Honey, they shrunk the portions! We picked up takeout, our usual order, and when we got home I was shocked to see about half of what we used to get. If I would have known, I would have ordered more. So BE WARNED and order more, or go to Wonder (3 doors away) and order from one of their Mexican restaurants. It's my plan in the future. El Sarape is making a big mistake, with competition so close by. read more

The El Sarape restaurant was beautiful. The food is delicious. The staff were knowledgeable about the meal & wine selections. EXCELLENT

Friday early happy hour. Like 3pm. I'm here before my group. Grab a seat at the empty bar. The bartender is just standing there. I say." I'll have a margarita. He points to the scan code and asks "what kind?" I'm like "standard". He just points at the scan code. Sigh. I'll just take a gin & tonic. It just wasn't a good start. read more

The atmosphere was nice. Our waitress was terrific and the food was amazing We will be coming back again. read more

Overpriced outfit; we didn't know the chips and guacamole were 20 bucks a pop. Main items also overpriced. read more

Exceptional. Valerie was so very personable with a beautiful smile and the nicest manners. I would ask for her every time. Food was excellent. Comfortable setting. See you again soon! Carol read more

Made a reservation for during happy hour with the expectation that it would be that menu. Showed up & it was a special menu. Prices were much higher than expected. Left before we ordered because what we had planned on getting was not available & the prices of the margaritas were higher than expected. read more

El Sarape is always a go to for authentic food and great service. Great margaritas and appetizers

Good and not so good details. Service was average. Food was decent minus the salsa which was not great. Prices were ridiculous. Atmosphere, dark and club like . We can say we tried it .... And will not return read more

The food, service and ambiance were all top notch. The plating of our dishes were beautiful, the server was friendly and attentive, and the manager came around and checked for customer satisfaction. We will definitely be returning. read more

We've eaten here on numerous occasions; the food is delicious, the staff are great, and the restaurant is clean and orderly.

Excellent food and service. It had been many years since I went there. The remodel, which is now several years old, is so nice. I had a great time. read more

we had great service by Valerie and they were very accommodating with my allergy. Great!

Everything! Been going for years!! The bar area and the food is always on point! Very friendly.

The portions are very small. Only 2 enchiladas with soup but no rice or beans on side for $19. chicken was salty in my quesadilla . Chips are extra cost And tasted stale. Fresh guacamole was half the size of other Mexican restaurants. Too expensive. Paid $60 for 2 people. We will not be returning. read more

Another quality Mexican restaurant in the area. I had the pleasure to attend a friend's birthday gathering last weekend where I got to sample quite a few of the dishes. Take a journal with me in the below paragraphs to explore what Mexican fanfare awaits you at El Sarape of Blue Bell. Pulpo Asado Al Chimichurri - Chargrilled Octopus, Chimichurri-Lime sauce. Resting on taquera sauce, garnished with chipotle mayo, and drizzled with balsamic glaze. The small plate of Octopus had great presentation appeal however too many sauces going on with this dish. I am not a fan of chimichurri-lime sauce but with three sauces and a glaze you can't complain there were insufficient sauces to choose from. Chihuahua Nachos with beef - Pretty solid nachos. Flavor of the beef was exceptional. Just be aware the Mexican Nachos are $6.50 or you can upgrade to Chihuahua Nachos with a protein for $17.95. Tacos De Marisco - Octopus, shrimp, chorizo, avocado and cilantro. Three to a dish this is a very pleasant small meal. The shrimps are little bitty baby shrimp, but it works for the meal. Pro-Tip: This meal is $18.50 for dinner or $8.00 during Happy Hour (Tuesday-Friday 4pm-6:30pm Bar and Patio Only). Mole Poblano - Traditional mole sauce, made with hints of chocolate, nuts, herbs, garnished with sesame seeds. Served with rice and refried black beans. Apparently, I have never had mole sauce before as I was quite surprised at the flavor profile of this dish. My one friend who ordered it and let me try it agreed it was spicier than you would have thought from the description on the menu. Again, the presentation was terrific. My first thought when they brought it out was by God that is a lot of sauce as there is a pool of mole sauce on the dish. The chicken was fresh and beautifully enhanced by the addition of the sesame seeds. After my first bite I was thoroughly confused if I liked it or not. I mindfully took a second bite and established this dish is not for my palate. I am not a fan of mole sauce, not the restaurant's fault just my personal preference. On to the drinks! Isn't this at least half the reason we dine at Mexican restaurants anyway? C'mon I won't tell your sponsor. We all love a good Margarita! Again, I am confused. I am stone sober and can't find a house margarita on their drink menu. It is on their happy hour menu for $7.00 but nowhere on their drink menu? Apparently not. Okay, on to the $14-$16 margarita's as I see no option for house margarita nor an option for pitchers of margaritas. I went with the La Loteria, Teremana Reposado Tequila, which is the brand label of the Rock's new tequila, I honestly have to say I did enjoy this drink quite a bit and may even be going out to buy a bottle of the Rock's Tequila, it was that good. The second drink I tried, the La Pinata, pineapple infused tequila aged for six weeks, served martini style, wasn't as good. They serve the La Pinata with no ice, but I don't know if that is the best way to present it as everyone wants a cold drink in the summertime. If you do not mind shelling out the extra dollars, I think El Sarape is a fine choice. I will most likely go back to my old standby Cantina Felix in Fort Washington as I know they have pitchers of House Margarita on the menu. As always people SYOY!!! read more

Love this spot for happy hour. They have great drinks and food for a great price. Dinner is great too and they have lunch as well. Any meal stop by, you won't be disappointed read more

Great food. Attentive service. Excellent assortment of beers. Very good value. We'll be back.

