Introduction to El Tapatio
If you are craving authentic Mexican food, El Tapatio is the perfect choice. Known for its Jalisco-style cuisine , this restaurant is a community favorite, offering rich flavors and traditional dishes made with fresh ingredients. From sizzling fajitas to flavorful enchiladas, every bite delivers a true taste of Mexico.
It is not just a place to eat, El Tapatio provides a warm and vibrant atmosphere where families and friends gather to share meals and celebrate special moments. The restaurant’s welcoming environment, colorful decor, and friendly service create an experience that goes beyond food.
It also plays a vital role in preserving cultural traditions and fostering a sense of unity among residents. Whether you’re enjoying a casual lunch, a festive dinner, or a special event, El Tapatio brings people together with the joy of Mexican flavors and hospitality.
opening hour of El Tapatio
Day Hours Mon 11 AM – 10 PM Tue 11 AM – 10 PM Wed 11 AM – 10 PM Thu 11 AM – 10 PM Fri 11 AM – 10:30 PM Sat 11 AM – 10:30 PM Sun 11 AM – 9 PM
Item Price Kcal Taco Salad $10.75 800 Tostada Salad (GF) $8.35 600 Shrimp Caesar Salad (GF) $14.50 750 Chicken Caesar Salad (GF) $12.50 700 Fajita Salad $12.75 850 Chicken Parrilla Salad $12.50 700
Item Price Kcal Burrito Tapatio $12.75 950 Pollo Azado Burrito $13.50 900 Veggie Verde Burrito $11.25 750 Machaca Burrito $11.50 850
Item Price Kcal Chimichanga Deluxe $12.29 1,200 Chimichanga con Queso $12.25 1,250
Item Price Kcal Azada Quesadilla $12.50 900 Quesadilla Fajita $12.95 950 Spinach Quesadilla $11.25 700 Quesadilla Ranchera $12.00 850
Item Price Kcal Huevos Rancheros (GF) $11.25 800 Huevos con Chorizo (GF) $11.25 850 Huevos Machaca (GF) $11.25 900
Item Price Kcal Chile Verde (GF) $12.95 950 Arroz Camarones (GF) $14.75 1,100 Chicken Stir Fry (GF) $14.25 950 Chicken Mexicana (GF) $13.25 850 Steak Tapatio (GF) $13.25 950 Camarones Mojo de Ajo (GF) $14.75 1,050 Pollo Mole (GF) $14.20 1,000 Arroz con Pollo (GF) $13.95 950
Item Price Kcal Chicken Fajitas (GF) $15.95 1,000 Steak Fajitas (GF) $15.95 1,100
Item Price Kcal Combo Uno $10.50 700 Combo Dos $12.25 1,000 Combo Tres $14.25 1,200
Item Price Kcal Enchiladas Suizas (GF) $12.25 850 Enchiladas Mole (GF) $11.95 800 Two Enchiladas Red Salsa (GF) $11.95 750
Item Price Kcal New Appetizers and Dishes Las Momias Tapatias $13.25 850 Ceviche $13.55 400 Jalapeño Poppers $9.25 450 Wings $12.25 900 Camarones al Ajillo $13.95 750 Tapatio Sampler $16.95 1,200 Chori-fries $10.75 800 Mini-Chimis Mini-Chimis (Steak) $14.75 950 Mini-Chimis (Chicken) $14.75 850 Mini-Chimis (Mix: Steak & Chicken) $15.95 1,000 Empanadas (2) Fajita Empanadas (Steak, Chicken, or Pork) $11.75 750 (3) Fajita Empanadas (Steak, Chicken, or Pork) $12.75 1,100 (2) Huevos con Chorizo Empanadas $9.75 600 (3) Huevos con Chorizo Empanadas $10.75 850 (2) Pico de Gallo Empanadas $8.00 500 (3) Pico de Gallo Empanadas $9.00 750 (2) Shrimp Empanadas $10.75 700 (3) Shrimp Empanadas $11.75 1,000 (2) Ground Beef Empanadas $8.99 600 (3) Ground Beef Empanadas $9.99 850 (2) Shredded Chicken Empanadas $8.99 600 (3) Shredded Chicken Empanadas $9.99 850 (2) Steak Empanadas $10.25 700 (2) Grilled Chicken Empanadas $10.00 650
