El Tapatio On Jefferson - Cookeville

I have eaten at El Tapatio since the day they opened for business. I was in junior high then and I 'm 37 now. I obviously like their food! Does that mean they are the best and most authentic Mexican food in the world? No, but I still enjoy it. We have our own server who waits on us almost every time we go in. He is so nice! All of the staff are nice though.Today, I had the Taco Loco and a tip I learned a few years ago is to ask for the chicken 'fajita style '. That way the chicken is guaranteed to be cooked fresh and hot versus the shredded chicken. My meal was hot and good. My mom got the Fajita Taco Salad, and she said hers was hot and good as well. Something a lot of people don 't know about with Mexican restaurants is their desserts. You seriously need to order their Flan! We get it often and had one to split today. It is a baked custard with a caramel sauce. It 's so good!

We are regulars here and go at least weekly. The waiters usually know what we want when we arrive. Fastest service of any restaurant we've ever been to and it's not even close. Very affordable menu and you will get FULL.

Pleasantly surprised to find a great Mexican restaurant while passing through the area. Yummy! Great service too.

Not to Miss. The best Mexican restaurant in Cookeville, always stop here when passing through. Price is right, service exceptional, food very good. Try the Chili Rellenos.

Mexican food and Margaritas. I loved their 'camarones a la diabla '. Good location and friendly staff. We are definitely coming back.