Most definitely the best burritos in town. Extremely authentic Mexican food. Much like grandpa or gramma would make for you. I have eaten there several times, and I have never been disappointed. Hogh read more

It doesn't look like much but These breakfast burritos are fresh and delicious, and the price can't be beat. Today I placed an order to go and I accidentally left without a burrito-- one of the ladies there drove the burrito to me and found me on my walk home to make sure I got it. That just speaks to the people and the service they offer. Thankful to live within walking distance :) read more

Great food, attentive friendly service and inexpensive. I really liked the fluffy flavorful rice.

Gets the job done when you want some breakfast burritos, quick! They have ham, chorizo (greasy but delicious), sausage, and bacon and they're $3 and ready in just a couple min at the drive thru. I have yet to check out the inside of the establishment but would definitely come back! read more

Fast, good, delicioso My girl Rhonda loves her tacos, and I don't live in her hood so I don't know all the good, the bad, and the ugly, but I do know if I see a man outside in 29 degrees, at a grill, throwing meat and smiling that this may be a f'n good place to get a taco on Federal. So good so right. Steak or chicken, yeah... green chile, yeah... double corn tortilla, soft grilled...yeah... Go , just go read more

I love love this place. I haven't stopped thinking about it a year after I went there. Sadly it took me this long to find it again. The green chili and breakfast burrito was clearly unforgettable. read more

I'd been on the hunt for cheap, good, real Mexican food and finally found it here at El Zarpe. The $1.50 tacos are great, but if you want to splurge with a fuller taco meal go with one of the alambre dishes for several grilled meats mixed with vegetables, cheese and a side of guacamole (which was great, by the way, nice and creamy) served with tortillas to fill. I plan to return and will write more as I explore the menu. Don't be mistaken -- this isn't fancy, nor is it the healthiest food in the world, but that's exactly what I'm looking for every once in awhile :) UPDATE: Not sure if this place is in transition? The El Zarpe signs on the outside seem to be gone, and half the menu has changed. Half of the El Zarpe menu is still there at the moment (4/25/10), so we ordered off that and were happy. Anyone know what's up? read more

It is the best Mexican restaurant I've been in for two years! It's small, and my wheelchair has a little bit of a problem, but it still works. The food is definitely worth it. read more

I had booked El Zarape to cater a company event, so i went to try the food at the restaurant. I was unimpressed by my visit, rather small portions and nothing special about the taste. I began to worry about my choice. I had 200 construction people coming and wanted them to be happy with the food and have enough to eat. Finally the day came and we picked up the food, tons of food, and we ate, and ate, and ate. The food was fantastic, some of the best, authentic mexican I have ever eaten. As far as the catering, the prices were very reasonable and the portions were huge. I am guessing that the day i visited the restaurant was just an off day. Their catering was great and we will use them again and again. read more

I have been here a couple times now, and enjoy their consistently good, authentic, inexpensive Mexican food. Super friendly people working there too! After looking at the menu, I really want to come back for breakfast sometime soon! read more

El Zarape - Steak burrito - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Landed in Colorado for an extended "sabbatical" and asked my hosts to take me to a good Mexican place. I've been living in New England where I did not once find a real Mexican restaurant. I've heard there's one in East Boston, but I never made the trek all the way out there. So, back in the West, real Mexican was again available, and this little place is great. Plastic furniture, rodeo on the television, no English from our sever (the hostess was fluent) and great food. Awesome barbacoa stew - crappy guac, however. Tamales were on the menu but predictably unavailable. Great little Mexican place. read more

Breakfast burritos are great and the aguas frescas to go. I always call shrewd with my burrito to go orders and they are really nice about it. read more

1st time. Got the chorizo and the sausage breakfast burritos. We added cheese. Some of the best burritos we ever had. We will be coming back for more. read more

This place is delicious!! They have a drive thru but we decided to go inside. We ordered some asada steak tacos, grilled chicken tacos and pork tacos. We also got a bean tostada. The steak was really clean and tasty. The chicken was a nice white meat and the pork was so moist and flavorful. Our food was served really hot and fast. We will be back soon! read more

My wife and I ordered a steak taco, a chicken taco and an enchilada plate. Excellent flavor and at a very good price. I would recommend this place to eat. read more

