Great food again at Zapatas Steak Fajitas and steak quesadillas were really good Tristan was our server and was very friendly It was nice to see Kimberly again and she made some great drinks Nice atmosphere and good food read more

Taco Tuesday did not disappoint. The taco meat was seasoned perfectly. I like my taco shell out of corn and it was super good. Service was awesome with wait staff being outstandingly attentive. Decorations are fun and fitting! Can't wait to be back in town for more goodness! read more

Obsessed! Was on vacation and stopped in to grab a quick drink after shopping but before meeting up with family. Impressed with the food and service that we ended up taking our whole family there the next day for dinner! Would definitely recommend and will be back read more

Zapata Tacos and Tequila Bar - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

This is our go to spot whenever we're in downtown Norcross! It is some of the best Mexican food around! The service can sometimes be a tossup but the prices & flavor are worth it! Plenty of parking right beside the building too! read more

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We came in through back entrance. We were greeted immediately and everyone was very helpful. The bartender made room for us to sit at the bar. Chips and salsa came and the salsa spicy and good. The bartenders name was Maria Gabriela and she was friendly and personable. I got a strawberry margarita and my husband a Pacifico on tap. The margarita was delicious and refreshing made to order. (Didn't come out a pre mixed machine). I ordered the enchiladas verdes it came with rice and beans. My husband ordered the chorizo sopas. The food came out fast very fast! I was nervous how fast it came thinking it was pre cooked. It was not. The food was phenomenal tradition Mexican. The spices and sauces used were amazing. We had enough to take home and have it for a second dinner while we were in town. Seating inside and outside. On the back deck people were enjoying food and it was dog friendly. We would 100% recommend. read more

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I recommend this place to everyone I know if they happen to find themselves in Norcross, the food and drinks are amazing and the staff is so kind! read more

Today we stopped in for some appetizers and margarita to kick off National Margarita Day tomorrow. Coming into the restaurant we was greeted with some beautiful employees and the gorgeous decor of the dining area. Our waitress Ms. Osama G, was the best. Ms. Osama was very attentive to everything. We asked if they offered Margarita Flights at this time they don't offer that chose. But little did we know Ms. Osama went to the manager Mr. Jammy and told him we was interested in flights. After eating the mouth watering complementary salsa and chips, queso cheese, elotes and sipping on our perfectly made Cucumber Margarita and Pineapple Margarita. And getting some salsa and elotes togo. We was approached by Mr. Jammy. He mentioned that Ms. Osama told him about the flights. After asking how was our food and being very professional and hospitable Mr. Jammy said for National Margarita Day they will offer flights. But later on it will be a menu item. So, you know I will be here for that. Y'all I hate that we couldn't try more menu items, we was killing time before going somewhere else. Also, let me mention Zapata has a patio dining space in the back along with extra parking if there isn't any parking in the front. Zapata is a hidden gem of downtown Norcross. It's that neighborhood secret hangout spot with fantastic food, drinks and company. With that being said I truly and highly recommend this place to you. Oh! And I will be back tomorrow ٩(‿｡)۶. read more

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I continue to discover new favorites at Zapata. Excellent margarita selection with infused tequilas - Serrano and strawberry are yummy. Créma de poblano soup, molcajete, queso de morales is a delicious indulgence (share with a friend). Sombrero bowl with shrimp was so generous, became a second meal at home. Fantasia olmeca, the list goes on. We hardly ever wait to get seated and service is quick. One of my go-to's for authentic Mexican. read more

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We loved this place! The bartender was super kind and helpful. He talked to us about the town and surrounding area as we were visiting for a weekend. Relaxing atmosphere in historic downtown. The drink selection is good and our food was just perfect. Very flavorful and filling. read more

Zapata Tacos and Tequila Bar - Enchiladas de Cochinita - Mexican Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

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a single burrito was about $20 with tax. queso by itself was more than $8. The food was a solid 7/10

I enjoyed my garlic shrimp dish and we enjoyed our time there. The service was also great and the ambiance was chill. read more

Zapata Tacos and Tequila Bar - Garlic Shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

