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The Most Flavorful Fajitas Are Waiting For You At This Colorful Cantina In Delaware

El Tapatio in Bear, Delaware, serves some of the best fajitas in a colorful cantina setting.

Published Feb 7, 2019

Written by 

Kim Magaraci

Let's be real: tacos are so 2018. Now that we're in a new year, it's time to get serious about our cantina cuisine, and that means branching out and finding the best fajitas in Delaware at a hidden gem called El Tapatio.

Some of the best Mexican food you'll find in Delaware is hiding in a Bear strip mall.

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El Tapatio is a colorful cantina that's dedicated to serving up fresh food to hungry customers all day long.

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While everything on the menu is tasty, they're known for their amazing, flavorful fajitas.

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Try steak, shrimp, or chicken, and you'll love every bite.

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Load them up with cheese, pico, guacamole, and sour cream and wrap up a corn or flour tortilla to create the meal of your dreams.

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You'll have a great time dining at El Tapatio, whether you're looking for a new date night spot or a place to gather with friends.

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El Tapatio is located at 550 Eden Cir, Bear, DE 19701 and is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday. On Friday, they stay open from 11 a.m. til 10:30 p.m., Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and their hours are 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

For more of the best Mexican restaurants in Delaware, read 10 Restaurants in Delaware to Get Mexican Food That Will Blow Your Mind.

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