This is our go to spot for Latin American food. Having moved to Dallas from Miami, it was hard to find good Colombian food and this has both Colombian and Venezuelan food. The fresh juices are great and the cheese bread is a guilty pleasure. Get the arepas for sure. read more

Love this place! Best food in town and best chocolate croissants, great atmosphere. A must for our Latin food fix

So amazing! Loved it here. I got multiple things but forgot to save my pictures. I did save my hazelnut latte which taste better than Starbucks and a chocolate croissant read more

Zaguan Express Latin Cafe & Bakery - Warm filled chocolate croissant with a hot hazelnut latte. Dipped my croissant in my latte, was the closest thing to heaven! - Venezuelan Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Cachapa and arepa are the only latin items here. Everything else is nothing more than a normal dish with a latin city next to it. Also you can find Venezuelan and Colombian sodas which is a plus read more

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I thought that this was a nice addition to the Dallas tunnel system. Sure, I would much prefer that this place be at the street-level since I rarely go into the tunnels when I'm in downtown Dallas. Plus, since it's in the tunnels, there's no natural lighting or plants that would charm people like they do in the original location. However, there's still wi-fi, good coffee, and more self-serve atmosphere, which is greatly appreciated when there's work to be done. But anyways, this is almost exactly the same as the regular Zaguan on Oak Lawn - but with friendlier management. And with some, not all, of the same food and pastries as the original location. They have the cachitos, cachapas, arepas, golfiados - plenty to get my Venezuelan fix on. But the things that I don't like about the original location, food wise, also applies. read more

1st visit and LAST!!!!! Ordered the shredded beef sandwich. Meat was tough and hard to chew. It was probably a few weeks old. I was the only person in the place and I was ignored. Lady in the back counter to busy texting and she was to occupied to acknowledge a customer. Either way.....won't be going back and I'll make sure and let all my peers know how horrible this place was. Hope it closes soon, it's a waste of space! read more

Great cafe with delicious Cuban food at a low price. My favorite are the fried plantains!!! Always fresh and ready to serve! They also have freshly made plantain chips but I prefer the fried soft version. read more

This Zaguan is located in the pedestrian tunnels below the Republic tower, it is right across from Kuais. It is a pretty small space but it does have a few tables to sit at inside. The #1 which is a Cachapa (sweet corn turnover filled with beef and cheese) is pretty good. The flavors blend together really well and the overall taste is pretty delicious. However it seemed to be poorly made, the cheese was mostly on one side and the beef on the other and it fell apart pretty easily so you end up eating it with a knife and fork, maybe that's how you are supposed to do it anyway, I don't know. They have lots of different Latin American specialties including desserts and soft drinks, I will probably come back and try something different as it all looked really good. read more

I don't really have a frame of reference for Latin food. The only other place I can compare is Cuba Libre and I don't consider them to be authentic. I've tried this place two times and had mixed opinions on both ocassions. This first time I tried the arepas and liked my meal. I got the pulled pork as my meat and it came with plaintain chips with the lunch portion. Only thing bad is that the portions were pretty small compared to the price (over $7). My second time around I got the arroz con pollo. Now I haven't had many arroz con pollo dishes in my life but I always pictured the rice to be fluffy and served with a slow cooked chicken quarters. Zaguan's rice was a little mushy and they served chicken breast. It was like a latin version of chicken fried rice to me. This place is ok and I would go here again if I were in the mood for something different other than asian or sandwiches. read more

I've given Zaguan 3 chances. Not sure if I can give any more away. I'm all for supporting smaller businesses, but this places doesn't cut it. I always pass by this place every morning before going to my office and thought it be a nice cozy little cafe joint to indulge in a nice cup of coffee or breakfast. The line to Starbucks was already out the door, and the line here was nonexistent. I was in a time crunch and I was craving some caffeine aside from the free coffee my office already provides. I was the one and only customer. I ordered a latte. Ten god-forsaken minutes later, it was finally done. Why on Earth should I wait 10 long minutes for a plain latte? This happened 3 different occasions. I'd hate to give this place a sub-par rating, but they should move with a sense of urgency. Gosh, if I went to Starbucks, my drink probably would've been done much faster with 15+ customers ahead of me. read more