Loved the margs selection! For flavored margs, they infuse their tequila with the flavoring for at least 2 weeks. So if you don't like sweet margs, would def highly recommend a flavored skinny marg! I had my glass lined with tajin and it def hit the spot. Also ordered a variety of their tacos, they range about $5 per taco. Came with a side of cilantro, onion and lime for you to top yourself. A side of beans or rice comes with their combo - I chose beans and while it looked delicious, it tasted extremely salty (and I like salty foods lol). Service was great, they have a handheld ordering/payment machine so everything is quick and straightforward. Ambiance is great as long as you don't mind your neighbors being pretty close to you - tables are pretty close by each other. A baby sitting next to our table in her high chair literally tried handing me her cup. It was cute hahaha. Def a place to try if you're ever in the downtown Norcross area! Parking can be tricky on their peak days and hours since it's shared with other stores/restaurants by the strip. There's a combo of street parking and parking lot parking, so just drive around and you should be able to find a spot. read more

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I really love this place and eat there a few times a week, started eating there when I bought our house in 2001 The Best Margaritas I've ever had for sure and food!! read more

Great spot in downtown Norcross. There's always a good crowd here. Food tastes good, they gave a good amount so we had leftovers. The atmosphere inside with the music was just right for a chill Friday night. read more

We were able to visit this establishment in Atlanta during quick weekend visit. They have seating on the patio in the back, and this is where we had a our lunch. They didn't have any drink or lunch specials, and the food was okay. Our service was good, and I had no complaints of our visit. Overall, not a bad option for a quick lunch or a night out for drinks. read more

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Such a great spot! It's small but packs a punch. I got the enchiladas and they were so delicious!! My husband got sopas and I was eating them more then he was, I loved it. We got some margaritas which were fairly tasty. We tried the papa's appetizer and it was really good also. I definitely recommend this place if you've never been. Our server was also super friendly, he checked on us regularly and made our experience even better. read more

Zapata Tacos and Tequila Bar - Papas Bravas - Mexican Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

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Wow! Let me start off by saying I DO NOT give 5 stars out like candy. As a foodie I expect food to always be cooked to perfection! So because of that when food is cooked like it should be I don't automatically give the restaurant a 5. Zapata exceeded my expectations so they get 5 stars! We had margaritas and I the waitress told us that they were made with homemade syrup. We tried the blueberry and pineapple. The blueberry was not to my liking but OMG was I blow away by the pineapple flavor. It was not too sweet and didn't taste like the average overly sugared margaritas I've had before when you ask for a flavor. Oh and it had the right amount of alcohol ;). Next we had calamari for an appetizer. The helping was very hearty (we took half home). They were crisp, fresh, seasoned to perfection, and the jalapeños was a great addition to give it a Mexican flavor. For our main We shared a shrimp molcajetes. The waitress said it was one of their signature dishes and The table next to me ordered one and I was intrigued by how it was served. The sauce was seasoned well and a complete bowl of yumminess. My husband wasn't a fan it but he couldn't deny the flavor was very good. Our wait wasn't too long for a Friday night. But as it got later there was a bit of a wait for others. And we had excellent service. I appreciated the waitress telling us we should wait to order our main until after we get our appetizers. I realized after that they give big portions. We will definitely be back to explore more of the menu. read more

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First, I just want to say, I am a Mexican food lover/enthusiast. I am giving my very honest opinions on the dishes me and my boyfriend ordered here. If you want good Mexican food, go somewhere else. We both got the 3 taco combo with beans. I ordered the al pastor, steak, and chorizo. Al pastor tasted like what dog food smells like. The steak...I don't even know how to describe how awful it was. I had to drench my steak and pastor tacos with salsa to finish it. I didn't take a bite out of the chorizo taco at all because the meat tasted like ground beef with chorizo ground seasoning or something. The tacos alone are $4.50/ea. The beans were horrible and had hot dogs in them. Not sure if I have ever had hot dogs in my beans. I could not finish the beans for the life of me. The $10 elote is corn from the can. Who do you think you're fool'in?? Not something I liked either. There are so many amazing taco spots around Gwinnett, please do not waste your time and money here. Don Pedro is literally down the street off Buford highway, which is much tastier and affordable than Zapata. You guys should be ashamed of yourselves for serving this kind of food. SMH. Face palm. I can only compliment on the service, but without good food, how can they even make any money? read more

