El Tapatio

I've eaten here twice. The first time I had two chili rellenos. They were OK but nothing to write home about.  

The second time I had  arroz con pollo. I've eaten  arroz con pollo in many places, it's one of my favorite dishes, but never anything like this. The onions had been fried and the whole plate was greasy. I'll not order this again.

I'm not sure I'll go back considering there are several other good Mexican restaurants in the area.

Although the sign outside said "Authentic  Mexican Food", the beef taco was ground beef, with lots of lettuce, and a little cheese spilling out on the plate. Why do they fill the shell with lettuce, then throw some cheese on it.  When it hits the plate sideways, the cheese leaves the taco, and resides on the plate!   Kind of a typical "Gringo" taco.  Upon biting into it, a fair amount of grease spilled out on the plate.  This was not what I was hoping for.  Chips were ok, but salsa was pretty watery, and bland.

I think $7.50 was too much to pay for a weak margarita that was mostly bottled margarita mix.  Especially since Mr. Zack's (about a block or two away) serves a way stronger, larger, better tasting margarita for $4.00.  It was disappointing to spend about $12.00 (including tip) for one greasy taco, and a marginal margarita.

We were surprised to see a negative review from July, 2012 as we have been stopping at this place for 25 years when we vacation in Oregon.  The quality has never disappointed us.  

Today we shared the beef fajitas and had plenty to eat of a very tasty dish.  The meat was plentiful and tender and the rice was much better than our usual rice at Mexican restaurants where we live.  Also, the chips served when we arrived were very nice ones, not thick like some.

The server was really friendly, the seating very comfortable and decor nice. I give it a big thumbs up.