Service: Friendly and helpful. Thank you Bertha for the warm welcome!!! 5/5 Ambiance: Clean spacious comfortable and casual. Two large dining areas, open seating plan. Not stylish or festive ... but also not loud or off putting either. Basic. 4/5 Food: Traditional and comforting....generous portions. Ordered the chile verde/chile colorado from the chef specialities section of menu....our lovely server Bertha pointed it out since my cousin wanted to try both.....I had the very cheesy chile relleno.....came with generous portion of beans and rice...it was great for me nothing too salty but the two rellenos were only lukewarm tho the cheeze was well melted....it was good and hearty 4/5......chips and salsa free....the chips had a Doritos style color dusting of red 5/5 some kind of spice maybe??...it was fresh and crunchy and kinda thick, we liked it plus the salsa was not hot just tangy....we asked for Pico de Gallo but they don't serve it a la carte apparently. It comes as part of an entree, but never found out which one. Turns out the cook/owner was once the executive chef at Angel Stadium. So food was solid, traditional and nothing fancy nouvelle or la de da...nothing crazy experimental...just good solid Mex that will satisfy a craving. The Jamaica was not too sweet not too sour....not watered down...light and refreshing....wish I had asked for a refill or maybe they don't do refills on agua frescos, I don't know. Very nice extensive menu. Plenty of free parking. Tucked in the corner of a strip mall on Roaemead Blvd. Not easily visible from the street in any direction. So pay attention to your GPS. read more

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Wow! I stumbled upon this place this morning and am I glad I did. The food is so good. I met the owner and he was delightful. I ordered scrambled egg enchiladas covered in chili verde, unbelievable! My super sweet waitress brought me some fresh chicharon and it was delicious. The chips are seasoned and I thought that was a nice touch too. Salsa was solid and the place is nice and clean. I highly recommend this establishment that has been there since 1994! Enjoy! read more

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My sister took me to celebrate my birthday on Sunday 6/14 to this amazing restaurant. The service was outstanding, the food so delicious our server Elvira provided outstanding customer service. She was very friendly, kind and kept checking on us to make sure we had everything we needed. I also loved the delicious birthday flan dessert read more

Zapien's Salsa Grill - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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I came in with a large party and they were very accommodating. We have a picky eater and they met his needs. The chili verde and Colorado, and the mole were to die for. The ambience is nice. There were TVs and tables I can fit many people highly recommend. read more

Food - food is awesome!!! One of the best Mexican food I have had. Their mole is to die for. Food is simple yet hits the spot. Service - servers were friendly and very attentive Ambiance - restaurant has homey feels read more

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A local Pilar that keeps going strong. It's been a while since we visited so we made the trip out. The chipotle bean dip is fabulous and a paired match with the chips. The red posole lean tender meat with a flavorful broth. Best description is demure. It's tasty but not over spiced. The chorizo eggs and beans made wifey smile. Try the chile verde. We don't have it this time but it's always phenomenal. Service is friendly and place is always full of smiling locals. read more

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Pretty average menu selections that Mexican restaurants offer. It's just a little too salty for my taste. I prefer more heart, healthy options. read more

Some of the food pictures are from our first experience. Once again very please with the service. We are greeted as soon as we walk in. We are checked on often by multiple staff. I love the family vibe here. They even have a phone charging section with a variety of chargers. Restroom is clean. Restaurant decor is cute, I like the display of wines and champagne. Today I ordered the same enchiladas with green sauce. Very tasty. My grandmother enjoyed her chile rellano. They have a special menu during lent. Feeling satisfied. read more

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It was decorated very cute inside with pumpkins everywhere (I was there Nov 1). There were plenty of tables available & didn't feel crammed at all & the place felt clean. Ordered a quesadilla for my daughter, but she didn't end up eating it (she was tired) so idk how it was but it looked fine. My m.i.l got a torta with asada she said it was okay, not bad but not her fave. The chips & salsa are sooo tasty. The seasoning on the chips alone is great but with the salsa, it's just so satisfying. I got a carnitas plate & it was sizzling when they brought it out! Yum! So so so good, I'd absolutely come back for that same plate. I got it with no onion, but ordered one to go for my hubs & got that one with onions and it was even better. My only complaint was that my server didn't come back to check on us after I got my food... I had asked for flour tortillas & got corn but she never came back for me to tell her & I had to go to the front to ask for a container & place another order to go & to find someone so I could pay... but I'd still come back cause the food was great. read more

Zapien's Salsa Grill - Carnitas plate. - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Went in on Easter Sunday, despite the place being full the service to sit us down was quite the turn around, but being there and seeing how full it was, it made me feel that I was at a great place already. Everyone seemed to be happy working there and the customers enjoying the food . I got the Menudo and my husband got that chile verde plate it was delicious everything. The coffee was also so delicious was the best thing of my morning . My boss recommended this place as they cater our holiday party's and they didn't disappoint at all! We will be back :) read more