Zapata Tacos and Tequila Bar - These are canned corn. $10 for this dish. SMH. - Mexican Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

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Loveeeee this place the food has so much flavor,great vibes ,higher prices for great quality food it's worth the money ,my server Anthony was awesome very friendly ,attentive,and knowledgeable. 10/10 great Mexican food I would Highly recommend . read more

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My friend and I attended the fireworks show at Lilian Webb Park in downtown Norcross, and we walked around downtown Norcross exploring the booths. We wanted to get something to eat, and she recommended Zapata Tacos because they were so good. We went into the restaurant to get carry out for the tacos to bring to our spot at the park to watch the fireworks. The hostess was very professional and friendly, and took our orders. She told us our orders would be 15 minutes each and welcomed us to have a seat while we waited for our orders. Everyone was kind and pleasant towards us. The ambiance was very nice and classy for a Mexican restaurant. It was packed and busy, which is a good sign for a Mexican restaurant. Our orders did take 15 minutes each, and we checked out with the host. I ordered the Taco combo of three tacos and beans. My taco choice was two pollo tacos (chicken) and a pastor taco (marinated pork). I took the bite of the pollo taco and it was amazing! It was hot and fresh and grilled to perfection! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavor was excellent. The sauce for the tacos was very spicy, but very good. The marinated pork taco was just as good, and had great juicy flavors. I was very impressed with the beans. The beans were excellent and just prepared the right way. They were not too salty and tasted wonderful. Probably the best beans I have had in quite a while. Zapata Tacos was excellent and if I were in Norcross again, I would definitely come back here and dine inside for dinner. The tacos are fantastic and a great value for your buck! You have to go to Zapata Tacos and Tequila bar for the tacos! The margaritas are excellent as well! read more

Zapata Tacos and Tequila Bar - Taco combo: pollo tacos and pastor taco with beans, chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

This was my first time here. Kelvin was very friendly and attentive. Their salsa is delicious: loaded with cilantro and a medium spiciness. My date had the chicken soup, which was tasty, but was overly salty. I'm surprised that someone in the kitchen wasn't aware of this. I had the stuffed poblano pepper. I had them add their ground beef to the usual cheese stuffing. It was delicious. However, it was very small, had very little cheese, and only a part of the poblano pepper, not a whole one, like I've had at every other restaurant(many). The price of $15, which included rice, beans and tortillas is rather high, considering at other restaurants, you get two much larger ones, for around the same price. And those are stuffed with a lot of cheese. It flows out, like a river, when you cut into the whole pepper. Alan Wolkow read more

The chicken salad was very basic. Very little flavor and small portion size. I would not recommend getting this even if you want to eat light. The salad dressing was ok that goes on it but even that didn't really help. Opt for a taco. read more

Zapata Tacos and Tequila Bar - Chicken Ensalada de Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

So where do i start hmmm ok so let's see i just came from this restaurant about a hour ago i decided that me an my friend should do taco Tuesday but try somewhere new smh bad idea well this place was not a good idea in my opinion an here is why . . . 1) the food was not what i expected 2) the drink was kinda to much for a little ass cup 3) the restaurant was dead 4) Nobody told us about any taco Tuesday special until we were leaving an asked 5) we were told if you get alcohol the taco Tuesday special applies to you 6) once again the food presentation sucked looked nothing like what we asked for or thought we ordered smh 7) lack of taste in the food Yup that's about it the only positive thing I can say is the waiter was nice we made her laugh a few times , so here's my picture down below read more

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Service and atmosphere were both good but as far as the food goes I'm unsure on what to say. This was the first thing I'd eaten during the day, granted that's around 4:30pm eastern time. All I can say is the Diet Coke and queso appetizer were better then the main course. read more

If you ever wondered what it would be like if Taco Bell served alcohol (crappy alcohol) this is the place for you- low grade food - incredibly mediocre drinks and stale chips. read more

