo. That tostada tasted really fresh and like a lot of care went into it. Ceviche is a simple dish but very easy to mess up, it definitely all came together perfectly. I didn't need to add anything other than the wedge of lime that it came with.

Seeing how surprised I was by the tostada. I decided to change course from the original idea to get some tacos. I decided to try their specialty, the Carnitas Plate. It was perfect. I honestly could have shared this with a second person and still have been happy. The carnitas were juicy and flavorful. The beans and rice were a great compliment to that rich flavor from the carnitas. When served it comes with this green salsa that you can add or leave out I say definitely add it to some. It definitely transforms the flavor to a whole new dish. The tortillas were another surprise. They were so soft and fresh. They just melted in your mouth. I really was very grateful for that. Sometimes they get left as an afterthought and can be a real disappointment.

I'd had so much already but I really wanted to taste more dishes. So I took the rest of the Carnitas home and decided to try out the original idea. I ordered the Campechano Taco (on top) and the Pastor Taco (below). Great choices! I don't think you can really go wrong with anything here.

It took me a long time to come back and give this place a second try. The service was the issue the first time and that issue seems to be resolved now. I'm very excited to come back to try out more items in the future! Especially some of those soups!!

If you haven't given them a try definitely consider them for your next Mexican food craving. If you were disappointed like I was, then maybe give them a second chance. I definitely think a lot...

SAVE YOURSELF THE AGGRAVATION AND MONEY!!! 8 OUT OF 10 TIMES THESE WAITRESSES HATE THEIR JOBS OR MAYBE JUST CERTAIN PEOPLE. My family and I have been coming here on and off for 5 years now.. Sometimes the service is good and the food is as well, other times the service SUCKS and the food is garbage. There is no consistency. And apparently no manager or owner as well. I have asked to speak with each on several occasions, only to be told that there is not one on duty. Basically no one cares what you think or feel. There is no accountability. This place really is a crap shot. I have been welcomed with my grandson by the sincerest woman and turned away by the most hateful youngster. I have watched people at my table finish their food before I got mine. I sat in the drive thru for over 20 minutes, I even called into the restaurant to place my order, backed out of the drive thru and went inside...to wait another 10 minutes for a freaking torta. Today when I asked the woman taking my money if the extremely long wait in the drive thru was an issue, she told me not for her, it's a kitchen problem. Someone should really go in there and fix the issues... because a 30 min wait for 1 torta is a restaurant problem. The problems are significant. The drive thru should be for pick up orders only. Any one coming up to place an order should be told to call in or come inside... OR PUT A FREAKING MICROPHONE SYSTEM IN SO THE KITCHEN CAN BEGIN THE ORDER. This kind of restaurant is NOT fast food, so it should be ran accordingly. The ATTITUDE of the wait staff is disgusting. The dirty looks and disrespectfulness is AMAZING! Hard to believe that the doors are still open. I have seen several workers come and go.... what's sad is the good ones are always the ones that leave.. I tell myself and my family all the time that I hate giving that place my hard earned money for such crappy food and terrible service. I am currently looking for...

Food is not bad but customer service is horrible! I placed my order over the phone a gordita plate, cheese fries(queso fries), 4 beef fajita tacos and 3 beef Soft tacos. I arrived to the window and rung the bell once Jessica approached I repeated my whole order to her she then handed me my order after I paid. When I opened my order at home I was missing my cheese fries and the soft tacos were in corn tortillas. I called the restaurant and spoke with Jasmine and explained the situation to her she argued with me and told me that apparantly soft tacos can be both corn or flour tortillas, she said that was my fault for not being clear. She then told me that I did not order cheese fries and it shouldn't be a big deal because she didn't even charge me for them which is weird because I got the queso but no fries. I am also not 100% sure if she didn't charge me since my receipt was not itemize. Anyhow at this point is not even about the food anymore I was absolutely astounded by her attitude! Good luck to whoever Jasmine...