My friend had her birthday lunch here. We took up the whole back section. The space was lovely, colorfully decorated, and festive. Menus were fancy iPads with photos of the food and drink offerings. I was super excited to see there was Horchata, but sadly they were out of that beverage. For my meal, I ordered the Steak Mole Enchilada, which was served with rice and beans. The Steak was perfectly cooked, tender, and well seasoned. The Mole sauce had some nice, layered flavor, however, I found the it to be overly sweet. I had a chance to try the Coconut Shrimp and Chips with Chorizo Cheese dip. Coconut Shrimp was succulent, juicy, and delightfully crispy. The Chorizo combined with satisfyingly melty cheese was absolutely delicious and crave worthy. For dessert, we were served complimentary Churros with chocolate sauce. The Churros were dry, stale, and crunchy not in a good way. I could not even finish one of them. Service was decent. It was quite hectic and busy because we were such a large group, but the servers did their best. My entree was just okay, so I would not return. read more

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Tonight I ordered the chicken burrito, and it did not disappoint. It was basically a tostada de tinga wrapped in a flour tortilla lol which I didn't mind because I love tinga. It came with chicken, black beans, Spanish rice, lettuce, tomato, pico, and a shredded cheese blend. My only suggestion: to stay more on theme with the tinga tostada flavor profile, I would've opted for cotija cheese instead of the shredded blend to really enhance the flavor. The burrito also came with chips, a small dollop of guac (which was also very tasty), and a red sauce that tasted more like an enchilada sauce than a traditional salsa. I also asked for the green sauce, which was a mild tomatillo salsa. Everything was delicious! The chips were good, the burrito even better, and I finished every bite. Much needed after a late-night Solidcore class. Ambiance-wise, it's definitely more of a sports bar vibe with seating, so it can get a bit loud at times, but the staff was very friendly and attentive :) read more

El Zason - Chicken Tinga burrito - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great place to stop in for a quick drink and good eats after work. Stopped in with a friend for happy hour. We had the tamarind Margarita which was good. I also had the Mango margarita which wasn't my favorite. There was one bartender working but he was good in terms of service. It was a beautiful day out and they had the windows open and seats outside. The shrimp burrito was tasty. I wish tje red sauce was better but overall good. read more

El Zason - Bar! - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

What a chaotic ordering experience! Upon arrival, you're presented with an iPad with a nested menu including at least 3 different layers of subcategories, featuring items ranging from fettuccine Alfredo to chilaquiles to crème brûlée. The environs are pretty dark inside, but it was the closest thing on Marathon Day when we couldn't cross 4th Avenue. I opted for the chilaquiles rojos, which felt like a pretty safe bet. The salsa and fried egg were good, although most of the chips were still crispy and not fully coated in salsa. The black beans that came on the side were fine, but not especially flavorful. Overall, a decent neighborhood option but probably not a spot to go out of your way for. read more

El Zason - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Everything was burnt. Chips, taquitos, everything. The drinks were not the best. The tortilla was hard and dry. Never again!!

My drink was good. I had a coconut mojito. The space was quaint. The bartenders were cool. If I'm in the area I'd stop back. read more

El Zason - Coconut mojito - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I stopped by El Zason after an appointment for lunch and enjoyed the experience. They have a number of lunch specials and they also have 2 for 1 all day Happy Hour that hit the spot. I had the chicken burrito which was tasty and enjoyed a sangria (or two lol). The service was fine l, the bartender/server was attentive and professional. The restaurant is nice, with cute decorations and the ambiance is that of a friendly, but cozy place. Definitely recommend stopping by if in the area! read more

El Zason - Chicken burrito with salad - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Excellent food and drink. Perfect pre game or post game. Open late, tamales are incredible. Especially after a show. Good people and great food! read more

Went to have dinner and watch Knicks finals game #1. Had the chicken fajitas - really yummy. Excellent, attentive service from staff. Appreciated their diligence in getting the TVs working, took a few times but they got it right. read more

Was in a pinch for time and stopped into El Zason for dinner. This is probably my fault for ordering wings at a Mexican restaurant, but they looked amazing on the menu (picture below)! When the wings were delivered, they looked nothing like they were on the menu (breaded) and were very chewy. The guac and chips were good, but they should really update the picture of their wings to be accurate. read more