First, I have to disagree with most reviews that were given a 1star for this establishment. But , to each their own. Anyways, this was the first time my husband and I came down to this area for brunch. Litzy took care of us today and let me just say. From the point of walking in to leaving, exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere to the food and energy of everyone there held us from, whoever was on aux needs a raise too. Drinks were 10/10 as well. Thank you Zapata for your incredible service today. read more

Zapata Tacos and Tequila Bar - Sopes (chicken/beef/chorizo) Chicken Fajita Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

Love the vibes here! The owner greets you with a warm and cheerful smile and ensures that all his clientele are happy. Great service and authentic Latin ambiance. Glad I stumbled upon this place! read more

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We dropped in for lunch. It took longer than expected to get our food, but we didn't mind since the office closed for the holiday. This place was not my choice for tacos or any food.. We ordered several dishes and the only thing that was good was the chips and salsa. I could only sample a fork full of my chicken, steak, and shrimp fajitas because they were smothered in a spicy red sauce which was tasted weird (maybe tons of fish sauce and something else). The Tostadas were mushy and they just did not taste right. I left hungry after tossing my ENTIRE lunch in the trash. read more

When you try a place like that you will never go to those chain Mexican places again. Awesome food. That place has delicious food!!! , drinks were great. Staff was very nice. We went there on a Saturday afternoon it was a bit busy. read more

Zapata Tacos and Tequila Bar - Mexican Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

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Overall a great little spot with friendly service and strong drinks. I had a chance to try their signature dish, the molcajetes Azteca, which is a combination of steak, chicken and shrimp. The dish overall was delicious, with the cactus and the onion bulbs delivering so much flavor. Unfortunately, by the time the proteins cooled off enough for us to enjoy, the shrimp and steak had overcooked and were tough and rubbery. The flavor was still excellent, but they can definitely dial back the heat (temp, not spice) on this signature dish. There were several birthdays in our group, and everyone got a shot of tequila and a sombrero to wear for the rest of the night. Such a fun spot to go with a group! read more

Zapata Tacos and Tequila Bar - Azteca Molcajetes Dinner - Mexican Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

This place has some really serious Mexican food. Great variety, it's the real stuff, and it's prepared a delicious manner. The staff is super friendly, really helpful and gives some great ideas for what's there and great to eat. Even the flan for dessert has this slightly different texture and flavor to it that's so much better than a typical one you get in lots of places. I have been there a few times and I will definitely continue to return. read more

We've come here twice, and both times it was a pleasant experience! The drinks that we got were margaritas, and they were delicious! The chips and salsa were delicious! These were not the usual flimsy chips that you get at typical Mexican restaurants. Their chips are sturdy, lightly salted, and the salsa wasn't watery. The tacos are delicious, and we've also had the fajitas. Everything tastes like it's fresh and cooked right from the farm. Also, service is always really swift and professional. We never have had to wait long for a table, if at all. Definitely make sure to check this spot out! read more

Highlights: Good service with mediocre food? We got: They give you fresh chips and salsa, which is good but nothing to write home about... Tacos (steak, chorizo, Cochinita - Slow cooked Shredded Pork, port belly) came out cold. I was really caught off guard how cold they were. Beans were okay. A lot waterier than normal but good flavor. Chorizo queso dip aka queso fundido. Soooo oily. Some people may say that's how you know it's good, but I say, there is such thing as "too much". Service was great. Our waiter was attentive and nice. Overall, food was mediocre at best but pretty good service. I'd say 4.5 Gryffindor points out of 10. read more

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I went to Zapata for taco Tuesday. I was very impressed by the old look of the restaurant and the old historic location. They had great 2.00 tacos , and great margaritas. The vibe is semi chill and the bartenders are always nice, and maamazing drinks. Also cool little thing they do. Whenever the train pass by you get get a shorty for I believe it was 2.00 or 3.00. WE got lucky once. The place isn't that big so be prepared to wait if you go on a busy day, but good news you cam walk around and shop. There is side street parking and a lot to park so dont worry. Overall great spot! read more

Zapata Tacos and Tequila Bar - Whole Fish- - Mexican Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