I'd give this place more like 3.65 stars if I could. It's the real deal taqueria complete with hand painted signage and tagging on the building. I was here for the tacos though. They have five meats on their taco menu. Asada, pollo, carnitas, barbacoa and adobada. I thought I would try all but the chicken but the waitress told me I could only get one type for the plate of four AND they didn't have barbacoa or adobada. Hmm. They list them individually for $1.50 each but you can't get different meats? OK... and they're out of probably the two most highly seasoned and therefore prized by me meats. Uhh okay, let me have the carnitas tacos please and a diet coke (shut up). Homemade thick chips are a plus and the three salsas (a very mild slightly bland red, probably new mexico chiles, a better red with maybe tomatillos and a nice amount of cumin to the flavor, and an also decent chunky green chile salsa). The tacos are out in no time at all and are nicely cooked and served on two handmade tasting corn tortillas. Heavy on the salt but edible and the flavor under the salt was pretty good. No al pastor on the menu although there is an outdoor prep station, I didn't see the infra-red al pastor burner spit anywhere near it. Maybe that's a summer or real warm weather only thing. The people were nice and friendly and they are fast but... there's just too many good taqueria's on this side of town. read more

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You go here for the tacos plain and simple, my personal fav are the carniatas. Nice and crispy served with onions and cilantro, what more could you need? The burritos are also tasty, huge and super cheap. If your feeling brave the ceviche is amazing depending on the day. Yes the atmosphere could use a little help, but suck it up and pretend your in Mexico for abit. My only complaint is the serious lack of booze, who doesn't love a cold beer and fried pork? yummy! read more

Delicious! I come here almost every weekend for the enchilada montadas and breakfast burritos. The tortillas are fresh and the service is good. read more

I have gone a few times because it is near my work. The food has always been very bland and I have been over charged more than once. I would avoid this place at all costs, there are plenty of better places to eat nearby. read more

This restaurant was so good, authentic and uh-GREAT. The food was all fresh and delicious and the staff was attentive and helpful. Though we did not have any tacos, the enchiladas and burritos were amazing. Definitely going back! read more

I like the drive thru for getting burritos. They are usually quick to get your order and I get to practice my Spanish with the waitstaff. I've been coming here for years and I enjoy the Carnitas and the green chile the most. read more

The green chilaquiles with scrambled eggs are delicious for breakfast. They will not disappoint.

I ordered the carne a la tampiquena. The size of the steak was from my pinky to my palm (tiny!). The overall meal was for an little child (I am a full sized adult male). Small portions, below average quality. The taste of the steak was not that nice as it was mostly fat. I finished half the food and threw the rest in the garbage. I walked over to 7-11 and bought a frozen burrito. Wow. read more

My wife and I love this place the food the service portions are good food freshly prepared home made tortillas three choices of salsa mmm authentic the real deal read more

Great, divey restaurant. I haven't tried much here yet, but the carnitas and barbacoa burritos are great. And the prices are right. The carnitas burrito contained pieces of vegetables such as carrots. Almost like a pot roast dinner in a burrito. And their green sauce is some of the best I've ever had. But they seem rather resistant/reluctant to give out a couple of cups of their tasty red sauce. read more

My husband and I visit this restaurant whenever we are in the mood for a good Mexican breakfast. The waiters are nice and efficient. The horchatas are fabulous!!! Love this place. read more

Piss poor service, I waited for a to go order, three others that came after me were served and so I proceeded to the counter where they ignored me, took a payment of a man that was behind me. I had to ask where was my order, they said it was not their problem, the problem was in the kitchen. I received my food and it was horrible, I ordered Mexican hamburger, still raw. A bean burrito smothered with chicharrones that were soft pieces of fat. Horrible experience and this is not the only time but this tops it I am done with this place. read more

Havent been here in a while and i had to come back to taste the awsome tacos. The menu has changed but the selections are still good. Good service and they seem to be making some sort of drive thru. NICE!! tacos on the go when you rushing. Will return to get some to go next time. My friend ordered the "Filete Sarandeado" and he said it was the best he had. Im sure he'll be back aswell. Aside from that they seem to be improving the inside of the resturant. New windows in and a blue color on the walls. Everyone that wants some mexican food i suggest to give this place a try. read more

love this place! the fresh carnitas are my favorite! totally recommend this place! good prices and excellent service

best of 2017 disappoint me again the handheld breakfast burrito was not $1.99 but 3.00 and very bland no kick I'll stick with santiago"s

I LOVE El Zarape. These guys are so nice and their food is authentic, well priced and delicious. This place isn't fancy by any means, but for a low key, awesome meal it is perfect. Their breakfast burritos are cheap ($2 I believe) and very good. The last dinner I had there was the pollo asada plate and it was great. The carne asada plate is very good as well. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Some of the best, authentic Mexican food I've had. Love the chicken burrito with avocado and can't beat the price! And, you feel great after you eat it, so you know it's good. Two thumbs up. read more