While in town decided to have a nice dinner and saw Zoca was rated pretty well. Located right on the main road I suggest coming a little early as it was getting busier as the night went on. Inside is a very nice coastal vibe with slight Mexican themes and bad Bunny playing on the speakers The staff were all very friendly and were quick to take our order and accommodate for our 1.5 year old son. Food came out relatively quick which we were appreciative of. Only thing I'll mention is that the cooks tend to cook the steaks a little to the rare side so if you like your steaks cooked well be aware of that. All in all a pretty good Mexican spot that I was surprised to find. read more

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Sangria was good but the rest was disappointing! We had crispy shrimp and chicken tacos. The tortillas were thick and gummy. I guess they were housemade, but needed some time in a pan or on the grill. Tasted raw and flour-y. Not good. Fillings were okay but nothing special - especially given the cost. $7 for a 4" taco. The yellow rice was gluey AND crunchy -- maybe the worst rice I've ever had! The decor was nice. Ambiance was passable. We were there at a slow time so the energy was pretty low. Service was just okay. Our waiter was new, maybe? He didn't seem very comfortable talking or familiar with the menu. Could've been a language issue or low hospitality IQ. Didn't offer us chips/salsa. I guess you have to order them but I didn't see it on the menu. We asked for no pickled onions on one of the tacos and that was missed. I've been to 100 better Mexican restaurants. We're locals and I guess this is a tourist trap to avoid. read more

ZOCA Mexican Restaurant absolutely exceeded our expectations! We visited on Taco Tuesday and were blown away. The tacos were only $3 each, but tasted like gourmet tacos you'd expect to pay much more for. Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The margaritas were incredible and only $7--a fantastic value for drinks that were expertly made and delicious. The atmosphere was lively, welcoming, and fun, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a meal with family and friends. What really stood out was the staff. Everyone was kind, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care about making sure we had a great experience. If you're looking for amazing tacos, great margaritas, excellent service, and a fun atmosphere, I highly recommend ZOCA Mexican Restaurant. We'll definitely be back for Taco Tuesday! read more

Hellllo pickled onions! Beautiful interior, friendly staff, comfortable booths with throw pillows for lumbar support (now that I'm middle-aged I don't turn down good back support). Nice bar. Covered outdoor seating, right off the Bethany Board Walk. My daughter and I had our orders Veganized. Our server perfectly applied the request and delivered our dishes free of meat, cheese and sour cream. The food was very tasty, but it surprised me how little was on my fajita, basically just a sliced red pepper and a sliced onion with 3 corn kernels in a tortilla. No zucchini, mushroom or squash, etc. I felt for the price, this was a scant amount of filling and requested a side of rice and beans which significantly improved my portion. Our food was absolutely delicious, especially the guacamole which tasted like it was made fresh for the order, and the thick flour tortilla my fajita was wrapped in was really good, too. Yes: Vegan Friendly Yes: family friendly read more

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Nice ambiance, but food was just so-so. Burrito bowl was dry, and hot sauce was not hot at all. Nachos were the best thing we had. Entrees and drinks were pricy. read more

Bethany Beach's Hidden Fiesta Tucked just a few steps from the boardwalk bustle, Zoca isn't your average beachside taco joint--it's a coastal oasis with a bold Mexican twist. We wandered in on a breezy Saturday afternoon, not expecting much. Let's be honest--beach spots can be hit or miss (usually miss, with a side of soggy fries). But Zoca? Total curveball. Right away, you notice this isn't the kind of place handing out free chips and burying your plate under a mountain of beans and rice. Nope. Zoca's got style. It's sleek, fresh, and just adventurous enough to make you lean in and say, "Okay, let's see what you've got." We grabbed a table outside and dove into the drink menu. I landed on the Toasted Coco--and wow. This wasn't just a cocktail, it was a beachside sorcery ritual. Blanco tequila, pineapple juice, coconut cream, jalapeño agave, and that toasted coconut rim? It was like a tropical vacation with a kick in the pants. Smooth. Spicy. Sexy. And gone in five sips. Keeping it chill (it was lunchtime, after all), we shared a few dishes--but every bite hit like a mariachi solo. * Mahi Mahi Street Tacos - Grilled to perfection, nestled in soft corn tortillas, topped with pickled red onion, fresh pico, and chipotle mayo. Bright. Smoky. Legit. Took me straight back to a beachside shack in the Yucatán. * Mexican Street Corn - Charred just right, slathered in creamy chipotle sauce and queso fresco. Messy? Yes. Worth it? También. * Stuffed Jalapeños - And here's where I lost all self-control. These weren't your baby jalapeños from the supermarket--these were chonky. Stuffed with shredded chicken, wrapped in bacon, kissed with chipotle mayo. I told myself I'd share. I lied. No regrets. Our waitress? A total gem--friendly, upbeat, and just the right amount of attentive. Final verdict? Zoca isn't just a "beach town surprise"--it's a destination. A hidden fiesta of flavor, tucked behind the dunes. I'll be back. Probably hungry. Definitely not sharing the jalapeños. read more

