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    El Zarape

    3.1 (225 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Menu 4/20/24
    Ken J.

    Complementary chips were fresh, 2 salsas came with, a warmed enchilada type salsa, and a cold spicier salsa, both very good. We had regular margaritas and golden margaritas. Good. Both of us got tacos Longy style, which you cannot get anywhere else. They originated, at least in this area, at Longy's Tacos in Lombard which was on Roosevelt Rd in the 1970's. Very good. Double beans instead of rice and beans. The beans were good but over salted. Cut back on salt, they would be spectacular. Small place, about 16 tables and very nice atmosphere inside.

    Molé steak fajita burrito.
    Edward P.

    Great molé! Definitely a nice place to grab a burrito if you are in Wheaton. They have excellent Al Pastor too. I could eat another one now!!

    Enchiladas Mexicanas! Amazing mole
    Ashley B.

    We had a great experience here for a family dinner. The drinks were good, we all loved our food! The mole on the enchiladas was delicious and I have zero complaints about service. I was a bit concerned after reading reviews that we'd have an encounter with the man people mention in other reviews, but that was not our experience at all. I hope that means that they read the reviews and aren't doing that anymore, because I want this place to continue to succeed because it's so delicious! I do think they should upgrade their restroom, as you have to throw toilet paper into the garbage can, and that's not ideal. Overall great experience and will be back for sure!

    Steak quesadilla!
    Emily M.

    Food is delicious and there is a wide range of options. Deciding what you want to order is not overwhelming but there is definitely a variety that can fit your cravings. The service is quick, even when it is busy on a Friday night at 6 o'clock. The ambiance is intimate. This place is great!

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    13 days ago

    My mom and I LOVE this place and it close by us too! I Love the 3 mini Chimichangas my mom get tacos and Enchiladas !

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    11 months ago

    Everything here is really good! The waitress and owner went out of their way to notify the cooks about a list of allergies at our table.

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    Unassuming little place among the giants just down the street. Food always hot & delicious & always great service!

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    The owner is RUDE and I will ever set foot in here ever again. Overpriced and subpar food, not worth your time.

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    1 year ago

    The best food around. Excellent guacamole. Really nice wait staff. Been eating there for many years.

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    Food and service ~ a classic with also excellent primo margaritas! Great location in downtown Wheaton.

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    Sweetchilango - The food and the drink. I ordered the tamarind - drink with alcohol on it. (I forgot what its called)

    Sweetchilango

    (63 reviews)

    Came here with some family to meet up before checking out a speakeasy in the area and it was a…read morefantastic start to the night. I've seen a lot of griping from people that they had hoped this spot was more in line with the other restaurants under the Bien Trucha banner but I feel like they did a decent job of setting expectations while letting people know this was going to be a different experience so I wasn't thrown by the new concept. I enjoyed the feel of the place and the ambiance. Felt like a chill bar spot I would have no problem hanging out in while in Wheaton with the added bonus of delicious, affordable Mexican fare that doesn't sacrifice quality. I ordered some tasty shrimp tacos with great seasoning and handmade tortillas. They were topped with what was definitely the best guacamole I've tasted from a fast casual spot. Others at the table tried several different types of tacos as well as enchiladas and everything looked really appetizing. We also sampled a number of their draft cocktails which all tasted wonderful. Sweetchilango can definitely hit the spot if you're looking for an elevated fast casual expierence.