All of the food is hot and freshly prepared and at a reasonable price. However, the beef was too tough and chewy to make up for the lack of seasoning and overall flavor. Sure, the corn cake was good but it was all one note. read more

I used to eat at Zaguan at least once a week. Then new people started working. There is suddenly a charge for ANY substitution. I get that there would be if something that was more costly, but to trade for something at the same price is really asinine. read more

Wonderful shredded beef sandwich with sweet onions and peppers. You have a choice of plantain chips or black beans with sandwich and it depends on my mood as to which one if my favorite. The best part of Zaguan is the pastry case- the Dulce de leche with cheese pastel is my favorite. read more

The staff was friendly the restaurant was clean and well maintained, and the prices looked reasonable. The ropa vieja was good and the portion was perfect. The real surprise for me was the chicken and avocado salad stuffed Arepa. The arepa was delicious and prepared just like as if I were back home in Venezuela. If you stop by Zaguan I recommend you try one of their authentically prepared Arepas. read more

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This is a great little place for lunch when you're in the city centre. The dining area is quite small but there is ample dining space outside which is usually crowded with tower employees. First had food from Zaguan at the international fest and really enjoyed it. Visited the Oaklawn location a few times. One of my favourites is the sweet corn tortilla chicken and cheese chachapa! Absolutely wonderful! Great served with black beans, a salad or plantain chips. Around $8 for a combo meal. Check it out if you're around. read more

I was excited to find this restaurant so close to my office, especially since I used to live in Latin America and have missed platanos. I quickly became disappointed when I realized what 'Express' truly means....terrible service, food made halfass, and more importantly food that made me sick. I am severely lactose intolerant, and made it clear I did not want any cheese in my Arepa. Halfway through the meal I realized that salty mixture hidden within the avocado and veggies was most definitely cheese. Not just a sprinkling of cheese, but entire chunks. The food was meh, but for it's location I expected it. I didn't plan on writing anything until my stomach yelled at me to let people know. I am only writing this review now because of how badly that cheesy mistake is making me feel today. Also, they have a vegetarian plate, but the beans have bacon. My co-worker who has been vegetarian her whole life quickly became disappointed as well. Moral of the story: AVOID IF YOU HAVE ANY DIETARY RESTRICTIONS read more

They opened late (8:00am when their website says 7:30am). The Arepa was not fresh, it was reheated from the day before, and it was very greasy in the outside; we had to eat it with silverware as we could not hold it with our hands. Also, the only employee behind the counter was not motivated, which did not improve the experience. Last, this place has a lot potential, but unfortunately, it is not well managed. I am Venezuelan and would love to see it succeed. The Owner should take a look at his/her business before it is too late! read more

Good alternative for lunch when on business in downtown Dallas. It's part of the underground system. Zaguan has a Cuban/Latin menu that offers some nice alternatives. It's still a plate lunch type meal, but the meat is tasty and fresh. read more

Specializing in dishes and baked goods from South America, Zaguan boasts delicious food and unique pastries. It is a Dallas must-go. There is everything to like about Zaguan's food. It is well made, original, and satisfying. On your first trip, go for breakfast, this is where they really shine. Whether you want a light breakfast, or something more substantial, you will not be disappointed. We love the small ham and cheese filled pastries called cachitos. Crispy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside, they are comfort food incarnate. One of our favorite breakfasts around is Zaguan's croissant sandwich. This is a house made buttery, flaky croissant with egg, ham, and cheese. One of these can really serve as both breakfast and lunch. Pair your food with some of the best coffee you can get in Dallas. The cappuccino is as good as we've had in Italy; it will expose Starbucks coffee as the warmed-over gutter water that it is. Once you fall in love with their breakfast, you'll want to come back for lunch. The holy of holies of the Zaguan menu is the cachapa. This is a corn based crepe filled with stewed beef and cheese. The grilled sweetness of the corn contrasts with the salty richness of the beef and cheese to form a perfect symphony of flavor. This is mind-altering good. If you can ever resist the cachapa, Zaguan also has great sandwiches on house made breads that are almost as good. If you're really hungry, get the fried cheese pastries as an appetizer; super-yummy! One disappointment, however, was the arepa. This is shredded beef on a grilled flatbread. While it sounded good, it ended up being bland. If you're not drinking coffee, try the iced tea. It has a strong herbal spice lemony flavor to it that really sets it apart from standard tea. If you still haven't had enough get a pastry for dessert. There is a huge selection of Latin pastries available and all are good. Our favorite is the Alfajores. These are intense vanilla cookies sandwiching dulce de leche, with a mound of powdered sugar on top. Amazing. One problem we've consistently run into here is service. it is often inattentive and slow. Ask for several salsas if you use them because you'll run out quickly and you don't know when you'll get more. read more

