El Tapatio – Comida Mexicana
PR-115, KM 20
Aguada, Puerto Rico
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| Margarita – $6.25 |
Unassuming from the outside, we decided to give El Tapatio a try after some so-so dining experiences in the Rincón area. It lies on the East side of PR-115 just a mile or two South of downtown Aguada in an area that is mostly residential with the odd kiosk Criollo here and there. The food was very good, the prices fair, and the margaritas very strong … they sure don’t skimp on the tequila!
We started with the carne y queso (meat and cheese) nachos ($3.50), a 4 ounce guacamole ($2), and a large pico di gallo ($2). The nachos were not huge, but tasty, coming in a cardboard serving tray with homemade chips, generous portions of ground beef, and smothered in melted cheese. The guacamole not too bad and that is coming from the GUACAMOLE KING and the pico de gallo fresh and spicy. All three starters were a very good value.
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| Tacos Duros – $1.60 Each |
For dinner we shared a cheese and beef quesadilla ($4.50), two tacos duros (hard tacos – $1.60 each), and a beef and cheese enchilada ($4.75). The tacos were good, especially with some guacamole and pico added. The quesadilla hot and decent, and the enchilada (which came with a small portion of refried beans) substantial and delicious.
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| Beef and Cheese Enchilada – $4.75 |
A surprisingly good dinner for $32, including two margaritas ($6.25), that were some of the most potent I have had in recent memory.
CombatCritic Gives El Tapatio 7 Out of 10 Bombs … BOMBAS ARE BUENAS!
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