Identifies as women-owned
Yes
El Tipico Restaurant in Toledo
Categories
Location on the map
Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, US
From the business
Service options
Kerbside pickup
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great cocktails
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Organic dishes
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Counter service
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Historic
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 419-382-0661
Site: https://www.eltipicotoledo.com/
Site: https://www.eltipicotoledo.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:Closed
- Thursday:3–8PM
- Friday:3–8PM
- Saturday:3–8PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (199)
My absolute favorite Mexican restaurant. The food itself is just so good and fresh. The flavor almost rivals my Mexican mother-in-laws cooking and no other restaurant Ive ever eaten at comes close. I do wish they had margaritas on the menu. Sometimes my group wants margaritas so we have to choose a different restaurant. Its not very spicy, but you can ask for some jalapenos if you want to bump up the spice.
Love the food!! The enchiladas are the best in Toledo!! Everything is fresh!! Looking for organic here you will get it. The food has so much flavor , most Mexican restaurants in area has the same taste, here you will get food that has been made with love. The owner takes pride in what so cooks, recipes handed down from mother. She stopped and talked with us for several minutes. The staff is so nice I think we talked with most of the staff. If you have not tried El Tipico what are you waiting for.
Hands down, the BEST restaurant we have been to in Toledo. This hidden gem is worth taking the time to visit! They are not only very welcoming and treated us like family from the moment we walked in, but were also completely accomodating for food allergies and restrictions.We spent some time after our meal talking to the owner and staff and learned about how they give back to the community and take care to supply fresh ingredients. We will be back, and would recommend this place to anyone!!
Food was Amazing!! We will definitely be back. Service was great !! Not one complaint.
Amazing authentic Mexican food!!! Weve been to many, but this is our new favorite!
Thankful for this gem while visiting relatives, many gluten free options and took precautions for my meal. I was willing to wait happily for the good service!
Absolutely the best Mexican food. Great service and friendly. Found what Ive been looking for. Will be back soon.
Never disappointed when I eat here. Staff are professional and very polite! Juanita is an awesome waitress!
Oh My Goodness! I can not say enough good about this restaurant! The most attentive, passionate care and service from the staff. The food is all exceptional quality ingredients, delicious, cooked with skill and generously portioned. The building and owners have a rich history, theres plenty of seating, and its very allergy friendly! The entire menu is labeled for vegan/gluten free options with warnings about items that contain nuts. The beef tips are tender and delightful! Tip and come again, I will be!
Clean restaurant, amazing authentic food... love the tacos!!!Bought some Mexican hot chocolate to go.
Food is amazing, staff is amazing, & they do so much for our community! We love El Tipico!
Delicious, fresh food. Not very spicy which was good for my husband. Extremely friendly staff, Christian family owned. They recommend making reservations since seating is still very limited due to Covid restrictions. Only open three days a week for four hours.
Delicious food! Amazing service and so many vegan and gluten free options! 😋
Good food! Their menu had a giant selection of GF food, which I appreciated.
Amazing food. I would drive the hour and a half from my house just to get it again.
El Tipico is our familys favorite Mexican restaurant in the Toledo area. Family owned and operated, authentic recipes: carnitas, chicken mole, tamales..., and professional/kind staff. We ordered catering for 50 people for a birthday party last weekend, and not only was the food and presentation incredible, the owner and an additional worker delivered and set up the entire buffet! Thank you for making our event special with your amazing food and service.
Great service and amazing food. The menu here also hits some niche meal choices not found in other typical Mexican restaurants.
I found El Tipico on the internet when I was looking for a good restaurant in Toledo. The atmosphere is bright and inviting. The staff is friendly and helpful and the food was out of this world. We will make the trip and eat there again. What a great experience.
Every time I get a chance to come to this place, I go! The food is EXCELLENT, the service is EXCELLENT, and even since Ive moved out of town and have not been there in 7 years, the owner Deena still remembered me when I snuck in town to visit family! From Senior Villa, on down to Deena, they have treated like family! I love them just like family as well!I encourage you to pay them a visit, and when you do, just say Steven sent me!
Organic food no alcohol.
Wow Dina your food was so good the beef tips were so tender yummy enchiladas ..GREAT JOB
All I gotta say is good reviews still don’t mean the food is good. I order the easiest thing beef tacos and rice, im sorry I know Mexican food and this was not it. The rice was mushy and tasteless and the beef had a weird taste. No bueno the last time this place was good was when I was a little kid. Not to mention $23 for 5 tacos and rice is pretty expensive if u ask me.
So went there to eat and was told there was no room but literally the place was empty with multiple tables open, the lady at the counter had the most disgusted look on her face as well!