El Zason - Buffalo wings - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great place. Would definitely come back again. Ordered the chicken quesadilla and it was delicious

The service here was alright, but I personally think $11 for this small basket of chips & two small dips is NOT a good deal by any means. The red salsa tasted burnt & bitter & the green salsa was alright. Would definitely not go back nor recommend. read more

El Zason - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ok Mexican food. Al pastor tacos and chicken taquitos were good. Esquites were watery do not recommend. Michealada just tasted like beer. Passion fruit mojito ok kinda watery. read more

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Took my wife to El Zason. She's cool with tacos, so we were off to a great start. The mole was like a warm hug from your abuela, but with a little more sophistication. The tacos were... let's just say if tacos could be life-changing, these would be on the shortlist. The decor is like someone knew how to make Brooklyn feel trendy without trying too hard. Next time, I'm getting extra tacos and making sure I get my own margarita too. read more

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Poor quality and value. Ordered the Sea and Land fajitas and 80% of the steak was inedible. So fatty and tough I couldn't cut or chew through it and had to throw a lot of it out. The Chips and Salsa was $10 and you only get a 2 tiny containers of salsa that is not worth it since one of them tastes like has the taste and texture of smoky, bitter oil. But even if they were both good it's not enough for half the bag of chips. read more

Laura is amazing, luv her customer service & energy. My man & I had rough day & Laura made it better.. food was cool, order coconut shrimp & chips & guacamole. The vibe is chill & the music was good. No complaints... Ill definitely come back again because of Laura. read more

Ambiance was great! Service was great. Don't order the wings, not well done, maybe cooked in an air fryer. The chicken in the taquitos was a dry, flavorful but dry, I loved the salad it was great with the right amount of oil. The fully loaded Nachos were great, I loved the guacamole on top of the nacho's with the jalapeños. I love that you're not rushed. Being able to enjoy your drinks and chat with a friend; made up pretty shortcomings with the food. read more

Food 4/5: food was very fresh and well flavored. I am excited to go back and try other items, I recommend the fajitas Drinks: 3/5 our drinks were good but didnt taste like what we expected so thats the reason for the 3 stars but definitely would try other me u items to see how consistent that is Service 3/5: it took a long time to get someone to pay attention to us, they were busy but should really invest in a hostess Ambiance: place is small and doesnt have too many tables. Good for dates not so much for large groups but the bar is very large so def a plus! read more

El Zason - Food - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Horrible customer service had to wait 20 mins before the lady came to my table and we transition from English to Spanish. I'm Mexican . A white couple came in less than 5 mins they were approached. After that the food didn't taste good to me. But not going to lie the beef was good. We spent more than $80. Plus going out means tipping. Will I go again. NEVER IN MY LIFE PREFER CLASSIC MCD!! read more

Came here before the Usher concert. I appreciated that they had an Usher playlist on for us. We had guacamole for an appetizer. It was happy hour. I had a $5 blue moon and my sister had a $5 corona. The guacamole was average. It could've used more seasoning. I had the flautas as my meal, my cousin had the quesadilla and my sister had 2 orders of the shrimp tacos. The shrimp tacos were EXTREMELY small. An order of 3 tacos was $16 which was pretty pricey. Since they were so tiny she ordered a second order. It would've been nice if the tacos came with rice or something. The service was good and the food came out quickly. read more

Delicious food, fast service, and great drinks. This spot is spacious with plenty of seating. We recommend this place. read more

El Zason - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I was craving nachos for the month of June. I don't know why but I had to have it. This place came up on my quick search. It was close to my apt and gym and I figured why not give it a go. The inside vibe was interesting. It's a Mexican restaurant, but inside was giving American Bar vibe and the music they were playing was very odd..like some weird 90s music. I got the Nachos with steak. First of all, it came out cold...as in "why is the meat cold?". I asked the waitress for a plate so I can pick out the individual steak pieces which I then gave to her to go reheat. She brought it back warmer but the whole allure of the meal was gone. And I was left with a meh experience overall. read more

El Zason - Steak nachos. Steak was cold so I had to have them reheat the steak pieces. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Friendly, fast. service. Fun atmosphere. The food was delicious. It may have just been your standard side dish, but the beans and rice were tasty and not just an afterthought. Seriously. I would go there again just for the beans and rice. read more

