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    El Zarape Mexican Restaurant

    4.5 (516 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Chilaquiles Rojos
    Aserrado M.

    We came on a Sunday morning because I wanted menudo. We've been to the other El Zarape and it was good. This place looked older and more vacant, but it is in an industrial area by the stadium. When we walked in we were greeted by the lady behind the register. We ordered menudo, chilaquiles, coffee, and a Coke. The food came quickly and was super tasty! Although the business didn't seem impressive on the weekend, I bet it's super busy during the week because of their authentic food flavors. Good job, guys! 5- stars.

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    El Zarape Mexican Restaurant in Las Vegas is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, the warm and vibrant atmosphere makes you feel right at home. The authentic Mexican flavors are outstanding--every dish is bursting with fresh ingredients and traditional spices. The tacos are perfectly seasoned, the enchiladas are rich and satisfying, and the guacamole is hands down the best I've ever tasted. The service is friendly and attentive, making the dining experience even better. Whether you're craving classic Mexican comfort food or something new and exciting, El Zarape delivers every time. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a true taste of Mexico in Las Vegas! El restaurante mexicano El Zarape en Las Vegas es una verdadera joya. Desde el momento en que entras, el ambiente cálido y vibrante te hace sentir como en casa. Los sabores auténticos mexicanos son excepcionales: cada platillo está lleno de ingredientes frescos y especias tradicionales. Los tacos están perfectamente sazonados, las enchiladas son ricas y satisfactorias, y el guacamole es, sin duda, el mejor que he probado. El servicio es amable y atento, lo que hace que la experiencia sea aún mejor. Ya sea que busques comida mexicana clásica o algo nuevo y emocionante, El Zarape siempre cumple. ¡Altamente recomendado para quienes quieren disfrutar un verdadero sabor de México en Las Vegas!

    Nachos
    Tony H.

    The yelp search recommendations did me well. We were south of the strip shopping at the outlets in the afternoon & didn't feel like trying to find anything at the crowded strip to each, this spot popped up on the nearby list with the best ratings. I had a couple carne asada and el pastor tacos that hit the spot. My buddy got the nachos and a side of bean dip that he couldn't stop talking about how good it was. Inside is a pretty small with just a few tables, outside they have a spacious uncovered patio to dine at. If you're looking for tacos off the strip on the south side & you don't feel like dealing with the crazy lines at the Gordo chain El Zarape is the spot to try.

    Menudo
    Marisol B.

    My first time being here. Service was amazing. And the menudo and chips/ salsa were amazing.

    Sauce game was on point 5/5
    Noah T.

    It feels like you're eating at someone's house in Mexico. The place is super cute and has a very homey feel the food is superb very fresh. There are salsa. Game is on point. They were a bit slow, but this location always struggles. I hope they make it as I will come back and support them really worth the time to go there they also have a lot of breakfast specialties.

    TR H.

    El Zárape is a hidden gem if you're near Allegiant Stadium and want real Mexican food, not the watered down tourist stuff. We ordered the menudo and the torta ahogada, and both were excellent. The menudo had great flavor, rich broth, and didn't feel greasy or bland like a lot of places. You can tell it's made with care. The torta ahogada was messy in the best way, soaked just right, full of flavor, and actually spicy without being over the top. Portions are solid and the pricing is more than fair for the quality you get. Everything tasted fresh and authentic, like the kind of food you'd actually eat back home, not just something made to look good on a menu. Service was friendly and the vibe is low key and comfortable. This is definitely a spot I'll be coming back to, especially before or after a game. If you're craving legit Mexican food in Vegas, el Zárape worth the stop.

    Leti M.

    We came on a Saturday 1pm 2 ppl somewhat busy full vibes Cute Small Place Patio and Indoor Seating (We Sat Outside) Friendly Staff *Order before getting a seat* What we ordered: Quesabirria Plate (wish the tacos had more melted cheese for it to be a Quesabirria) Rice & Beans were delicious authentic Menudo Authentic So Good!!! Ask for some spicy seasoning if you like it spicy Food came out fast. Overall this was our first time here but soon as we tried the food we already knew we would need to come back to try more & or get the same thing again!!

