I started following this guy on TikTok who travels all throughout the US trying these amazing hole in the wall gems. El Zarape caught my attention because the food looked absolutely mouthwatering. Nik Metcalfe this was absolutely delicious. Well worth the drive from Long Beach to Los Angeles. To start the chips and salsa was fresh and tasty. The sweet lady at the counter guided us along as We explained that we were in town from Dallas and had this scheduled for a week. The salsa, one a little spicy and the other a verde like sauce was delicious. Thoroughly enjoyed both. The crunchy Tacos dipped in Birria juices were soooo good. The tacos had a bay leaf inside it and super seasoned with all the right spices. The flavors were out of this world. What an awesome lunch. Ps...The weather...the best in the country. read more

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Just got food to go... and damn.. awful.. 55$ for two burritos and two chips/salsa.... Wild.... Worst burrito I've ever had. Barely any ingredients... tiny for the outlandish price. Go anywhere else. Trust. read more

Needed to grab something to eat before seeing Poetry for the People at the Fountain Theater and El Zarape's patio turned out to a great choice on a warm day. There was a bit of people watching too.. maybe because of the liquor shop next door. Easy ordering at the window, there were printed pamphlet menus, a posted menu, and some specials - so be sure to look through it all. J ordered a bacon breakfast burrito and a cafe de olla (in case of mild food coma ha) and I ordered taquitos dorados with chicken. Everything was served fresh and hot, but the service is not quick. The food was served with care, on lovely plates and with garnishes. Although we were on a slight time crunch, the presentation even being just a patio spot was so nice the we had to sit and enjoy it. With the taquitos I especially loved that you could taste the oregano in the chicken and the fresh lettuce to cool everything down. I had a couple bites of the breakfast burrito and the salsa verde added some nice tangy light spice on the savory bacon, potatoes, and eggs. We enjoyed our quick lunch! read more

El Zarape - Taquitos Dorados - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best shrimp burrito I've had in a long time. They pack the burrito with huge shrimp and it's so filling and yummy. I live nearby in east hollywood and try to come here every few weeks. Service is friendly and quick. Their red salsa is soo spicy and absolutely fantastic. Parking is limited and shared with the liquor store, which is super convenient to grab your beers. read more

I will always rave about this spot. Everything we have had so far is a hit. Chicken enchiladas was a new try. Very good!!! Salsa verde had a nice kick and chicken was very tender. read more

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A cute authentic Mex food place tucked east past downtown! I used to come here more when I lived here, but was glad food was still really good and the people here were awesome still! Carne asada here is so so so good and is definitely the main thing to recommend when eating here. Small touches like the colorful chips, cute menu, art on the building walls all make the experience more fun. Would be a good idea for a casual date on a day with good weather. read more

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This is a decent late night taco shop that hits the spot!!! I like their tacos and their nachos are the best. I like adding their authentic guacamole. All the nacho toppings go well with any protein of your choice. Rice and beans also really good and authentic. Definitely my late night Mexican restaurant of choice when I DoorDash. Highly recommend!!! read more

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The tacos are pretty basic compared to the taco trucks that a near by, but I got the steak & eggs once & was SOLD! It was so good! Well seasoned & well cooked. Overall super happy with that meal:) read more

El Zarape - Steak & Eggs for the WIN! - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've probably left reviews here before within the last 5 years. But everytime I come back to el zarape and I get my usual Surf & turf burrito (no beans) but if you like beans then keep it the way it's comes. That Burrito and everything else these amazing people that work and cook at El zarape make, puts the biggest smile on my face. And they are super friendly and great people. I just love this place so much. It's a cute little spot in front of a liquor store so get your michelada mix at the restaurant and your beer at the store behind it. I LOVE YOU GUYS! read more

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Finally!! I found an authentic Mexican restaurant that is not only serving the same... The "molcajete" is the BEST in town.... Margaritas are exquisite, and service is so far great!!! Definitely is my absolute favorite Mexican restaurant... will be back soon. read more

El Zarape - Molcajete - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

El Zarape is one of our go-to spots, and it never disappoints. My husband always orders the huevos rancheros with a cucumber lime drink, and I usually get the huevos con chorizo with a tall glass of Coke. Everything is consistently delicious, especially their salsa and chips which are honestly some of the best. Seating is never an issue, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. It also has a really nice, quiet vibe that makes it easy to relax and enjoy your meal. The menu has a great variety for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so there's always something to come back for. Highly recommend! read more

