Notably much better restaurant and service and food than Z Cafe! Chips and trio of salsas were great while we looked at menu, and they make a fabulous skinny marg. We got some assorted individual tacos and I like the variety they had and that you can get a la carte. Because I love soup I had to get the chicken tortilla and it was outstanding. Will be back! read more

A really nice spot for a Mexican food lunch with a lovely outdoor, dog-friendly patio as well as a cute indoor dining area with decent food. Staff was friendly and efficient. We really liked our waiter who immediately brought water for the doggie with our iced teas. They start with a complimentary chips and three salsas. All good and chips were obviously fresh. We hit the taco menu for lunch and tried 4 of the 5. These are good sized and not little street tacos. The Al pastor, sadly, was a miss. Ok but a miss. There was odd seasoning like cloves on it and it was little chunks of meat with pineapple and onion but no cilantro The birria, although greasy, was a hit. Very tasty and tender with a tasty although greasy dipping sauce. The shrimp taco was very good. The short rib had a mixed verdict. One didn't care for it but I really liked it. It had a nice smokey taste and was not greasy. The side of beans and rice we added was yum. Service was great. Our guy was so attentive and helpful. Perfect place for a sunny day lunch in Fallbrook! read more

Z South - Short rib (with yummy smoke taste) and shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Bonsall, California

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Service and accountability! We came in for dinner on a busy night. We get it. But to be over billed is not cool. We were over charged for our drinks. Happy hour vs not happy hour and we were charged for a drink we didn't have. I won't get into our incorrect dinner order to boot. Hope they get it together. read more

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! read more

Z South - Two item combo with green chicken enchilada, chile relleno, rice and beans with an iced tea on the side. - Mexican Near Me - Bonsall, California

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. read more

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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! read more

Z South - Chicken Wings - Mexican Near Me - Bonsall, California

Z South never fails to put a Party in Tummy! the place is so cute and clean and well lit. If you got time sit and dine in it's a pleasant experience. Their servers are very punctual, professional and excellent at what they do. Now the food ESPECIALLY the chili relleno and their enchiladas are so tasty!! read more

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.

Z South was a perfect spot for a Sunday family lunch. The patio is lovely and dog friendly. Our server Matt very thoughtfully brought water for our dogs. The warm chips and trio of salsas was excellent. The portions for lunch were generous and delicious. The margaritas were delicious. The service was attentive. We will be back! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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DOG FRIENDLY patio so plus for us as we had our little pooch. Nice patio & good heaters too. Always the best and most friendly servers here! Nice cold beers. Food is always fresh and good with lots of flavors. My wife always gets their shrimp tacos and their rice & beans are good too. The house salad is big and full of toppings. Their ranch dressing and their advocado dressing are both awesome! I got the Pollo Serrano (poblano pepper filled with cheese, refried beans, cilantro rice, chicken breast, serrano cream sauce). It was really good. We'll be back. read more

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! read more

Z South - Mexican Near Me - Bonsall, California

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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. read more

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Everything about this place was incredible. I had never even heard about it. Nowhere in Oceanside have I had Mexican food I liked this well. Excellent service and margaritas too. Will be back soon. (Also it's pretty intimate inside so we went early. There was a huge wait when we finished). read more

Overall, food was really good. We are from Orange County and are used to high and Mexican food like Javier's that cost costs $40 a plate +. This was just as good with the same visual plate presentation at a fraction of the cost. My husband ordered a trio of a few different things, I had Carnitas that were also very good. We sat on the front patio service was a little bit slow to start, but it got better. read more

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! read more

Z South - Chile Relleno, rice and beans...delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Bonsall, California

We sat at the bar, place was packed. We started with the guacamole, a modelo and a bb gin. Tortilla chips are light and crispy. For our mains, I ordered the carne asada and my hubby the pork chop. The food was perfectly cooked, great flavor and for me a very important factor is the rice. They got it right perfectly separated morsels of rice no clump and the flavor was on point for both the Mexican soda de arroz and cilantro rice. I will definitely be back! Service was attentive and the bar attender was delightful! I liked having dinner at the bar. read more

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! read more

Z South - Mexican Near Me - Bonsall, California

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I initially was going to give Z south 3 stars but they have really upped their game. The food quality is excellent and the portions are huge. The restaurant is clean and decorated in a cool southwest style. They have specials frequently that are also fun to try. The service continues to be excellent. Give them a try read more

