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    Zapatas

    4.0 (23 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    They don't serve these normal tortillas chips so we had to order these on the side.
    Sheree Ann E.

    Came here for dinner on a Tuesday night. Got seated pretty quickly. Servers were very nice and friendly. We ordered the steak nachos- it was good but very greasy. I had the enchiladas and tamales. The tamales was delish... Enchiladas was ok, wouldn't order it again. all in all, i would come back but try their prime steak.

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    Shayne D.

    Passed by and turned back around. Greeted immediately with a friendly staff member and a smile. The decoration and ambiance are on point for this Mexican restaurant, the paintings are fun to look out. They don't do chips they do chicharonnes. The tortilla felt, tasted and looked fresh. Rice and beans on the side. Definitely recommend giving them a try!!

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    Clayton J.

    In my original review, I stated that I planned to return for Happy Hour and I did, so this update should tell you everything you need to know before considering Zapatas. As mentioned, they offer 40% off select appetizers. They also only have 6-8 appetizers on the menu, so selection is limited. It's further limited, because in addition, select means entre style appetizers, so you can get nachos or quesadillas, but you can't get guacamole or shrimp cocktail which also appear as appetizers. Good news is Nachos was what I intended to try, so here is my update. The place was dead, a couple left when we walked in and we appeared to be the only guests. Now, from what I'm heard the purpose of Happy Hour is to attract diners at a time things are slow, but we were concerned that we were the only diners. I had some issues with this trip and considered lowering my initial score, but I'll leave it as is with more feedback for the restaurant to consider. I don't like the menu here and I don't see you attracting a crowd or families with this menu. The food is undeniably good, but many of the dishes and combinations we have come to expect are either missing or have an alternative name we would not pick up on. I also say ground beef is a staple in full service Mexican and I'm disappointed it's not an option here. The nachos were $18, that is too much if you ask me, I don't think an appetizer should be more than $12. The irony in that statement is with the 40% off, they became $11. Also, the portion as nowhere near worth $18. Happy Hour used to be a way to actually get discounted food, but more places now serve a smaller portion of whatever the item is, and I suspect that was the case here as the plate the nachos came on was just bigger than a saucer and not the size of a plate and in most cases when I order nachos they don't come on a plate, THEY COME ON A PLATTER! The plate was square about 6x6 perfect size for one, but historically, nachos are a shared dish. Also, they really skimped on the presentation. It was a salad bowl full of chips with beans and cheese, about 3 tablespoons of sour cream and a single tablespoon of guacamole. The capper was I thought chopped steak would be all over the nachos, but what I got was about 2-3 ounces of strips on top. So for those not into weight about the portion you would expect in a taco was on top. This was not worth $18 and quite honestly, not worth the happy hour price. Most places give you chips for free, not here. Some give you bean dip for free, so in my opinion, the steak and cheese are the only real unique items and you are charging $18 for what would be a $4 taco elsewhere. I like my nachos loaded and could have used some diced tomato, fresh, not pickled jalapeno, queso fresca and maybe even a little cilantro, but these guys kept it vanilla. The service was friendly and although slightly more attentive, it was still lacking. Again, we were the only guest and our server disappeared. She mentioned it was so slow she was hanging out in the kitchen. Short of asking for more salsa, we were covered, she did refill drinks and check in with us, but I didn't like asking for more salsa and was getting ready to look for her when she did check in to refill drinks. Again, I think I need to lower the sore here, but hopefully they read this and make some changes. I'd love to com back, but I'm not sure if we will and I'm not convinced this place is going to last without customers, that they are not attracting. I didn't find value in our meal and despite having good flavor, they cut corners on portion. There is serious potential here, but they are not coming close to living up to it, so on that note, I do have to lower my initial score.

    Steak Nachos
    Michael M.

    Zapatas was fantastic. The food was absolutely incredible, and the atmosphere made the whole experience even better. I had the steak nachos and they were truly phenomenal -- packed with flavor and perfectly prepared. On top of that, the staff was very friendly and made me feel genuinely welcomed. This is definitely a spot I'll be coming back to and recommending to others.

    Chicken, steak, and shrimp. Chimichurri oil dip was especially good on the shrimp

    Food was excellent, friendly staff, fair prices. Can't wait to return! Nothing like the typical mexican restaraunts

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    I had the Molcajeye Prime which was amazing. Never had anything quite like it before and at a good price. Service was great too.

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    We had steak and butterflied shrimp, delicious! Puffed corn chips are also a win. Oh and the wings also good.

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    Taqueria El Kiosko - 9. 3 Sopes - IG: @nelson_eats

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    4.3(494 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    I'm surprised I haven't gotten to review this place; the first time I came here to eat was 3 or so…read moreyears ago; this place is too good to pass up! For this visit I only did takeout, though I did get a chance to go inside with my friends as we were waiting for our orders. It's bright and extremely casual inside with ample seating, though nearly everyone that came in did takeout like we did. And there were people constantly coming in and out for the food here! Staff was quick in prepping everything and asking if we wanted extra sauce on the side. I got their carnitas plate, and as a takeout portions are huge here! Meat was flavorful, tender and savory; the jalapeños added a nice spice to the dish; and the extra sauces on the side added even more spice onto it that I enjoyed. The dish was wrapped well in a disposable aluminum plate and covered as well. This went for all of our orders, which included the burrito plate and taco salad. This place is easily one I'd come back to for Mexican food at a great price and quality!