    My fiance and I went here for dinner on a Friday night. This restaurant is a recent addition to the…read moreBien Trucha group, but of all the locations I have eaten at (Bien Trucha, Santo Cielo and Quiubo; have not been to Lil Donkey or A Toda Madre) this was the weakest one. Why? - We both thought the corn tortillas were too thick and flabby. These tacos are somewhat bigger than you get at other places, so the support structure needs to be there, but I have seen other places get around this with two thinner tortillas instead. These also barely seemed to have touched a comal: they weren't blistered and still had a doughy quality. - The thick tortillas translated into thick tortilla chips, and neither of us liked the salsa Verde. My fiance liked the house sauce that is in a bottle on the table better. - He got two tacos and a side of esquites (street corn), I got three tacos. We both thought the chicken (in his chicken tinga taco and my pollo pipian taco) tasted gamy. He liked the one better with steak and potato (picadillo), and the esquites was good. I liked the flavor of the rajas con crema quite a bit, with poblano pepper, cheese curds and corn, but it was rather messy to eat. Likewise, my birria taco was very flavorful but just poured grease out of the end...yuck. - For two of us for dinner with no drinks (both got tap water) it was right at $50 (48 and change). That is a LOT for tacos, especially considering that some weren't very good (looking at that chicken here). - A note on accessibility: I was encouraged because there's a ramp going up into the restaurant, but there are only a few regular tables: most are high tops. I wish this trend in restaurants would go away! Everyone can use a regular table; not everyone can use a high top. One accessible thing is that you can either order at the counter, or order from a QR code menu and they'll bring it to your table. So overall, Sweetchilango is only getting a middling grade from me. There are so many other good taco shops in this area that I don't need to break the bank coming here. I'd say it's an optional choice if you're looking for something different, but the inconsistency of the quality of the dishes we had make trying something new a challenge.

    Los Burritos Tapatios

    Los Burritos Tapatios

    (313 reviews)

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    My friend grew up in Glen Ellyn and absolutely loves this place. I was staying with her during our…read morepart of our Chicago trip and we ended up eating here one night for dinner. Los, as she calls it, serves up some delicious more authentic Mexican. It is a fast casual eatery that seems to be a favorite amongst locals. The menu consists of a lot of your tex-mex staples like tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and more! You can dine in or carry out, although you get complimentary chips and salsa if you dine in. Service is good and the food comes out quickly. If you order separately, you have to order and pay at the front, otherwise your server will take your order. The inside is very casual and not the cleanest, but not to the point where it's unappealing. The chips were decent and were warm when they arrived. They looked more like Tostitos, but they appeared fresh so I assumed they were made in house. The salsa is great, a little sweet, a little spicy--perfect! I ended up ordering three steak tacos and a pork tamale. The tacos do not come with complimentary rice and beans. I personally appreciated this as I wasn't in the food for either on this particular occasion. Food came out about 8-10 minutes later. Served made to order, everything looked phenomenal! The steak tacos had two tortillas each, filled with ample amounts of tender steak, some shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, and topped with tomato slices. I loved the corn tortillas as they seemed homemade. Homemade tortillas are a game changer and automatically amplify any Mexican dish. The steak was flavorful, a little chewy, but still good. The tacos were packed with steak and they were very filling. My friend got the chicken tacos and they came with onion and cilantro. These appeared more "authentic" than mine, but I still liked mine. Now the pork tamale was easily the best I've had. The corn masa had the perfect texture and the pork was very flavorful. I would recommend this as a side for sure! Overall, I enjoyed Los and can see why my friends Cole here for a causal dinner together. It seems like the perfect spot to grab a chill dinner with friends. Food seems authentic, service is decent, and the vibes are super chill. I will say, this place gives "hole in the wall" kind of vibes, but trust me the food is great! I really loved the homemade tortillas and the pork tamale, both hit the spot. Portions are large and the food isn't expensive at all. Would definitely try it if you haven't already.

    I normally love eating at this location but today has changed my mind permanently. As I walked in…read moreto grab a late lunch, I was greeted by the strong smell of floor cleaner. Normally that would not bother me, but while trying to enjoy food, the overpowering smell of floor cleaner takes away from the experience. All of my food and even my soda tasted of soap. I know the food was not cooked in soap but having the floors scrubbed over and over again while trying to enjoy a meal took away from the joy of eating. I understand having to keep a clean environment but please be mindful of the strength of cleaners while people are eating.

    El Zarape - mexican - Updated May 2026

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