A quiet little Mexican place full of Culture with a warm, relaxing atmosphere…read more I enjoyed the culture throughout the restaurant displayed through painted walls of Santa Muerte among other things and little idols scattered about the dining. Although this did not hold my attention for the duration of the 1 hour & 45 minute wait before our meals were served. This is my first time eating at this place so i am not sure if this is a usual occurrence and am happy to give it the benefit of the doubt (hence the 3 stars) However i did notice that others were also experiencing long wait times and it was not all that busy. The meals tasted authentic and were enjoyable if not a little underwhelming. Definitely not the best i have had and were rather small in portion sizes than i have come to expect from other Mexican Restuarants. All in all a fine little place but the service and meals did not scrub up to other competitors out there and this really let it down for me. Perhaps this place is not trying to be more than what it is. It seems to me that it would shine mostly for the true authentic Mexican lovers out there rather than the rest of us casual enjoyers of the Mexican Cuisine.

Absolutely delicious!!!…read more Had the seafood burrito, chock full of fish and prawns and cheese toasted to perfection. The rice and salad freshens up the dish. Don't ignore this place on a busy road. It's a tranquil setting inside and the staff are super super friendly. Prices are pretty good. Mexican can be very expensive but $17 for a burrito (a very filling main meal) was good value!

Came in for lunch after missing the lunch service at The Barker and little did we know that it was…read morea blessing in disguise. As a cafe, we didn't know what to expect with the food and we ordered the chicken tacos. The chicken was the most delicious crumbed chicken I have probably ever had, the tacos were incredible A++++

If you've ever been to Sazon in Mount Barker but visit the city for work of pleasure, you'll be…read moreable to call in to get some Mexican goodness from the same Family. Wonderful Mexican and inspired breakfasts, delicious lunches, and some booze if you wish, all in the middle of the city. Of course, I had to go the Tacos, I sampled the pork and the chicken.. both full of flavour, not too spicy on fresh corn totillas MMM TASTY

Great place to relax and feast before wandering about semaphore road or beach. Unpretentious,…read morefriendly for all age groups. Abs Fabulous staff. Magic tasting Sangria. Coronas come with big slice of lime. Little things make a difference. Fajitas ($24-26) was excellent. Chicken skewers very tasty (could've been bit hotter). But ! Please stop using plastic straws ! Otherwise very very enjoyable.

If you're in a rush for some quick eats after a day at the beach, this is not place for you. It…read moretakes a good 30mins for the entrees, and about an hour after that for the mains to arrive. Dessert will be rushed to you because its now 9pm and we are ready to close. Also, peruse the drinks menu before you come, the staff haven't drank many or any and won't be able to make recommendations for you, but don't go too fancy they probably don't have it in stock... The greatest dilemma is how dang tasty everything is. From the fresh Dips, to the Nachos on to the mains, flawless. the Sopapilla for desert was an unexpected tasty surprise, but the service and speed will just keep me away.

The BEST by far Latin restaurant I have tried in quite a long time. Granted, having come from the…read moreSW of the USA the cuisine is often just "Tex-Mex." My friends and I sampled the very large and completely shareable nachos ($15) to which we added pulled smokey and very tender chicken. This well seasoned dish was ample and made from quality ingredients. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Afterwards we shared the delectable empanadas 2 for $6.50, a bit pricey for the portion but again high quality outer pastry with a wonderful corn flavour. The meat filling could have been more generous but it to was spiced perfectly and was not at all greasy. Another HIGHLY recommended dish. Price wise all dishes at the table were adequate and delicious. This is a good value for the money.

This place was such a great find! Randomly wanted to have something Mexican and happened to find…read morethis place right by the house. Ugh it's so good! I especially like their beef brisket. It's so delicious. And queso fundido totopos and prawn snacks, all delicious! Food comes out quick and service is nice

I have returned now as much as I can. All the food I have tried i love and their frescas are really…read moreyummy also. I can't recommend it enough. I want them to succeed, just not get too busy while I'm there, haha.

From the owner: Traditional Mexican food, fresh soft tortillas, lots of vegetarian, gluten free and vegan options,…read morelots of Mexican love!

This place is certainly worth the visit if you haven't been here before. The chef is passionate…read moreabout his cooking and you can tell when you eat here. The menu is simple yet diverse. There are tapas - like dishes on the menu- I recommend the chili poppers!! And there are larger dishes to choose from too. My favorite are the black bean soft tacos !! It is a vibrant restaurant that caters for families as well as the more intimate diners. They also serve cocktails and amazing desserts. Oh, and if you're in a rush, they do take aways as well. The only thing that is a bummer is that they are only open from Wednesday through to Saturday but I'm hoping in Summer they increase their hours as this place caters to a younger crowd that really is needed in victor

We arrived for a late dinner. Staff were all super friendly. Ordering was prompt but not rushed…read more Food was tasty and reasonably priced. Atmosphere was easy and fun without being too kitch. Overall a great night. So glad we chose to dine here.

