My daughter lives locally and really enjoys this restaurant. It is bright, clean and easy to have conversation. The appetizer chicken on fried plantain tostones was excellent. I enjoyed the horchata aqua Fresca was good but 32 oz. is just too much for one person. My daughter who lives nearby likes their tamales. My husband enjoyed his chili Colorado and chili verde Bandera dish. The flan was dense and delicious. The waiter was friendly and attentive. read more

This is a hidden gem. You can get all the standard Mexican stuff- enchiladas, burritos, fajitas, etc. They are as good as any place I have visited around the US, including Texas. But you have to try the traditional Mexican dinners. Absolutely delicious. Plus they serve beer in giant mugs cheap. Service is always good and the owners are very nice. It is decorated in festive Mexican tradition with lots of bright colors. read more

El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant - Consistently good food. - Mexican Near Me - Wheeling, West Virginia

Really great place to stop midway from Indianapolis to Baltimore. Really tasty veggie nachos and great value. Quick and friendly service. Right off the freeway and convenient opening times. Recommended!! read more

El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant - Veggie fajita nachos - Mexican Near Me - Wheeling, West Virginia

Food was mediocre, plain and bland! Service was basically no service we had to ask for napkins and as they bring the napkins they are ready to bring our bill. At first I saw the reviews summed to 4.5 stars but this seriously is not worthy. We are from San Deigo, San Francisco, Los Angeles. We didn't expect to have the same food. My husband ordered a quesadilla it had cheese and ground beef. Anything beyond that is xtra. It was dry as heck! I ordered the Veggie nachos and it had like watered down cheese with peppers onions broccoli and cauliflower. It was bland and plain. Like no beans no rice no sour cream or even salsa! I do not recommend this place at all to anyone coming here from the west or even out of state!! read more

Do yourself a favor and eat here!! Absolutely DELICIOUS!!! Menu is MASSIVE! They even have burgers and breakfast all day. Service wasn't the best but the food makes up for it 1000%. We live over an hour away and we will definitely return. read more

Blistering fast food preparation and high quality food. Hands down the fastest turnaround in any restaurant in my entire life. Large, diverse menu. read more

Came for lunch passing through on Fathers Day. Great food and service. Even a large piece of complimentary and delicious red velvet and cream cheese cake! read more

A good but not great Mexican restaurant. We ordered takeout, and every item was well-packaged and in good shape when we dug in. In terms of flavor, there wasn't much going on. The guacamole was good, but the salsa wasn't much more than tomato sauce. The tacos were good, but uninspiring. I appreciated the large number of vegetable-centric options, but they were all mostly variations on the same set of grilled vegetables. That might be par for the course at a Midwestern Mexican restaurant, but I generally hope to see better. One additional note is that the location can be somewhat hard to get to. The restaurant sits right alongside a tricky onramp/offramp situation for I-70, and that can make getting into and out of the parking lot a little challenging. The situation is probably something I could get the hang of, but it's something to be prepared for. read more

Something as simple as refried beans is simple, heart. Mashed beans in pure butter or lard. Not a watered down mess with consistency of whipped cream. Relleanos shouldn't be thin as wafers. Forget this place. Ripoff. read more

One of the most disgusting things I have ever seen. If you sit at the bar you can see the kitchen staff. The staff grab the chips with their bare hands and put them in the chip basket. The only reason I gave it one star is because zero is not an option. read more

The ambiance here was nice, but the food did not reflect the asking prices. 3 of us dined there and 2 out of 3 weren't pleased with their orders. The service from the hostess was kind but our server was not attentive, at all. The biggest surprise was the taco salad, it was like a soup consistency, no exaggeration. The shell disintegrated within minutes. This restaurant came highly recommended which was a let down but thankfully we have found other options. read more

Great service and friendly staff. Restaurant has a nice atmosphere and a good amount natural lighting. Food was great will definitely be coming back here. read more

Overpriced for what it is and serves a considerable amount of disappointment. At least the staff is friendly but I don't want to spend $18 for a tiny little burrito where the meat inside is dry and flavorless. I find this place to be somewhere I go to "try again every once in a while to see if they got any better" and find that they're about what I remember. At least they serve birria. For the quality of the food served and value of your money, I'd just go to either Taco Bell or El Paso. read more

On the road, tired, hungry, cranky... ran in in a rain squall, and were treated to great music and gorgeous aromas. The birria was the best I've had in ages... hard to find on most menus. (Seriously, the broth was stellar!) Friendly and outgoing waitstaff, efficient and cheerful. Easy to get to off the interstate -- worth the trip. read more

WOW. I had carnitas enchiladas and they were overstuffed with carnitas. No skimping here. The mole sauce I'll guarantee was homemade. Authentic flavor. The Spanish rice was also very moist. read more