The food and service is great. Since trying this spot about a month ago, we have been back twice. I have tried Albondigas, Chorizo breakfast plate and breakfast burrito. All were delicious. The chips are so addicting because of the seasoning on top. I am a bit picky with my chorizo and now has now become my favorite spot for chorizo. My BF ordered the pozole and said was delicious as well as the cheese enchiladas. Check this spot out if you're in the area!!! read more

This is mine & my family's Disneyland... I think that says it all! You can never go wrong with Salsa Grill. read more

Great low key spot with good food and the best bean dip ever. Good service and affordable prices.

To quote my daughter, "the food is beautiful." We love eating at Zapien's Salsa Grill, and we specially enjoy the nopales and shrimp salad, chile verde y chile colorado. The service is great, they make you feel like family. Buen provecho! read more

Zapien's Salsa Grill - Chile Colorado - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

I truly enjoyed our experience at this restaurant. We were a large group of sixteen and they had our table ready upon arrival. It didn't take long for the food to be ready and come out. We had our drinks refilled several times and the staff was attentive. The food was delicious, but the one element this restaurant is missing are handmade tortillas or better quality tortillas. read more

Very disappointed with the service. Our waitress completely disregarded a concern we had, walked away and completely ignored the concern. When we asked her to remove the plate from the table she just picked up but just walked away without saying anything to us. She didn't try to make it right or even apologize for the plastic being in our food. She seemed more bothered that we pointed it out. We tried giving business to this small business and she completely ruined the experience as the food itself was not bad we just weren't thrilled there was plastic in the beans. read more

Service and food was delicious. Felt like home. The waitresses were super friendly. Restaurant was clean and loved that the restroom was very clean. read more

Had the chilaquiles verdes for breakfast, and it was so tasty! The service was great, and the employees were very attentive. Will be coming again and again! read more

Zapien's Salsa Grill - Breakfast menu - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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My husband ordered pozole with pata (you have to request the pata) he says that the pozole was insipid and the ground chili available on the table did not help. He says it was not chile de árbol, so it was not spicy at all. He recommends they check what chile they are using. I ordered Chicharrones divorciados and we asked for more chips because they were really good. The salsa for the chips is good and kid friendly. Too bad their aguas frescas are not made there, they are from a mix. Service was attentive and friendly. read more

Zapien's sits right in the corner of a busy little strip mall where you can also find a meat market, a little juice bar, and a pharmacy. It caught my eye while looking for Mexican food by my bnb because it has some decent reviews here on Yelp. Let me tell you, it really does live up to the reviews. The carne asada inside my taco was perfection. It's like they got the perfect sear on it and then cut it up into smaller pieces so it's easier to chew for a more pleasant eating experience. The rice and beans both tasted fresh and homemade. The chips and salsa were absolutely delicious. You could tell they were both homemade and fresh. The chips were very fresh, warm, and seasoned nicely. The salsa has a roasted pepper taste to it that is to die for. The service was a little slow for their not being many people dining inside, but overall, the employees were very nice and the food made up for any little inconvenience. I highly recommend trying this little place out. read more

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My favorite authentic Mexican food by far!! The staff and owner are very welcoming and I get the best service every time I go! The ambiance is always lively with music!! read more

The green chili is the best soft tender pork and the service is great all the food is good

Met some good friends here for lunch on a Friday. We were seated quickly, and our orders taken, with food arriving in about 15 minutes. Their menudo was tasty, but I felt lacked just a little spicyness. The restaurant was clean, as were the restrooms. Would definitely return. read more

Zapien's Salsa Grill - Chicken flautas - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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Service was Amazing. As soon as you sit they bring you chips and salsa and take your drink order. I got the enchiladas suizas(they come with chopped chicken breast so make sure to ask for shredded chicken) my man got the carne con chile verde. Everything had great flavor and waitress went above and beyond to make sure we left happy. I recommend and will come back soon read more

Zapien's Salsa Grill - Carne con chile verde - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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It was not that crowded when we got there, but it was crowded when we left. Chips and salsa are seriously top three. My mom got the chile verde plate, which they are famous for. I could not take a picture of what the Prince ordered, because he ate it that fast. I ordered the asada fajitas. And had enough to share. So good. read more

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Most authentic Mexican food in the area. Great service!! Always a good atmosphere, clean and festive vibe.

