Unexpected place an unfamiliar shopping strip. Aroma as soon as you walk in. Surprised they don't use lard and instead vegetable oil. The flavors still going. Chips and salsa fresh and crisp. Quesadilla bomb before the guacamole and sour cream bomb. Got the number 15. Eddie good looking out on the recommendation. You were spot on with the service too. Also Gilbert thank you as well. I will be back read more

Zacatecas Restaurant - The number 15 Steak Picado - Mexican Near Me - Hawthorne, California

I was in the area with an hour to kill. I browsed the local eateries and noticed this spot had pretty high reviews. I decide to give it a try and I'm glad I did. Sometimes a place makes you feel welcomed and comfortable as soon as you walk in. This is one of those places. The server and the owner are both friendly and genuinely hoping you have a great experience. The Asada plate was pretty good. The crunchy taco wasn't as crunchy as it should've been. The gobernador's shrimp was a bit too mushy for my taste. Overall, the food was good and I'll will be back if I'm in the area. read more

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First time here and I am very satisfied! I ordered the strawberry margarita and the Tom's asada burrito with red sauce. I don't usually do much spicy, and it was perfect for me, full of flavor and absolutely delicious. The staff was very attentive and friendly, which made the experience even better. The restaurant was clean, including the bathrooms, which I really appreciate. I will definitely be returning next time I am in the area. Highly recommend this place if your looking for authentic Mexican food. read more

Zacatecas Restaurant - Tom's Burrito Strawberry Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Very unassuming restaurant with a tight parking lot. Very welcoming staff , seated me right away. Full bar with cans of sodas, rather than fountain drinks. Booths or tables to choose from. TV's hung on the walls. Chips and salsa delivered right away. Salsa was chunky style. Really good flavor. Not hot, mild. House margarita was very tasty. I got a combination plate with a crunchy shredded beef taco, chile relleno, beans and rice . A lot of beans and rice, I couldn't eat it all. The taco shell was definitely home made. The shredded beef was spiced and cooked well. The Chile relleno was covered in a red enchilada sauce and stuffed with cheese. I love rellenos and this one was good. My water was kept filled and the staff was very friendly and polite. I would not hesitate to eat here again next time I'm in town. read more

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If you're looking for authentic mexican food with a family feel go to Zacatecas restaurant on 137th! Food is absolutely delicious, from the quesabirria tacos to the caldos, everything is soo good. I promise you this is the place to be. You'll always be greeted and treated like a family. read more

Zacatecas Restaurant - Quesabirria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Hawthorne, California

I have eaten here a few times and the staff is super friendly, great service and delicious tacos and chicken enchiladas. Probably one of the best. read more

It's Thank You Thursday...and it would not be complete without sharing a heartfelt Thank You to the restaurant that fills our bellies time and time again. Zacatecas YOU are a south bay staple and it's refreshing to have you in the neighborhood. Your friendly greetings, super tasty food, and consistency is why my family visits often both dining inside and takeout. Sometimes we need a round or two of your tart margaritas so dining at the restaurant is a must - let's face it, you rock the experience, hands down. Thank you Zacatecas. Thanks for making us happy time and time again. Keep rockin' it! read more

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It had been so long since I've been here and it's still fantastic! Stopped in late Monday and they were a little busy but we still got a roomy booth. Easy parking, and service was quick and friendly. Love the food, had a few different options and everything was great. Prices are fair and I'll definitely be back for more. read more

Zacatecas Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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I was in town visiting a friend and I told him I wanted Mexican food & he brought me here. This place is worth any wait there could ever be. When you first walk in your welcomed almost to what feels like a family dinner, they seat and give you one of the menus I have pictured. The menu offers you a strong selection of amazing traditional Hispanic dishes. My bean & cheese burrito with a side of rice was literally perfect. My friend got a shredded beef burrito & it was amazing as well. I will definitely be back to try something new & I genuinely can't wait read more

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Stumbled into this place waiting for our flight at LAX, I'm sure glad I did! Amazing service and amazing food. The enchiladas and the chile relleno were delicious!! We also ordered the fish and governor tacos. Make sure you ask for the spicy green sauce! I will definitely be back before any of my LAX flights read more

