What a great find. Delicious food friendly attentive staff and I didn't know they were there. Family-friendly atmosphere and very clean.

Its been years since I visited and frankly, had forgotten they were around. I enjoyed a late lunch of shrimp cocktail/ceviche type dish and chunky guacamole. All were delicious. Service was spot on for only one person working the dining room. Very casual, clean environment. read more

Viva Zapata - Chunky guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Coats, North Carolina

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(9) years straight restaurant of the year award in Harnett County! The food is fantastic and authentic. It's the best Mexican restaurant around and worth the drive. It's home cooked food, the plates are large and filled to the top. You will be asking for togo boxes for the left overs! read more

Can we rate more than 5-stars? The BEST Mexican food in the area, anywhere around. The family that owns it is wonderful, friendly, the service is great and the food is outstanding! We moved to SC four years ago and we miss this! Whenever one of us goes back north, we stop! read more

The authentic food is delicious! The Husband & Wife owners do most of the cooking & serving. They are very nice & work hard to make sure everything is to your liking. We love going there!! read more

Good food, excellent service. Been our go to for Mexican food for years. Can't go wrong here.

New, updated menu and prices as of October 10, 2024. Best family friendly Mexican restaurant around. Been going there for years and have no plans to stop going. read more

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Food was amazing!! Service was wonderful! Definitely the best Mexican restaurant around!

Food is very good and authentic. Their spicy salsa is my fave! I've had there Tacos, Pollo Zapata and carne azada and with a little of that spicy salsa! Ugh soooo good! I've been happy with every dish. I am also very impressed with how clean this restaurant is everything is from utensils, plates, restrooms and even ceiling tiles are spotless! ( Yes I am an observer I even checked the ceiling tiles.. lol) The service is also very good. I've usually gone in lunch time and the waitress we've had always greeted my group and I with a kind smile and great attitude she's very attentive. The owner of the restaurant is very attentive as well I've seen him go table to table asking costumers if they're pleased with the food. I could tell he cares for his business and costumers. What I will add is that the restaurant seems not to have too much traffic. I don't understand why.. since food and service are good, I wonder if it's due to first impressions because at the beginning when we first found this place the restaurant looked closed. I would recommend the owner putting a possible open sign or some flag outside saying open for business since people like us who are not from the area got confused because at first glance we thought the restaurant was close. (Due to not much traffic no cars parked outside either) Parking is very tight as well you'll be better off parking in the street than there parking area unless you have a very small car. I will be going back to eat more delicious authentic Mexican food! I highly recommend read more

Our favorite Mexican restaurant around! The food is consistently excellent and the staff is always very friendly and attentive. One of the few restaurants to which I consider myself a "regular". read more

Viva Zapata - Chicken fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Coats, North Carolina

My sister and brother-in-law have been telling us about this place since we moved to the area and we finally made there for dinner tonight (actually take-out). We ordered from the menu on this site and weren't exactly sure of portions so we ended up with enough food for an army. And it was all delicious. The quesadillas were the best, the grilled jalapeños were amazing, the lumpy guacamole was incredibly flavorful, the burritos were stuffed full and covered with yummy cheese sauce...start to finish, it was all fantastic. We will definitely be back. read more

Fantastic food with relaxed environment. Great hometown service with a smile. Great family owned business!!!!!

This is the best Mexican food I've had since I moved here from Charlotte. It is family owed (Husband, Wife and their Daughter). We always order take out, but the restaurant is clean and always packed (especially Fridays and weekends). Great atmosphere to bring your family. I always get the tacos, quesadillas and tamales. My husband loves the burritos and guacamole with chips. read more

This is a hidden gem! The food is great. Pollo Zapata if you like a little heat is really a spectacular dish. I've worked around hospitality for 32 years and this place while simple, is a good place to go. the service while friendly and good, is at times a little wonky. The bus people get your drink order then someone else gets food order. Upon delivery the busboy then asked if there was anything else we wanted? Then stood there. Not sure what he expected but it got a bit awkward. I like their salsa it's fresh of course, and the food in general is very good. The folks are very friendly. Use gps as it's off the beaten path even for coats! Prices are very reasonable and you will leave with enough for a second meal most likely. Better and more unusual dishes than you get in most typical Mexican menus. GO! You'll like the food. read more

This is the best Mexican food in the area, hands down! My favorite restaurant. The food is well priced and delicious, and the family that owns it are kind, lovely people! We eat here regularly and highly recommend it. read more

We ordered food from this eatery via the telephone. We picked up the food & got home with it. We discovered a missing kid's meal & promptly called them. The lady at the cash register said she put it in the bag. I told her it was not in the bag. She was argumentative with me. I told her we won't return and she replied "good, your family gives us a headache." Since she accused me of lying & for her being critical of my family, over a taco that costs a few dollars, we give this eatery a one star. Unreal how awful they treated us. read more

This is hands down my all time favorite restaurant! Ricardo and his wife always make sure that your food is delicious and that you feel welcome. It does not serve alcohol, which is it's only downside, but I will still give it 5 stars and highly recommend!! read more

Love this place, they never disappoint food is always a hit . The workers are very friendly anytime I've come to pick or eat in.

Good people, great food. Richard and his family have been serving the eastern Harnett County area for about 20 Years and they treat everyone as if they were their own family. read more

Incredible, I have eaten here for a year or so now. Hospitality is amazing everyone is treated like family here. The food is amazing I haven't had anything that wasn't absolutely delicious. Richard and Liz love what they do and it shows. If you like Mexican food you will love this place. A hidden gem! read more

I got a Yelp ID just to give this place a rating. It was outstanding! Fabulous food, service, and pricing. I had a Diablo Chicken dish in a cream sauce that was incredibly complex and definitely spicy (even a "medium"). The owner, Richard (Ricardo), talked about how they have different sauces for everything, using different peppers. If you want something authentic Mexican (or he has chimichangas too), try this place. Especially you students at Campbell University - it's only a few minutes to Coats. read more