This is a very good family owned restaurant. I have been going there for years and have never had a bad meal. Our dinner tonight was exceptional, I love that it is organic and gluten free yet it is still very tasty. Please give it a try and I’m sure you will enjoy it.
Had an amazing lunch at El Tipico this weekend! The beef tip burrito and the cheese enchilada with that delicious enchilada sauce is our favorite! Throw in the ET nachos and it was a perfect lunch! If you want awesome Mexican food you must try them out!
Great quality food. Very nice staff!
This place is great! Service is good as is the food. The food is all fresh and organic and tastes amazing. We chose this place as it registered as a safe place to eat for people with celiac disease and it was perfect! We will be back!
10 stars!! The service and food were incredible. It was my families 1st time there. Everything was fresh and delicious. Juanita was our server and did a great job! You can tell the owner takes great pride in how she runs her restaurant. She seems to cook with love and it shows. She genuinely cares about each and every person that walks in her place as do the rest of the staff. Most restaurants in Toledo could learn alot from this place. The menu is extensive and the place is very clean. My family stated that this is their favorite restaurant in Toledo! El Tipico is a must try! They are vegan/vegetarian friendly and organic for a small charge. We will def be going back! Just wish we would have tried it sooner.....Toledos hidden GEM.
This is the best Mexican restaurant I been to. I have been eating here for over 20 years, and Im never disappoint. The staff is very friendly fast and helpful. The puff tacos are worth the wait. The salsa is fresh and its hard to stop eating. I have never had a bad meal.
What a wonderful experience! The food was so delicious. Best Mexican food I have ever had. My two sons, 7 and 4 loved it as well and kept saying let’s come back for all our birthdays. Dina, the owner and our server (didn’t catch her name) were so sweet and you could feel the passion for the food. Whatever you do order dessert you won’t be sorry! Also very accommodating to us gluten free people out there. Everything is fresh and organic.
The food is Always fresh and hot! The cook puts a lot of love into everything she touches! If you havent tried it youre missing out on the Best Mexican food in town! Authentic, organic, fresh, grass fed cows! All the best for her customers!
This was my first visit and I will be back! Its a small, quaint, family owned business and the food and service were excellent. My friend and I went on a Tuesday evening and it was busy, but we were able to get a table quickly. We had a guacamole appetizer and it was fresh and delicious. We both ordered the Mexican pizza and we were not disappointed. It was huge, delicious and filling. Looking forward to going back and trying another Mexican goodie!
Love this place! The food, service, ambiance, vibe - all superb. The food is so exciting to me; they offer vegan and organic options, a variety of house made sauces, and they use veggies from their own organic garden growing out back - which they will share with anyone, by the way. We had a large group and they were ready for it with a system that worked brilliantly, the food came out very fast and hot and delicious, and we were so impressed. I cant stop thinking about the vegan taco pizza I had, others who tried some loved it too, even the meat eaters. The interior decoration is well done and adds to the overall cozy but eclectic and unique aura of the entire place. Its not in the fanciest part of town, but that didnt bother me at all as the character of this place makes it a world on its own. Coming from NYC; I was so pleased and inspired by my experience, I cannot wait to go back when Im in the area again! Well done and thank you El Tipico!
First time visiting will also be our last. Saw pretty good reviews and thought it would be convenient after visiting the zoo. Wasnt excessively busy around 2pm on a Saturday but it took at least ten minutes before my wife and two children were seated. That would seem like no wait at all at other times and establishments but there was no one else waiting in front of us and there were plenty of open tables. Maybe we caught them between shifts or short staffed. Either way the service wasnt bad once we got seated but the food was disappointing from the chips and salsa onward. Chips were cold and didnt appear to be home made. Salsa was bland. We were going to try their puffy San Antonio style tacos but they said they were out so we split steak and chicken fajitas and tried one hard shell taco. Flavor wise it wasnt bad but nothing special either. The $18 fajitas had only three small strips of chicken and steak which was underwhelming to say the least. The most disturbing thing however was when we asked for more napkins and went to use one we noticed it had blood on it. No one at our table was bleeding anywhere and we noticed it as soon as we picked up the first napkin after the waitress left. I didnt ask for an explanation as I dont need one since even before that point we already decided we wouldnt be back.
Today was my first time here along with my mother-n-law & husband. We enjoyed the food! The enchiladas had alot of cheese, stuffing & sauce. Loved them! Our waitress was very pleasant. We will be back!
