El Tapatio — Restaurant in Page

I recently had the pleasure of dining at El Tapatio in Page, Arizona, and I must say it was an exceptional experience. This restaurant truly stands out as a hidden gem, offering a delightful blend of authentic Mexican cuisine and a scenic location.

Upon entering El Tapatio, I was immediately struck by the warm and inviting atmosphere. The colorful decor, traditional artwork, and vibrant music created an ambiance that transported me to Mexico itself. The staff members were incredibly friendly, providing attentive service throughout my entire visit.

Now, let's talk about the food. El Tapatio delivers on its promise of authentic Mexican flavors that truly tantalize the taste buds. From the moment I took my first bite, I could tell that the dishes were crafted with care and expertise. The menu offers a wide range of options, catering to both meat lovers and vegetarians. The fajitas, enchiladas, and tacos were all bursting with flavor, and the portion sizes were generous.

One standout dish was the carne asada, which was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The meat was tender and juicy, accompanied by flavorful sides and topped with fresh salsa and guacamole. It was a true delight for the senses. Additionally, their homemade tortillas were the perfect complement to the dishes, adding an authentic touch to the meal.

In terms of value, El Tapatio offers reasonable prices for the quality and quantity of food provided. The portions are generous, ensuring you leave with a satisfied appetite. The restaurant also offers a variety of refreshing beverages, including traditional margaritas that pair wonderfully with the spicy dishes.

One aspect that sets El Tapatio apart is its scenic location. Situated in Page, Arizona, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding natural beauty. Whether you choose to sit inside or on the outdoor patio, you'll be treated to stunning vistas while enjoying your meal. It's an experience that combines great food with the wonders of nature, making it a truly memorable dining experience.

Overall, I highly recommend El Tapatio to anyone visiting Page, Arizona. The restaurant provides an authentic Mexican dining experience, with delicious food, friendly service, and a beautiful setting. Whether you're a local or a tourist passing through, this culinary gem is well...

Came here with my husband for lunch after touring the Antelope Canyon and had a really great meal!

Started off with the CHIPS AND SALSA they brought to the table. The chips were super fresh and not at all oily like some other housemade tortilla chips. Husband was like "This is better than Chipotle", I was like "of course!". Chips were amazing on their own! The salsas were a tomato salsa and a mix of cabbage and some other veggies with vinegar or something? That tomato salsa was so good on its own!

For the entree, we split everything.

VEGETABLE FAJITAS but with salad on the side instead of rice and beans. The vegetables were super tasty! It was bell peppers, onions, yellow squash, broccoli, green beans, peas and carrots. The veggies came sizzling hot on the platter and we actually had to move them to the plate so they would cool down a little haha. Seasoning on the veggies was really nice. They were actually quite oily though so we used a bunch of napkins to press out the oil. Salad was just shredded lettuce and shredded cheese on top but it was totally fine because everything else had flavor.

TAPATIO CHIMICHANGAS Chimichanga Verde - stuffed with pork, cooked in green sauce + topped with green sauce Chimichanga a la Crema - stuffed with chicken, covered with creamy white sauce Chimichanga de Mole - stuffed with chicken covered with Mole sauce

Not even kidding this thing was beautiful! I was very skeptical about the creamy chicken one, and was asking if I could substitute that for the Chipotle chicken instead. The server said no so I was like okay. I'll take it as is. Turned out the Creamy sauce Chicken Chimichanga was my favorite! That creamy sauce was so good I could have had it by itself! It tasted so good even with beans and any random thing I tried it with. Mole was also good; Had that hint of sweet, and my husband actually kept it for his last bite as a dessert chimichanga, haha. I wasn't too big a fan of the pork one because I usually prefer chicken over pork. Husband loved it though, and had most of it (while I had most of the creamy chicken).

Overall, I would definitely...

DON'T ORDER the Seafood. I ordered the shrimp/abalone/octopus cocktail. First of all it was large but was mostly juice. Only 3 shrimp, one piece of octopus and tons of IMITATION CRAB (krab/surimi fish starch and very cheap meat seafood product). I had ordered the cocktail based on having real abalone. It also had almost no tomatoes and did not taste like it had any fresh lime added. It pretty much had clamato juice and just that. I have made Mexican ceviche/cocktails before and also had them throughout Phoenix AZ and LA. This was after an already long wait. (At least the salsa was good). The waiter was typically MIA, mumbling, non-attentive nor friendly. Finally our entrees arrived. My partner is usually agreeable to most food but finally confessed his pork carnitas were dry and likely microwaved. I had order and actually came here for the seafood burrito which I have had elsewhere. This was to come with shrimp and as stated on the menu REAL CRAB. Also in the burrito was to be peppers, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms. What I got... no joke.. was nothing but a burrito filled with IMITATION CRAB! No shrimp.. no veggies. Apparently they are using this meat as several different species of seafood. I felt lied to and that they are trying to trick people by advertising higher priced and quality seafood with very cheap stuff. I talked to the manager and the entrees I didn't really even touch were taken off the bill. No confrontation involved luckily. The rest of the food was presented well and tasted good.. but was a bit small in portions for how expensive the food was ($17 a plate usually). I cannot suggest going here and ordering the seafood. All entrees ordered were a...