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We came into Zoca for an afternoon snack and were quite impressed. The decor is gorgeous and the bartender that served us was personable and prompt. We had a few beers and shared a plate of nachos which were delicious. We did add carne asada, which made it a bit pricey at $29, but we were both impressed with the quantity and quality. Would definitely return! read more

Zoca - Nachos with Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

The atmosphere is awesome and our server was great....food on the other hand was meh. Extremely small portions...the Beria taco au jus was blah, were no accompanying sides (no rice or beans? unheard of!!!) or complimentary chips and salsa......and of course the prices were off the charts that's to be expected at the beach but was definitely not worth it. read more

My daughters and I found this gem and were all wanting guacamole, chips and tacos and this delivered. We have been back multiple times and have had the best experiences. Great staff, decor is wonderful. read more

Great taco Tuesday specials. The street corn ribs were amazing. And $3 tacos were all flavorful

Woof. Staff was nice but overwhelmed. Carne Asada was tougher than chewing gum, wound up pulling it all out and having a tasteless $30 vegetarian burrito. No wonder I was able to get a reservation on a holiday weekend. read more

We had just arrived in town, and the positive is they took a reservation. However, simple orders like chicken and mahi tacos were underwhelming. There was hardly any mahi and it was over cooked. One person in our party had a decent mole enchilada. Our waiter may have been new, but it took three trys to get the draft beer list, and a Blue Moon was served in the can - had to ask for a glass with the traditional orange slice. Not impressed and won't be going back. read more

Grabbed lunch with my wife on our arrival day of a three day trip. Sunday afternoon, so we grabbed two spots at the bar as football was on the TV. We arrived at the beginning of happy hour so they had some tapas and reduced prices on drinks. Our bartender was great and the atmosphere inside was perfect for a beachside restaurant. Drinks were tasty and the food was incredible. I got the Adobo Wings and we got the Ultimate Nachos off the happy hour menu. Tons of food for less than $20. I also grabbed the Barbacoa Pork Sandwich which was excellent. Highly recommend spot!! read more

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GREAT FOR KIDS! We came here when all other restaurants were booked up. Food was FRESH and HOT (temperature). I had the paella and it was super seasoned... maybe a little too much. Kids food were well prepared and the rice was really delicious. Soft and moist. Excellent service. I haven't been carded in a long time and the waitress made me feel young and happy. Bright, beautiful and clean. No issues! read more

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Arrived for happy hour at the bar at 4:10 on a Friday offseason party of 2 still had available seats Reo the bartender was great we enjoyed the drinks HH food was hit and miss but we enjoyed our first experience read more

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Ultimate nachos were delicious. Margaritas also very good. Service was excellent. All around great dinner!

Nice decor, and that is all. After a long drive, we stopped here for a bite to eat. We ordered the ultimate nachos, Beef empanadas, and the carne asada chimichanga. As you can see from the photo, the tortilla chips for the nachos were burnt to a crisp, and completely inedible. The empanadas had zero flavor, although the pie crust was light and flaky; and the chimichanga was so so. This experience was very disappointing, so please spare yourself the agony, and avoid this establishment. read more

Zoca - Ultimate Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

A few months ago, Birthday Twin called. "Hey, I've got a ton of Marriott points and a teenager who hates me. Want to get away to the beach?" She didn't have to ask twice. Bethany is a picturesque town with a small but well mixed "downtown". Zoca was our choice for the first dinner we had there. The building it's in is a wee bit confusing as several restaurants share the long porch. We accidentally went to the wrong place first, they cheerfully sent us next door. This happens, apparently, all the time. We had reservations, were early, this was not a problem, we were seated promptly. The space was open, bright, warm tones, beachy vibe without being knock-over-the-head beach. We first made our drink order - BDT got the Cazamingos Mezcal after our server patiently explained the difference between tequila and mezcal (fermentation process). She declared it "yummy". I went for the Famous Last Word marguerita which was also yummy, however either the mix overpowered the tequila or there wasn't enough because I didn't take it. Entrees: My "test" dish for basically every Mexican place is the chimichanga, so I ordered that, with beef, and a street-corn-on-the-cob. BDT got the mole enchiladas. Everything was very good, and it was also more upscale and playful than traditional dishes. The Chimichanga came with an interesting sauce, the corn with a spicy mayo type drizzle. The mole was heavenly. This really is a "fusion" Mexican establishment, as they play with flavors and textures, which I liked very much. Service was prompt, patient (BDT asks a ton of questions) and friendly. We'll definitely go again next time we're at Bethany. read more