    5 tacos - pastor, asada and lengua
    Su-jen Y.

    Forever on the search for more delicious mexican spots, and found El Zarape through yelp and various reddit forums. It is quite a hole in the wall spot with both indoor and outdoor seating. There are like 4-6 tables inside. We got 5 tacos (pastor, asada and lengua), 2 fish tacos, an asada burrito, a fajita plate with chicken and an asada fries for 4 people. The tacos were pretty standard, my favorite was the lengua, was pretty tender and flavorful, pastor and asada were average. They had 3 salsa options - green (slighly spicy), habenero and red. I liked the green salsa but thought the red salsa was average. The burrito was really small even with rice, definitely less than 1lb. The fish tacos were pretty good, freshly fried, my MIL enjoyed it. We also got the asada fries because the burrito was too small, the fries were not fried well, it was oily and soggy from the get go. The toppings (asada, sauce etc) was pretty flavorful but cannot compensate for the soggy oily fries. Anyway it was not expensive, total came to less than $60, but wont be back!

    Chorizo burrito
    Jessika M.

    10 stars if I could add more. Stumbled upon this place as we were heading out and trying to find something open on Easter. Epic find! We will most definitely be back. The hubby ordered a chorizo burrito and I, a carne asada burrito. Both were soo good! I was full but wanted to keep going. Everything was delicious and the staff was soo nice. This place is bigger than it looks from the outside. Seating inside or out on the patio.

    Chilaquiles divorciados & Menudo
    Jose A.

    Looked up "chilaquiles" and found this little gem. I ordered the chilaquiles divorciados (red and green sauce). They were great. The green sauce had amazing flavor with little spice. The red sauce is a mildly spicy enchilada sauce. My brother ordered the menudo and immediately said it was the closest to grandmas he's ever had. My nephew got a plain carne asada burrito and devoured it. His only complaint was "too much meat and hardly any beans" lol. Will definitely recommend for a quick stop off the strip for authentic taqueria cuisine.

    Malorie B.

    Maria took our order and was so patience and nice! Ordered the menudo & caldo de res - both came out piping hot and delicious!!

    Melissa C.

    This corner has been a bad corner for restaurants so I really hope this one can survive! The exterior has been repainted and the interior vastly improved with wonderful decor. Each of the hand caved chairs depicts a different theme and they are beautifully done. The waitress was very nice and I was seated quickly. I wanted a margarita but she explained they are still working to get their liquor license so I settled for an iced tea. The menu has the typical mexican fare and I chose a barria taco and a carne asada taco, a la carte as I wasn't super hungry. She brought the chips and salsa and I really like their salsa, I liked the little kick it has as it's slightly hot! The barria taco was super delicious served with its tasty consume and I gobbled that up quickly! The carne asada in the other taco was tender and delicious. I look forward to my next visit!!

    Mae T.

    First time at El Zarape! Came across their taco tuesday special on social media and we decided to give it a try! They have multiple locations around town too. It's a little hidden but there are signs directing you where to go! There is outside seating. When you walk in it looks so small but there is an open dining area to the left. The special we ordered was $25 which included 10 tacos and 1 agua fresca. We got 2 each of pastor, asada, carnitas, chorizo and bjrria. For drinks a canned soda and a horchata which was huge! The lady that helped us was very nice and she brought our food to our table. She also brought 2 bottles of salsa - green and red. I wish they were hot! They were tasty but no heat. The tacos looked really good and had a good amount of meat. Tortillas were hot! Tacos were good and my personal ranking from best to least favorite are pastor, chorizo, carnitas, birria and asada. The special was worth it! Wish there was a location in the southwest!

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    Amazing place with great food! Place makes you feel at home! Great customer service! Real nice environment

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    This place has great food, every time I come to Vegas it's a must stop . Juli gives a great customer service always helpful.

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    Do you have good pozole?

    I think it's fantastic! I order it all the time.

    Is the birria from goat?

    No it's from slow cooked beef stew meat. I recommend getting them with queso if that's you jam.

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    El zarape mexican restaurant 5333 S Arville st suites 102 las vegas NV

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