I dont know anywhere else in the whole region where you can eat organic food at a sit-down Mexican restaurant like this. I LOVE how all of the waiters and waitresses know how to make all of the food; they can describe and talk about the food in detail because they are trained with how to make everything. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming to families with kids. The portion sizes are a little small, but thats okay - we shouldnt be pigging out and I feel they are priced accordingly. Their chicken fajitas are incredible but they do take a while to be made; worth the wait though! We just love El Tipico!
When I hear authentic Mexican, and I see a small place that is packed, I expect it to be amazing. I was underwhelmed. The seasoning and spice level was low. The food was good, but not great. The service was awesome and we had no trouble getting dining with a person with a gluten allergy and a vegan.
The food is AMAZING! Always fresh and made with quality ingredients! The owner is friendly and always involved! Beautifully decorated, the restaurant has a cozy atmosphere that is always pleasant. El Tipico also catered our wedding and all our guests absolutely loved it! This is a hidden gem of Toledo!
Ive definitely been to my share of Mexican restaurants, but this one is a hidden gem! Blink and youll miss it, and that would be a shame- theres something for everyone on the menu. Gluten free & vegan options are not a struggle here. The chips & salsa are definitely fresh, and the quesidilla I ordered was huge- I cant wait to have lunch tomorrow.
We had a party of 9 tonight and enjoyed the whole experience immensely. The staff was very attentive without hovering. The flavors of the food were all very good and fresh tasting. Certainly worth the drive, as it is a little out of the way for us. Well go back!!
This resturant was amazing. So friendly and so helpful and the food was delicious and organic. The history behind the man that started this resturant will stay in my heart forever. May God bless continue to bless this family and this business.
Jenny from the block introduced me to a wonderful place, our time there was amazing...jen could not finish all that food , so i ate her tamales for breakfast.......flawless!
Authentic Mexican food! I love the fact that the veggies are home grown and everything is made fresh each day. Great portions for the price! Dont pass this one up if youre looking for authentic food from generations of family members!
The restaurant was clean with inviting atmosphere. The staff and the owner were nice, friendly and very welcoming. Vegetarian menu was delighfil and gluten free. The owner made a dish for us (which was not in menu) in the way we wanted. The food was fresh and delicious and the service was great. They were asking often to refill our drinks and salsa. The cost was very reasonable. The owner gave me a free T-shirt as a souvenir. All six of us really enjoyed our dining experience and will stop again when we pass through.
All I could taste was comino in everything. All the food tasted the same.
Some of the best Mexican food in Northwest Ohio! Not only is the food organic, but the menu is also full of vegan and gluten-intolerance options. Theres even vegan cheese! Our server Kari was the best and made sure that both my sister and I, who have different dietary restrictions, had an amazing dinner. Definitely check it out.
What a great place for some authentic Mexican food. I been going there for years and the food is always delicious and the staff is great. I order a Taco salad today one of the best taco salads I had in along time. I highly recommend coming here you will not be disappointed
Friendly service and amazing food! I didn’t know that the whole menu was fresh and organic but I was so happy it was. Loved everything, and the free salsa was the best I’ve ever had at a Mexican restaurant.
Felt like i was at my abuelas house ☺️ loved it
Salsa is flavorless and the steak is incredibly tough.
Food was very bland. Drinks were watered-down.
Food is descent it’s not the best Mexican restaurant, very expensive you don’t get what you pay for. Pretty much what I’m saying is that you will walk out hungry.
Excellent! The salsa was amazing, service was great (thank you, Angelina!) and the food was wonderfully fresh and remarkable. We are a family of 6 with girls from ages 1 to 15, so its hard to find a restaurant that gets a thumbs up with us and the girls. Thank you, El Tipico! See you soon. 😊
Hands down the best Mexician Restaurant in Toledo. The food is fresh, you can tell they dont use any canned tomatoes. Very family oriented, beautiful atmosphere. I would definitely recommend eating here. There is no better place in town to go.
Great Mexican food! Organic veggies grown right on site. (I checked it out - VERY impressive!) Every time Ive been there the service has been fast and friendly. Nice atmosphere - very open with light colors; the remodeling has made a big improvement. One thing people may like like is they dont serve alcohol, which is fine for me (Im a water guy.) They do have a bar with some creative non-alcoholic beverages if thats your thing.The location is a bit out of the way for me but it really is worth the trip.
Driving back to Chicago through Toledo we discovered El Tipico. If you want some of the best Mexican food than stop here. The food was fresh and light. Very filling. The wait staff is excellent and very friendly. El Tipico is a real gem of Toledo and we will definitely make this detour next time out this way. Its really hard to find a place in which all you say are positive things with no negatives but this is that place. Our waitress was Jill and she was also wonderful.