I've been to the other location before and wasn't impressed. I thought I'd give this one a chance. I got a plain arepa, just cheese. It was tough like eating a piece of leather. It didn't taste good and it was almost $5. What a ripoff. I also had a roja vieja plate. It was just okay. The beef was sitting in some kind of water which was weird. They barely give you any rice and the bananas were soggy. The one lady taking the order was nice but the cook lady was grumpy. No one there during a work day, so that should have clued me in. Even though I work in the building, I don't think I'll come back. read more

This place is great. It's just counter service, nothing fancy, but the food is really tasty, and it's one of the few places in the area where I've been able to get good vegetarian food (although they have plenty for carnivores!). I've had the Arepa and the Cachapa with veggies, eggs and cheese. They also have a vegan option with beans, rice and fried plantains, which I have not yet tried. The Cachapa is on the sweet side and very filling; the Arepa is not sweet, a bit greasy, but yummy. I have gotten the fried plantains as sides both times, because I just like fried plantains, but there are other sides as well, including beans and rice and salad. The guanābana juice is really tasty--not to sweet, and they make it as a sort of smoothie mixed with a bit of ice. Very refreshing. Ted sez check it out. :) read more

Food was really good with reasonable prices. Great service by staff. Not too crowded during lunch, tables were easily to find. Definitely will return. read more

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Where else can you get a cachapa? Melted cheese & beef wondrousness in a corn turnover, topped with (optional, but you shouldn't miss it) salsa, served with plantain chips & a delicious dessert selection (relative to downtown, fast, options). The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is the sometimes-challenging ordering process -- but it's worth it. read more

Zaguan Express Latin Cafe & Bakery - The.dessert.bar. (Enough said?!) - Venezuelan Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I try not to write reviews after the first time I visit an establishment. However, the past visit to Zaguan's Express is probably my first and last visit. When my friend and I got to Zaguan around noon on a Friday, the tunnels weren't nearly as crowded as we had anticipated. I ignorantly thought that we may be able to have an hour for lunch instead of waiting 30 minutes, eating for 15 minutes and then rushing back to work. I ordered an arepa with chicken and vegetables. My friend ordered a sandwich. The chef took down our orders via pen on yellow sticky notes then handed them off to the cashier. I went to her promptly to pay and then to patiently wait for my food. 10 minute pass... I'm not too worried and I'm already sipping on water. I'm catching up with my friend and am not concerned at all. 20 minutes pass... I'm still just hanging out but I notice that food orders for folks who were behind me in line are coming out. I'm still not worried. 30 minutes pass.... Now I'm getting antsy. The chef and cashier notice that I'm still waiting and ask what the orders for my friend and I were. When we repeated our orders, the magical sticky notes that had our orders on them initially were missing in action. The chef then starts making our food. 5 minutes pass... A patron repeatedly asks the cashier if she can pay but the cashier is either not paying attention or ignoring her. It took nearly 35 minutes for us to get our food. All we got from the staff was an empty "sorry" as we retrieved our white to go boxes. I had hoped the food would be super delicious and tasty to make up for the wait but it was... It was okay. The arepas had really great flavors. There was a nice heat that was complimented by their salsa. However, I wasn't blown away. My friend said that his sandwich had a lot of flavor as well but that the beef was chewy and that he thought it was over cooked. I really wanted to like Zaguan's even if this isn't their infamous Oak Lawn location. But this is not worth the wait or the confusion when you have to wait over half of your lunch hour just for food. read more

