Ordered takeout. Everything was awesome! You're also able to order margaritas by the glass or by the pitcher too. Might be a good idea to load up on margaritas during these quarantine days read more

This is a great local place for simple Mexican inspired food. Always predictable, prompt service, reasonable prices. Can be quite noisy when crowded with families. A neighborhood mainstay, great for frequent visits. read more

Ok, so I've been a patron at Zapata's for decades. I think they are great, I enjoy the food, and the takeout is quite convenient, however... The prices are simply too high for what you get. The taco dinner is $35.00 which includes three tacos (quite soggy if taking out by the time you get to destination) next to a bed of lettuce. The tacos have cheese, but that's it. There are no additional toppings. You get a small portion of rice and refried beans with this. A small order of guacamole& chips costs just under $15.00. I can get a similar dish in Manhattan for under $35.00 including the guac & chips! How can you justify a dollop of guacamole and a paper bag of chips (chips are normally offered free with salsa if sitting at a table) $15.00? I may return, but can't afford to frequent as often as I once did. Please consider reviewing the menu and pricing. read more

Zapata has authentic flavors and very good beans (from my own experience I believe the beans make the dish) and I was delighted! The mole is deserving of your consideration it's so flavorful but not overwhelming. Our servers were kind and quick to bring out water and food. The outdoor setting is nice and open with lots of space between tables read more

Zapata - Outdoor - Mexican Near Me - Palisades, New York

Terrible service. Rude management. Will never go back. This place has become a terrible establishment and the food quality is now also terrible. read more

The food was not good and our waiter was incredibly rude. The waiter was so bitter to serve us, borderline felt like he didn't want to serve us because of our race. Asked for an empty margarita glass a total of 6 times and he never brought it despite us ordering a pitcher of margarita. If you want flavorless food with a subtle hint of racism, then go here. He was so pissed off he had to serve us and gave us attitude with everything we ordered. The managers were nice and brought the glass eventually. But that waiter is a major reason why we will never come back and have already told friends and family to stop going. Such a shame because we have been coming to this restaurant for years prior and the food use to be really good as well as the service, but it's not the same. read more

Was a big fan after night tonight hell no..The facility was getting busy yes we understood short staff .. but staff became rude !! they were nice and friendly in the beginning ... when drinks came out wrong and so did the food , their tune changed .. We asked for the bill three times .. we paid our bill and the owner said we took to long ! He got nasty real fast .. he took our credit card and ran after him to tell him what to put on it and he ignored us Horrible service ! Then spoke in Spanish to staff about us !!! So rude !! As if we didn't understand ! What business owner does that !!! They just lost business ! Food was horrible too Not like it use to be ! Service sucked Advice don't go Doesn't even deserve a star read more

I have driven past this establishment for as far as I can remember and finally decided to just pull in and take a shot. And Thank The Food Gods above that I did!! Had the Chimichangas (Beef) and my wife had the Flautas and both were EXCELLENT!! Hot, Fresh and service was solid! Highly recommend if you are in the area. Great atmosphere as well!!!! read more

Despite the 3 and a half star rating I though I'd give this place a try. I shouldn't have. This place is rubbish. My husband ordered a margarita and it tasted like a canned margarita. It definitely wasn't fresh. They tried again and it was a little better. The food wasn't any better. Below average! Now to the REAL PROBLEM: they charged us for a skinny margaritas and a regular margarita. I never ordered a skinny one and I figured they would take the crappy one off. They also charged us $5 more than the price on the menu said for one of the entrees. I didn't sign the receipt, going to dispute that. Nice try. Don't scam ur customers, don't cheap out on drinks, don't buy cheap food and hire better cooks. That advice will help you stay in business. Also, the chips aren't fresh. Sauce is watery. You people from the north don't know good Mexican. Go to the south. read more

Nice people run this mediocre restaurant. Tastes like 2nd rate frozen food. I wish it were otherwise but it isn't. Even their margaritas are barely passable. Whatever I've ever ordered has been fair at best. Too bad as it's close to our house. read more

