El Tapatio On Willow - Cookeville

Average Mexican food. Street tacos not great. I can name 4 other places I rather eat them than this place. Wouldn't go back but I prefer more authentic Mexican

Not even from the area, I googled up for restaurants and came across El Tapatio. I picked this place based on reviews and would recommend eating here especially if you order Hawaianas (if it is spelled correctly) and the service was second to none around 2:30 pm. If my family and I are passing through- I will stop by again!

Excellent food, fast service, and a very pleasant atmosphere. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. The prices are very reasonable.

We ordered take out and the food was warm, and the portions were large. The sides of rice and beans were flavorful, as well as the dishes. We had burritos, quesadillas, and an enchilada. All were hits. However, we were missing one of our meals and ended up sharing. Despite being printed on the ticket, it never made made it in the bag. While the medium chips and salsa were absolutely enormous, the salsa tasted like marinera sauce, and was blended smooth. This restaurant is a tentative try-again, as the food quality was able to make up for the faults.

This place is great. Great chips and salsa, quick service during lunch. The grande burrito is massive but nothing special. However, the Chile Verde is the best I've ever had. That's the picture I posted. I highly recommend this. The portions are big and employees are very friendly.