Attentive service, food arrived hot and was a good portion size and delicious. A cut above most other Soutwestern restaurants. Very good menu, will be back to try other entees. ​ read more

The restaurant atmosphere was lovely. The music was not too loud and the lighting was perfect. Our server Valerie was wonderful! She knew the menu very well and her suggestions were helpful. She was beyond friendly and welcoming. The food was quite delicious and we will definitely be returning for another meal soon. PS. The fish special was out of this world and the banana cheesecake in a churro was outstanding. read more

I can't recommend this place enough, it's one of me and my husband's favorite spots. And I say "one" because we love it as much as the other Sarape(s) locations in Chalfont and Horsham. We come to this place often, but lately every Friday we're drawn back, and every time we come back it's just as good as the last time. Besides their delicious food, the pineapple mojitos are so good that they've become my new favorite drink! But it's not just the amazing drinks and food that sets this place apart. On our last visit on Friday, our server Jesús was so warm and welcoming, we felt nothing but good vibes from him. He was so friendly and he made us feel like we were important as customers. It's hard to find a server that stands out, but Jesús was one of them. Shout out to Jimmy too! All in all, this place is an absolute delight to eat at. We've been regular diners over the years at this and the other sister locations, and we're always recommending it to friends and family! read more

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Valerie was wonderful and extremely helpful. The food and ambience was great! And everyhing was fantastic and I appreciate all the great work read more

My experience was very good and the food was very delicious! The ambience was very nice and made my experience more enjoyable. I had Valerie as a waiter and she gave such good service throughout my entire time there and gave wonderful suggestions! read more

We had a wonderful dinner and Valerie was the sweetest--very attentive and kind. We will definitely go back.... Order the beef and shrimp tacos! read more

Great Mexican option with so many gluten free choices. Servers were very nice and super attentive to us.

The food is always great! The service is impeccable! The portions are a great size. Make sure to grab a Mexican soda!

Britney made me the most delicious margarita with a splash of Malbec. I am a very picky. Margarita drinker, and it is excellent. Jose is the absolute best host and owner and the food is excellent. read more

Great ambiance. Good food and wonderful service. Good selection of drinks. Good selection of tequila.

Valerie was our server and she was the sweetest. The ambience was wonderful and the food was well prepared. We loved our mezcal cocktails. We will be back! read more

Went for lunch. Food was good and entrees were fairly priced but they hose you on everything else. "Mexican Nachos" appetizer is a small dish of pico de gallo and a handful of tortilla chips. Plain iced tea and lemonade in small glasses. At least the water was free. We did not partake but I noticed the mocktails are priced same as ones with booze. Anyway, don't expect a non-alcohol meal for two for under $100. read more

Our dinner was Excellent and our server was great. Very attentive. We Highly recommend!

Valerie was a great server! Tacos de Cameron were delicious! the Marguerite was refreshing . We'll be back!

Our server, Shilo was great!! Food was delicious and drinks were as well. Will be back!

The food was sooooooo good! I got the red snapper and my husband got the steak!! Both dishes were amazing but the snapper stole the show!! I also got the guacamole which was super fresh!! Our server was very nice and we enjoyed ourselves overall a great experience!! read more

Nice place, good ambience with decent food.Service was quick. Ordered fajita and tres leches cake. A bit pricey, but good for a date night read more

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Dinner last evening was absolutely delicious and our waitress Britney was outstanding. You will not be disappointed.

Food was amazing, drinks were perfect. Our server Luis was very nice and quick with our orders. He even gave recommendations as this was our first time. He recommended happy hour as well. We will be back this week. read more

great food and amazing service by Valerie. we felt right at home. Live music was fantastic. Will be back!!!!

Valeria was friendly, helpful and conscientious about ensuring our order was correct. Music was a little loud but sounded great :-) Food was yummy as was the watermelon margarita. read more

My family and I go out to eat ALOT. Yes we frequent many Mexican restaurants. I don't hate this place, but I won't be returning anytime soon. We went on cinco de mayo so seemed like maybe it was a modified menu. The food was good not amazing. But the prices were high for what you get. I was definitely disappointed with the guacamole. Ours came out brownish and half empty for $14 no thank u. My margarita was served in a plastic cup and watered down not good and was $16 NOPE. The Margs are free at Tamarindo in Flourtown and way better. Actually the food at Tamarindo is way better too. El Sarape more like EL Saripoff! There are too many superior Mexican places to return here. read more