I'm still loving this spot! The whole shopping center is so cute but the food is amazing and for such a great price. The service is always great and their chips are delicious. I'm obsessed! I opted for two al pastor tacos this time and they did not disappoint. Such a great spot for to enjoy a nice meal! read more

Z South - Mexican Near Me - Bonsall, California

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I drove all the way from Poway to z south for at least 7 times quality and tasty mex food clean great service and very reasonable price higely recommend read more

We just tried it for the first time after a recommendation from a friend. I have to say the best carbs asada I've had in a long time. Cooked perfectly with a great grill taste. The drinks were great as well as the homemade guacamole. Definitely recommend it! The service was impeccable as well as the atmosphere being relaxed but very modern. read more

Dined here on Taco Tuesday with a friend who's never been here before. I wanted the Killer Tacos on the Happy Hour Menu & some of their awesome Chips they make & 3 Salsa's First off we ordered our Brewski's He got something on Tap ~ No clue what he ordered. I got a tasty dark beer ~ Chronic Pizza Port Amber Ale It was Taco Tuesday Happy Hour and he got a Salad. I had the 3 Fish Tacos at $6 each: 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ~ Grilled Mahi Taco House Slaw * Avocado * Chipotle Aioli * Pico de Gallo 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ~ Blackened Salmon Taco Roasted Poblana * Corn * Avocado * Chipotle Aioli 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ~ Beer Battered Cod Taco Pico de Gallo * Cabbage * Corn * Avocado * Cilantro * Jalapeno Ranch 〰〰〰〰〰〰 My Tacos were really tasty as always & hit the Spot. Service was Excellent with several friendly servers. Our Server was Ella. Ambiance was nice since there were barely any customers, it was Hot outside and mid afternoon. read more

Z South - Their Taco Tuesday Sign posted at the Entrance - Mexican Near Me - Bonsall, California

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I come here at least once a week. The food is great but what keeps me coming back is the staff. They are amazing and literally the best service I've had at any dining experience. read more

Great place for a Mexican food dinner! We came here for my father-in-law's birthday, and for someone who is usually pretty critical about Mexican food, this was his choice because of the great quality. We sat on the patio, and the service was excellent. I opted for 3 tacos, and I made the right choice considering I like a little variety. Go for the shrimp taco! Absolutely delicious! I think you can tell a lot by a restaurant's salsa, and the trio they provide was a big hit. We had to stop ourselves from refills so we had room for the entrees! read more

Z South - Mexican Near Me - Bonsall, California

Great food! Service was very good, nice staff people and authentic vibes for Mexican cuisine and style of restaurant. We we're looking for a good local place close to us in Fallbrook/Bonsall, and we're so glad to have found Z South. read more

I've been eating at Z South since it's opening week . . at minimum monthly . . loved the place. But in the last year the place has gone downhill. Extremely noisy, impatient staff, occasionally rude. Last week I was served a piece of spoiled fish. When I pointed it out to staff they got argumentative. I'm done with them!! read more

My dad told me I had to check out this place for lunch. Coming from Oceanside I was hesitant to drive nearly 30 minutes for lunch. But the moment we walked in I knew dad had it right. Greeted immediately with a smile by the team, they walked me through the menu (it being my first time) and brought out chips, salsa, and water while we looked through the menu. The restaurant itself has a friendly vibe, big screen TV by the bar, clean and welcoming. My dad got the chile verde plate, I got the 3 item combo (you can pick from a good amount of options and do 1-3 items for the plate). I wish I had pictures to attach to this post so you saw how amazing the food was but the moment the food came out my phone went away and I started chowing down! Food was hot, fresh, and delicious. Such a great experience it had me thinking of moving to Bonsall so I could eat here every day. I will be back! read more

Super disappointed with Z South. Service was painfully slow the whole time, like they didn't have enough staff, and we waited forever for both drinks and food. The Mexican dishes were very bland and tasted far from authentic, and even the chips came out greasy and shiny. On top of that, the prices are way too high for the quality. Definitely not worth it and wouldn't go back. read more

I thought Z Cafe served the best food in the Fallbrook Bonsall area. So when Z South opened, with a Mexican menu and vibe, we went. Then again with friends. Then a third time just because we wanted another amazing meal. Expect a bit of a wait at dinner time, this small restaurant can get crowded ! read more

This place is hidden gem and absolutely not to be missed! The food is on point and the service is top notch! We had the Cadillac and the smoked pineapple and they were delicious! 100% we'll be back again read more