I work in the area and was so happy to find this place. I got flan. It was old. Dried out and brown. How can you sell that?? I tried again. Maybe it was an off day and I really want there to be a latin option that isnt Mexican, nearby. Got the guava and cheese bread. The cheese was green. GREEN. I wont be back nor will I try your restaurant. Disgusting owners to allow this at their establishment. You should be ashamed. read more

Purchased a Dulce de Leche Cheesecake slice from the St. Paul location and, as a bonus, got mold! Called the location and was asked to return the slice for a refund, when asked how often the cakes are baked if they are made daily or weekly I was told "no", meaning the desserts are all at least weeks old, thus, mold grows on them. As you can see, this is not the beginning part of a mold, there were big fuzzy colored chunks of it all over. Completely and utterly disgusted and hoping I don't fall ill. read more

Zaguan Express Latin Cafe & Bakery - Zaguan Special - Cheesecake & Mold - Venezuelan Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This is one of those places that you go to where you think you've found something great that not that many people know about. The food is actually quite good and not your standard fare. The Arepas and Cachapa's are quite good, but the portions tend to be pretty small for the price on a number of things. All of their baked good that I have had have been wonderful. The reason that I can't give them more than 2 stars is that their service is just so unbelievably awful. We usually go on a weekend morning for breakfast and they are always understaffed. It takes forever to get a waiter to the table, then they don't speak much English so they are very very timid. Then it take forever to get the coffee. However, you better be ready to order when they drop it of (assuming that they brought everyone's coffee together). If the waiter leaves after coffee you could be another 20 minutes before you see them again. The rule here is if there is a waiter by your table ask for EVERYTHING you could possibly need, extra salt, more silverware, ketchup.....whatever....we ask for a pot of coffee at the table since we never know if we will see the waiter again. We are no longer patrons after our fiasco 2 weeks ago. Over the course of an hour friends trickled in and there wound up being 6 of us at the table eventually. We ordered separately and at different times, but they added gratuity to every ticket, but they did it in a sneaky way and then inconsistently...some people got 19% and some were up to 24% and they couldn't explain how they calculated it and they wouldn't remove it and then everyone went into we can't speak English mode. I promise most of the times I've been the service didn't deserve 5% but I still tip 20% because I've worked in restaurants. We finally just paid it and left, but that will be my last time there. Bottom Line: Food is good, Service is beyond horrible. If you're going order something out of the pastry case and get coffee to go. Of course those same servers are cashiers so you might still be there a while. read more

i needed a lunch from the downtown tunnel system today and thought I would try something new. I'd passed Zaquan several times when I walk the tunnel system to get some exercise and clear my head. It looked good and i like Latin food. So I walked a little further, passed my usual spots, to Zaquan. When I got there I found a half dozen or more patrons waiting for their food. I mistakenly thought that was a good sign. When I ordered the cashier wrote my order down on a sticky note (second missed indicator that I had made a bad choice). He handed me a plastic #22 and I stepped away from the counter. Ten minutes pass and no one in front of me in line has received any food. I'm starting to wonder. A few orders come out but many are still waiting. At 15 minutes I think about saying something but decide to be patient. At 20 minutes he calls "17." He looks at me "17?" I walk forward and tell him I'm 22, I've been waiting for 20 minutes and ask if it is coming out anytime soon. A woman who ordered after me offers that she has #19 but could #17 be her order. She's been waiting almost as long as me. Cashier looks more befuddled than he did when I asked for an ETA. A few more minutes pass and there is no sign of my order despite the cashier and cook shuffling through a number of discarded sticky notes. I put the plastic #22 card on the counter and say "Forget it." The cashier shakes his head with a defeated look on his face. I feel bad for the guy. Maybe he's in the wrong job. Maybe the owner doesn't give him the resources or the processes to run an efficient operation (sticky notes?). The one good thing out of this horrible experience is that the place is so inefficiently run that I hadn't paid yet so I'm not out any money and I don't have to argue for a refund. I can just walk. So I can't tell you if the food is any good or not and frankly, with that kind of wait from and "express" place I don't care. I don't have 20+ minutes at lunch to wait for my order. They need to take the word "Express" out of the name. So I walk back towards my building and get my exotic food fix from the Mediteranean place. I wait in line, get my food and pay in 5 minutes. That's what Express looks like. By the way, I should have checked Yelp first because I see that I'm not the first customer who had to wait an unreasonable amount of time for an order. read more

