El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant — tacos in Citrus Heights, CA

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

4.6· 5,531 Google reviews·$$

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant is a Citrus Heights, CA taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.6★ rating across 5,531 Google reviews.

Rating
4.6
Loved by locals
Reviews
5,531
Google reviews
Price
$$
Mid-range
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Group dinnerSit-down meal

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Reasonable mid-range pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Citrus Heights, CA
  • •Strong Google review volume

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Sit-down restaurant
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cards usually accepted

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant serve?+

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant located?+

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant is at 5637 Sunrise Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610, USA in Citrus Heights, California.

Is El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant good?+

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant has a 4.6★ average across 5,531 Google reviews — loved by locals by Citrus Heights taco standards.

How expensive is El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant?+

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Citrus Heights taquería.

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