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To be completely honest with everyone my wife and I had been here once after Z South first opened and for what ever reason he never went back. We could not remember why that was but since there are ask a lot of options for places to eat after our evening church service (ends at 7:30pm) but Z South was an option as supposed to their other restaurant (Z Cafe, which we like very much). Anyways, the two ladies we came with were very eager to try this place out, so we opted in to go to Z South. Minded it was March 17th (St. Patrick's Day) and it was near closing time (9:00pm). We arrived and was met by the host and told us sitting inside would be around 15-20 minutes but sitting outside was available. Thank goodness there were heaters. Upon sitting down our waitress brought us water and complimentary chips and salsa...we were the only patrons outside but it was okay, nice actually, because it was easy to hear each other in our conversation. One of our friends really wanted a burrito but we did not see one in the menu but upon asking the waitress if she could ask the chef if he could make her a burrito the waitress went in and the chef was okay making our friend a burrito! Most of us ordered tacos and as you can see with my picture below I ordered 4 Tacos: Birria Tacos (corn tortillas dipped in birria consomme with beef in birria) Slow Braised Short Rib Taco (pickled radish, avocado and cilantro) Grilled Shrimp Taco (marinated shrimp, red cabbage, avocado and chipotle dressing) Pollo Al Pastor Taco (white onion and pineapple) And rice and beans on the side. After eating here for our second time, honestly, it was a wonderful experience! I think I was more hungry with my eyes than with my stomach but I ate two tacos there with the rice and beans and had 2 tacos for leftovers! I would have to say, will definitely will be back! read more

Z South - 4 different tacos: Birria, Slow Braised Short Rib, Grilled Shrimp and Pollo Al Pastor with a side of rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Bonsall, California

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Waited 10 minutes to be seated they were running behind and needed to clear tables. We sat in the patio with the umbrella shielding us from the wind. The patio was a very nice, comfortable place to be. Pretty tropical vibe on the patio. Once we're seated, we were tended to by our very attentive server, Kyle. We ordered drinks and got a cafillac margarita for the hubby and a tamarind margarita for me. They tasted great. My tamarind margarita was not made with the tamarind fruit but with tamarind liquor. It still tastes good without looking brown. The chips were crispy, and the salsa was yummy. Could be just a tad bit spicier. But still good. I got a side of crispy brussel sprouts, and the hubby got carne asada. The brussel sprouts were oh so good. And the carne asada was on point! They are dog friendly. And there are lots of parking around the restaurant. Service was impeccable by Kyle. We will be back!! read more

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I had a fly in my tortilla soup!!! This is the first and last time eating here. Caught a nasty cold and now sick to my stomach!! read more

Z South - fly! - Mexican Near Me - Bonsall, California

Fantastic little restaurant! My wife and I went here for a date night and were so pleasantly surprised. The ambiance was enjoyable, the service was excellent and the food/drinks were killer! I was especially impressed by the salsas they served with the chips and the cheese enchilada. Will certainly be coming back and looking forward to it. Keep up the great work, guys! read more

Get a new bartender that knows how to treat customers. Your girl Friday is rude and makes a sloppy margarita. Good food doesn't make up for bad customer service. read more

Z South - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Bonsall, California

Still our go to place for nice ambiance and local Mexican cuisine. Happy hour's flautas are my favorite for the deal, but the shrimp taco and cheese enchilada wins us over every time. Friendly staff and quick service always. I do wish they would finish the expansion, so the restroom was not in another building. Those Hazy IPAs make a person need the facilities. ;-) read more

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

The restaurant is nice and in a nice area. Definitely well kept up and the staff is all really nice as well. The food however is sort of a miss. The chips were covered in grease to the point they were extremely shiny. I don't mind a fresh chip but not when it's swimming in grease. The chunky red salsa is good, the other red one is mid and the green one was extremely bitter. I'm not sure if it was because there were black pieces in there as well from maybe over roasting. The guac was interesting. Mashed avocado with copious amounts of lime juice to the point it was off putting and one tomato cut in half on top. Chicken tortilla soup didn't really have much substance. Just chicken in broth with pico and tortilla strips on top. The broth has decent flavor, it's just again not really anything of substance. Entrees were the best part. Carnitas on plate were hard though. In my experience carnitas is tender and juicy, this seemed it was just reheated and flattened on the grill to almost an extreme. Pollo Serrano plate (not pictured) was good and spicy. Carne asada was good in some spots, very bitter in others. Beans were standard, rice was a little dry. The portions on the plates are very good though. Overall I'm really not sure id come back here. There are too many good local Mexican spots to go somewhere mid at best. Update: 2/3 of us were not feeling well at all after eating this. I hope they can improve. read more

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