Wow!! Was I surprised at the fabulous Chili Verdi!!! I had the taco salad w/Chili Verdi and it was served in a large tortilla bowl filled yummy!!! The service was impeccable my iced tea was filled regularly which is always a plus in my book!! The cafe itself was amazing how clean and roomy it is with staff that is there to make your experience GREAT!!! This is my new go to Mexican Restaurant!!! You must try Zorro's you won't regret it!!!! read more

I've been to Zorro's Cafe and Cantina probably seven or eight times now, and every single visit has been consistently solid. The thing that originally got me hooked on this place was their clam chowder. An ex-girlfriend brought some back for me to try, and it ended up being one of the best clam chowders I've ever had. That alone made me want to come try the restaurant in person. Now, every time I visit, it's a must-order. Honestly, it's better than any other place in Pismo Beach that claims to have the best. Zorro's is the one that actually delivers. Beyond the chowder, it's a full Mexican restaurant with a wide menu. They bring out chips and salsa to start, and they also have their own house-made hot sauce on every table, which is a nice touch. The food across the board has been consistently good. This last visit, my girlfriend had the carnitas tacos, and I ordered the shrimp diablo plate. I've also had their fish and chips, enchiladas, tacos, and burritos on previous visits, and I haven't had a bad meal yet. They also have a solid drink selection, including Mexican beers, good cocktails, and especially strong Bloody Marys and micheladas. The service has always been reliable. Even when it's busy, the staff checks in often enough to keep drinks filled and make sure you have what you need, including more chips and salsa. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, and parking is pretty easy since it's all street parking nearby. You're usually only a short walk away. If you're in Pismo Beach and like Mexican food, this place is definitely worth a stop. And seriously, don't skip the clam chowder. It's the standout. read more

Zorro's Cafe & Cantina - Clam chowder with lump crab meat and bacon - American Near Me - Shell Beach, California

Coming from the Bay Area and my guy and I visit Pismo pretty often, we might as well live here haha Our first time trying Zorros and; The food is good but the service could use some help. Please cook the pork longer, it was tough and Chile verde should be soft. Make sure to ask if you want chips and salsa before 1pm.....otherwise you won't get any. read more

We travel 2000 miles for Zorro's! Every time we leave California, we miss Zorro's. The nachos are loaded and you get A LOT. My husband is obsessed with their tacos. The service is friendly and attentive. Private bathrooms! Love this place! read more

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Updating my review. Let's see. Restaurant full because the food is great. Smiling , happy looking , must have had a yum experience. Service is friendly and courteous always. What's the ambiance? Check out my pics and see for yourself! OPEN DURING SUPERBOWL! 2026 read more

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Enjoyed the classic HUASNA HUEVOS RANCHEROS. Nothing fancy, the tortillas were soggy and everything was pretty oily. Lacked a punch of heat or a complimentary sauce. Very straight to the point and classic. My friend enjoyed a tamale and eggs. Again it lacked a complimentary sauce or salsa. We asked for their side sauces and salsa and just not hot enough! Not a bad place to stop for brunch. Service was great, patio is cute. Ran into a ton of cute dogs so not a bad day! read more

Zorro's Cafe & Cantina - HUASNA HUEVOS RANCHEROS - American Near Me - Shell Beach, California

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It was pretty quiet when we showed up at about 9 am. Seated quick no wait. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Service was good everyone was very friendly and quick to address anything we needed. My review is mostly on the service as the food for me was just ok. We got the chilaquiles and breakfast with French toast. The chilaquiles were ok. It has so much going on many type of onion peppers and sauce had no flavor and the heaviness of everything just mashed into one thing. The beans were good but rice also had no flavor. I tried the salsa on the side but also had no flavor and heat. The bacon and egg breakfast with the French toast was good. We asked for crispy bacon and that's what we got. Overall maybe this is a lunch and dinner place because I was not impressed by flavor or breakfast. I do appreciate the great service which was quick and everyone was super friendly. read more

