El Tapatio Cafe & Cantina

4.3 ( 1048 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
2401 S Austin Ave, Denison, TX 75020, United States
+1 903-416-9097
El Tapatio Cafe & Cantina, located at 2401 S Austin Ave in Denison, TX, has quickly garnered a reputation as a go-to destination for Mexican cuisine lovers. Patrons rave about the quality of both food and service. With menu highlights including the flavorful Vegetarian Fajita Tapatio and the innovative veggie quesadillas—complete with unusual but delightful ingredients like broccoli—there's something for everyone to enjoy. Reviews emphasize the restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and strong commitment to customer satisfaction. Lawerance Southland praises the excellent margaritas, perfectly complementing the delicious dishes, while Zane Gray expressed that his second visit was even better than the first—an impressive feat! The sweet tea and friendly staff, noted by Fatimah Jawad, contribute to a pleasant dining experience. El Tapatio Cafe & Cantina stands out not just for its welcoming ambiance but also for its impressive consistency in quality. Customers appreciate the generous portion sizes and the speedy service, making this spot a staple in the community. Whether you’re indulging in a hearty plate of sour cream chicken enchiladas or sipping on a refreshing mango margarita, El Tapatio is sure to delight your taste buds and keep you coming back for more.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For El Tapatio Cafe & Cantina

Cory Schwab
May 9,2025
Had a nice lunch. Food and drinks were great!
Lawerance Southland
May 6,2025
Great Mexican food restaurant. Excellent margaritas and great food. Great service and good atmosphere.
Katrina Dawn Miller
Apr 28,2025
I've lived in Denison five years, and this is the first time I've eaten here. I ordered the veggie quesadillas, strawberry cheese cake, and a drink. The food was good. I've never eaten a quesadilla with broccoli inside! Chips and salsa came with my order.
Fatimah Jawad
Apr 26,2025
Very good service and even better sweet tea! Staff was friendly and everything came out just right. I’ll definitely be back.
Zane Gray
Apr 17,2025
This was my second time visiting El Tapatio Cafe. I was so impressed by the first visit that I wanted to test the consistency... let me just say... the second time was better than the first!! I ordered the sour cream chicken Enchiladas dinner and my girlfriend had the fajitas.. both were served hot and fast abs they were so delicious! Wonderful service, too! Friendly and helpful! This is now my favorite Mexican food restaurant! Nice job!!!
Alejandra García
Apr 14,2025
Really clean restaurant and the service is courteous, delicious food and everything for a fair price
Sandy K
Mar 13,2025
We enjoyed some delicious, authentic Mexican food at this great spot in Denison. It’s conveniently located right off the highway. We were in town visiting and some local residents highly recommended this wonderful spot. We arrived for an early dinner so the dining room was not terribly crowded. The service was excellent as we were greeted by our waiter as soon as we were seated. We enjoyed some great margaritas and chips and salsa before our meals arrived. The beef fajitas and enchiladas and tacos were very tasty. The portions were more than generous. The atmosphere was welcoming and the prices were very reasonable. We had a very nice dining experience here and will definitely return next time we are in town.
Brian B
Feb 22,2025
I'm not sure how I didn't know about this place sooner. Everything was on point. The Margheritas were awesome, the service was outstanding, and the food is worth a revisit just to try more of the menu. Best Mexican/Tex-Mex food in the Denison/Sherman area. Prove me wrong

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