Tried the tacos for lunch. They were delicious and simple. There was even a tomato based spicy sauce. I ordered the conchinita, rajas and pastor tacos. Will definitely be back. read more

Zapata Tacos and Tequila Bar - Pastor, conchinita, and rajas tacos - Mexican Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

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I was so disappointed with this location. I just recently moved to Old Historic Norcross and have tried about every restaurant down here, because they have so many awesome restaurants. However this location has some new employees here and they are clueless with what is on the menu, you ask what they would recommended and they say, well not much to chose from....WOW !!! The steak that I had was tough and had no flavor and the drinks are so ICED out that you take 2 sips and your down $9 !! I would not recommend this place until they get their stuff together. A shame, management should be more engaging and there for the customers !!! read more

I've been coming to Zapata since it opened on Peachtree Industrial about 14-16 years ago. The owners have changed a couple of times, the location has changed to downtown Norcross, but still very, very good. AMBIANCE: If you are looking for quite and intimate, this isnt the place for you, generally, unless you go on a very, very slow day. It's essentially one small room, about 10 tables with a back patio also. Eclectic Mexican decor. FOOD: Awesome food. I especially recommend the Mocajete Axteca, or the Veggie Mocajete. The Axteca version is Shrimp, Steak, Chicken with nopal (cactus), large green onion, tomato, queso fresco in a zesty tomatillo sauce from a WHITE hot lava rock bowl. Comes with a side of rice, refried beans, chorizo and tortillas. Both versions are super awesome! You can also get chicken, steak, carnitas or shrimp on its own. Other dishes are great also. My other favorites are the Enchiladas Verdes and the Enchiladas de Mole. LOCATION: Downtown Norcross, Ga. is an eclectic mix of restaurants and shops next to a railroad track. Parking is atrocious on weekends. I suggest going on a week day or "off" hours of the weekend. read more

Ordered: 2 shrimp tacos ($3.75 each) + steak taco ($3.75) + shrimp molcajete ($18) + steak fajita ($13.25) + jalapeño margaritas (~$10) Ambience: FUN! Tucked in a cute little town that has a British flare, called downtown Norcross. It's a town square with Christmas lights dangling on both sides of the street. Music flowing from different restaurants. Cute boutique shops. Sometimes there's a loud noise of the train passing by. The old train station is now a steak house. I mean, it's super cute! Now the restaurant itself has loud Latina music playing. Chatty and friendly staff. Busy! You can reserve in advance. It gets a long line. Tightly knit wooden tables. Can fit larger party upon request. Review: 10 on 10 for the ambience. But the food is mediocre. A bit over priced but I suppose that's cause of the location. The margaritas are the best things on the menu. We got the spicy one and it has a kick to it. The shrimp tacos were the 2nd best item. Well you can't go wrong with shrimp. So the tacos were okay. I've had better. The steak fajita was a bit disappointing. I was expecting sizzling fajita but they were chunks of beef in a saucy gravy. Not much flavor. We also tried the molcajete. It's a lot of food. Very strong taste of lemon and filled with the liquid sauce. It's alright. Not worth the hype. I wish downtown Norcross got some good restaurants like downtown Duluth. read more

Zapata Tacos and Tequila Bar - Shrimp tacos on flour tortilla - Mexican Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

Although, the service was fast and friendly... The appetizer does not look like the picture. It looked thrown together. Once my food arrived it was cold... in-fact, 3/4 of the entrees at our table were cold. The queso dip, was hotter than my food. One margarita received sugar without the rim. Just seemed all over the place. Cute restaurant, great vibe, but the food was NOT IT. read more

Molcajete was too hot. Everything got burnt within 5 minutes of the food arriving to the table. Salsa boiled off entirely and burnt, couldn't eat it. Cheese melted and got burnt to a crisp, couldn't eat it. All the meats became overcooked, tough, and chewy. Would only recommend if you can eat burning hot food within 5 minutes. Even after about a half hour, you could still pour water onto the molcajete and see the water sizzle off immediately. Drink was good though. read more

Zapata Tacos and Tequila Bar - The charred remains of the molcajete we were not able to eat. - Mexican Near Me - Norcross, Georgia