I originally come from Tulsa, which has a huge Mexican population and any number of outstanding restaurants and chefs; but I had to come to Toledo to find the freshest, best cooked, finest Mexican food I have ever eaten. El Tipico is wonderful, hands down. Both my girlfriend, an avowed carnivore, and I, a vegan (somewhat flexible where sour cream is involved), can find delicious, well-cooked food that simply makes us happy. (The chef made me see onions in a new light.) Service is wonderful and friendly, though be prepared to wait when they’re crowded, such as on Friday and Saturday evening. Its more than worth your time.
Very clean, quick friendly service. All the ingredients are very fresh and there are some good vegetarian/vegan as well as meat options. I highly suggest the soft tacos. I will definitely be returning here in the near future.
EL TIPICO is an amazing little restaurant. Ive been going here for 25 years and they never disappoint.
Best Mexican restaurant in Toledo!!!!!! Have tried them all. Has the best and most like real Mexican food should be. The TOSTADAS are the best ever and home made and not the thin cheapy things. And stays crunchy till gone. The rice and beans are the best, food and service was excellent! Well worth the trip if you want real Mexican food!!!
Always yummy. Never a bad experience.
Went for dinner with my husband and this has to be the best Mexican restaurant we have here in Toledo and the surrounding area honestly. The food was fresh and incredible, the service was on point and the owner made a point to talk to every guest she had in her dining room. . Were very impressed and will definitely be back!
NOT mexican food. The salsa was tasteless, the food was overpriced for an american take on spanish dishes. I had fajitas that cost $13.99 and there was literally only 6 pieces of chicken on my plate when it was delivered. Talk about overpriced. There are to many other great places for me to ever consider going back here. Be aware you will pay a ton for the portion size you get.
Really love their food. Its different than most other Mexican restaurants. Little more authentic traditional Mexican. Slightly pricier but a nice change-of-pace. Been going there off and on for 30 years
Food just ok, I did love the salsa though. Had burrito supreme with beef tips which everyone in our party had. It was more like an enchilada with enchilada sauce and shredded beef. The waitress was nice and place was clean. Wouldnt go back but overall was decent for the price.
After looking at the reviews I really expected more. Has a very authentic Mexican feel when you come in. From what I understood the food would also be authentic Mexican. It was not. It caters to the Americans. Had a lot of food items that you would find in a Tex-Mex spot. The waitress was really rude and short with us. Rolled her eyes everytime we asked a question. I would also expect a organic restaurant to carry their own aguas frescas, but was not the case. Would not recommend. It was in a really bad part of town.
We all absolutely loved it there we cannot wait to go back and try other things on the menu the food was fantastic. We had the grass fed beef tips with shredded chicken the chicken mole and tamales and we had nachos as an appetizer they were out of this world with beans ground beef and shredded chicken Im excited to go back I cant wait till 5 tomorrow
The history of El Tipico speaks for itself, 50 years. The staff are wonderful! The owner taking pride in everything! Ive never had Mexican organic meal! Gluten free available, vegan!
The best, organic Mexican food in Toledo ☆☆☆☆☆♡♡♡♡♡
Does not live up to all the hype. We tried this restaurant for the first time, and the flavors do notagree with my wife and me.The salsa had a very overpowering tomato taste and was inconsistently spicy. The guacamole on the other hand was very bland. Very little flavor. The queso was thick and must have been made with goat cheese. This created a pungent taste that was not to my liking.The fajitas were satisfactory, but the portion of meat was small compared to other Mexican restaurants.Im glad to have tried the restaurant, but needless to say we will be eating at other Mexican restaurants in the future.
If you have not been here it is the place to go! Best authentic and organic Mexican food you will ever have! Shout out to the owner for personally coming out to ask how our food was! Excellent service and definitely a 5 star restaurant!
First and last time I come here. The food tasted terrible and was not impressed at all. Cheese tastes like water. And the chicken had an odd taste. Organic food CAN have flavor. Will continue to go to our original mexican restaurant San Marcos off of Broadway.
The food tasted and was presented pretty well. The service was a bit slow but I think that was due to only one server for the restaurant, not terrible but a slow. They were out of a few things and I could get my cheese dip so that kinda sucked but it buisness thats prone to happen. Chicken chimichonga was very good!
Vegitarian options, most items are organic non GMO (possibly all items) , I had a Beef Chimi and it was very very good. Very family friendly, great staff great service. 50 years in Toledo. Give them a try I dont think you will be disappointed.
Long time Toledo staple for Mexican food. Looks even better with the recent re-model and upgrades. My favorite dish is the puffed tacos, try em if they got em! The rice and beans are phenomenal as well!
