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    El Zarape Mexican Restaurant

    3.0 (109 reviews)
    ModerateMexican

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    Phil S.

    A solo dining visit at the venerable L Zap. Seated at the bar as all tables taken, groups waiting. Service was very quick. Friendly and engaging too. Bryan's Burrito (carnita & black bean filling, queso & chorizo topping) was hot, tasty and filling. Chips were nice and warm, salsa was well seasoned, not too spicy. Beer bottle perfect temperature. All in all another very solid experience.

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    Very good.Waitresses we're very welcoming and kind.Would love the digits to all of them.Also the food was good but needed a few more seasonings and a little over cooked.Muy Bueno y los mecedoras son muy guapas tambien.

    Shannon A.

    The great thing about El Zarape is the location. It is smack dab in the middle of Emerald Isle, and from where we usually stay, it is walking distance. It is also on the bike/greenway trail for Emerald Isle, so basically, there are no excuses to get your buns over here. Traditional mexican menu, very good food, flavorful, great value for the amount of food you get. Hubs and I venture here for Margaritas on the weekends at the beach but also for the Mexican fare. You should def know that when you order the large beer, it is actually a super dooper monster beer, like 4 standard beers in 1!!! Crazy, but I'm not complaining. Staff is super on-top-of-it, usually a pretty good crowd on the weekends. Lots of fun!

    Jenni C.

    Not the best service. In fact, we almost walked out twice before even being served. The two ladies already seated assured us that while the service was awful the food was great. Amazing Margarita on the rocks. Food was pretty good, not the best Mexican food I've had (i am from Texas afterall) but was definitely good.

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    Great refried beans and easy to pick up during Covid. The queso was also tasty and had a kick to it!

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    Very good Mexican food for fairly cheap. Nice atmosphere inside and great location close to the beach.

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