Item Price Kcal Lunch Fajitas Steak Fajitas $14.25 1,100 Chicken Fajitas $13.00 1,000 Pork Fajitas $14.25 1,100 Vegetarian Fajitas $11.50 700 Fish Fajitas $12.55 850 (MIX) Steak & Chicken Fajitas $15.95 1,200 (TEXAS) Steak, Chicken & Shrimp Fajitas $16.95 1,300 Lunch Chimichanga $12.00 1,100 Burrito Tapatio Steak Burrito Tapatio $13.75 950 Grilled Chicken Burrito Tapatio $12.25 850 Pork Burrito Tapatio $13.75 950 Burrito Loco $10.99 1,000 Lunch Enchilada Supreme $11.95 800 Enchiladas Tapatias $11.25 850 Vegetarian Quesadilla $11.99 950 Veggie Taco Salad $11.00 700 Huevos con Chorizo $11.25 800 Burrito Special $11.95 950 Taco Salad Ground Beef Taco Salad $11.75 950 Shredded Chicken Taco Salad $11.29 900 Veggies Taco Salad $11.05 850 Grilled Taco Salad Grilled Steak Taco Salad $13.75 1,100 Grilled Chicken Taco Salad $13.25 1,000 Grilled Shrimp Taco Salad $14.95 1,150 Lunch Taquitos $11.95 800 Huevos Rancheros $11.95 850 Lunch Enchiladas Verdes $11.95 800 Chori Pollo $11.95 1,000 Veracruz $12.00 900
Item Price Kcal Arroz con Pollo $18.55 1,200 Add Shrimp $3.25 100 Pollo al Chipotle $18.95 1,250 Add Shrimp $3.25 100 Chori Pollo $18.95 1,300 Pollo Fiesta $19.25 1,350 Add Yucatan Sauce $1.00 50 Add Shrimp $3.25 100 Pollo Jalisco $19.95 1,400 Add Shrimp $3.25 100 Chilaquiles $17.95 1,100 Sizzling Chicken & Shrimp $21.25 1,500
Item Price Kcal Cheese $8.25 300 Bean $9.99 400 Ground Beef $11.75 500 Shredded Chicken $11.25 450 Chorizo/Mexican Sausage $11.75 600 Grilled Chicken $13.75 600 Steak $13.95 650 Supreme $15.99 750
Item Price Kcal Mexican Burger $18.95 1,200 Cali Grilled Chicken Sandwich $17.25 850
Item Price Kcal Camarones al Mojo de Ajo $19.95 600 Fish/Shrimp Tacos $18.95 750 Crunchy Fish Tacos (NEW) $13.75 500 Arroz con Mariscos $19.25 850 Coctel de Camaron $18.55 450 Salmon (NEW) $19.99 850 Camarones Yucatecos $20.00 700 Tilapia/Shrimp Verde $21.25 800 Camarones a la Diabla $19.75 650 Veracruz $19.25 750 Seafood Molcajete $39.99 1,500
Item Price Kcal Banana Caramel Cheesecake Xango $9.95 550 Molten $6.75 400 Churros $6.75 300 Flan $6.95 350 Fried Ice Cream $9.95 700 Sopapillas $7.55 350 Tres Leches $9.25 500
Item Price Kcal Cheese $8.25 300 Bean $9.99 400 Chorizo $11.75 600 Ground Beef $11.75 500 Shredded Chicken $11.25 450 Grilled Chicken $13.75 600 Steak $13.95 650 Supreme $15.99 750DIPS
Item Price Kcal Sopa de Marisco $17.25 500 Sopa de Pollo $11.99 350 Sopa de Tortilla $10.75 400
Item Price Kcal Lunch Special #1 $11.75 700 Lunch Special #2 $11.00 650 Lunch Special #3 $11.00 650 Lunch Special #4 $11.00 650 Lunch Special #5 $11.00 600 Lunch Special #6 $11.00 600 Lunch Special #7 $11.00 650 Lunch Special #8 $11.00 650 Lunch Special #9 $11.00 700 Lunch Special #10 $11.00 700 Lunch Special #11 $11.10 550 Lunch Special #12 $11.75 650
Item Price Kcal Hard Shell Beef Taco (1) $2.75 150 Hard Shell Chicken Taco (1) $2.75 150 Soft Shell Beef Taco (1) $3.25 200 Soft Shell Chicken Taco (1) $3.25 200 Cheese Enchilada (1) $3.75 250 Beef Enchilada (1) $4.00 300 Chicken Enchilada (1) $3.95 280 Beef Burrito (1) $4.95 350 Shredded Beef Burrito (1) $4.95 350 Bean Burrito (1) $4.25 300 Chicken Burrito (1) $4.75 320 Spinach Burrito (1) $4.55 280 Tamale (1) $5.25 350 Chile Relleno (1) $5.00 350 Beef or Chicken Tostada (1) $4.75 250 Beef or Chicken and Beans Tostada (1) $5.00 300
Item Price Kcal Jalapeños $1.50 20 Sour Cream $1.50 60 Flour Tortillas (3) $2.00 200 Corn Tortillas (3) $2.75 240 Beans & Rice $4.75 350 Pico de Gallo $1.75 20 Fried Beans $3.25 200 Spanish Rice $3.45 240 Mexican Potato $2.75 150 French Fries $2.75 300 Shredded Lettuce $1.75 5 Shredded Cheese $2.00 110 Grilled Chicken $6.25 200 Grilled Veggies $2.75 100 Grilled Steak $6.75 250
FAVORITOS TRADITIONAL FAVORITES