Food was excellent. Vegan cheese option and overall very vegan & vegetarian friendly. Fresh and delicious salsa, guac, toppings, etc. Surprisingly affordable, service good although it took a little bit of time to receive our food, and waitress friendly and accomodating. We were visiting from Detroit area but would factor this in as motivation to come back to Toledo!
Fantastic!!! Foodies celebrate! Keto options as well! I thought I had gone to heaven when I spotted the Low-Carb Mexican Dinner on the menu. Imagine a plate of enchiladas, burritos and tacos, only they forgot to use any of the flour wrappers (or refried beans) - just a plate full of amazing organic meats (real beef tips - yum), and super fresh veggies. Exceeded my expectations by 1000% Can not wait to go back!
I was so excited to try this place. Im a vegan and heard good things. My husband, my 6 month old and my 9 year old went to try it. First of all there was no parking so we had to park across the busy street and down a block. When we walked in at least 5 employees made eye contact with me but didnt say anything. We waited by the hostess stand for ten minutes without being greeting or acknowledged at all. My husband even walked to the dining room and no one said a word to us! cant say anything for the food cause we left after that. Very disappointed 😕
The service was great. Food was ok and the atmosphere was nice. They offer vegetarian & vegan options, which is great. They do not serve alcohol so if you want a margarita, get it at home after eating at El Tipico!!
Really really good vegan options. Coming back next time I get a craving.
Delicious, organic and authentic Mexican dishes. Exceptionally friendly. We will definitely be going back.
I wished you served liquor because I cannot imagine how delicious your house made, fresh squeezed margaritas would be. But I cant judge you for not having a liquor license.By far, some of the best Mexican food Ive had in Toledo. I will make the drive to come see you again!
We went here on date night. Still one of my fave mexican places to eat. We had a great server. He was so sweet and friendly. I always recommend this place to people. Thank you for date night dinner
We were there last Thursday and Kari was our waitress. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and what could be substituted to fit our dietary restrictions. We were very happy with the food and the service!
Greatest food everrrr. 💓The most natural, clean eating! Dina is one of the best and hardest working women I know... I will always consider El Tipico home! 🙋♀️🤲🌮🌮🌮🌯🌯🥙🥙🥙🥤🍽
OMG! Its not iceberg lettuce! Everything is so tasty & the ingredients really are better quality than most Mexican restaurants I have been to. Plus? BEAUTIFUL decor and very nice bathrooms.
This is my favorite taco place especially on Tuesdays! I love the fresh organic food, its definitely reflected in every bite. The staff are very nice and professional.
A great restaurant with delicious food and lots of vegan options.
This is the best Mexican food in the area. They also use a lot of organic produce in their food and even grow some of it out back. Amazing place, the staff is very friendly. The area its located in is a bit dodgey though. Other than that, it is fantastic!
Its always a 5 here! Great and friendly service. Family atmosphere. And some of the best Mexican food Ive ever had. And Ive lived in southern California before so I know Mexican!
The renovation is wonderful and the food is great. However, the wait, first for someone to come with a menu, and then to come back to take the order, AND FINALLY the interminable wait for the food to come. I love the food at El Tipico, but dont go often just because the wait time is so long.
Unbelievable food very fresh and just simply great food. The prices are perfect and the portions were huge. I libe in chicago and would drive back just for this food. The staff and atmosphere were pleasent also but the Food is the winner here. Its all so fresh you would think it was all picked right when you order. GO AND GO NOW!
I only had the salsa but it was the most delicious and fresh-tasting salsa Ive ever had. (And I dont even like salsa.) I will definitely visit again to try more food.
Really great service, especially for gluten free needs. Main dish flavors were great. Unfortunately, salsa and guacamole were very bland.
Best Mexican food in the area. Fresh organic ingredients and grass fed beef make all the difference in the world. Great owners as well. You must try this place if you have not already.
Fantastic food and personable staff.
Took over a half hour for us to order food so we left. Tables that came in after us had already placed their order. Our waitress was having trouble with the credit card machine. Not once did she come check on us or tell us it was going to be a while before we could order, if that was the case the other server could have taken our order. Out of cola and stevia pop as well. Not happy and not how it used to be when I was a kid.
San Antonio style Mexican food. Awesome fresh salsa rojas and salsa verde! Fantastic mole salsa that is gluten free! Staff is knowledgeable and accommodating about food allergies, especially gluten. Probably good enough for celiacs.
When I first arrived there was no where to park. I open the door to the restaurant and never once was greeted by anyone. In addition when it was time to order our server made us aware there was going to be an aditional 30 min wait for our food. The food was okay but lacked flavor. Overall I was left dissatisfied enough to make my first restaurant review. They need badly to improve on their customer service skills.