I forgot how good this spot is! Craving Mexican food and decided to stop by. This checked all the boxes because it's quick and no frills with great service. The quality is also there.. you get what you pay for. I had shrimp tacos and carnitas tacos and it was definitely filling. I also got a horchata which wasn't great- tasted watered down. Difficult to find parking, and it's in a sketch area of town. Outside seating only and it's limited to a small area with a few tables. Worth it though! I want to come back already and try all the other options. They have plates and happy hour menu (although limited) read more

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The taste was good. I ordered the fish tacos and I'd say it could be a bit more flavorful, but satisfying for 11PM on a Thursday night. However the tacos are pretty small for the amount you pay ($7 for 2 small fish tacos). Service was great, fast and friendly, and there is a nice seating area outside. Overall: Satisfied read more

Stopped by for a quick lunch today and couldn't decide on what to order, I ended up ordering the quesabirria tacos however in all my excitement I think the staff misunderstood my order and charged for a birria quesadilla. When I got my order I realized it was wrong but I didn't want to have the staff remake the order (they were so kind and willing to but it was not necessary) and it was honestly so much more food than I was expecting. The staff so kindly offered me a quesabirria taco to accommodate for the misunderstanding, I was not expecting this at all but this speaks so highly of their customer service. The ambiance was great and the food was amazing. I will definitely be back with friends! read more

El Zarape - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

El Zarape is the best Mexican food in LA. I eat here daily. Love the friendly staff! Liz and Wendy are the best. Small staff and gets busy at times so it's crucial to be patient. Always worth the wait. Great little patio outdoors if you decide to eat there. Support this place as much as you can. Trust me, you won't regret it! read more

El Zarape is delicious and we eat there (embarrassingly) a lot! Everything is delicious and we always bring our visitors there and they love it too! Parking is a little tricky but good thing it's walking distance from our house. read more

Very flavorful birria de rez. Food came out pretty quickly with some nice tortillas. Salsas are tasty. The dark one is really spicy but tastes great. Nice outdoors ambiance with cool Latin music playing. Will be back to try some more items. About $45 for 2 plates of food and jamaicas. A bit pricey but it was a good experience overall. read more

El Zarape - Birria De Res Plate - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I got the chicken tings burrito on a random Saturday for lunch. The place had a few customers but not at all packed, so minimal weight to order and about 15 minutes to get my food. The burrito was fine but nothing special. Ok spot if you're in a rush, but wouldn't go out of my way to come here. read more

A good burrito but where's the asada? The rice to meat ratio is suboptimal for $20. Everyone is nice, good flavors, need to be a little more generous with the protein read more

El Zarape - Where's the beef? - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Our company orders tamales every year for holiday party every year an El Zarape never fails! The burritos are amazing as well!

The food was so amazing! The vibes were immaculate. They treated me so well. I got the chicken mole quesadilla and it was actually do good!!! read more

I ordered a chicken quesadilla and while I was eating it I felt two small pieces of chicken bone

Went back bc my husband loves this place. Consistency is back! And their phone works now. Calling in an order was smooth and they got our order correct. Got a shrimp burrito which was delicious. To go orders come in a little box with chips and salsa. And this time they put napkins. read more

This cozy taco stand is open late night in East Hollywood. We ordered shrimp tacos, pollo asado fries, a carne asada torta and an horchata. The tacos were pretty good. My only complaint is that the shrimp in the shrimp tacos might not have been seasoned. This wasn't a big issue because the toppings on the taco really came together. A little seasoning would have been the extra kick to make the taco perfect. Food is reasonably priced and service is fairly quick. This place has a window to place your orders and pick up food. There is plenty of outdoor seating and they have heaters too. read more

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Amazing food at reasonable price with pleasant patio. Chilaquiles de mole poblano are a standout and I'll come back just for those read more

El Zarape - Chicken taco Plate Cochinita Pibil Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We came here after a hike and the carne asada hit the spot. I had an agua Fresca and it was yummy. We sat outside which was great. The service was amazing. Quick and easy. I'd go back for some tacos. read more

It wasn't good. I was so hungry. I thought I can't go wrong with a burrito. The carne asada burrito had little meat and even that didn't not taste good. There was a bunch of last years supply of rice in my burrito. I had to stop eating midway because it was making me feel sick. read more

They remember my name. Always fast great service. Ambiance is great. Food is delicious. Owner is a server and is always friendly and cares about her customers. read more

This place is sooo good. Tacos are amazing and the people working are so nice. Also love the seating area outside. Its right next to a liquor store too so you can grab some beers there and eat at their patio. Will definitely be coming again. read more