What this location lacks in sq ft, it makes up for in quality Latin food. My parent's are from South America and it is the closest I have found to authentic. Their bakery is great and their #1 combo lunch dish is my favorite. Very affordable. read more

They were out of Arepas at 2 pm, which is the reason we went there. Whatever it is we ended up getting was not very good. They used the same type of meat for all our 3 meals. Won't be going back read more

As I did in my last review, I'm gonna get the bad stuff out of the way. This place is small. It's got maybe a half-dozen tables and a very small bar area. It's out of the way if you aren't along either the DART line or near a building connecting to the tunnels. and I swear I ordered beef and not chicken that one time. But that said, if you ARE in the area, give this place a whirl. Specifically, I recommend the cachapa, a sweet corn turnover stuffed with beef and cheese. If you're up for a sweet afterward, their alfajores--shortbread cookies sandwiching dulce de leche, guava paste, or enough chocolate to look like king kong next to a tiny Keebler cookie--are likewise excellent. Their other offering historically have been all right, but always left me feeling, "but it's not a *cachapa*." If the baked goods interest you, be sure to drop by their Oak Lawn location. They have good stuff here, but the offerings are more diverse there. But try here first, if it's more convenient. It usually is for me, and I never regret coming. read more

Worst atmosphere, food, service for the price of anywhere I have ever eaten in Dallas. We were totally ripped off. $58 for Arepas for 2 people and one beer and one Margarita. The place was freezing cold and had a "dive" type aura but for a dive one would expect to pay "dive" prices. read more

A little hard to find. No street signs and located in the basement of a business office building. I got the express lunch #1 with a sweet corn pancake folded around a chicken and cheese filling with black beans and a salad. The pancake has a crunchy exterior and tastes just like creamed corn. It was tasty and filling. I just wished I had more time in Dallas to try more items on the menu. read more

I was so surprised when my dear friend and I finally got to try Zaguan! I've passed this location a million times on my way to Kuai and Beyond the Box but never took a moment to look at their menu. We both got the #1 and couldn't have been happier. The portions are fresh, huge, and flavorful! Even the rice, which looked like it may have been bland, was savory and delicious. Great value for the food and price! read more

No es realmente comida venezolana. Parece ser una fusion de comida latina. Las cachapas no son realmente cachapas saben a harina con azucar. Los tequenos estan aceptables. read more

Love the original location on Oak Lawn, but I popped in here today to grab dessert and wasn't impressed. I got a tres leches out of the grab and go cooler and I'm wondering if the desserts in there were only meant for display because when I got back to my office I found that the cake had begun to undergo some sort of a fermentation process (from what I could gather). First red flag was the sound of the suction breaking when I took off the lid, then came the smell. I thought MAYBE somehow I misinterpreted the smell, so I took a small bite and that confirmed it for me. Threw all of it away as it had lost all of its sweetness and generally tasted awful. Again, maybe the desserts in the counter cooler weren't meant for purchase, but I wish the cashier had told me that when he saw me grab it! I think I'll stick to the original location from now on. read more

Their plantains kind of suck. I'm sorry, but it's true. Their rice does too. Way over-priced for the quality--I ordered a meal and they gave me mostly a big tray of rice. Not comparable to the rice and platanos at Gloria's. read more