Zacatecas Restaurant - Governor - Mexican Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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I did takeout since this place is open on a Sunday. So I can't speak for ambiance. But the lady on the phone super sweet. The food was nice size portion. Got bean and cheese burrito dry ( they offer that) two beef shredded tacos and some Reano chile shredded beef burrito no beans. Everything was so largely sized and fresh tasting my dad who picked it up says it's a cute mom and pop place. read more

Went to meet up with friends who had a long layover at LAX. We found Zacatecas and it definitely didn't disappoint. There were 9 of us in our party and they had complimentary chips and salsa for the table. Our food took a while to come out but everything was delicious. Everyone ordered something different. The tostada was massive, the Tom's burrito was packed with everything. I loved my garlic shrimp dish, my friend enjoyed her asada fajitas, the kids loved the quesadilla, birria tacos. We also enjoyed their margarita. We also had flan for dessert. No wonder there's a line outside when it's peak time because the restaurant is loved and enjoyed by locals. read more

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This place is always good. Good Friday, order the fish no rice no beans, just fries. Chips and salsa. Always great service. Thank you read more

Zacatecas Restaurant - Good Friday. Very delicious - Mexican Near Me - Hawthorne, California

I enjoyed my Tom's burrito me and my friend gave it a 9/10. The only thing is that my stomach is feeling funny like something wasn't "fresh" and I found some kind of string in my leftover burrito. The chips and salsa were ok and so was the Jamaica. Nothing amazing. Really great service very friendly, especially Juan. Enough booth seating. Small quaint restaurant. read more

Zacatecas Restaurant - Particle found in my burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Came to Zacatecas with a group and left very satisfied. Right when you sit down, they bring out complimentary chips and salsa, which is always a good sign--and the salsa had a nice kick, not bland at all. For food, we ordered a little of everything. The beef tacos were solid: flavorful, juicy meat, well-seasoned, and served simply so the beef really shines. The shrimp tacos were cooked perfectly, not overdone, and packed with flavor. We also got the chicken enchiladas, which were comforting and hearty. The chicken was tender, the sauce was rich without being overpowering, and everything tasted fresh. Lastly, the chile verde was everyone's favorite. Super savory, tender pork, and that green sauce had depth with a spicy kick that kept you coming back for more. Overall, generous portions, classic Mexican flavors, and very friendly staff. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when craving real Mexican food. read more

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Great chips and salsa. Service was friendly and fast. Casual place and we sat in a booth. Tender carne asada. Hubs ordered the burrito. I ordered the Governor's shrimp tacos. So delicious. Popular place especially with the locals. Parked around the corner. Parking in their tiny front area is really tight. read more

Zacatecas Restaurant - Tom's Burrito and 2 Governor's Shrimp Tacos...delicioso! - Mexican Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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My husband and I picked up our godson from LAX and we decided to look for a good Mexican Restaurant within the area thru YELP and luckily we ended up choosing this place because of their excellent reviews, as we entered the place all the staff were very friendly and welcoming, we felt like a family right away, excellent service, staff very attentive and of course their food is delicious and very affordable, the ceviche was excellent, very satisfied with all the food we ordered, thank you everyone for the warmth welcome, will definitely come back to dine read more

A perfect place for a home cooked Mexican meal. The service is always the same - fast, attentive, and always in a good place. No matter how busy or how chatoic, the team at Zacatecas always gives 110% to serve their customers. Ive been coming here for almost 4 years and I never have had a negative thing to say (other than the parking but for a prime location off a main street I don't blame them). Food is always good and tastes fresh. The servers are friendly and always answer any questions you have. Its a community staple for a reason. Highly recommend for a quick lunch or a filling dinner. Always a treat to come back to. Favorite Dish: Menudo or Sopa de Albondigas (Meatball soup) read more

Zacatecas Restaurant - Menudo (Sat and Sun only), house chips and salsa, and a chicken bowl. - Mexican Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Great food and great service! I placed a to-go order and everything was smooth and efficient from start to finish. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but they were packed and still handled everything quickly and professionally. When I got home and finally dug in, the food tasted amazing -- fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The shrimp ceviche was the standout for me -- super fresh with the perfect balance of citrus and spice. Definitely ordering that again. Friendly staff, efficient service, and delicious food. I'll absolutely be back! read more

I enjoyed my first visit to this cute, authentic Mexican restaurant. The service was excellent. I had a veggie burrito without queso, and the kind server added avocado on the side at no extra charge. The chips were fresh and warm, and the Jamaica drink was perfect for quenching my thirst. Thank you for your incredible service, gentlemen. read more

