Las Tapatias Taqueria — Restaurant in Chico

Los Tapatias was recommended by a lovely Lady who said their fried mojarra fish was a favorite. We got there past 7PM for our first try and sadly no fish left. Oh well, my female companion ordered 2 Ceviche Tostadas, under $10 both? She liked the way it was presented, all dicing small while nice amount. She added extra hot sauce as she enjoyed one. Gave me the second one, and even though it was good enough, I found the food a tad above average. Tamale dry, $4.99? Tortillas chips in a small quantity were offered, and their red sauce was average at best. They had a few in their salsa bar, but after trying a greenish supposedly hot sauce, very liquified, not impressed. I ordered Camarones Sandiados$ for $17.99. Grilled with shell on, hot sauce covering a nice amount of medium to large size shrimp. Beans, rice, and a little wore out salad. A silly quesadilla was served, plain under average. I prefer no shell but overall easy to finish, with corn tortillas on the side. 4 Stars. Flan 🍮 for dessert, $4.99. Nice version, nice size compared to other places. 4 Stars. Water tasted fine. Service was pleasant but a bit slow. Total w gratuity $44+?. Nice regional music. 3.5 Stars.

2nd visit as it appears my female companion has grown fond of their Sopes, and specially their flan. So this day at around 7 PM she ordered Carne Asada Sope, and Fried Chicken Taco. Is it me, or did she eat the food in record time? She is becoming a serious threat to big eaters everywhere, which is a good thing for a good appetite means not ready to kick the bucket. Monkey see, monkey did, I ordered a Chicken Enchilada and a Tamal. The enchilada was definitely better than the tamal by a wide margin, and since they said it’s made in house I strongly advise a refreshing course and a new recipe. One end was rock hard, too long on the micro, or way past it’s prime, never again. Making a good tamale takes serious skills, and not because you covered it with sauce, etc. will be better. Flan was enjoyed later and must say it’s good quality. Bill almost $25, plus generous tip on her part. Why so generous I asked, to which she replied: shut it! Looks like the same score again. 3.5 Stars. 5-18-2023 Brief report concerning their ceviche, $16.99. Today I fell for it while driving by. Initially I asked for their Tostada Ceviche, $7.99, but I was persuaded to go big. Yes, what came to the table was sizable, but the ceviche was definitely a no repeat under any circumstances. The best part was the half of a fresh avocado. Why, you might ask was no good? Fish was mushy, almost puréed texture, seasoning lacked in so many ways, it simply condemned the already mushy fish. The citrus used for their Mexican ceviche tasted bland, watery, as if freshness had dissipated into the air. This probably was the worst purchase in the ceviche department, and here is my revelation. The best Ceviche in this mighty old world comes from Peru, it's an art form so well mastered that the final result is delicious. The big big difference is that the better ceviche starts raw, with the freshest fish, while others ceviche the fish is pre cooked. Why did I ask for ceviche at the tapatias? I naively thought it would somehow do the job. Instead I ended with an insipid concoction, and wasted good...

This place has to be my new favorite Mexican restaurant in Chico. I've lived in the area my whole life, and I've always complained about the Mexican food options in Chico...

Las Tapatias is fantastic. I've had the nachos, the tacos, and the enchilada plate. I've only been there three times since I saw they opened, but everything I've had has been hot and delicious and has come out quickly.

This place is right down the street from my office on Esplanade & East Ave, and it's becoming one of my favorite places to grab lunch.

They have a salsa bar with several options and to-go cups.

The prices are a little higher than other Mexican food options in town, but for the efficiency and quality of their food? 100% worth it.

Staff has always been helpful and friendly to me when I've been in there.

It's a small place, but they offer sit down tables for individuals and groups. My girlfriend and I sat for dinner a few nights ago, and we had a pleasant time.

They take cash & card. Unlike some Mexican restaurants in Chico who shall remain nameless...

All in all, very good food. Give this place a shot. Chico could use some good quality Mexican restaurant like this. Keep them in...

I had been craving a fried chimichanga for WEEKS now. I came to this place because they said that they make one. I was very VERY disappointed in the presentation, the taste and just the overall experience. The beans and rice tasteless ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Not only did the chimichanga taste like the fat from the pork and NOTHING else it was slightly bigger than a frozen Tina's burrito that you buy at the supermarket. It was fried, but laid open like it had been cut with a knife. To add insult to injury there was a SALAD thrown on top of it! If I hadn't already been across town and the fact I hadn't eaten all day I would have went back and told them how I felt. I don't know how they can be happy serving food like that. The best thing that I bought there was the chips and salsa. I will NEVER EVER go there I recommend...