Everything else we've ordered in the past was typical average to good except for the chorizo overcooked eggs with pieces of sausage, not chorizo very surprised to see a Mexican restaurant, not serve real chorizo read more

Friendly staff. Portions are good and food is delicious. They also give you free refills on the Agusto frescas

Zapien's Salsa Grill is my absolute favorite authentic Mexican restaurant around Pico Rivera! Not only is the service great, but the fresh chips and salsa are to die for. I would rate here 5 stars on the chips and salsa alone. The Chile Verde plate and carne asada tacos were both cooked perfectly with perfect flavor. The rice and beans are some of the best I have had in the longest time. Breakfast is served all day, which is exciting. Afternoon french toast (which were yumm) just hits great with some chips and salsa. Thank you for a great experience, Zapien's Salsa Grill! read more

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If you want authentic Mexican food, this place has it all. The food was delicious. The service was responsive and the aesthetics was not overwhelming. It's large, to huge areas so you don't feel cramped. Ample parking, it's in a strip mall. I received my food quickly. I ordered three beef tacos that came with rice and beans. There was nothing left on my plate. Everything tasted fresh and my taste buds were delighted. And of course they provided a generous amount of chips and salsa. The chips were flavorful and fresh! The menu was extensive but I'm a hard shell taco gal. Prices were reasonable. read more

Zapien's Salsa Grill - My beef taco combo plate - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Food is always great. Today was different we received a 2 for one card and our waiter Birtha gave us a hard time using it and she was very rude about it. Made us feel really bad. I'm sure no tip will help that attitude of hers. read more

I love the chorizo bean dip here, I go visit a few times a year when I'm in the area. Salads are great, if you're in the mood for pozole or menudo this is the spot. I wish they would be open a little later during the week. Service is good, ambiance is great! read more

So to start off the food here was amazing my 1 star to this place is strictly going to a certain worker there that i personally had a bad experience with i believe her name was Bertha she was really rude and mean i would never want her to serve us again on top of that i even seen her being mean to one of her fellow co worker from what i saw he was helping the customers fine she went over there and asked the customers if he was buggin them and that she was sorry he doesn't know what he's doing very unprofessional. I highly recommend this place to eat but stay away from her I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Zapien's has been a staple in this community for many years and we've been here on several occasions. We came here for Sunday Brunch and I love that they service breakfast till closing. We shared a bowl of menudo, which was good and it come with handmade tortillas. They also bring free warm seasoned chips and salsa, both delicious. I ordered the bolillo French toast with over medium eggs and bacon. The bolillo French toast was soaked in cinnamon and vanilla cream, sprinkled with sugar powder, and came with maple syrup. My dish was pretty amazing, full of flavors, and pretty very innovative. We love this spot, come here often, and will be back. By the way, this service here is unmatched and ambiance very festive. read more

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Our job recently had an event catered by Zepien's with a taco bar, and the tacos and sides were excellent. I'm definitely going to have to stop by in person and try more of their dishes! read more

The menudo so tasty and very clean not greasy at all. Now the service is excellent the host and waiter were. Awesome very attentive what i need. The music is perfect watching dodgers highlights on the tv and gentleman on the side making homemade tortillas omg. read more

Zapien's Salsa Grill - With coffee de olla so delicious - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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I went there for the first time on a Sunday. It was packed! My friends took me there after we got back home from a short road trip. Pretty sure we were all hungover. I was not feeling well but I ordered some green chicken posole. It was the best decision. The service was also on point. Very quick. And the atmosphere was not too loud, most people there with what seemed like families in their Sunday outfits. Would recommend. Thanks. read more

Zapien's Salsa Grill - Posole de pollo - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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We decided to get shrimp cocktails since we've enjoyed them in the past. This time, we were disappointed. We ordered 3 shrimp cocktails and ALL of them had shrimp that were obviously cut in half to make it appear to be a lot instead of serving the full size shrimp like in the past. Instead of serving what you pay for, they cut them in half. How ridiculous! If that's the case, charge less! Thank you for replying, Marco. My family has been going to your restaurant for years. Just recently, we started getting your shrimp cocktails during lent and loved them. We even commented on how big the shrimp was. They weren't cut completely in half. read more

Zapien's Salsa Grill - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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The food here was very good. I had the chili verde and it was one of the best I've ever had. Their chips are amazing! Seasoned flour tortilla chips!!! read more

I do enjoy their food. However the last time we were in, I was so upset over the customer service I received over sour cream, I don't ever want to go back. For starters they didn't put much sour cream on the taquitos(I should have got photo). So I asked the buzzer (young boy) I don't want that much just literally add a bit more. I'm not asking for extra to dip my chips in. He CHARGED me $3 TO bring me a dollop extra lol. So just beware they're cutting back on amounts they are giving which makes no sense being they raised menu prices. I believe for good customer service he could have found a tiny bit more sour cream and a fraction of the cost I get you gota charge but first off you need to put the appropriate amount on from the start...75 cents ok but 3 Bucks I can go by a whole container vs a the dollop he did bring back for me. For this reason I prob will never go back. And we went weekly. read more