One of the best Mexican food trucks is now gone. So sad for us truckers. There's a sit down…read morerestaurant but that's no good for us since we can't drive there due to our size. But as good as the food was in the truck I'm sure the food in the restaurant is equally as great.

When I die and go to heaven, I suspect that a Mexican guy named Jose will be there making Al Pastor…read moretacos for lunch and snacks. I absolutely love them but unfortunately they didn't have al pastor today so I had to go with carne. It was still an incredible taco. Don't be thrown off by it being in a convenience store. These people make some seriously good food. Not just tacos either, they have a wide assortment of things to choose.

Anyone who knows me well, is aware that I am a fanatic of Latin American food but especially…read moreMexican. I am constantly looking out for new, authentic Mexican restaurants or food trucks and they seem to be springing up everywhere. I Zapata has been around the Hazelton area for several years and has numerous food trucks. Although this location isn't my favorite (Drums is the best), this one is still good. They offer a wide variety of meats in their dishes and they are always flavorful. I love that they offer the spicy habanero salsa which is fantastic. Granted, this truck isn't much to look at but the food is out of this world.

So I ordered from Uber eats for this burrito which was the regular. It did not list cilantro as it…read moredid for the burrito Loco so I asked them to add it. It was like having a cilantro burrito and they must have a shortage of black beans because it was mostly rice with some black beans and supposedly Carnitas except the Carnitas should be hard fried and it seemed like I didn't even get past store because it was just flavorless small bits of shredded pork. Also, the two small sauces they give you one spicy and another one. That seems cilantro.-based are very small and very cold. Pretty sure I am done with them.

I'm a passing through trucker but also a foodie! I'm lucky I found this perfect Mexican Taqueria!…read moreThis place is a gem & everything was perfect, the el pastor tacos were delicious, the server was exceptional & the prices were fair. It has a gentle atmosphere & very clean. You will be glad you tried it! The owner is also very friendly!

Food was amazing! Small family owned business. Treated kindly. Open parking lot easy to get in and…read moreout of.

Awesome tacos, pricey for street tacos ($3.80). Friendly service, they take credit, nice picnic…read morestyle outside seating area. Would come back again to try other offerings.

Ordered veggie quesadilla twice but wasn't a fan both times. Their side of fries and guacamole was…read moregood but the main dish needs improvement. Parking spots can also be improved.

We took my stepdaughter here for her birthday, her request and when it say this place exceeded my…read moreexpectations - I mean it! The flavor of the food, quantity and quality of the ingredients and meat. We were all truly so satisfied and can't wait to come back!!!

Surprisingly solid, especially for a place in central PA…read more Self seating, order at the counter, and they'll bring your food to you. Workers are nice, lots of hot sauce options, and the drinks are appropriately priced. Bright and open with a decent number of tables, good for groups up to like 6 people. The food itself is very solid. Surprised with all the fusion flavors they have available. I enjoyed the birria tacos the most. I felt that the flavors from the Korean pear tacos were good but you have to eat them fast before the flour tortilla got soggy. The fish tacos were also tasty, cooked well.

The sever Kelton was amazing was very respectfully an was Attend it anytime we needed something he…read morewas there the food was ok keep up the amazing job keltion

I recently stumbled upon a hidden gem in Wilkes Barre that has forever changed my perception of…read moreLatin cuisine - a little cart that serves up the most mouthwatering arepas (not on the menu - $8 and it takes 8 minutes to make) and a wide array of Mexican delights. From the moment I took my first bite, I knew it was authentic. 99% of the customers are Hispanic, and you can also bring your beer and sip it while enjoying the food. They take credit card payments, and you can pay via apple pay, etc. This truck might not catch your eye at first glance, but believe me, it's a culinary treasure waiting to be discovered. These golden, crispy corn arepa pockets are filled with a variety of delectable ingredients that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Order only one because it's filing. The hot sauces that accompany the arepas are okay. Perhaps skip them. We had chicken arepas. They recently raised the price from $6 to $8 per arepa, and my Latin friends were not happy with the price increase but it does take 8 minutes to make them. Their menu features an extensive selection of tacos, burritos, and quesadillas (enough for two meals at $13 per quesadilla), all made with the freshest ingredients. Whether you opt for the succulent carne asada, the zesty al pastor, or the flavorful vegetarian options, you'll be treated to an explosion of flavors that will transport you straight to the streets of Mexico. While we were eating, several Mexican construction workers came for their dinner, as well as some white-non Hispanic patrons who came because the aroma of the food was amazing. Don't expect it to be a 5-star restaurant. As for the ambiance, it's a "hole in the wall." It's a place where the focus is entirely on the food, and that's exactly how it should be. If you're a fan of Latin and Mexican cuisine and find yourself in Wilkes Barre, you simply must try this place. And for those of you who don't speak Spanish, they speak fluent English.

J Zapata is always a good choice for Mexican Street Tacos, Tortas, and Burritos. The same guy is…read morecooking every time I come to this location and he does a fantastic job. As you can see from the pictures in the review, I come here often and have tried just about everything in their truck. The meat is always fantastic regardless of what you order. I like the al pastor the most but all the options are fantastic. They have two options for salsa. My favorite is the habanero salsa and it has a good punch. Definitely a great food truck.

This taco truck is wonderful. My sis and I pick it up as often as we can in our long journey back…read moreto NYC. Everything we tried is so delicious. So delicious in fact my friend in the car excitedly knocked my taco on the floor and I cried. Thank you J Zapata that just means I have to order more just in case this happens again!

Playa.... Great job. Service was on point. I love anywhere you go that automatically gives you warm…read morechips and salsa with no questions. Traditional look for a Mexican establishment. Definitely will be back again soon.

My family eats a lot of Mexican food. So let me start out by saying the food was fine. Was it…read moreamazing? Nope? Was it average or a little above that? Yes. Salsa and chips were just as expected. Service wise we had to wait a few minutes to be seated and a few more minutes for drinks to come. They appeared to be understaffed and had several larger parties they were finishing up with when we came in. Wait staff was friendly. The decor was something straight out of a family restaurant from the 80s with the dark wood paneling. It felt tired. It was not the usual Hispanic vibe but the food was fine. Options along I-80 are few and far between so this fit the bill for a non fast food option on a long road trip. We felt that the prices were high for the 80s dining experience and average tasting Mexican food.