My boyfriend and I are currently here. This restaurant is the BEST and most authentic Mexican style restaurant I have ever been to. The food is heavenly, if you want to try one of my favorites get the chimichanga combination. Get 1 beef 2 chicken WITH a side of shredded cheese. WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR. Proceed to PILE the shredded cheese on top of the steaming hot chimichanga and ENJOY. YOURE WELCOME. I ALSO RECOMMEND THE NACHOS FOR AN APP. AGAIN YOURE WELCOME. read more

Zapata - Boyfriend - Mexican Near Me - Palisades, New York

We had heard good things about this restaurant and wanted to give it a try. When we arrived there was only outdoor seating but there was nothing on the website that said you could not eat indoors. (Oddly enough when I went to the bathroom later there were tables by the bar inside that we could have sat at.) The chips and salsa and specialty cocktail were tasty. We also enjoyed the signature appetizer, avocado with shrimp ceviche. Although both entries were quite flavorful, they both had chicken which was tough to eat. And our sides of rice and refried beans were late to the table and the rice was dry. When it came time for us to ask for the dessert menu, one of the servers told us there was no dessert. He asked if we wanted an after dinner drink, and proceeded to bring us a check. Then the other server came over and asked if we had looked at the dessert menu yet. When we told her about what the other server had said that was not so, and she quickly took our check away and brought us dessert menus. Our crepes were delicious with our Mexican coffee. We just wondered why that other server didn't want us to have dessert. He was also the one who greeted us upon arrival and said there was no indoor seating. Despite the few issues, we both agree we would eat there again. read more

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Delicious Mexican food at an equally delicious price! I came here for lunch with a co-worker and was pleased to partake in generous portions of flavorful Mexican food. Walking in, you are greeted with a décor that screams "¡Viva México!", from the murals lining the walls depicting Mexican Revolutionaries to the carved wooden chairs and pots strewn about. As you are seated, some freshly-fried tortilla chips with some deliciously spicy salsa are there for you to munch on as you peruse the menu. Everyone gets a complimentary cheese quesadilla as well! I decided to go with a combo #3, which was Flauta, Burrito And Enchilada. I got the flauta and burrito with shredded beef and the enchilada with chicken. It came served on a super hot plate (like seriously, it'll burn your hands be careful!) with rice, refried beans and cheese, iceberg lettuce, and guacamole. The beef was definitely better than the chicken, which was overall too crumbly. I only wish that the guacamole was served in a separate dish, as the super hot plate heated it up and it became quite warm. Ditto for the lettuce (which I also wish was romaine instead!). The service was super quick and friendly. Other reviews have stated that it was slow, so it looks like they are getting their act together. Overall, for the portions, the prices are very attractive and the food is delicious. Definitely will start frequenting this place for lunch. read more

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Ambience: as soon as you walk in you feel the authentic Mexican atmosphere. The decor was super cute and well thought of when placed. Service: everyone was super nice here! From the person who sat us down to our waiter! Everyone was great, service was fast and didn't have to ask for much. Food: my fiancé usually complains about Mexican places Bc he says that their not authentic, but he lived this place's food. To start we had the Zapata appetizer. That came with flautas, chimichangas, and nachos with guac and lettuce in the middle. All fresh all delicious! Main course, I had the tostadas, they also were very fresh and delicious. The rice and beans were so good !!! My fiancé had the fiesta de pancho, which was shrimp everything! Also fresh and delicious!!! Drinks: I had a strawberry jalapeño margarita, at first was a little skeptical but my oh my what a great drink! Fresh strawberries used and jalapeños. My fiancé had a habanero margarita which he also loved! And yes it was spicier! But in a good way! All in all I will be returning to this place even though it is an hour way from me haha well just about read more

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The food the service the atmosphere is always a 10. I love going here such a great family atmosphere the food is amazing great little spot and it's beautiful inside read more

We have been going to zapata ever since they opened and even had couple of parties. Absolutely amazing food and the staff is so friendly and efficient. The owners greet you like they would greet their family. We absolutely love their food. All the margaritas are amazing too!!! read more