Zorro's Cafe & Cantina - American Near Me - Shell Beach, California

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This place was such a gem to find! My boyfriend and I were in the area looking for good food and had our dog with us, so we were especially happy to find a spot that was pet-friendly. The space is cozy and lively. It was definitely busy, but the wait wasn't bad at all - about 15 minutes for outdoor patio seating when we arrived around 11:00 AM. They even offer dog-friendly menu items, which is such a cute and thoughtful idea. We ordered the clam chowder and the chile verde omelette. The chowder was honestly the star of the show--rich, creamy, and chunky, with generous pieces of seafood that made it extra satisfying. The chile verde omelette was also a solid choice, filled with tender pork and a savory chile verde sauce, paired with refried beans and potatoes (I was able to sub them in instead of the tortillas, which was nice). We also tried the zucchini muffin, which had great flavor, though it was a bit crumbly for my taste. Overall, this is a great spot for a Mexican-inspired brunch, especially if you're dining with your pup. Being just blocks away from the beach makes it even better. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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We are locals and will sometimes visit Zorro's for their comfort food and pretty side patio. On this visit we sat inside. Our greeting was mediocre, but our server was great and bussing and drink refills were attentive and very friendly. We did get a big "thank you!" with a smile on our way out. Food is solid comfort if not winning awards for presentation. I ordered the tri-tip sandwich, and with a choice of side I chose fresh fruit. When it came out with fries (which were perfectly cooked steakhouse fries), the server asked if I wanted to keep the fries while she brought the fruit. We enjoyed this happy accidental side-swap. Tri-tip on the grilled sourdough bread with cheese (kind of like a Tritip melt) was heavy, a little oily, but good quality tri-tip. We also ordered the chorizo and eggs scramble which came with beans and rice. Very good. Generous portion. Our awesome busser refilled our soda before we left and offered to put it in a to-go cup. It's a cute indoor space, colorful, not too loud and not too crowded with tables. The surf channel was playing on a TV, which was fun to watch. I'm sure we'll continue with our twice-yearly visits. Dependable. read more

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We ordered the mocajete. It had Chili's cheese, Carne asada , chicken linguiça salsa.. it came with tortillas black beans, rice pilaf. We split it plenty of food $30. read more

Zorro's Cafe & Cantina - Menu . - American Near Me - Shell Beach, California

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*In search of the best Chowder in SLO, Zorro's Cafe & Cantina, 1st out of 6 restaurants sampled, El Honcho the king of SLO chowders!* We stopped by Zorro's Cafe for breakfast on our way out of San Luis Obispo. Approaching the restaurant, Zorro's attract lines, just like Splash Cafe in Pismo Beach. We waited about 20 minutes to get a table, but as we are ushered into our table, a lovely kid gave a white rose to my wife. It was mother's day, and Zorro's are presenting mothers who dined with them that day a rose. A good sign that we are going to have a great breakfast here at Zorro's. Inside, Zorro's small and quaint space has such character. We glanced at the menu but already mentioned that we'll have a cup of their clam chowder. I came to our table before our breakfast and tasted it. Wow, it is by far the best clam chowder we have tasted throughout our trip here in SLO. The savoriness and brininess of the chowder is Perfect. The creaminess is on point. The conglomeration of all the ingredients of Zorro's clam chowder is just perfect. It was so good than when my wife tasted it, she immediately asked our server that she will have a cup of her own as well. Anyways back to our breakfast, I asked our server what is here recommendation, and without hesitation, she recommended the Cuyama Chili Verde Omelet of which I obliged. The flavor of the chili verde sauce, the tenderness of the pork, all just so good. My wife's Chilaquiles was yummy as well. My son's burger patty was perfectly charred and tasted great. So if you are looking for breakfast in San Luis Obispo, Zorro's Cafe & Cantina is your spot. Its accolades are absolutely legit. And need I say about their clam chowder? The best. read more

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First of all, the service was awesome. Liz was our waitress. She had a friendly attitude from the start and was helpful with her suggestions. And if you are reading this, happy birthday Liz! I ordered the chorizo and eggs breakfast, which came with side of Mexican rice and frijoles along with corn tortillas. My wife ordered the Greek omelet, but with jack cheese instead of feta. We both thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast. My chorizo had great flavor, not too spicy, but with a nice kick. I absolutely loved it. We also sample the chowder (great!) and chile verde (really good!). Five stars! I highly recommend this place! read more

Zorro's Cafe & Cantina - Greek omelet - American Near Me - Shell Beach, California

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Food was great before and still great now! I always come back for that shrimp and crab enchilada! Portions are still huge. Honestly feels like 2 meals in one. Prices are still reasonable. Our server was very nice and attentive. Always had a smile on her face and was ready to answer any questions we may have. Refilled our coffees in time without us asking and looking for a server. The ambiance is still the same. Cute and cozy beach town spot. Parking was not too hard during the hours we went. It was quite early so no issues there. We were easily sat down. Food came out hot and fresh. I would still highly recommend this spot and it is still as good as ever! Support local :) read more

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Had the best chili verde at Zorro's! Flavor was perfect, portions were big, great service!

