El Tapatio

Watertown, SD · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Watertown
#15
of 153 restaurants
City Percentile
72%
rating percentile
Address
El Tapatio, 717 9th Ave SE, Watertown, SD 57201
Phone
(605) 878-0470
Website
eltapatiosd.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

El Tapatio is a restaurant located in Watertown, SD. It is one of 153 restaurants listed in Watertown. Its 4.4-star rating matches the Watertown city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #15 of 153 restaurants in Watertown. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM
Sunday11 AM–9 PM
Monday11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday11 AM–10 PM
Thursday11 AM–10 PM
Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Katherine Chopp · Aug 2025

Great find! Enjoyed it so much I have to post my first google review :) Welcoming atmosphere and employees. Prompt service, inviting dining room, very tidy. Food came out quickly and was delicious. My partner and I both ordered the enchiladas with shredded beef and I finished my plate before him which is unusual. Wish we lived in the area as we would like to try more of their dishes.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Devin · Feb 2026

El TaPatio was one of the worst dining experiences we’ve ever had. The water tasted like it came from a contaminated tap, which we should have taken as our cue to leave. Every single meat we were served tasted like canned pet food. The kids’ beef burrito tasted exactly like dog food. My seafood enchiladas tasted like warmed-up cat food. My husband’s burrito supreme tasted just as bad, smothered in a thick, unpleasant sauce that only made the processed meat flavor worse. None of it was edible. The rice and beans were completely flavorless and felt like an afterthought. When we sent back an untouched burrito, they still charged us and claimed “everyone else thinks it’s fine.” Overpriced wine margarita, inedible food, zero accountability. Eat literally anywhere else

★★★★★ 5.0 Charlotte Andres · Aug 2025

Sizzling hot Fajitas and they don't put tomatoes on their skillets! The slasa verde is not for a weak tongue! Great price and now they have a punch card!

★★★★★ 5.0 Kate Bunkelman · Jul 2025

Authentic. Huge burritos, homemade pico, abundant carne, rice on point, beans as well. No complaints. Service was phenomenal as well. And the atmosphere is Mexico!

★★★★★ 5.0 Speaking Truth · Feb 2026

This was the bast authentic Mexican restaurant in the surrounding area, huge portions, great value for the price. would go a million times over!!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Sports ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol

Services

Mexican restaurantTaco restaurant

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