Amazing food amazing service dilefinately recommend trying it out will be back for some more…read moreamazing food

We stumbled across Lucky Lupitas as our first choice for tea was closed at first we were excited…read moreboth hubby and I love Mexican and the atmosphere was lovely, the wait staff friendly and attentive and service was super fast ! The food was not quite what we expected we got nachos to share they were the best part of the meal however they are more authentic than what we are use to We both ordered a taco expecting it to be small as it is a share item .. neither of us enjoyed them at all I had the grilled chicken one and it tasted very fishy hubby had the grilled beef and could barely chew it as it was very much like a jerky ! ( his words ) I gave my hubby the rest of my chicken one as he is a garbage bin for food and even he didn't like it so it was left 1/2 un eaten Unfortunately this will not be a revisited place for us it just wasn't our flavour !!

I've seen this place popping up on my Yelp app for weeks now - so I finally gave in and checked it…read moreout! My girlfriend and I visited Zapatas for a 'romantic' date night, having said that - it's definitely not first date food! ----- Zapatas is a brightly lit family restaurant on Melbourne St. It boasts a large menu of traditional and more western Mexican food, along with a pokey and homey feel. The decor is very old fashioned with a straw ceiling buffering warm reds, yellows and browns; stained glass and pictures of famous Mexican freedom fighter Emiliano Zapata are littered throughout. It feels crowded but in a good way, I've never seen Zapatas quiet, ever. ------ We decided to skip entree's and head straight into the mains, I ordered the Tostada with Beef, GF went with the Chica Enchilada (WHICH INCLUDES A TACO) The Tostada is kind of like a bowl made out of the shell of a spring roll it's deep fried but light and puffy with rice inside, beautiful marinated beef, lettuce, cheese, and salsa, guacamole and sour cream to garnish. Served with a side of Refried beans on old fashioned crockery. The Tostada is rich with flavour so very Moorish with every element combining well. The servings here are huge! The enchilada along side a taco is served again on the old crockery with a side of rice and Refried beans, both were tasty and everything you expect, the flavours live and breathe Ol' Mexico. ------ This is once again a very harsh 4, the food is great it is generously proportioned and very tasty. We waited a little longer than I expected, the staff were friendly but didn't go above and beyond. Lastly the Sangria... Oh! The Sangria, was woeful I love Sangria and there are some beauties in Adelaide, Zapatas definitely need to work on theirs. I would never lie and say we didn't have a wonderful time, alas The price of being a 7 time (IN A ROW) family restaurant of the year is the weight of expectation.

This is Mexican done right, not 'beans & corn chips 101' like their old once loved competition down…read morethe road. I love this place. I've had the steak, the chicken, enchilada and the salad too... But what keeps me coming back is the nachos. Piled high and packed with punch (not forgetting half price on Wednesday) they make a great starter to share or meal all by themself. The atmosphere has a great vibe to it and you quickly grow fond of the squishyness of some areas. The friendly and accommodating staff have no issues with large groups who want to split the bill, just let them know on booking and they'll have numbers all over the table for you. Margaritas all round to start the night off and a shot of Patron to end, and you're set for a great night out.

We found this place through Menulog and were always delighted by the idea of having a burrito…read morebought to our door but alas, it was never open. Finally, today, when in a fit of panic over deciding how to fill our bellies with happiness and warmth, we discovered it was finally open. Not knowing where to start, we went for a burrito and chimichanga (a.k.a DEEP FRIED BURRITO), both vegetarian, and a serve of guacamole with warm corn chips. Noticing the veto stuff didn't have a surcharge is always nice and this menu is very vego friendly. Then the waiting time began. Roughly 40 mins later, our food arrived hot and fresh. It was awesome. So much better than I had anticipated. The serving sizes were generous, the filling was amazingly fresh and altogether it was tasty and light. Each also came with its own personal serve of (again, massively generous) sour cream and Guach to add to our taste! All we had to do was lavish a ton of cheese on top and then the ascent to nirvana began. We devoured it all, like lions dining on an antelope carcass. I feel full and warm with a happy Mexican belly. It wasn't greasy, fatty or carby. It was light, tasty and epically fresh. I love making my own mexican food but i knowing there's a place out there that will bring me a burrito We will definitely be back for MORE. Especially in the deep cold of winter, when I'm chained to the study books. Thanks for making our Sunday night!

Well, the food and the atmosphere were good. What wasn't is the poor and shitty table service. The…read morewaiter had no idea, the staff are not attentive to customers and I had to wait 20 minutes just to get a fucking lemon slice for my Sol beer! They are clearly more focussed on Uber Eats. Maybe just close the restaurant guys or consider something called customer service.

While the food and drinks are delicious the staff member we delt with wasnt the greatest. Came in…read morefor a large party a while ago and they refused to split the bill and expected one person to front the entire cost of over 10 people. Eventually sorted it out but it was definitely not ideal and made us not want to come back.

I cannot complain one bit. The food is great, I also order a burrito, and grab a mocktail that is…read moreflavoured Gauva. Service is quick and efficient. Love love looooove.