I adore this hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant. There menu is massive and never lacking in scrumptious eats. They have recently redone the inside so there is a little more space but it still retains that hole-in-the-wall charm. The only downside is that the outdoor seating is cramped and uncomfortable. Otherwise I love this place. It is a must visit every time I'm in town. Good for vegetarians and meat eaters alike.
We had the creamy poblano and also the chipotle chilaquiles for breakfast. Both were delicious!! We were only slightly disappointed that they were not made with eggs, but then noticed we could have added eggs for $1. Just never had them prepared without. The service was super-friendly and the prices reasonable.
Excellent food and excellent service! The waitress was the best the place was also spotless.
One of the best Mexican food restaurants in town! The food has great taste, fast service with reasonable prices.
Excellent food and service, definitely one of the best authentic Mexican food restaurants in San Diego, 100% recommended.
Great service! Authentic mexican food. The "mole" is the best in town! Highly recommended�
Food is always great and the staff is fantastic. One of my favorite go-to breakfast spots.
Aparte de los desayunos que están esquisitos, el servicio es de primera!! En la barra siempre nos dan un trato superior especial, Alberto y Luis Miguel siempre al pendiente de nosotros!!
Very friendly staff and environment. Recommended for any time during the week. Loved the food!
Awesome place. Excelente lugar para comer y platicar.
Love their food n drinks good family 8place to hang out and have some good food .
Authentic Mexican cuisine and decor. Server/s very attentive. My family and I enjoyed ourselves.
Great food! Great Serivce! I highly recomend El Zarape.
Patricia Dougan Shinsky
+5
Love, love steak & eggs and they have a great happy hour. Live it up for some "HUGE" flan�
Exelente todo!!! ���� la comida buenisima, el servicio excelente!!!!! Lo recomiendo mucho!!!!!
Love the patio here, we were able bring Oskar and enjoy the specials. There was a DJ and games with prizes. So much fun, thank you🎄🎅
I would suggest getting a side of habenaro sauce if you want your meal spicy. The enchiladas de papa is my preferred vegetarian dish.
Going back for weekend brunch!
Came here for dinner with friends on a Saturday. It was not busy at anytime while we were there. I ordered a pitcher of the margarita, which had a good mix; not too strong on the alcohol. For food, I got the Mixed Taco Trio with Pork Belly, Baja Fish, and Birria. I like the Baja Fish the best, which had a crispy breading. The Birria seemed a bit dry, which it could have used some of its broth juice. I liked how the refried beans were served in a small bowl, separating it from the tacos and not ruining the tortillas. The service was good. It took a while to get our food order in, but our waiter was more attentive after. The place is clean and had a good vibe. If I'm back in the area and wanted Mexican food, I would come back again to try other dishes, and maybe retry the Birria taco.
The food and wait staff were fabulous. My only issue were the beans. They weren’t very good. I got the poblano omelette. It was delicious. The passion fruit margarita was good.
Delicious food and good service! Food tasted fresh and unique in its flavors and presentation (I got a poblano stuffed enchilada & chicken enchilada). I really enjoyed sitting outside, it was pleasant, calm and the tables were well spaced out. I also tried the margarita flight which was also a great experience, flavors were yummy!
Yuliana had an amazing attitude. She had such a positive vibe. She helped celebrate my bday. She was amazing
This place is a must, our server was amazing. Even when it got really busy, still managed to keep our cups full of alcohol, coffee, or water. Food was great, almost close to home. They do have a special of endless brunch and mimosas or michelada flighta for less than 53$. Definitely coming back!!
Great happy hour menu!! The margaritas and tacos is so good. The fondue was a hard block of cheese which we didn't like. Customer service is excellent!! We would definitely be back again!
I have to say I love this place. This month was my first time there, and I've already ate their food three times this month. First time I went was for dinner. The decor is super cute. I had their michelada in a blender ! I'm not a beer person but it was delicious. We went again for brunch and I would recommend getting there early. We had a group of 5 get there at 10am. Super fast service and eveything was good. We were there for a little bit and large parties everywhere. Poor waiter was overwhelmed with parties. They have all you can drink and all you can eat options for brunch which is awesome and reasonably priced. I had unlimited margarita flights and they were delicious. I will definitely be coming back.
The lengua chili verde is delicious! One of the best places in San Diego to have great Mexican food. Luis, our server was awesome! Very attentive and friendly. Drinks were great!
Food was ok. Had the shrimp cocktail which was good. Good size good taste and good prize. Wife didn't like the Mole poblano. The atmosphere was great. The outside eating area especially. They have a huge screen for sports. No parking near by. Had to park a couple of blocks away.
Great traditional Mexican food... Maybe a little Mexico City influence. As you can see by the photos, each item was very well presented, and each of us loved our meals. Our server was very attentive and helpful. The dining area was remarkably spotless too. The bar area appears to be excellent as well although we did not visit that this time. They do have an extensive list of tequilas on the menu. I recommend El Zarape for the next time you are looking for something a little different in Mexican food.
Sergio is a magnificent bartender we had the Arrachera (Skirt Steak) dish and it was out of this world. We sat at the bar and Sergio's service was outstanding!! ... things have improved since I was there last year during Covid... definitely gone from a two star to a five star. This will be my new weekend hangout. Thanks Sergio for taking care of my girlfriend and I we had a great time and we will be back.
Love the outdoor seating area and managed to eat here during happy hour for their 7$ Margarita flight. Four flavors: Mango, Strawberry, Watermelon, and one more that I don't remember but was my absolute favorite! Wonderful, fun ambiance. Great authentic Mexican cuisine at great prices.
With my husband, we went out for dinner at El Zarape today. I had 3 tacos Birria, pork belly and carne asada. Pork belly was so delicious! Fatty and flavorful.
We also ordered margarita flights. Pineapple and strawberry kinds were my favorite. I can't wait to go back for more!
Love their food. As a Mexican I have had my grandma's cooking n mamas cooking so when I go out to eat Mexican food I have high expectations/standards. I have to say El Zarape has some of the best Mexican food this side of the border.
Took my family to eat here for the first time. We had a great time and the food was great. The service was perfect. We will go back again. My mother loved the Bria beef and the Chile Relleno. And my father loved the fish taco. The Avocado dip and salsa were excellent.
Good place to come and try, most plates come with rice and beans, the california burrito is good i recomend adding some green salsa, I used the one from the chips, the tres leche cake was also good.
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