Zacatecas Restaurant - Fresh chips and salsa, water with lemon to aid with digestion, and Jamaica juice. - Mexican Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Went back again & can't get enough food is soooo good and that strawberry margarita! read more

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This place is fantastic! I was staying in the area and wanted good Mexican food that was close by! I will drive here regardless now. Food: I'm not sure if it's an AZ thing but I'm used to my carne asada cut in chunks or strips...these were in thin slabs. So much flavor!! Service: instantly welcomed in and I could sit anywhere I wanted. No one has specific tables which means they all are there to help you! I was provided with chips and salsa and water right away. Food came out so quick. Every server checked up on me and constantly made sure that I was ok. I took some of my food to go and they offered to send chips with me then all of them asked if I needed a bag to help carry my stuff out. Such a great atmosphere. You can also tell they have a ton of regulars which is always a good sign! Parking: there is a small lot to the left side of the restaurant so no need to street park! This place has been bookmarked and I will be coming back on my LA trips!! read more

Zacatecas Restaurant - Carne Asada Plate - Mexican Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Amazing food the best taco place in all the lands it's family owned and is amazing spot for dinner!

Great authentic Mexican food at reasonable prices. Service is great, the owner greets everyone like old friends. He makes you feel you are so welcomed The only thing I can't give a 5 star is the ventilation system is so bad, every time I go there, I'll have to change my clothes and go straight to shower to get rid of the kitchen smells. read more

This is the best Mexican restaurant in Hawthorne, Lawndale, Inglewood, and Gardena. Good portions, great quality, good prices as well. Plus their service is second to none. Very friendly service and expedient they go above and beyond. Plus they are open until 10 pm which helps me out when I've been running around all day and get done later and they are still open. Nice atmosphere as well, nice decor and they have a bar as well with TVs to watch soccer or basketball, etc. read more

Found this place on Yelp and we were not disappointed! Parking right in the front of restaurant or street parking. Walked in, greeted and seated right away. We had 5 of us and it was busy in there, but we got a table! Yay us! We ordered drinks to start (margaritas and beer!) and we were excited for the food! We ordered burritos, chili relleno, and enchiladas. All were great choices and so much food!! It's too bad we were leaving back to Hawaii that night because we couldn't take the leftovers to finish later. Everything had great flavor. I really did love their chili relleno. Super tasty! The waiters and staff were super friendly and attentive! I highly recommend this place! read more

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Delicious Mexican restaurant with changing specials available. Extremely friendly & happy service. They are delightful. Really attentive service, they make every effort to ensure complete customer comfort & satisfaction. They easily modified our orders to accommodate preference requests for a grilled meat & milder level of pungency with no problem. Restaurant has indoor booth seating, as well as Take-out. Parking lot spaces outside, & public street parking is available. Everything on the menu is quite large and portions are generous (it's like 2 meals for us). We really like the (huge) burritos; wet burritos; (fried flour shell) tostadas; tacos; & ceviche. We will absolutely return. Again, & again. read more

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I wish I got a picture of my delicious green enchiladas I ordered from here the other day! Omg the owner is so sweet! He welcomed me and my sister with open arms and a a nice smile! The other customers are treated literally like family! I could tell everyone loves their job and the customers love to enjoy themselves at this restaurant very often. The ambiance is sooo authentic and really defines what a Mexican restaurant should be. Very homey, loving & joyful! I will be returning back very soon, me and my sister DEVOURED our enchiladas lol it was about $17 for the green enchiladas plate (2 enchiladas, rice & beans). read more

I'll be honest--Hawthorne has never been a place I've felt comfortable in. Between being held up at gunpoint, jumped at a park, and even getting pulled out of an alley by police for something stupid I did when I was younger, I had real reservations about going back, even just to eat. That said, Zacatecas Restaurant is absolutely worth the trip--no matter how you get there. The garlic shrimp alone is enough reason to go. Bold, flavorful, and somehow still incredibly tender--honestly, more tender than a mother's love--with just the right balance of garlic and a light touch of lemon. The Mexican rice is fluffy and fragrant, and the refried beans are everything they should be--rich, smooth, and comforting. What really stood out to me, especially as a chef, is the cleanliness. This place is spotless from front to back, clearly well-maintained, and run with pride. The staff is warm, welcoming, and makes you feel right at home. Zacatecas changed my perspective--at least when it comes to food in Hawthorne. This spot is the real deal. read more

