Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Gatesville: 9:21 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (254) 865-5726 to confirm.
Location & directions
1509 West Main StreetGatesville, TX 76528
About El Tapatio
Looking for a Mexican restaurant in Gatesville? El Tapatio is at 1509 West Main Street, Gatesville, Texas. It is one of 24 places to eat and drink we list in Gatesville.
El Tapatio is open 7 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Early risers are covered too: doors open at 6:00 AM most days.
Service options include takeout, outdoor seating, and dine-in.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible. For questions or orders, call (254) 865-5726.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 1509 West Main Street, Gatesville, TX 76528
- Phone
- (254) 865-5726
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Tapatio’s weekday schedule with 1,460 other Mexican restaurants in Texas. On a typical weekday it opens at 6:00 AM, earlier than 86% of them (the typical opening time is 9:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 114 hours a week, 30 hours more than the local median of 84. 88% of Mexican restaurants in Texas open on Sundays, and El Tapatio is one of them.
Compared with 1,460 other Mexican restaurants in Texas that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Texas
Based on 467 menus with 33,014 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.58 and $14.39.
We don’t have El Tapatio’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Mexican restaurants in Texas typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 35% | $6.99 |
| Coffee | 31% | $2.99 |
| Menudo | 29% | $12.00 |
| Chile Relleno | 27% | $12.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 27% | $9.50 |
| Taco Salad | 25% | $11.97 |
| Carne Asada | 22% | $16.88 |
| Flautas | 22% | $11.99 |
Calculated from 467 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Amenities
- Air conditioning
The neighborhood
El Tapatio is fairly secluded: there are no other places to eat or drink in our guide within a mile, so it is worth checking the hours before you set off.
El Tapatio is the only Mexican restaurant within a mile (3 within three miles). The next closest is El Tapatio Restaurant #2, 2.2 mi away.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsSno Biz2.1 mi
- BuffetsSuper Buffet2.2 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodPark Street Burgers2.2 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway2.9 mi
- Chicken & WingsBush's Chicken2.9 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Tapatio's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is El Tapatio open on Sunday?
Yes, El Tapatio is open on Sundays: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is El Tapatio located?
El Tapatio is located at 1509 West Main Street, Gatesville, TX 76528.
What is the phone number of El Tapatio?
You can call El Tapatio at (254) 865-5726.
Does El Tapatio offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for El Tapatio, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout, outdoor seating, and dine-in.
Is El Tapatio wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible.
Is El Tapatio open late?
Yes – El Tapatio is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near El Tapatio?
There are 0 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Tapatio. Nearby options include Sno Biz (2.1 mi), Super Buffet (2.2 mi), and Park Street Burgers (2.2 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Tapatio?
None within a mile. The closest is El Tapatio Restaurant #2, 2.2 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Texas cost?
Based on 467 menus with 33,014 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.58 and $14.39.
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