Bienvenidos a El Tapatio
Fresh Mexican flavor, the way it should be
At El Tapatio, every plate is made fresh with authentic recipes and quality ingredients. From sizzling fajitas and hand-rolled enchiladas to fresh seafood and our famous margaritas, we bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico to neighborhoods across North Carolina. Come hungry, leave happy — and bring the whole family.
Whether you're stopping in for a quick lunch, a relaxed dinner, or catering for a crowd, our five locations in Raleigh, Wilson and Rocky Mount are ready to welcome you. ¡Buen provecho!
El Menú
Made fresh, made to share
Sizzling
Fajitas
Steak, chicken, shrimp or combo, served hot off the skillet with all the fixings. House specialties →
Find Us
Five locations across North Carolina
Raleigh — New Bern Ave
☎ (919) 255-9161Wilson — Raleigh Road Pkwy
☎ (252) 237-0687Wilson — Forest Hills Rd
☎ (252) 243-7871Rocky Mount — N Wesleyan Blvd
☎ (252) 985-0027Rocky Mount — Progress Dr
☎ (252) 210-9888Visit or Call Ahead
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Catering for parties & gatherings
Hosting a celebration, office lunch or family gathering? Let El Tapatio bring the fiesta to you. Our catering menu makes it easy to feed a crowd with the fresh, authentic flavors your guests will love.
¡Vengan a comer! 🍝
Join us at any of our five North Carolina locations for fresh, authentic Mexican food and a cold margarita — or call ahead for take-out. There's always a warm welcome waiting at El Tapatio.
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Frequently asked questions
Where are El Tapatio's locations?
We have five locations across North Carolina: one in Raleigh (New Bern Ave), two in Wilson (Raleigh Road Pkwy and Forest Hills Rd), and two in Rocky Mount (N Wesleyan Blvd and Progress Dr). See our locations page for addresses and directions.
Do you offer take-out and catering?
Yes! All of our locations offer dine-in and take-out, and we provide catering for parties and events. Call your nearest location to place an order.
What kind of food do you serve?
Authentic, fresh Mexican food — fajitas, enchiladas, burritos, combination platters, fresh seafood, lunch specials and more, plus hand-crafted margaritas. Browse the full menu to see everything.
What are your hours?
Most locations are open daily, generally from 11:00am with evening hours that vary by location and day. Hours can change on holidays, so we recommend calling your location to confirm.