WHAT A GEM! Growing up here, this was my favorite place for Mexican. It just does not get any more authentic and delicious! But it was after living in New Orleans, Philly, and even NYC that I realized how much a treasure El Tipico truly is. All the years living in New York City I never could find there any Mexican place that paralleled. And every time I was back in Toledo to visit family, El Tipico was at the top of my list of must dos. They are the BEST.
The décor is wonderful! a very warm and inviting atmosphere. the vegetarian menu is absolutely delightful with a variety of choices. I dont recall the name of the dish, but will describe it. grilled shrimp, my husband had fish, served on a bed of Mexican rice served with guacamole salad and two different types of sauce. the first was a sweet mango and red bell pepper, and the second was a spicy sweet barbeque with mango. the salsa and pico d gallo was fresh with just the right amount of jalapeno. we were attended to in a timely manner, and only waited approximately. 10 min for our dinner. the menu is very easy to read, with an X to mark any dish that may take a little longer to prepare.I also went on Saturday for breakfast. vegetarian chorizo, potatoes, eggs, cheese, peppers and onions. all wrapped neatly in a flour tortilla that I could pick up...and it was huge! I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!
Our favorite place to eat in Toledo. The BEST food in the 419. We have food preferences, health issues, and this is THE only place we can eat that accommodates everyone and we leave with full bellies and no issues. Owner is committed to the restaurant and Toledo.
My girlfriend and I went here for the first time assuming itd be the normal Mexican restaurant experience, which for the most part it was. We were looking forward to trying their margaritas, but were told they dont have any alcohol. Also they were out of puff tacos on a Friday at 7pm.
Quality of the food is unrivaled! Amazing! Organic mexican food, service was great. Cant get over the quality. Inside has a nice vibe/atmosphere. As far as mexican restaurants go this is a 10/10
The enchiladas tasted very plan. Then they forgot some of our food so we just asked them to please take it off. Ive always loved it here but not this time.
Great food !!! Everthing is always very fresh. The customer service is excellent. The staff is always very friendly !!
This is a real nice, low key place to go. Its all about the food here, the restaurant does not have a liquor license so its a quote place to enjoy good food no matter when you go. Locally sourced when possible and easy to understand menu.
The BEST food, service, and venue in this style of Mexican foods. All quality and cleanliness at a fair price point. Limited seating but free parking in back.Highly recommend.
Best Mexican in Toledo by far also the only Mexican organic spot in Toledo
Well We love El Topic Mexican restaurant At one time We were regular there. We were about to go and eat there and like always they are not open. We do not like there new hours we do not eat after 5pm we like to eat when there isnt a lot of people there. We are n
If you want AUTHENTIC Mexican food, this is the place. GREAT tamales, took a dozen home for lunches at work. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
This is a true hidden gem in Toledo. The has always been amazing and thats why its been here for 49 years. I only eat Mexican at two places: San Antonio and El Tipicos.
The food is very unique. Order anything with the shrimp and youll be satisfied. Staff is amazingly friendly. You get a lot of value here
Food is phenomenal! All natural high quality best Mexican food in Toledo. Just wish they had a liquor license.
Service was slow. Asked about hot chocolate, but it never came. Huevos con chorizo was good but chicken quesadilla should be renamed cheese quesadilla, there was hardly any chicken. Also, no horchata?!
El Tipico has been around since I have been a kid best Mexican food around.
The food is delicious and tastes very fresh. The staff makes the atmosphere wonderful. It is small inside but it feels like home.
Yum! Yum! Yum! A great family restaurant with fresh delicious food. Very accommodating...ask for spicy, you get spicy; need it mild, they can do that too.
El Tipico has a warm and friendly atmosphere. I enjoyed my meal. I cant wait to bring my brother and his family.
Very delicious food! Make sure to get a reservation to get a table!
Great authentic homemade food with an family atmosphere. Great organic and vegan options. My top favorite place to eat.
Great customer service.. terrible tacos...I read the response from you..I did ask my server for the correct taco that I wanted...when I got home to eat them they were stale taco shells & old steak meat that must have been cooked in the morning..whatcha waste of $9 dollars for 3 old stale old steak tacos
Kewpee is loved by the throngs of those who left Lima & the old-timers still around who can maneuver their way to one of the Kewpee locations. We personally prefer 5-Guys (tho somewhat GREAZY). Pies are pretty good.....better than grocery store frozen.
I quit eating el tipico every time I went to get my carryout order it would not be ready and they would have me waiting forever. Then they had my food wrong so I call to get it right and I was on hold for like 40 min I was not happy needless to say. The staff are rude and take no blame for their horrible service I would give them zero stars. The food isnt worth the hassle its really not that great.
