El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ( 1260 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
1555 Denmark Rd, Union, MO 63084, United States
+1 636-583-2898

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant stands out as a gem in Union, Missouri, delivering an authentic culinary experience that warmly embraces diners. Patrons rave about the rapid and friendly service, enhancing each visit. The vibrant atmosphere is a cherry on top, making it a wonderful place for groups to enjoy a meal together.

The menu boasts a range of delicious options, with many customers singing praises for dishes like the crispy hard-shell tacos and generous beef burritos. A highlight is the complimentary chips and salsa, which reportedly serves as a delightful introduction to a flavorful meal. Signature items like the California burrito and prickly pear margarita showcase bold flavors that impress diners. Portions are hearty, encouraging guests to arrive hungry or be ready to take leftovers home.

Whether it's the buy-one-get-one margarita special or the clean, well-maintained dining environment, El Tapatio encapsulates the essence of casual Mexican dining. Frequent reviewers express enthusiasm about revisiting, as each meal presents an opportunity for discovery and satisfaction. It's clear that El Tapatio is a top contender for anyone craving genuine Mexican flavors in a welcoming setting.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Fast service
    • Great beer selection
    • Great cocktails
    • Great dessert
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Comfort food
    • Food
    • Happy-hour drinks
    • Happy-hour food
    • Healthy options
    • Late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Spirits
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Bar on site
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Groups
    • Tourists
    • University students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

M3553X (M3553X)
Jun 26,2025
El Tap is hands down the best Mexican restaurant in Union! The service is always incredibly fast and friendly, making each visit a pleasure. But the real star of the show is the food; absolutely delicious! Highly recommend!
Emily B
Jun 23,2025
We went on a Monday evening and got to enjoy buy one get one margaritas! They were really tasty. The staff was quick with getting our orders and bringing out our food and drinks. We were a big group and they got all the food out together. The bathrooms were clean and they had more then one stall available. The outside area where we ate was well maintained and it made it such a fun experience!!
Bill Dauben
May 30,2025
Stopped in at 4pm on a Sunday afternoon. Received the complementary chips and salsa but immediately ordered some queso cheese dip. I should.have just tasted the salsa. Wow, it was fantastic. I ordered what I normally do. Beef burrito and a beef taco. Tacos in my opinion are always little questionable of whether I will like them or not but being this is my first visit, I had to give them a shot. The hard taco shell was very crispy with great flavor. I don't know if they make them at the restaurant or not but they were very very good. They were filled over 50% with beef and just a little lettuce and cheese to cover the top. The service was adequate, I never ran out of chips nor drink. I'll definitely go back a second time.
Mary Clanahan
May 22,2025
Food was excellent. Serving sizes were huge, IMO. The chips has a little food much oil, but the salad helped with that. Atmosphere was great.
Whitney
May 19,2025
Amazing food, tasty drinks and good service. Got the California burrito and prickly pear margarita and they were both incredibly tasty! The inside is cute and the portions are huge. Be prepared to come starving or take some home with you. Really impressed with this place, nice authentic Mexican food with amazing staff.
Dan Kent
May 17,2025
Really good Mexican food right here, close by. Would love to see some other authentic items added to the menu.
A jayy
Apr 24,2025
Food is excellent plenty of food options drinks are great atmosphere is nice as well as 5 star service Samuel, Roberto, and Randall have all provided above and beyond service
Chele Brinkerhoff
Mar 29,2025
This is my favorite place the staff are very friendly the food always comes out hot and very fast

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