EL TAPATIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

EL TAPATIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT is one of the cleaner kitchens in Orange County: among the cleanest kitchens in Orange County, at an A 100/100.

Its most recent inspection on April 9, 2026 came back clean. Diners give it 4.2 across 1,538 reviews. It's a Mexican spot in Orlando. Menus here flag options for vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free diners.

A · 100/100 · among the cleanest kitchens in Orange County

Get directions Call (407) 942-7500

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (100/100)
Violations
None recorded
Address
13400 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Mexican
Categories
Mexican restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.2 stars (1538 reviews)
Seats
286
Phone
(407) 942-7500
Website
Official website
Photo of EL TAPATIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Photo: El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.2 Community-sourced rating 1,538 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The 3.7-star average is misleading — almost nobody actually rated it that. Where the staff comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.0, so it reads as a strength.

7 of 12 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 3 are two or lower. More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 7 of 12.

Against that, the kitchen inspects well — an A (100/100), nothing cited at the most recent DBPR visit. That result dates from April 9, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. On health score it sits safer than 100% of the Orange County restaurants we grade. Nothing was written up at that inspection at all.

Neither signal is decisive on its own here, which is why both are shown. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.

Our own analysis of 12 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 28, 2026

    The real deal. Order the molcajete and enjoy. Loved it.

  • June 28, 2026

    Food was okay, service was not so great this day..

  • June 28, 2026

    Sabrosa comida Mexicana ambiente familiar y un excelente servicio

  • June 27, 2026

    Food was a disappointment 😞

  • June 14, 2026

    Great Taste Food and Portion ,Super Service from Server Camilo Thank you

  • June 9, 2026

    The place is beautifully decorated inside and out. The food was really delicious, fresh and authentic. The place and bathroom were clean. Excellent and friendly service and reasonable price. Definitely worth the trip. I definitely recommend.

  • May 31, 2026

    El día de ayer fuimos con la expectativa como siempre de que la comida sería excelente. Lamentablemente nos llevamos la decepción más grande. Se pidió un burrito ranchero que no se parecía a lo que se exhibía en la pantalla, nunca nos habían servido de esa manera. Los totopos algunos quemados. No tenían la bebida que pedí, tampoco la carne que seleccione para mi taco. Definitivamente no regresaremos.

  • May 27, 2026

    First time ever I go to a restaurant where a mistaken order on their side is not replace with what I actually ordered. I got told that the only solution is for me to pay for another dish. In addition, I get told I can’t exchange it after they took my plate back and then returned it. Terrible experience!!!

  • May 25, 2026

    La pasamos muy bien en Tapatío Mexican Restaurant. La comida estuvo deliciosa, la margarita espectacular y el servicio de Roymar y María fue excelente. Nos hicieron sentir muy bien atendidos durante toda la experiencia. ¡Definitivamente volveremos! We had a great time at Tapatío Mexican Restaurant. The food was delicious, the margarita was amazing, and Roymar and María provided excellent service. They made us feel very welcome and well taken care of throughout the entire experience. We will definitely be back!

  • May 24, 2026

    Great food and service. Buena comida y excelente servicio. Gracias

  • May 24, 2026

    DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER. THEY ARE CROOKS. Ate there on May 23rd, 2026 in the evening. Ordered a meal with a side Chile relleno. Side relleno was $8 on the menu. My meal came out with the cille relleno on a separate platter. The platter also had some rice and beans on it so I called the waitress over and asked if this was a side chille relleno. She said yes. When I got the bill I was charged for 2 complete meals. Chille relleno was now $15. I called the waitress over and showed her the mistake. She brought the manager over and he said he wouldn't do anything because I would have had to tell him before I had eaten any of the meal. I told him I had called over the waitress before I had eaten any of the meal. He said again he wouldn't do anything. Then he had the nerve to suggest that on my next visit I should be aware of and check what I am served. The manager was a total little man jerk. He won't have to worry about seeing me or my family ever again!!!

  • May 18, 2026

    Best Mexican food in town. SIMPLY THE BEST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 👌

Overall Score

74 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 10/20
    3 options listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.2★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 7/10
    Improving, 20% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. April 9, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  2. April 1, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 32 — Bathrooms
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
  3. December 9, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×2)
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
  4. December 8, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

    2 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×2)
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
  5. November 25, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    3 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×2)
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: April 9, 2026