    Excellent customer service! Free parking in their lot Had…read morethe chile relleno which came with rice, beans and a vegetable salad. It was a bit spicy for me but still yummy. The only disappointment was no salsa with the chips we ordered...it came with beans. Not sure if that was a mistake. Can't wait to go back to try other food items

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    3.6(60 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Was in the area today and saw that this franchise took over this location from an old KFC. One of…read moretheir biggest challenges to be honest is the left turn if you were coming down the hill from Fred Meyer towards the hospital. My advice would be to turn at the red light right by Fred Meyer and then exit the parking lot and come in here via the side entrance. They did a nice job refurbishing the interior and exterior. Interior was spotless and well-maintained. Post mix beverage dispensary is available in the lobby and they have a nice salsa bar with many different options. I ordered the California combination with beef burrito and taco. Perfect size portions accompanied by beans and rice. Good overall experience and value for the money

    Drove by this almost everyday and decided to give it a try. They're located in a corner of a very…read morebusy street, so make sure you make the right turn!! I accidentally turned to early, but decided to park and walk there. Plenty of parking at the location and definitely tons of seating inside. Clean and bright, makes it welcoming when you're having lunch. I had the carne asada burrito and my boyfriend had the California burrito. Their salsa bar was stocked with options of mild-hot salsa and I love it! I wished they had cilantro, but the picked carrots and jalapenos were good enough. I truly enjoyed the carne asada burrito. The flavor was great and it was full of meat! Wish it was a bit hotter. On the other hand, my boyfriend's burrito was extremely hot! I think it was the cheese? He enjoyed it. Would totally come back!

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    5 Hermanos Mexican Restaurant - Fajita Quesadilla Chicken

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    4.2(159 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    This place is such an unassuming hidden gem in the North Benson Center…read more From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a super friendly host who seated us right away. Shortly after, a very kind gentleman brought us waters along with chips and salsa, which was appreciated. The chips were pretty standard Mexican restaurant chips--not my favorite. They tasted slightly greasy, even though they didn't appear to be. The salsa had good flavor but was quite thin. Our waitress greeted us within a reasonable amount of time, took our drink order, and returned with our drinks to take our food order. Since it was our first visit, we tried a few different items. I ordered the steak fajitas, which were flavorful and came with a generous amount of onions and peppers, many with a nice char (which I loved). The steak was tender and well seasoned. I do wish they offered the option to mix multiple proteins. I also ordered a ground beef hard-shell taco on the side, and it was great--the shell didn't taste stale like you often find at many Mexican restaurants. My dining partner enjoyed his meal as well. The only downside was the manager or owner standing near the computer station by the entrance for much of our visit, frequently watching the dining room. Since we were one of the first few tables, it felt a bit uncomfortable at times, even though I'm sure it wasn't intentional. Overall, this has quickly earned a top-two spot for Mexican restaurants in Renton for us. We'll definitely be back.

    The food was very tadty. I especially like the enchilada sauce it was delicious. The service was…read moregreat. I definitely will be back again.

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    3.8(88 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    This was our first time visiting, and wow it did not disappoint! The food was absolutely delicious…read more Our favorite was the Shrimp (Langostinos a la Diabla). We added butter and garlic, and it honestly tasted like a seafood boil in the best way! The sauce was spicy, rich, and packed with flavor . The restaurant is located across from the Renton airport, so the area may seem a little sketchy at first, but we had no issues at all. There's parking available, and we were seated right away. The interior is beautiful, cozy, and perfect for date night, family dinners, or a night out with friends it really fits any vibe. And we have to shout out our waitress she was incredibly kind, attentive, and made us feel so welcomed. Our food came out quickly, and everything was fresh and hot. We had such a great experience and will definitely be back. Don't let the negative reviews stop you this place deserves a chance! Fue nuestra primera vez viniendo y la verdad ¡nos encantó! No nos decepcionó para nada. La comida estuvo riquísima. Nuestro favorito fueron los Camarones (Langostinos a la Diabla). Les agregamos mantequilla y ajo y uff... sabían como a un seafood boil pero versión mexicana La salsa estaba picosita, bien sazonada y llena de sabor . Está enfrente del aeropuerto de Renton, y aunque el área puede verse medio sospechosa al principio, nosotros no tuvimos ningún problema. Hay estacionamiento y nos pasaron a sentar de inmediato. El lugar está muy bonito y acogedor, perfecto para una cita, ir con la familia o con amigos se presta para cualquier plan. Y nuestra mesera se merece una mención especial súper amable, atenta y siempre al pendiente. La comida salió rápido y todo llegó fresco y calientito. La verdad tuvimos una muy buena experiencia y claro que vamos a regresar. No se dejen llevar por las reseñas negativas este lugar sí vale la pena.

    I've been here a couple of times and everything is always so delicious! Food, service, and music is…read moregreat. The vibes are welcoming! Definitely a spot to go to for good seafood and to unwind!

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