Amazing breakfast burritos! All of the ingredients were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The burrito was so large I couldn't finish it, but I wish I could have as it was amazing. We were lucky enough to sit in the covered patio to enjoy the mild weather of the day. The food comes out fast and the staff answered all of our questions with such care. My parents got the French toast and the birria omelette - both were delicious! Highly recommend this spot for breakfast if you're in the Shell Beach area! read more

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Great food service and owner Cindy is a local gem We eat there alot and enjoy their good authentic food. My Husband is vegan so they adapt with his needs. Very Grateful Thank You So Much read more

Zorro's Cafe & Cantina - American Near Me - Shell Beach, California

We arrived with a baby after a long drive. The whole crew were super friendly and accommodating. Carissa was especially sweet with us and our 1 y/o. The gang made a great Margarita and the food was the classic Mexican we needed. Hats off. read more

The breakfast food we had was good. But what I will say that was awesome was the service that we received. Zorro's Cafe & Cantina is located on the corner and is small but again the food was good. read more

This is our new go to spot for breakfast & lunch when in the area. Great service & excellent food. It's super fresh & delicious. It's a family friendly restaurant that has a dog friendly patio. There are lots of food options for whatever you are craving. read more

Zorro's Cafe & Cantina - Huevos Rancheros - American Near Me - Shell Beach, California

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Great food!!!!! Service was exceptional!!! This will be our breakfast spot when ever we visit. read more

This is my new favorite Mexican food place on the Central Coast. Everything was fantastic. Delicious carne asada tacos. Don't sleep on the sweet corn tamale--I don't even like tamales, but this thing was like manna from heaven. Jesse was a great server. I will definitely be back many times. read more

Excellent Experience! Welcoming Environment! Great Staff! Authentic Food! Yummy & Delicious! I will be coming back when I am in town.! read more

Okay, we're back two nights in a row but heck we are on vacation. Tonight, we had fish & chips and a club sandwich with fries and onion rings. Although this is a Mexican Restaurant, everything they make is fantastic and often beats any diner. Also, ask for Carissa. She is a great server. So go and enjoy! read more

We're new to the area, so every weekend we like to try some place new for breakfast. We arrived at Zorro's about 10 minutes before opening, so we waited patiently. Within minutes a line was forming - definitely a locals favorite! We now know why - good coffee and delicious food. I had the Chili Verde omelette - seriously stuffed with tender chunks of pork cooked in a flavorful sauce. Not too spicy. My husband had the chorizo and eggs and it did not disappoint. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. read more

Zorro's Cafe & Cantina - Chili Verde omelette - American Near Me - Shell Beach, California

Recently on Sunday, went to breakfast with some friends. On the waitlist for a little while, not a lot of place to wait but gratefully it was no more than a half hour. Weather was beautiful and one seated inside our order was taken. Extremely busy so don't come too awfully hungry as there is a minor weight service was impeccable and for the most part food was good. I ordered the Chilaquiles which was not my favorite. But everyone else with me have some wonderful food. They weren't bad they were just not my favorite. Probably more me than them. Overall, though a great rating and I can't wait to come back. read more

Had a great breakfast here. Love that it's dog friendly and even have a dog menu. I tried their clam chowder and it blew me away. It was the best clam chowder I've ever had, even compared to living in Boston, trying multiple in San Francisco, Rhode Island style and Manhattan style. I tried the spinach enchilada, but the spinach wasn't cooked and was raw in the middle which I wasn't a huge fan of, though it came in a really nice sauce. Great service, good price, and can eat inside or outside. read more

The receptionist at our hotel recommended this restaurant as a "safe for celiacs like herself" place so my little family decided to give it a try. Hands down some of the best Mexican food I have had in a very very long time. My husband agreed. He got the wet style burrito and for the first time in a long time, couldn't finish because it was so much food! It was close to the size of my forearm! I had the sweet corn tamale and a chicken enchilada. Both were "omg I have to close my eyes and go mmmmmm at first bite" good. I was taking small bites so I could savor every morsel. Our waitress was very good and told me exactly what was gluten free. She even made sure to say it wasn't a celiacs safe kitchen so cross contamination could happen, however they try their best to keep it from happening. She also shared that she had gluten sensitivity and has been good eating there. We were seated outside so our dogs could be with us. It was a nice patio with heaters and protected from the elements. I'm so sad we live 6 hours away because this would be my go to Mexican restaurant if we lived closer. We loved our meals and the service. Just a great place and hopefully we will be back sooner than later. read more

Food: 4.25. Came by for a Thursday late breakfast. Place has inside and outside seating. Parking was not an issue for us but could be a problem on weekends. Greeted by the owner or one of the owner's daughter. So friendly. Ordered the chorizo and egg breakfast. Food came out timely and at the right temperature. Breakfast came with beans, rice, and corn or flour tortillas. Chips and salsa are provided complimentary upon request. With chips and salsa, myeal portion was perfect. Menu notes an 11 am cutoff(?). All the food was satisfying. Service was excellent. Very efficient and welcoming. Ambiance is comfortable and relaxed. Plan to be back. Service: 4.5 Ambiance: 4 Value: 4 read more

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Best Mexican food on the coast. Everyone was so nice. The food took a minute, but it was worth it.