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Went to this place very near the beach for happy hour with relatively low expectations because you never know what you're going to get so close to the beach. However, our expectations were exceeded with the quality of the food and the price we sat at the bar and the bartender was Very knowledgeable about the menu and gave us some great recommendations for both drink and food. We nibbled our way through dinner and had drinks and it was a great experience. read more

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I went to Zoca with two friends (all of us are over 21) to check out their happy hour deals at the bar. Right after we sat down and ordered waters, the bartender asked for our IDs. No problem -- we showed them -- but she immediately accused us of using fake IDs and told us we had to leave the bar seating. No explanation, just attitude. We were honestly stunned by how rude she was. We explained we were of legal age and even offered to have them call the police if they really thought otherwise. After making a scene and treating us with zero respect, they finally decided to serve us a beer. But by then the experience was already ruined. It's one thing to be cautious, but another to be flat-out disrespectful to customers who did nothing wrong. The way we were treated was completely out of line, and I won't be going back. read more

Woah! What a pleasant surprise Zoca was! We left the beach to grab some lunch and a quick google review search brought us to Zoca due to having a Sunday Funday Happy Hour! It was either here or Baja but since this place had a happy hour, we decided to investigate in-person. *Happy hour is seven days a week from 3-6! I ordered the street corn nachos which I added shrimp to ($22). Though it was a hefty additional $12 fee, it was totally worth it--giant shrimp flavored perfectly. In addition, I put in for a shrimp taco ($4) and a granadas margarita ($10). Best nachos I have ever had and the marg was also SO good--the bartender here knows his drinks! I'd totally drink here with the girls if I had the money to splurge on drinks! Would have given 5 stars, however, we asked for no onions and our dishes came out with a over flowing amount of onions, hahaa. read more

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Really enjoyed our meal here tonight. Went with the wife and 2 kids and the portions were huge. Got the trio of dips (queso, guacamole, & salsa) and we all enjoyed them. Kids liked their tacos with rice and beans for about $12 which was a very large portion. The beans were borracho style and were quite flavorful. Wife and I both got a spicy margarita and shared the avocado, brussel sprout, and blue cheese salad and both were delicious. And then we split the paella, which was huge and had a ton of flavor. Included mussels, clams, chorizo, and shrimp. Also the restaurant didn't have much of a wait on a sat night, which was surprising - though we did go a bit early (5:45pm). Overall a solid meal at an upscale Mexican spot. read more

Great food, friendly staff Loved the atmosphere and music as well. Loved their fish tacos, family friendly and great location. Parking was a bit difficult to find but the food made up for it. Definitely coming back next time we're around read more

I have been so excited to try the restaurant given its popular views in the community! We arrived for a late lunch at 1pm and it was still pretty packed. We sat at the booth like seating, keep in mind there are no cushion on the seats. But there are plenty of pillows to fulfill your comfort needs. There was somewhat slow service, possibly due to shortage of staff, we received mix matched glasses, and there was a 45 minute wait for drinks. Some of the food was cold, some of the food was warm. Nonetheless, we had a nice, relaxing time. read more

Zoca - Mexican Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

Okay, first of all I love Mexican cuisine and have eaten it everywhere including South America in multiple countries. But enough about that. This place is very chill and Anna is the most awesome bartender ever. I actually call in advance to see if she is working before I commit to going there. Great service, food and atmosphere is awesome. The chimichanga is awesome, the queso is really to die for, the tacos are great, and the burrito bowl is a must have. They also have a great selection of tequilas and of course, then there has to be margaritas. You have got to check this place out. read more

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This is one of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever eaten in. We came for happy hour and had four tapas plates. We were stuffed, three would have been plenty. They were all excellent with the superb standout being the empanadas, the flavors burst in your mouth. We had room for the incredible tres leches dessert. The waitress was excellent and knew all the details of the menu. The drinks are full strength. We ate outside where you can get a breeze from the ocean. Zoca is a must visit in Bethany. read more

Zoca - Three tapas: Carne Asada Huarache, Beef Empanadas, and Barbacoa Pork. - Mexican Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

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Great location easy walk from the beach! Food is creative and delicious! Great specials on food and drinks, and the staff is very personable and attentive! Did I say the food is great! You won't be disappointed! read more

My boyfriend and I went to Zoca last night for the first time and WOW! The space it's self is beautiful and such a night atmosphere. We sat at the bar and the bartender Chloe was phenomenal. She was very knowledgeable about everything on the menu and gave us great recommendations. The margaritas were unreal. I loved the Pepino, if you like a spicy marg. Their nachos were loaded and had toppings on every bite. We will definately we going back regularly. Thank you Chloe! read more