El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant - Enchiladas el Rancho - Mexican Near Me - Wheeling, West Virginia

Came here because we heard this place was under new management. Sad#1: We walked in and tried to order margaritas but they didn't have their license yet. Sad #2: I tried to order an horchata instead, but apparently they didn't have it even though it was on the menu. BURRITO #1: My partner got a meat filled burrito. It was so big that he could only get through 1/3rd of it before asking for a box. I think they should have smaller burritos and offer a side instead. That's just too much burrito. THREE TACOS: I ordered the house special of three tacos. I got each taco with different kinds of meats. 1, chicken; 2, chorizo; 3, carnitas. Whoops, change carnitas to the steak option because they AGAIN, DIDN'T HAVE IT IN. (Sad #3) The green sauce served with the tacos was good and spicy. The flavors were also very good, the chorizo was the star of the show... but the refried beans that came with the side of rice were lacking. CHURROS: The server gave us churros that were on the house, basically to say sorry for not having the items I wanted. The churros has a side of whipped cream with a cherry, and drizzled in chocolate syrup. The churros were nice and hot, but I didn't understand why there was chocolate on them when they're good as is. PRICE: My bill came out to $36 dollars or so before tip. PARKING is in the back of the restaurant. After 5 pm you can park in the other next door parking lot. SERVICE: VERY ATTENTIVE to filling waters. I was impressed with the politeness. They even opened the door for us when we entered and left. OVERALL: I was disappointed that the three things I REALLY wanted from this place, I couldn't get. I will have to come back at a later time to try the margaritas, horchata, and carnitas. read more

El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant - House special tacos: 1 chicken, chorizo, and steak. - Mexican Near Me - Wheeling, West Virginia

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Small but nice. The service was fine. The chips and salsa are really good. I got the taco salad and it kind of threw me off because the ground beef is in some kind of cream sauce. I expected more like a browned taco meat. It was still good. One of us got a plain chicken burrito that they really liked. The prices on some things is quite high. I waffled between three and four stars and settled on three because I would not go back because of the high prices. read more

Not bad, not great...I grew up in Chicago, and spent about 25 years on the east coast...they know Mexican food. Considering they're the one of the few Hispanic restaurants around, they're better than the others. I doubt that I'd return... read more

This place is a gem! Nice dining room; clean and well lit. Fantastic service and very reasonable prices. Huge menu; high quality and great tasting food. The chips and salsa are fresh and delicious. The shredded beef chimichanga was so amazing - one of the best chimichangas we've ever had! Highly recommend this place. read more

El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant - Inside dining room - Mexican Near Me - Wheeling, West Virginia

We were very hungry and El Zocalo came through!! We were greeted upon entry and sat right away. Our drinks and food orders were placed. The kitchen had to be right on the other side of the wall because you could hear the sizzle of the meats and smell the aromas of the meals being prepared. My parents both got the carnitas enchiladas with rice and beans they were both amazed at how much food was put on their plates. They took leftovers and still have some leftover, and that was a couple days ago we went. My brother had an enchilada platter with an assortment of enchiladas. As you can see in the picture, the "side" was served right on top and wow it was a lot of lettuce. I ordered my usual carnitas and I thoroughly enjoyed them. Them came in 6 big chunks that came apart quite easily. The flavor was great, it had a unique char on the meat that I don't recall on too many previous carnitas dishes. If I'm ever in town again I'm definitely coming here again. Awesome service, awesome food. Well done El Zocalo!!! read more

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I ordered the Rey Zocalo Burrito. I took Spanish for 4 years in highschool so I knew Rey meant "king" and MAN, I was not surprised when the 12inch burrito was served on the table. Could have easily fed 2 adults and maybe even a kid. Tasted real good. Service was great and I really enjoyed the vibe. I tried some of my friends Margarita and they tasted amazing. Alcoholic fruity slushies read more

El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant - Rey Zocalo Burrito $15 - Mexican Near Me - Wheeling, West Virginia

We love this place. Definitely one of our favorites! Food is delicious and the staff is very friendly! Chips and cheese to start is a must. I like the burrito grande the best! read more

Fast service, and the food was great! The serving size was huge. We were both happy with our meals! We will be back.