Great customer service. We stopped here after leaving the comedy club next door. We were starving. We sat at the bar. We ordered the shrimp nachos, although you don't get much shrimp. All the ingredients are piled on and seasoned well. We ordered the chicken flautas, and although a pretty dish the chicken inside was extremely dry, it's served with some of the best green salsa sauce I've ever had. The sauce is good enough to drink by the cups. I ordered a passion fruit, Margarita, it was ok. The best part about the restaurant was the bartender very friendly man read more

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I had a lovely delicious time here. First of all the staff was excellent from beginning to end! They were funny, helpful and fast. We walked in no reservations and was great with a smile. I ordered the shrimp tacos which were tasty. The 3 tacos were small luckily I wasn't that hungry. The drinks were delicious and a good amount of alcohol! Overall I enjoyed myself great causal dining. read more

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Love coming here, one of the best Mexican restaurants I've been too. The food never disappoints and service is always great. I got the bottomless brunch option which is bottomless drink and one main dish. My dish of choice was the steak and eggs and I loved every bite. The potatoes were nicely seasoned with grilled onions to top. The steak medium and the eggs over easy with the right amount of egg yolk running on top yum. The ambiance is nice, very clean establishment. Very wide range of drink selections. Anytime I want to treat myself to a good meal I come here. Thank you read more

El Zason - 10. Oz sirloin Steak and eggs - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The nicest bartender this place is such a hidden gem!! I love it here, I recommend hanging out at the bar the customer service is the best!!

Everyone and everything was totally amazing, o came to have dinner and the food was totally amazing delicious and the place the people, they have everything that you need for a perfect experience ... first but totally sure is not gonna be the last one totally happy with this experience read more

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Lotus Leaf and I came here for a catch-up brunch before the holidays. Upon entry, the restaurant was beautifully decorated but, empty. Other than the one waitress and the chef in the back. They had Christmas music playing and the game on the few big screen TVs. Unfortunately, the restaurant was a bit on the colder side. I don't think they had the heat on and the area towards the bathroom was freezing. We ordered a Mexican hot chocolate ($3.50) to warm up. The hot chocolate was warm and tasty. I was able to taste a hint of cinnamon. I love the cute mugs the hot chocolate came in. I ordered the chilaquiles de la casa ($14) and Lotus ordered the Sunny Side Up eggs ($14). The dishes came out hot and beautifully presented with a big portion of food. However, my entree was disappointing and quite flavorless. The chips were drenched in tasteless sauce and quite soggy. The sunny side eggs were delicious and the mole sauce was superb. The mole sauce was more chocolate-ly than other mole sauces I have tasted. I would definitely get this entree again if I am in the area. The brunch prices seem fair but, the dinner menu the prices were a bit more expensive. The service was okay. The waitress was friendly but, kinda went on with her life and didn't really check in. Only when she was checking if we wanted to order more food. I noticed that they only offered virgin drinks and I don't think they have their liquor license yet but, they allowed you to bring your own. read more

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After a long hard day at work, found this cool new spot a few blocks away from my job. And us it was HAPPY HOUR which made me and my colleague happy to eat and enjoy a drink or two. I had the Box #5 Tacos. It was brought out on a charcuterie board. I had the beef, chicken and shrimp tacos. My favorite was the beef tacos with that awesome green sauce. Prices were reasonable for the portions but the taste of the food exceeded my expectations! Yummy . My friend ordered the chicken enchiladas and practically swallowed her food it was so darn delicious! I think this is our new Friday after work happy hour place! Unfortunately I didn't get to take a good look at the decor since we were seating in front table of the restaurant. Our server Caesar was a great. Very attentive and gave us a card to get stamped with every visit we make to get something free when the card is all full of stamps. Definitely looking for to see my reward!!! read more

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So delicious you'll forget to take photos in time. But I promise it looked good plated. Great clean local Mexican spot. Great bartender / waitress. We had a classic mojito and decided to immediately order a second round. Perfect balance of sweet and sour. Lunch was pork ribs (yes, I know...don't judge). It was delicious and so tender. We also had the steak fajitas and a quesadilla with shrimp and there wasn't anything left from any of the plates. We did start with the Octopus ceviche with chips and they were ridiculous. Fresh and perfectly salted. Don't Jude my photos as they are to illustrate how great it was. read more