Delicious fresh gluten free and Dairy free options. Would definately eat here again. Just traveling through. Great service.
El Tipico is my favorite Mexican restaurant! Food is amazing! If you havent gone yet, you must go you will LOVE it!
My waitress Kari was amazing on Cinco de mayo... the food was so fresh, and delicious... and the service was the best! Thank you Kari for making our day so enjoyable!
Freshness is the word at El Tipico. Everything from scratch and very tasty. Awesome vegetarian and vegan selections. My favorite is the veggie fahita
Just finding this place and I must say Im so impressed!!! My family and I are vegan and finding places to eat with vegan options is quite the task. Everyone is friendly and the food quality is amazing!!
Fresh ingredients. Made from scratch traditional Mexican food.My favorites are the Chicken Mole and the Mexican Dinner!
Excellent food. Cilantro and freash tomatoes in the black bean and pinto beans soup a nice touch. Chicken chimichanga wonderful.
Great service and you get a lot of food for what you pay. Went with my family (5) and not one of us was able to eat our whole plate.
Great food organic and authentic and just absolutely amazing. Staff is great and food always made promptly on time.
Both meals were absolutely fantastic we will definitely be back we look forward to our next visit and try something new see you soon
Best Mexican joint Ive found in Toledo. Great space, quaint and perfect for a date. Family owned.
Food was awesome. Great great flavors and quantity. Would recommend to friends and family
This is my favorite go to Mexican restaurant. Great people and wonderful food
It was great. We had a very nice family Valentines Day dinner.
How do you run out of beef tips when you still have 3 hours to serve, snotty waitress states she has to walk across the street to get change and never returns. Wont be going back.
High quality ingredients. Great food. Great service. Will definitely be back and hopefully soon!
Fresh, Organic, and SUPER allergen friendly! El Tipico is hands down our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area!
The salsa, hot salsa, and Verde is freshly made in house and amazing. They do not serve alcohol so maybe go for lunch.
The best Mexican restaurant in Toledo Ohio. They use organic ingredients as much as possible Great place a most go to place
Great food! Organic! Nicest Mexican restaurant in the city, hands down. I cant believe I know people who dont know this!!!
Good authentic food. Some menu items were not available. Nice Mexican restaurant.
Great service. Megan is a super waitress. Food was excellent. Been a long time since Ive been here.
Best Mexican food ever and our waitress Angelina was great and very attentive to us. Best place!!
Outstanding service! Great food! Angelina was one of the best waitress we have ever had!
The staff makes me love this place, the food is great too. The Groundbreaking history behind this restaurant is what makes the USA a great country
Loved the food! The staff was excellent. The Waitresses were super nice and kind!!!
Hostess was rude they were empty and would not seat us said only reservation go somewhere else who cares
The best! Organic! Grass fed beef! Awesome owner and staff! Super fresh and delicious! The flan is amazing!!!!
Great food! Will definitely be back! 😁
Second time here, delicious and healthy plant based options! Hope to be back next time we are in Toledo!
Great food and prices. Organic food and healthy options. Could definitely benefit from having a bigger location and parking lot.
The best food ever. Thank you for you.
All of their ingredients are organic. The beef tip chmis are fantastic!
Good Food thanks Everyone 👍
Great place to have lunch with coworkers! Food is authentic, great atmosphere and friendly service.
The service was top notch! Super freindly, and very helpful. Food was the best and the place was very clean. I will definitely be back.
The wait for drinks and food was a bit long. Also we had steak tip tacos but it tasted more like eating stew than a taco.
First time there . It truly is the best Mexican food ever. Authentic to the T
GREAT FOOD!!!! Food was delicious! Definitely one our new go-to restaurants.
Delicious, authentic, organic, Mexican food served by a very friendly helpful staff
Great food, all fresh. But seemed out of 4 things I wanted to order.
The e t nachos well worth it, could eat these every day 😊 in fact me and the boyfriend seem to go now once a week to get them heehee
The best, authentic Mexican food around. Love their tostadas & refried beans!
Very good the salsa is a little weird but fresh. Angelina is the best waitress
Great food and friendly serviceOrganic and deliciousFamily owned and operated
The food is so fresh and organic. My favorite Mexican restaurant.
Great food. Everything was fresh. I think the presentation couldve been better.
Best Mexican restaurant ever Ive been going there since I was 3 years old
Awesome people, with a great approach to how food should be! Everything is fresh fresh fresh.
Great Vegan options , food is fantastic , and our server Kari was too !
The was so good. We will be back.