Item Price Kcal Grande Special $16.85 800 Taquitos Mexicanos $11.50 600 La Lupita $12.86 700 Street Tacos $16.95 480
CARNE Y PUERCO STEAK & PORK
Item Price Kcal Carne Asada $20.75 700 T-Bone Steak $21.55 750 Jalisco Special $22.95 800 Carnitas Tapatias $18.95 650 Chile Verde/Rojo $19.95 700 Molcajete $40.95 1500 Seafood Molcajete (Recommended for Two) $37.50 1400
ENCHILADAS & CHIMICHANGAS
Item Price Kcal Crab Enchiladas Del Mar $17.25 750 Enchiladas Poblanas $16.25 700 Enchiladas Verdes $16.27 650 Enchiladas Supreme $16.99 850 Chimichangas (Steak) $19.95 900 Chimichangas (Chicken) $19.75 850 Chimichangas (Pork) $19.95 850 Chimichangas (Ground Beef) $17.25 800 Chimichangas (Shredded Beef) $17.95 800 Chimichangas (Shredded Chicken) $17.95 750
CHILDREN’S MENU at El Tapatio
Item Price Kcal French Fries $9.00 365 Apple Sauce $9.00 95 Steamed Veggies $9.00 80 One Cheese Quesadilla $9.00 400 Macaroni & Cheese $9.00 350 Chicken Tenders $9.00 300 Chicken Quesadilla $9.00 450 Grilled Chicken $9.00 220
CREATE YOUR OWN COMBINATION DINNER
Item Price Kcal Substitute sauces for cheese sauce $1.50 extra 50-100 Substitute hard taco for soft $1.25 extra Varies Choose 2 Items $15.95 Varies Choose 3 Items $16.95 Varies Tamale Varies 250-400 Cheese Quesadilla $9.00 400 Tostada $9.00 350 Crunchy Corn Tortilla Burrito $9.00 500-600 Chile Relleno $9.00 250-400 Hard Shell Taco $2.75 170-250 Enchilada $3.75 250-350
Item Price Kcal Enchiladas Tapatias $17.95 600 Spinach Enchiladas $17.25 450 Burrito Loco $17.75 750 Taquitos del Rancho $17.95 650 Veggie Enchirito $17.95 600 Veggie Combo 1: Bean burrito, cheese enchilada & bean tostada $16.95 650 Veggie Combo 2: Bean burrito, cheese quesadilla & bean tostada $16.95 750 Veggie Combo 3: Bean tostada, cheese enchilada & rice $16.95 600 Veggie Combo 4: Chile relleno, cheese enchilada with rice & beans $16.95 650
El Tapatio background and history El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant is named after someone from Guadalajara, Mexico. It serves authentic Mexican cuisine with a rich history. Efren Guitron, from Cuautla, Jalisco, moved to Seattle in 1970. He worked at a relative’s Mexican restaurant and later opened his own in Portland, Oregon. Efren’s dedication to traditional recipes quickly won over customers. His restaurant, El Tapatio, succeeded. In 1995, Hector and Estela Alcazar embraced their Jalisco heritage. They opened several restaurants in Oregon and California. Their commitment to family and authentic flavors helped their success.
Cafe El Tapatio became known for its flavorful dishes in the 1980s and 1990s. In Sedalia, the Perez family started El Tapatio after immigrating from Jalisco in 1995. The restaurant celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Mexican folklore dancing. Tapatio hot sauce, with a 3,000 Scoville rating, is a signature item. El Tapatio is built on Michoacán pride. True Mexican hospitality is at the core of the restaurant’s mission. Efren worked tirelessly at the first El Tapatio, often alone for five years. Hector and Estela expanded their restaurants to Oregon and California.
Restaurants became hubs for community, family, and heritage. Mexican art decorates the locations, creating a festive atmosphere. El Tapatio prides itself on generous portions, quality food, and excellent service. It’s a celebration of Mexican tradition and community. Hector and Estela invite you to experience Mexico’s authentic flavors. ¡Bienvenidos a El Tapatio!