They had great service and some vegan options! I got the Vegetarian Tacos- pretty tasty! Have to give them the stars for their amazing staff and service provided. Would love for there to be some more vegan options added, as the options they currently had feel a bit bland. Maybe adding some vegan sauces would be great! read more

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Right on the main strip next to the boardwalk, we were able to sit on the outside patio. The margaritas were REALLY good-strong and not too sweet-definitely my favorite part of the meal. We ordered the queso which was good in flavor but was very sour cream heavy and served Luke-warm. It was not the typical melted cheese I expected. The chips were seasoned with Cajun style seasoning which added a little kick. Tacos came in sets of 3- I ordered the shrimp. The shrimp was decent however bland- aside from the pickled onions there wasn't much flavor/any sauce. I had a bite of a mahi taco which was really good (I will be getting that next time) as it was fresh/juicy tasting with a chipotle style cream sauce. read more

Zoca - Shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

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The service was good. But my rice bowl came with no rice. My ladies group appreciated opening to accommodate us. I would however cone back again. read more

Hit or miss on all fronts. Some days - it's great and other days, meh. Some of their pricing is crazy - Mexican restaurant that charges $10 or so for chips and salsa and a happy hour with most drinks still over $10. read more

We love Zoca! It's open year round--so it has been a go-to restaurant for us over the past couple of years. They also have outdoor covered dining with heaters, which is always a plus. The decor is eclectic and fun, and the menu is extensive. Besides the great tacos...we love the Blackened Mahi Mahi tacos--there is a nice happy hour and very good Margaritas. It seems like a great place for groups to gather. On our most recent visit, a large ladies's group was meeting in the back section, which is partitioned off perfectly for groups. On April 14, 2022-they are advertising a Comedy Night (which we would love to check out), and there is a special by reservation dinner coming up, too. Also--they do carry out--in case you want to take some dinner to the beach (which is basically a block away!) read more

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As you can see my first visit here was back in November 2021. At that time we enjoyed our dinner when we sat at one of their regular dining tables. We were recently in the mood for Mexican food. We returned here with our family and friends for happy hour around 4 pm on a Wednesday. We were the only people here when we arrived with my party of 7. We sat on the corner of their bar. I started with and enjoyed my two Pepino ritas with cucumber jalapeno infused tequila, agave, lime and chipotle salted rim for $10 each. I also enjoyed my puerco en chile rojo sopes with pork, refried beans, lettuce, radishes, cilantro, sour cream and thick masa tortilla for $8. I also shared and enjoyed their Adobo chicken wings for $9 with ranch dressing although I prefer blue cheese dressing over ranch. I ended my dinner with and enjoyed their Brenkenridge draft vanilla porter for $5. Bartender Julia M. served us very well. My total bill for both of us less gratuity was $68. When we left we were still the only customers in the restaurant. Business seems to be slow here during this off season compared to other happy hour restaurants. read more

Zoca - Mexican Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

I really wanted to like this place more than I did. The atmosphere is cute, nicely decorated. Stopped in for happy hour but it was not a happy hour prices at all. The margarita was still $10, normally $12. Also got nachos which were good but for a $50 happy hour meal for two drinks and nachos....no thank you. read more

Zoca - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

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Great ambiance, conveniently located to parking, friendly staff, quick service, nice plating, not very authentic Mexican food but still delicious. Order the nachos! They're delicious and a great portion to share! The tortilla chips were hot and hefty with a dusting of some seasoning I wasn't able to pin point. The weight of the chips were great for scooping up the creamy mellow queso fresco cheese and other toppings. The waiter was sweet and accommodated our request for them to be made without meat. He even mentioned the beans are made with meat so he omitted them from our order. I ordered the vegetarian tacos which came with fajita style bell peppers and onions as well as mushrooms on corn tortillas. Others in our party ordered vegetarian fajitas, asada tacos, a shrimp chimichanga and Long Island ice teas. Everyone was happy with their food and service. read more

First time coming to Zoca's and from the decor alone I knew it was going to be mediocre. The rice and beans were meh but I liked my tacos and the chimichanga was huge. read more

Zoca - Chimichanga's - Mexican Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

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Ok. Off street parking. The service is fine. The food is not very good for the amount of money they charge.

the food was great! our server was great! the bartender was the slowest bartender I've seen in a long time and I'm not one to complain because I BARTEN!!! I ordered my second drink right as I got my food. I finished my meal, waited 10 more minutes and finally asked the server to cancel it. If the restaurant wants to last summer seasons, they need a new bartender asap. read more

nachos great. we ordered the mango iceberg salad and it came out with strawberries instead of mangos. we added chicken for $14 and were unimpressed with a few things strips. salad was supposed to have tomatoes and bacon and it was almost impossible to find either. for a total of $28 for salad, we were quite disappointed read more