El Zarape Mexican Restaurant

Nice staff! The caldo de res is really tasty! The portions are not big, but the price is right on!

First time dining here and the food was good. I ordered the Mexican plate and it was tasty. However, the place was warm and there were too many flies to enjoy our food comfortably. The staff was very kind and helpful. The inside was very Mexican themed (ajua!) with a mix of military vets.

I was reluctant to write this review. When I eat out, I take many things in consideration: the location, the ambiance, the customer service and the food. I have to have ALL of these things in order to give 5 stars. That being said, we had a little trouble finding the location, as we are visiting here. Once inside, the decor was a little overwhelming for me. I completely understand paying homage to our military. Quite a few of my family have served over the years, including in the Vietnam War, so I get that. But again for me, it was overwhelming. We were not greeted immediately, so we were unfamiliar with the protocol; are we to wait to be seated or find a seat and wait? So we sat down. The service was friendly and prompt. The chips and salsa were really good. I no longer eat meat, but not a vegan, so I ordered the bean and cheese enchiladas. This is not on the menu, but they made it for me. The meal was really good and the red sauce was excellent. Not sure if our server was in training, she looked like she was 11 or 12, but she did an amazing job. She made sure we had water and kept coming back to see if we needed anything. (Better than some server that have been doing this for years!)

The carne asada tacos are a must have. Lots of flavor and just the right amount of food. I have never had a baked potato with tacos but it works! It's a family owned restaurant with lots of character. The two young men running the place were very respectful and attentive. I went to the location close to the airport and I really enjoyed the food. They did take a while to get me my food but I would think you expect that if you want fresh delicious Mexican food.