El Tapatio Restaurant

The food was good and they have a large menu of items to choose from. We were on a road trip and called our order in to pick up at the drive through window. We appreciated it being ready when they said it would be ready. They handed us a (tightly knotted) plastic sack and we pulled through so the people behind us wouldn't have to wait. Once back on the hwy I finally got the sack open (I had to rip it, as their knot was NOT being undone) and unpacked our food. Only to find there were NO UTENSILS OR NAPKINS. That is inexcusable. No matter how good the kitchen staff is at preparing the food, or how good the recipes are, it is all undone by this lack of consideration for customers. They need to put processes in place to ensure this doesn't happen. And stop with the super tight, double knotted sacks. Bottom line- Even if it means making the other customers wait, carefully check your 'to go' orders to ensure they have accurately and completely filled your order.

Home to my undeniably favorite spot of all time to eat salsa: El Tapatio in Sedalia, MO. Anytime I know that I'll be close to or in Sedalia, I MUST stop to get salsa...even if it's to go. Along with amazing salsa, El Tapitio serves fresh tortillas, tasty tacos loaded with fresh ingredients, delicious sizzling fajita entrees and more. We love the margarita flights...specifically the hibiscus margarita flavor! There is plenty of seating inside as well as on the patio. Service is always very quick and attentive. 10/10 recommend this spot!

Great food, excellent service! Stopped with a couple of friends for dinner. Very fast service. Our food came out quickly and looked and tasted great. House made tortillas were wonderful. One of the best Mexican restaurants I've had.

Great food friendly staff reminds me of the Mexican food in California a little bit with great flavor great portions for the pricing. Highly recommend the shrimp quesadilla and shrimp tacos!

Mediocre taste. Fajitas are not too flavorful, and salsa is bland but chips are ok, and shredded beef is good. Meat is tender and has a strong flavor, but I think they overcooked it. Serving portions is small, yet they are pricey. The service was good. There are many authentic restaurants, and I think a food truck is better than here.

Great Mexican food. the chicken fajitas tasted amazing with the white cheese sauce(ordered separately)

The anticipation of having dinner at "El Taps,' outdid the overall experience in food quality. It's was "taco Tuesday," so opted for other menu items. The kitchen must have put all their effort in the tacos, the dinner was average at best, served on salvaged school cafeteria dishes. We Ordered "skinny margaritas," (lime juice, agave, tequila... simple recipe). Their Skinny was filled with simple syrup and a shot of bar well tequila served in a1970's beer schooner. There are other nice "south of the border options" in town, pass on "El Taps!" Adios Muchachos!

The staff service is always "up to par". Great atmosphere. Food is always hot. Beer is sold here.

Passing through town, so this review is based on only one visit, with four entrees ordered.There were three other tables being served, yet the wait for menus was long, and the wait for chips even longer. Then the wait for food was long, and the wait for the check was longer.After the food had been served, we were not visited again by our male server, so that the chip basket ran dry-- not a tragedy since the chips were not worth the calories.Thankfully, the water glasses are large, so no one ran out of water. The salsa is served in a small carafe--and much more than what we needed, so that's generous. My tablemate told me that what I had been expecting was pico de gallo, and that salsa is supposed to be thin.Two of us ordered combo plates, and neither of enjoyed them: the taco shells were stale, the fillings skimpy and bland, the refried beans without much flavor. I am a hearty eater, and will eat most anything that isn't rotting, and I was hungry for lunch, and yet it was better for me to leave half my food on the plate than eat it...my meal was that disappointing.The one person at our table who ordered a roasted pork entree, that came with guacamole, ordered the right dish-- although the shredded pork was a little dry, it had very good flavor, and the guacamole was chunky. Pleasant decor, but watch out in the bathroom: the doors to the stalls are made with wood slats, that have gaps of about 1/4"--making it pretty easy to see what the person in the stall is doing.

The food is always hot and the portions are large. The Sancho and San Valentine burritos are delicious. The margaritas are DELICIOUS! Right amount of tequila and the flavor choices are wonderful. The servers are friendly, inviting and fun. The service is fast and it has a true Mexican feel. We truly enjoy it there!!