The strip mall exterior doesn't do the lively interior justice. Full of bright colors, cool…read morefixtures (and even a small patio on the side of the building), you're going to feel good walking into Zapata's. The greeter, waitress and table runner were welcoming and prompt during the weekday lunch service. The chips and salsa were fine; neither part wowed. But my El Tapatío plate was a good merging of chicken, chorizo, and pineapple. The rice and guacamole salad played their supporting roles well. Ordering from the lunch menu provided a nice value. With this place being close to work, it just may have earned itself a happy hour visit.

I moved up my family a few months ago from Fort Worth, and we hadn't found a good Mexican…read morerestaurant up here so far. Me and my wife were born in San Antonio, so it's safe to say we know what good Mexican food is about. Need to start with how clean this place is. Huge points in my book for a facility having a clean environment. The server (Stephanie) was awesome, very nice, very sociable, quick to take care of the patrons. The salsa was very delicious, chips were good as well. The guac dip is something that restaurants don't seem to get sometimes, this is some good old school recipe guac dip here. I'm a sucker for fish tacos, whether it's tilapia, or cod, or even shrimp. These fish tacos were spot on, fair amount of fish, tortillas were very good, and the sauce was off to the side as I like. Love the crunch that the fried tilapia had to it, no complaints. My wife enjoyed the Tacos de Birria, and this is sometimes where people fail, with over cooking the beef. Not these, the beef was very tender, I had to sneak a piece of my wife's taco. The beans were great, the rice was great, just like back home. No question in my mind, I will bring my folks here when they come up to visit. My mom is originally from Monterrey, Mexico, and I know she would enjoy this spot. If your craving some authentic Mexican food, definitely make this a family night and enjoy the good. You can tell there is passion that goes into this food, and no doubt, we'll be coming back for more.

Amazing service tonight. We…read moreusually wait 20 plus mins to be served when we sit at the bar. Then 45 Mins to wait to be asked if we Want a 2nd drink. Service Was much better tonight. A pleasant surprise.

Location; old town downtown Canal Winchester, very festive and colorful inside. The biggest…read morenegative, no parking and left with paying to park across the street. Came to order food to go after a long day. Food; ordered a ton of food but first sat at the bar and ordered a cocktail while reviewing the menu. The bartender was amazing, and delivered the perfect cocktail "Magnum PI". Ordered the Birria Plate, was good, and the trio chips and dip were very good. Will go back again, and eat at the restaurant which always tastes better.

Walking into this restaurant is like stepping into a Mexican fiesta. Bright colorful decor with…read moreupbeat music and vibe. Our server, who I think was the manager, seated us quickly and was super friendly and attentive throughout the meal. There is a long bar in one room where a couple locals were dining while watching a game. They also have a back room for larger parties and an outdoor patio. We ordered the beef enchilada, chile relleno combo, and also the chimichanga dinner. Both were very well prepared, and the sauces were definitely not store bought. We asked the manager and he did say that they make their sauces in house. I love that, especially since they were really good and had a deeper spice flavor than other places.

I took my wife and two children here on a whim because it had been recommended to me by coworkers…read moreand we happened to be in the neighborhood. It was a Thursday night at dinnertime, but we were seated right away. They had a decent-sized crowd, but it wasn't packed. We had a server visit our table quickly and he was very friendly and light-hearted. He was good with the kids and we always appreciate that! It was a bit after 6pm, but I was able to get a Happy Hour margarita ordered, which felt like a good deal! $7.99 for a traditional margarita. (I'm not sure what time their Happy Hour ends) There wasn't much salt on the rim, but I actually didn't notice until I nearly finished it and realized it wasn't there. But it tasted great! I believe it was an authentic margarita, not the sour mix. My kids love Mexican rice and beans (respectively, neither likes both), so they only each ordered their side and feasted on chips and queso (the queso was a bit pricey for a large, but it lasted our entire meal). The queso was great and the chips were good too. Salsa was decent. I ordered the spinach enchiladas and my wife ordered the vegetarian chimichanga. We both enjoyed our meals and agreed we ordered those same meals again in the future. Service was fast and friendly and we had a nice relaxing meal. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the indoors is even nicer than it looks from the outside, although they have a nice outdoor patio with some cool decor out there as well. We'll come back!

Cute restaurant with beautiful decorations. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the workers…read moreand got the feeling it was a family owned restaurant. A little girl and a woman walked us to our table but you could tell the lady (maybe the mom) was making her practice her public speaking which I adored! I tried the lunch fajitas for dinner since I wanted a smaller portion than the dinner option and it was still a good amount of food. I loved that the tortillas were freshly made! The only thing I didn't like were the beans - they had a smoky, almost burnt tasting flavor. Overall, great spot! We'll be back.

What a fantastic place. The food is truly authentic nothing from a can here. The margaritas,…read morefantastic! It looks like a small place from the outside, but don't let that pull you if there's plenty of room for everyone. Well worth the trip to a small little town.

i like the chips and salsa the tacos are good…read morebeans are good festive and all, they have a lot of seasonal decorations

Seated immediately and received good and prompt service…read more Ordered the nachos and it was lacking cheese in my opinion. Needed some queso or better cheese. Huge pile of chips that never got blessed by any toppings was left on the plate. The guacamole was pretty decent. The arroz con pollo was appealing and had lots of fresh vegetables but lacked flavor overall. Although the Food was bland, the margarita was the highlight of the visit. I ordered a Acapulco which had flavors of apricot, coconut and pineapple combined. Very well mixed and not overly artificial tasting. I would come back to try different margaritas for sure! Food .. not so much.

The Columbus area is a hard area to find some good authentic Mexican food, especially to boast…read moreabout and write a review on. So far since my big move here last year, El Vaquero is my 2nd restaurant for Mexican food that I've visited. Well, my 3rd really if you count "The Local Cantina", but I really don't count that place just due to how absurd their menu is. I brought my wife to EV for lunch, and this place was very clean, which is a great plus in my book. The young lady that waited on us (Erendira), was very friendly, very quick to get us some chips and salsa, very quick to get us our drinks as well. Very good service, no question at all. The first thing I always think about when ordering Mexican food, is always my memories of back home in San Antonio. When the plates came out, I really had that sense of home. The enchilada's my wife ordered were spot on, the rice was so authentic, yet so simple. A lot of places try and spruce up spanish rice with corn and just simply call it "Tex-Mex". Not the case here, very good. The frijoles were also good, don't miss out. I ordered the flauta lunch plate, and it really hit the spot, not overly portioned, but just the right amount of food. They have a happy hour with lunch through 2p, so drop in and enjoy the discounted plates.

The worst overprice crap good I have ever tasted! Avoid!!!! It's way overpriced and the food is…read morebland! You'll thank me! I have them another chance and never again!

This is local for our family. We've come four times x four family members and THEY NEVER MISS! Not…read moreone bad meal. Everything hot, fresh, and cooked to order. This is not high scale- but who cares when the food is so good. I Also love the complementary salsa.

The most authentic Mexican restaurant in the area, hands down. The food was fantastic and…read morecompletely fresh. We ordered the street tacos and burritos. The burrito was bigger than the plate. It was huge and my husband said delicious. The waiter was on top of his game and everything was perfect!

Solid taco Tues spot. Family friendly. Mostly easy parking. The outdoor patio is fun and pet…read morefriendly. It features an authentic vintage trolley that you can eat on. What more could delight your children? There's a decent vegetarian and pescatarian taco selection that is available for taco Tuesdays

The hostess was incredibly unwelcoming and rude! Ended up leaving immediately. Will not be…read morereturning.