Zorro's Café was such a great experience! The service was excellent--everyone was friendly, attentive, and really knowledgeable about the menu. They offer so many food options, and everything we ordered had amazing flavor and generous portions. The turnaround time was quick too, which was a nice bonus. We absolutely loved their house hot sauces--Zorro's Hot Sauce and Zorros Salsa were BOTH incredible! I'll definitely be buying some online (for the holidays) for my husband because he loved them so much. Highly recommend! read more

Love this spot. The service is always on point, welcoming, and fast. The food is always consistent, flavorful, and tastes fresh. The vibe is relaxed, not rushed, and feels like you're in a friend's home. Highly recommend. read more

Zorro's Cafe & Cantina - Chilaquiles - American Near Me - Shell Beach, California

I had the shredded beef red enchiladas and they were very flavorful! My boyfriend had the chile verde and it was exceptionally delicious! read more

Zorro's Cafe & Cantina - Red enchiladas- shredded beef - American Near Me - Shell Beach, California

I love this place. My family dine here when ever we're in the area. The food is unmatched and the location speaks for itself. read more

Zorro's Cafe & Cantina - Sitting at my table outside looking at the entrance. - American Near Me - Shell Beach, California

Cute breakfast place on Shell Beach. I got egg, sausage and pancakes. I did have to send my pancakes back as it was an over cooked on the other side but other than that it was nice and fluffy. Eggs was cooked to my liking medium and the sausage patty was huge and thick. GF got an egg scramble with cheese and dice ham and for her side she got country potatoes and refried beans which she enjoyed. Servers were all friendly. I forgot to mention I also got a chorizo breakfast burrito to go and it was amazing. read more

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My wife and I are on a trip for our first anniversary so we wanted to get something we wouldn't be able to find where we live. After debating we decided to check out Zorro's. We looked at the menu and decided to get the Shrimp and Crab Enchiladas. My wife has allergies to dairy and eggs, but they were able to accommodate her which we deeply appreciated. The food arrived and it has become my favorite item I've ever had at a restaurant. The crab and shrimp paired incredibly well with the sauce and cheese. We sat outside with cool air passing over us which made the experience even more memorable. I definitely recommend it and my compliments to the staff our servers and cooks were great! read more

Zorro's Cafe & Cantina - The Zorro Combination #6: Shrimp and Crab Enchiladas - American Near Me - Shell Beach, California

We once lived in the area and frequented Zorro's. We returned last week for a holiday and were as pleased as always. BUT (and, this is hard to believe) three years later and the three servers remained the same! Plus, two of them wagered they could recall our regular orders! Finally, our usual drink order was waiting on the table when we sat down. In this day and age? Amazing. We love Zorro's, the food, service and people. By the way, wholesome, stick-to-your-ribs, very flavorful food in a comfortable environment. Don't miss it if you are in the 'hood. read more

Carnitas chilaquiles were good. Service was good. Tamales were dry. Ambiance was mid a lot of flies in outside area. read more

Zorro's Cafe & Cantina - Hot chocolate - American Near Me - Shell Beach, California

Only a quick review here. Pretty good, about as expected. I am not particularly fond of standard Mexican food in this country, so I ordered a breakfast sandwich. It's a busy place, very lively, and people seem to have a good time overall. My breakfast sandwich was good - the bacon was perfect. Everything else at the table (French toast, etc.) looked really good. (My only thumbs down was that I asked for hot tea and got lukewarm water for tea. Even the replacement "hot" water wasn't really hot. But that's just how it is in a lot of places where the owners don't drink hot tea.) Very popular place, and people know what to expect -- decent to good food at reasonable prices. read more

our waiter gerardo was super kind and my chicken strips & fries were yummy!! we went around 4pm and there was no wait time read more

Zorro's Cafe & Cantina - kids chicken strips and fries - American Near Me - Shell Beach, California

Every time in this area, it's my go to place for anytime of the day. Friendly and very good. Homemade soups, hot chips and tasty food.