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
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat 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 →
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The real deal. Order the molcajete and enjoy. Loved it.
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Food was okay, service was not so great this day..
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Sabrosa comida Mexicana ambiente familiar y un excelente servicio
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Food was a disappointment 😞
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Great Taste Food and Portion ,Super Service from Server Camilo Thank you
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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.
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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.
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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!!!
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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!
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Great food and service. Buena comida y excelente servicio. Gracias
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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!!!
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Best Mexican food in town. SIMPLY THE BEST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 👌
Overall Score
74 / 100
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.
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April 9, 2026 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic
No violations cited.
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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
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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
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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
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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