Always fresh, delicious, & authentic! Gluten & dairy free made easy! :)
Awesome food good atmosphere great staff. Family ran.
8 in our party..food..at least husbands tasteless..mine ok..place almost empty..took little while for food to come out..others in group seemed satisfied
Different than most Mexican restaurants. Very good. Very fresh
Yummy always Delicious
Unbelievable how simple yet delicious. Everything was really fresh- I wouldnt be surprised if some of the ingredients were picked today.
Cute restaurant, but if good salsa is what your looking for, you should keep looking.
I like how they offer vegan and vegetarian options, however the food just isnt very good.
Great place, great service, all menu items can be made Vegan!
Great. Best authentic food Ive had in a while!!
Very long wait kids menu is a joke very small portions for the price waited over 2 hours
Very nice place and service. Enjoyed their food too. Would go there again.
Good food, great service! Just a warning, they dont serve alcohol.
Wonderful food. We go four or five times a month.
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for El Tipico Restaurant 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-04As always our meal was fantastic. El Tipico is one of the best restaurants in Toledo.My wife and I have been coming for five years and we love it. There are few restaurants around that use ingredients that are as fresh and of the quality that they use. It really makes a difference.I think the ET nachos are the best appetizer Ive ever had and we always get them.The food always comes out prepared to perfection and very hot. I love the family history on the walls. Its a great dining experience.Our server was great. She was a very memorable person and she has been our server most of the times we have come in. We were happy to see her last night.Your restaurant is an absolute local treasure. Thank you
Review №2
2022-06-29I lived in Los Angeles for five years, and would frequently travel south to Baja California, Mexico. Id dine in the little towns, which gave me the experience to identify and appreciate true Mexican cuisine. El Tipico is the real thing, and thats hard to find. What I liked best about El Tipico is the simplicity of fresh ingredients prepared just for you. They are clearly not mass-producing food and reheating it. Nor are they merely piing on some ketchup-salsa and calling it Mexican. I recommend experiencing it. Just be advised, it is likely quite different than what you are accustomed to. Its an improvement, and youll love it.
Review №3
2022-04-07Great place, not just saying that. The food is fresh. The staff is friendly. Its always been clean. I will keep going back, so far I eat there almost once a week. Totally recommended. I always try to bring somebody thats never been so they can see what the hype is all about. 💯🙌😁
Review №4
2022-02-19I would like to first begin with the owner Dina. I came to eat in her late fathers restaurant and she treated me like I was family. I was dining alone and she came to my table, struck up a conversation and gave me the history of her late father and the great restaurant she now .runs. We laughed, traded our histories and she provided some very tasty Tex Mex and Mexican dishes. I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. It was a pleasure to support this establishment.
Review №5
2022-07-12We had a large group and they accommodated us without much notice. This was our first time but we went off the star rating. I was surprised and pleased with the organic and healthy options including non-dairy cheese since I am lactose intolerant. My chimichanga was so delicious and had so much chicken! Im not usually a fan of rice but I ate every bit of it. We will be back and cant wait to try something else on the menu!
Review №6
2022-03-07The food was great and the owner of the establishment was very friendly and nice she shared the restaurants history with us. It was cool that she could recommend menu items based on what you preferred noting that most of their ingredients are fresh and organic. This is a great place to eat
Review №7
2022-04-02LOVE IT!!! Got the take home Taco Kit and was amazing. The salsa is the best!!!!
Review №8
2019-08-07Absolutely fantastic in every single aspect!!! The service and food here is phenomenal! You wont regret it. The entire menu can be made vegan and gluten free which is a huge feat and the owner is a beautiful and very special human being. She cooks the cuisine herself and everything is made with genuine love. Wonderful, wonderful experiences here. I will seriously be driving back from NY on some upcoming weekends with this restaurant being the main focus of the trip. Perfect. And on a side note, the coffee and ice tea is just as perfect as the rest of the food! ❤️
Review №9
2021-06-19We ordered the Pappas mexicanas it came with rice and beans as well as tortillas and was delicious and full of flavor. Wasnt too salty or underseasoned. Everything was super fresh!The massa on the temales was so delicious It literally melted in my mouth! The pork was well seasoned and tender!Great place to eat and enjoy!
Review №10
2022-05-08Not going back there!First of all, their parking lot is so small, we had to park in the side of the street ..We were a party of 10, and they gave us 2 plates of food at the time every 20 min, because they decided to take care of the carry outs while they had our order on process.I order a low carb Mexican dinner, with lettuce, fajitas steak, and Pico de Gallo, they gave me my food without the Pico the Gallo, and when they gave it to me I had already finished my dinner. The lettuce that they gave was so little....