They deliver with the grubhub app, which is always a plus! Definitely the most delicious fish tacos I've ever tasted. It was topped with fresh cilantro. The guacamole was freshly made with homemade tortilla chips. Most of the entrees are served with Mexican tomato rice and beans Portions are a nice size as well. read more

Great for take-out. Large portions even on lunch specials. Dining in has also been excellent as well. I prefer the service and food here instead of the competition at the Highlands. read more

If you are in the area don't miss this gem! The food was fantastic.! I had shrimp enchiladas that were amazing. The shell was chrispy, shrimp was grilled perfectly and the sauce was delicious. If I could give this place 6 stars I would! read more

This place is so yummy!!! I visited this place during my stay at Oglebay Resort. I honestly was expecting the same old same old we experience with Mexican restaurants. IMO it's hard to mess up this style of cooking. I was pleasantly surprised. The rivlce here is wonderful and different from a standard run of the mill Mexican restaurant. I don't know what they spice it with but it's pretty fab. The margaritas are on target, too. We also got the bean dip with ground beef in it....it was wonderful! My son got the ground beef chimis and my husband got the chipotle dish (very spicy). We left stuffed and happy. Staff was friendly and attentive. The only down spot was that I was seated in a booth that was dripping water from the ceiling. But tbh, I'd sit under a dripping ceiling to eat here. read more

Finally a really good Mexican restaurant close to home. Food is fresh and delicious, and staff are pleasant and helpful. Guacamole could use a little seasoning, but the chips & salsa are yummy Try it...you'll like it! read more

I order from here at least once a week sometimes twice a week. They have the BEST chicken Chimichangas! The Spanish rice is perfect. Their hips and salsa is amazing! The portions are very generous. My go to when I'm craving Mexican!!! read more

This restaurant definitely made us pause, do we really want to go in here? Man, am I glad we decided to go in! I had Enchilada Supremos and my wife had El Ranchero and both dishes were delicious!! We would definitely recommend this to any one looking for authentic Mexican cuisine! read more

Great food! Never had a meal there I have not been happy with! And when I suggest going there with friends they never suggest anyplace else. The folks there are also very pleasant. Pricing is reasonable and competitive with similar establishments. read more

We're traveling and found this place on yelp with 4 1/2 stars, downgraded only because they didn't have their liquor license. They have it now and the margaritas are perfect. If you're driving order one one medium. Food great-nachos fajitas perfect and enough for two so share. Staff friendly and attentive. We would eat here regularly if we lived here but we're from Illinois. Would come back if we're ever in the area. Well deserving of 5 stars and by the way, the prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend. Margaritas slightly pricy but still very good--$9 a piece for medium. $6-7 would be better. read more

This by far is the top Mexican restaurant I've been to that's awesome food.!! I was very satisfied and we always have tons of food leftover.fast service also. Friendly family restaurant read more

Food was good but not the best I've ever had and service was beyond excellent! Ambiance- well some at one just one table had been over served or just was plain drunk and obnoxious. I love me a good margarita as well but one person can sound like a rude crowd and boy did he. The restaurant was clean and beautifully decorated though. read more

I had heard nothing but great things about this place. So we finally went. I was thoroughly disappointed. We were seated and greeted with chips and salsa within a minute. And then ten passed until we saw a menu. Then another ten before our order was taken. The queso dip was from a can and watered down terribly. The salsa was pretty bland. I ordered the taco fajita salad. It was more of a soup in a fried shell with a few bits of lettuce and a few tomato chunks on top. Very soupy and mostly just onions and peppers in it. With very small portion of small bits of thin shredded chicken The partner ordered the chimichanga and said it was mediocre at best. Wanted to believe the hype. Sadly we won't be back. read more

I love their rice. It's the best Mexican rice around. I wish they would season the meat better. Tonight, I ordered a steak fajita burrito and there wasn't any seasoning on that steak, not even salt and pepper. I think it is wasteful to not cook meat properly. This was the first bad experience I have had there of several visits so maybe it was just a bad night. I do think their chips are always a little too tough on my teeth and under-seasoned. They offer curbside pickup through their drive thru so that's pretty great to have a Mexican restaurant that offers that option. They also have a decent dine in area too, which is currently unavailable due to Covid-19. I will definitely be ordering again, and will update my reviews based on my future experiences. read more

Good food if you ask for no salt. Otherwise salt is all you will taste. Guacamole is very very small portion, wasn't worth the money and again.... over salted. The fajitas were good, the beans are not. read more

awesome food great service great price. will be back for sure. what wheeling needs is more small operators

My husband and I do date day every weekend and go out to eat somewhere. We have been to the place that was in this location before as well as the Mexican restaurant in st. Clairesville and I must say this place blows them out of the water. Portions were huge. Service was phenomenal. We had Kyle as our waiter and he was super attentive and super sweet! This place needs to be tried by everyone! It's that good! I suggest the Chimichanga meal and the Pancho Dip for an appetizer but be prepared to roll out of this place! read more

El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant - Chimichangas with a side of beans - Mexican Near Me - Wheeling, West Virginia

We tried this restaurant as we were leaving town as recommended by our hotel and we were very satisfied. The staff was friendly, food was delicious, and the restaurant was very clean! The salsa and cheese dip seem to be different at every Mexican restaurant but theirs did not disappoint. Hot, fresh chips and all :) Prices were fair and affordable. The only thing that disappoints me is that we live so far away! read more