Definitely a hole-in-the-wall type of place, serving up quick Mexican eats. The term "you get what you pay for" applies here, especially the ceviche. I orderd both the fish and shrimp ceviche and they tasted the same. The ceviche was pre-made and didn't taste fresh at all, and it was SO SALTY. There was barely any fish in there; mostly tomato and onion. The shrimp quesadilla and shrimp taco were not bad, though. The shrimp tacos were tasty, but tiny, definitely more of an appetizer. Their chips were really good and the creamy orange sauce was good as well. I ate the majority of the chips dipping them into that. The service was quick, but I was also the only person there, aside from the man who ordered before me. One of the guys wiped some tables down while I was there, so it's nice to know they keep them clean. They have a tiny parking lot (literally tiny, two parking spots) but I'm not sure if that belongs to them or the store behind them. There is free street parking, however, you just may need to walk a block or so. Their website seems to be outdated; their online prices were different than their menus, so keep that in mind if you are ordering ahead. Anyway, not a place I'd recommend. Sorry. \: read more

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Delicious food and drinks. Friends and I went during a heatwave and it wasn't busy at all so we enjoyed ourselves. One of them lives in the area and going all the time. Small business so there's limited seating if you go when busy. 10/10. read more

I was craving a burrito after finishing a hike nearby and this spot was PERFECT! A walk up and order counter with a couple of tables to sit at outside. We were there on a Saturday for lunch and it was easy to snag a table, plus our food came out pretty quick. I was a little annoyed about having to order chips and salsa separately, versus coming with the meal, but did so anyway. There were several different salsa options, but you need to ask the staff working at the counter for help serving these up. The grilled chicken burrito was incredible. Totally hit the spot. They have spicy salsa options, which I highly recommend trying if you enjoy foods on the spicier side. Parking is not readily available here, so be prepared to look for street options. read more

El Zarape - Chips and Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The service was good, but the food was extremely disappointing. I paid $20 for a carne asada burrito that had almost no meat--just beans and white rice. The chips and guacamole portion was also very small. Overall, this place was a huge letdown and overpriced. read more

This place is very inconsistent. Sometimes it's exceptional, but sometimes the food is lacking. I've ordered from here many times, including twice in the last 30 days. Both times, I ordered a grilled chicken burrito, add cheese. The first time it was delicious. The chicken tasted fresh; there was a good balance of ingredients, and it came wrapped in foil (as I believe standard there). The second time I ordered the same thing, the burrito came in a box, no foil, and had been cut in half. Because it was cut in half, it was cold by the time I got it and the contents were leaking out. Why cut a burrito? The chicken also did not taste as good as before. One of my kids got tacos al pastor but couldn't find any pineapple. The steak on my other kid's taco also looked completely different than usual, and honestly kind of gross. Given that there was not that much time between these two orders, the difference seems very odd. I hope they can develop greater consistency, because when it's good, it's really good. read more

Wife bought the birria burrito for me for dinner while I worked. The flavors are amazing, however I bit into and pulled out THREE whole bay leaves. Those should have not only been removed from the pot when done, but even more so before slinging it into a burrito. Kinda ruined my appetite to finish it. I guess next time I'll make sure to order it minus the bay leaves. read more

Good spot for street tacos and more; I got the tacos al pastor and an order of beef taquitos. The al pastor was on point, the taquitos were OK (beef was stringy so it would fall out of the shell after the first bite). They didn't offer salsa, had to ask. Overall it was very good and I would come back, but there are so many better street taco places in the LA area now it's not top of my list. read more

El Zarape - Rolled tacos and street tacos and a Diet Coke - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm craving their bean and cheese burritos. I used to live in the neighborhood but not anymore but now every time I'm driving through LA & eat one there and take one to go. read more

El Zarape - Bean & cheese burrito & 2 carnitas tacos w chipotle salsa!! - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious Shrimps taco and safe my hubby life on Friday. As he is a Catholic, so he has to have fish on Friday, and we went to other taco place before and they didn't have fish on their menu. Finally, we were able to find a Taco place nearby and he got whatever he wanted. The tacos were delicious, and my hubby really love them. read more

El Zarape - Shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've passed this place without going in for like 15 years but today i finally decided to try it out. This place isn't really your normal taco joint in that they don't automatically give you radishes and chilies etc. But the Taste is impressive. I had the carne asada tacos. The portions aren't huge at all but I think it's just enough. The red sauce is pretty spicy, don't get into it if you can't handle heat. If you can, I'd recommend because the flavors are there. It's not just a spicy sauce. read more

The restaurant is great fantastic delicious food,plus we sat outside with our doggies and it was a great experience...loved the sunday brunch.... read more