El Zason - Pork Ribs - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here for dinner with a friend before a concert nearby. We sat at the bar for the entirety of our meal. I liked the vibe of this place so I was excited. The food came out fairly quick. I had ordered a quesadilla which you would expect to be the large tortilla size. This one was 3 taco size tortillas. I was done in three bites. Disappointing. The drinks were ok. Difficult to get service at the bar even when there wasn't a lot of people left over. Overall, it was ok. read more

El Zason - Quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Randomly found this place walking around on a Saturday evening. Not many people inside, so immediately got a table for two. Opted against an appetizer and ordered the Chicken Mole Poblano ($24). A large half chicken smother in mole and sesame seeds, served alongside some sweet plantains. Chicken is slightly overcooked, but the sauce is fantastic - thick and balanced flavor. Plantains are cooked well, providing some sweetness to the meal. Washed it down with a draft IPA ($8). Waitress was attentive, getting the drinks and checks promptly. Good no fuss meal in the area if looking for a quick sit down. read more

El Zason - Chicken Mole - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food was mid. The drinks here are strong! I would not recommend coming back here as I didn't have a great meal. Felt very divey and college bar type vibes. It was also pretty dead on Sunday night when I went. read more

The food tastes really good and fresh, and there's just a right amount every time. The waitress (Vicky) was very nice and respectful. The bartender also was very welcoming, I love coming here because I always feel like family. The music and vibe is overall really nice. The drinks are really good. And it's close to Barclays in case you're looking for a nice spot to get some Mexican food before a show or game. read more

El Zason - Enchiladas de Mole and MANGO MARGARITA 16OZ - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food was fantastic! The staff were friendly and welcoming which for me is a big plus Antonio took time to make me feel welcome and of course that is so underrated! Thank you, Antonio! I will be back read more

Such an amazing place. If you come here, PLEASE request the amazing waitress named Engracia. She is fantastic, a real sweetheart. Food is delicious, drinks are fantastic. We love you Engracia. read more

I've been on a quest to find a great Mexican restaurant in Brooklyn and this might be it . I used to get mexican food afew blocks away Nacho Machi but this spot destroy them. Although I tried this restaurant when I was extremely hungry , I can assure you I'm of very sound mind in giving them a perfect rating . The price might be a couple dollars too high but that's a topic for someone else to elaborate on I'll just focus on the quality of the food . The steak tacos are the best I've ever had . It comes in 3's and trust me, you'd want all three . The steak is extremely tender and has juicy fatty pieces that tasted similar to brisket. The seasonings they used all created an incredible flavor that was only aided by their ridiculously good red sauce . I had these without guac but I can't even imagine them being any better but I'll try next time with guac to determine . The amount of meat they pack in these tacos is very fair and I think it's a great value unlike the chicken burrito . The chicken burrito was a hit as well . What stood out to me was the seasonings that they used . It was just a masterpiece in terms of how they combined the various spices and seasonings and made something simple really stand out and savory . Everything stood out except the guac . I ate the entire burrito and didn't detect any guac which I hope they work on in the future so I don't resort to buying it on the side . Regardless , it was an almost excellent burrito and just an excellent eating experience . I did take my food home but there is ample dine in space for atleast 15 people . The manager I presume was kind and took my order over the phone so I just had to pick it up after afew minutes . Needless to say , I'd recommend giving this restaurant a try. The chef is clearly top notch and they are a new restaurant still getting their footing and needs the support . read more

El Zason - Solid Chicken Burrito . A couple dollars over priced ? - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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First off, hands down to our server/bar tender Sixto, he was awesome, so attentive and made the best drinks ever! The food was delish, the service was exceptional! Will definitely be returning. The ambience was perfect for a date night! Only issue was that I'm a big fan of chips and guacamole, the chips weren't crunchy and the guacamole had a good taste but seems like it was refrigerated. I prefer fresh guacamole! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed the food here and the service. I got the tacos and my wife got the nachos and everything tasted amazing. The staff was very attentive and quick to bring our drinks and food. I would absolutely come back. Great spot to stop by for quick service with quality food if you're on a time crunch. read more