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Tapatio's, the premier Mexican restaurant in Alpine, CA, invites you to experience the authentic flavors of Mexico. Located at 2335 Alpine Blvd, Tapatio's is a must-visit destination for foodies and families alike. Our menu boasts a wide range of traditional dishes, from savory tacos and burritos to mouth-watering enchiladas and fajitas. At Tapatio's, we're committed to serving only the freshest ingredients, carefully prepared to bring out the bold flavors and aromas of Mexico. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, our friendly staff will ensure a warm and welcoming atmosphere. As a restaurant dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction, we take pride in our reputation for exceptional service and delicious cuisine. Come taste the difference at Tapatio's, where every meal is a fiesta for your taste buds.

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Tapatio's serves up flavorful Mexican dishes in a vibrant atmosphere. Their carne asada burritos and homemade tortillas are fan favorites, and their attentive staff ensures a pleasant dining experience.

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Yelp: 4.2/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.1/5

Zomato: 4.0/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.5/5

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Jacob N
Jacob N -Google user
4 years ago
This is the best fish taco I've had outside of San Felipe! New favorite taco shop in San Diego and I can't believe it's in Alpine! It's worth the drive though. I'll be coming out here a lot more often. The carne asada and the...Read More
sara Rae
sara Rae -Google user
Edited 2 years ago
This is the best Mexican food in Alpine. After they burned down, I was at the convenience store across the street with other townsfolk. They kept saying how disappointed they were that the best taco shop in town burned down, and we all agreed that...Read More
Take outLunch$10–20Also great when you're on the keto diet! They make substitutions!
David Kern
David Kern -Google user
7 years ago
Yum! The food, especially the carnitas, is excellent. I had the carnitas torta, others in the group had the beef tamales, chicken and carnitas tacos and a California burrito. Everything was great and the staff was very friendly and nice. They...Read More
Jim Markham
Jim Markham -Google user
Edited a year ago
Try their roiled tacos and carne asada burrito, they are tasty and generous portions for the price.
Take outDinner$1–10Atmosphere: 5
Becky McLaughlin
Becky McLaughlin -Google user
11 months ago
Perfect taco stand stop in cute Alpine. Affordable, great taste, very friendly, staff & clean restroom. We travel often with dogs and they had a wonderful outdoor patio. It’s not your typical sit down and get served, we prefer this type of order & find...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Fish Tacos, Carnitas, Guacamole
Karin Boeck
Karin Boeck -Google user
3 years ago
Breakfast burrito was delicious and big enough to share. 5 types of salsas. Nice patio area to eat. Reasonable prices. You can't go wrong here. We will be back to try the Carne asada.
Sunshine
Sunshine -Google user
3 months ago
Best chips and best salsa. At least the two sauces I’ve tried. Super cool price will come back highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
John Pobursky
John Pobursky -Google user
4 years ago
This is our go to place when you are craving good Mexican food. The prices are reasonable and the service is great. The food is very good, their carne asada burrito is the best, as well as everything else on the menu! Highly recommended.
Dan Horowitz
Dan Horowitz -Google user
3 years ago
Great chicken enchilada and carnitas taco. Self-serve salsa bar and warm chips! A nice meal after having a few at the brewery next door.
Lydia L
Lydia L -Google user
8 months ago
Delicious breakfast burrito and tacos and churro!
m. moves
m. moves -Google user
3 months ago
I’ve quietly visited all of the Mexican restaurants from Descanso to alpine, I can without any doubt title “tapatio” as the king of the mountain region and in the top tier of east county! This place makes great food and has great prices, the employees...Read More
Chase Lehmann
Chase Lehmann -Google user
6 months ago
Excellent fish tacos and horchata. The staff are always friendly and the kitchen doesn't make you wait long for your good. The dining room inside is small, but their outside dining area is fantastic. The only thing I can find fault with is the lack of...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Fish TacosDifficult to find parkingFree street parking
Chase DeMarco
Chase DeMarco -Google user
3 months ago
The guys and I go here after work almost every day, We love this Spot! People working are always very friendly & it really is the best Mexican food in town.
Dine inAtmosphere: 5
C brown
C brown -Google user
5 months ago
My Friend gets the surf and turf burrito on a regular basis..He is a picky guy and wouldn’t be going there so often unless it was the bomb..i love the Carne Asada quesadilla , rice , green salsa, so good!!
Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Joanne B
Joanne B -Google user
4 months ago
Every time I go there, It's always wonderful food.. It's the only Mexican food place that I go to for good food.
Take outLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4Carne Asada Fries, Carnitas, Fish Tacos
Oscar Meadows
Oscar Meadows -Google user
10 months ago
I grew up here all through high School, this was all mine, my friends and family favorite place to go. Amazing food amazing prices, family run business. Truly authentic food at a great value. Whenever I have family or friends coming into California this...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Fish Tacos, Carne Asada Fries, Guacamole, Salad, Beef TacosSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lot, Free street parkingMy kids truly enjoyed this placeYes
Rudy
Rudy -Google user
a month ago
Best California burrito I have had in a long time.
Take outBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Up to 10 min
William Chiapparelli
William Chiapparelli -Google user
5 months ago
Fast service, affordable, and delicious. You can call ahead so you don't have to wait.
Take outDinner$10–20
Rachel Hall
Rachel Hall -Google user
Edited a year ago
This place is my favorite in the area. Delicious flavors, large portions with great prices, variety of hot sauce, and always awesome staff. It's clean, you get your food fast, it tastes awesome, highly recommended if you're in the area.
Take outLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Salsa and ChipsSomewhat recommendVegetarian menu or sectionEasy to modify dishes, but it is just one small kitchen. Definitely not vegan friendly but vegetarian should be fine.Easy to customize and take out ingredients for the most part.Somewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lot, Free street parkingJust a few spaces but I've never had an issue getting a spot.Family friendly.Slightly accessible but it would be a right fit. They do have a ramp but inside is tight corners and the bathroom is definitely not accessible.
Scott Brooks
Scott Brooks -Google user
5 months ago
Tapatios is our favorite taco shop in Alpine! They never disappoint!
Take outDinner$1–10Atmosphere: 5

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