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    Z South

    4.4 (168 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Intimate
    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    Two item combo with green chicken enchilada, chile relleno, rice and beans with an iced tea on the side.
    Heidi C.

    Z SOUTH, BONSALL. Look at my plate. Just look at it. Gorgeous and the way it tasted and felt in my mouth, perfection. The chile relleno was beautiful, stuffed with a ton of cheese and very lightly battered. I enjoyed every bite alongside the green chicken enchilada with beans and rice on the side. Exactly what I wanted and beyond my expectations. I sat in the outside patio out front and didn't want to leave. The sun beating on my shoulder paired with the breeze coming from the ocean through the valley, unbeatable. What a perfect location to enjoy this decadent meal with an ice cold tea. The chips and salsa are bomb, too. 3 salsas served with the chips and the green is my favorite. Also, can't forget to mention the phenomenal service: friendly, attentive, and efficient. Ample parking available. You've got to try this place!

    Maureen J.

    There are two sister locations but decided to come here because it appeared less busy. The food was okay. The servers were nice and attentive. The ambiance was nice. I didn't really care of the food but everything else was nice.

    Chicken Wings
    Greg P.

    Delicious! Service was great too! Matt was our waiter and was very nice at explaining the different dishes as we brought some family hadn't been there before. We made it just before happy hour ended and the restaurant was pretty packed. We were able to get our orders in on time and he even checked back agin before H.H. was over to see of we wanted anything else. Second time we've been there and will definitely be back many more tomes!

    South of the main place
    Tiffany W.

    OMG this place was DIVINE!!! Best Mex food I can recall in YEARS! Everything was so fresh and seemingly made from scratch and generous and mouth watering. Ambiance was pleasant. Service was great and our cute waiter seemed genuinely joyful. I ordered a combo plate with a tamale and 2 very meaty tacos (I can't eat tomatoes but all items were DELISH sans tomatoes/pico). I haven't had that fresh of tamale masa since I lived in Arizona! Hubby had a huge hunk of carne asada and raved about it. Honestly, the whole experience was so good I joked with hubby that I needed a cigarette afterwards...it TRULY was THAT good. I CANNOT WAIT to go back. It may be a small menu but (so far) every single thing was absolute perfection.

    Special of the day, Birria quesadilla
    Tammy D.

    No wait for lunch. The chips and salsa are excellent . they give you three different kinds of salsas, are very tasty. Each one of our entree items ordered was good with the portion size and the taste. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is at lunch Price is no different than dinner as it's all one menu and no option to get vegetables instead of rice and beans.

    Michelle M.

    I was on the hunt for the perfect place to host my rehearsal lunch and found Z South. I ordered the combo plate (crunch beef taco, chile relleno) and my mom ordered the birria taco. Everything was flavorful and delicious! Our service was great as well. I wish Z South was closer to where I live, but we'll definitely be back for the event!

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    Christine S.

    Pleasantly surprised- it was even better than I expected. I honestly wasn't expecting to find an excellent upscale southwestern restaurant in Bonsall. They offered hot chips with some amazing fresh, housemade salsa. I think I would come back just for the salsa-- it was so good! We had tortila soup, tamales- Christmas style- red and green salsa, like what you will find in Santa Fe. Also tried the birria and short rib tacos. I would come here more often if I lived in the area- Excellent place for date night or a fun dinner.

    Chile Relleno, rice and beans...delicious!
    Cat C.

    Z South has become our local go to spot. Everything I've tried has been delicious! Friendly service. not a long wait even when it's busy and the Tamarind and Prickly Pear Margaritas are so good!

    Joe G.

    Let's Go!! From the outstanding service (thank you Tyson) to the homemade warm chips and guacamole to the scrumptious tacos and spicy shrimp...what a treat! Can't wait to work my way through the rest of the menu!

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    ate here with a large party with their event option. the space was good, but the food was not. dry meats, kinda hard to eat.

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    Fabulous service, wonderful food and lovely ambience. And did I mention very fair prices??

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