Some of the Best Mexican food I have found in LA. Especially Love the Tom's burrito and the chili relleno

Very bad service. I checked in at 12pm and was told I would be seated within 20 minutes. I did not get seated until 1:15pm. I waited one more hour for my food to arrive. The manager was very rude. I do not recommend this type of service to anyone. If I could give a zero star I would! read more

9 pm. Just flew in from east coast. Hankerin' for Mexican food. Zacatecas closes at 9. We rush there. They are closing but will feed us for takeout only. Done! We order chile relleno combo, fish tacos, and a horchata, and return to our hotel to eat. The manager threw in a ton of tortilla chips and salsa. Loved the chile relleno, rice and beans. Loved the tortilla chips and the tomato salsa fresca. There was another red sauce with a bitter flavor tha nobody liked. I've had better, but this was pretty good. Ratings location 4, food 4, service 5, value 5, atmosphere 3, for an overall rating of 4. read more

This place is Mexican food heaven!! I've had some wonderful enchilada plates in my life and this one stacks right up at the top! This is a very comfortable, clean and family owned business that's like going to their house to have a meal! I was welcomed at the door by a family member and in fact, he extended his hand to shake mine as a welcome to mi casa! Great! Value is outstanding too! What are you waiting for? Get over here! read more

Zacatecas Restaurant - Plate #1. Two cheese with B & R!! Yum! - Mexican Near Me - Hawthorne, California

The food is consistently good. Family owned business. They really make an effort to make sure customers are satisfied. I highly recommend! read more

Gave Zacatecas Restaurant a good and it was good. The staff was all super friendly and very attentive. Went with the bacon wrapped shrimp and the cóctel de camarones. The wrapped shrimp was stuffed with cheese so they were super good with flour tortillas. the cóctel de camarones was fresh and did need ketchup for my tasting. I also added a bit more salt. Over all a good restaurant for a quick bite read more

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Great customer service. Dining in comes with great homemade salsa and chips. We got the governor shrimp tacos and menudo but delicious. read more

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Great place. The chips were super thin and crispy, just perfect. The salsa was not spicy ( for me), loved it, it had lots of onions and flavor. I had the shredded beef burrito and there was like a pound of beef inside! The salsa and guacamole on top made the meal just fantastic. Also, the waiters are incredibly friendly and funny, made the whole experience perfect. read more

Zacatecas Restaurant - Wet shredded beef burrito - Mexican Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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Food was great! I had the shredded beef burrito and horchata. Service was great too. Shout out to Omar!

First off, friendly and inviting service. Not a giant and not a hole in the wall restaurant; just the right size. The carne asada was old school thin and lightly charred-perfect! My mom had the #14 combo; chile relleno and cheese enchilada. She loved it. Rice and beans were what you want in real Mexican restaurant. I will definitely be back. Thanks to yelp for finding this place! read more

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I had really gambled my whole trip that this would be the life-changing meal, hence me saving it as my final stop. Very quaint family business and everyone here was extremely nice. They got me right away with a warm basket of chips and large salsa and massive glass of water. So far flawless. The salsa was ok, but I expected more heat from a real family restaurant. I asked for something hotter and was served a jalapeno salsa that was pretty tasty. Considering it's the same recipe I use, I was happy to be served it here. I ordered the chicken taquitos. They were stuffed with chicken and served with rice, beans and guacamole. Unfortunately, nothing on the plate had flavor. The green salsa helped the taquitos, but salt and pepper didn't do much for the rice and beans. I'm used to a fluffy rice and this rice tasted reheated. I don't know if this is the case, but some restaurants heat up leftovers from the night before for lunch and I wondered if that was the case today. The beans were also bland which truly caught me off guard and last was the guacamole, it was more of an avocado sauce than chunky guacamole. Also the taquito were not crispy, they were lightly fried. so almost a greasy soft taco, except they weren't greasy. Far from the worst food in the world, but not reflective of previous Mexican meals I've had in the region. I actually think The Bay Area has LA beat and I'd even take the Bay over San Diego. If this place was local, I'd give them another chance. That said, I'm used to Mexican food being well seasoned and that was not the case here on my visit. People could not have been nicer, but the food didn't remind me of what I experience in Mexico. read more

Zacatecas Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Hawthorne, California