Disappointing. Service was very nice and food was good BUT I did not like the white Sangaria. It tasted like a vodka and orange juice! I told the manager and he did nothing! He would not exchange it!! I will not go back to the restaurant unless he offers a credit for the pitcher that he saw was hardly touched!!! read more

The Bottom Line: A solid Mexican joint with generous portions and great taste. It is worth your time. Try: Enchiladas con Mole poblano Chimichangas Pro: The servings are more than generous, and the food is simply well made. The sauce really added that something else and the chicken was tender. The folks at the restaurant were also attentive. Con: A little pricey, but worth it overall. read more

Zapata is a staple around Rockland. The food is great. It's always a popular and lively atmosphere and the service is usually pretty quick. Everybody is very friendly as well. The margaritas are pretty good. The appetizer plate is amazing, my usual choice for starters and is big enough to share. Sometimes in the summer only outdoor seating is offered, which isn't the greatest considering how awful NY heat and humidity could be. Definitely recommend. read more

My husband introduced this place to me last year on Cinco de Mayo. He used to frequent the restaurant with his co workers when he worked in the area. Since Cinco de Mayo of last year, we have been to this restaurant numerous times, even though it is a significant drive from Clifton, NJ. FYI-- They have different prices for their lunch and dinner menus. They start you off with complimentary salsa, chips, and a cheese quesadilla. All items are tasty and fresh. If you do not like spicy food, I would recommend you not consume a large amount of the salsa. I love spicy food, so the salsa is not relatively spicy for me. However, the spice does creep up on you, so that's just a FYI. We always order the same dish-- chicken enchiladas. The meal is served with 2 chicken enchiladas, beans, rice, and small portion of lettuce. The serving size is good enough for 1 person. All I can say is that it all tastes really, really GOOD!! I never order any drinks, but my husband does. He has mentioned that they really make margaritas well. Their service and staff are great--exceptional! Restaurant facility is very clean and decorated well. Ambiance is perfect and supported with the music that they always play. read more

Zapata - Chicken Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Palisades, New York

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Zapatas is the best Mexican food around and it's not even comparable. Their food is always fresh and sizzling hot (especially a personal fav of mine, fajitas). Their salsa and chips alone, which comes swiftly to the table upon arrival, is the best salsa I have ever had and if nothing else will keep you coming back to Zapatas again and again. I am a huge fan of their newly introduced cucumber jalapeño margarita, but you can't go wrong with any of their amazing drinks. Thank you endlessly to the Godinez family for blessing Rockland County with their delicious food. read more

I would recommend Zapata to anyone that lives in the area. Unfortunately, I live 50 minutes but was in the area that day in Orangeburg. We had no idea where to eat. I suggested a few places after searching nearby areas on Yelp and he chose mexican and boy was it a good choice! Atmosphere: I liked. it was lively but we were seated in a somewhat secluded corner and were able to enjoy the quiet. i wanted to try the margarita, which seems to be the specialty there but i got a sangria instead. it was still good. Zapata made a good first impression on us as our waiter brought us oven-heated tortilla chips with cilantro salsa. Mmm.. Food: After talking and enjoying our tortilla chips for about 10 minutes, our waiter brought us our dishes. The dishes were hot and our food looked delicious. He ordered the Pollo Ranchero, which came with rice, beans, and melted cheese on the side. He enjoyed the soft and tender chicken - cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, and peppers in a slightly spicy chili sauce. The sauce was a little salty for his taste. The rice and melted cheese were his favorite sides, which worked well with the chicken. I enjoyed my Fish Tacos! The soft shells tasted funky but that may just be me after a long day. Other than that I was "Mmmming" through the meal as usual :) Service: Boyfriend commented that he's never been to a restaurant where he always had a full glass of water. The waiters were constantly ensuring that we had plenty of water and we never had to ask for a refill of water a single time, which was really impressive because he drinks a LOT of water. On our way out, we saw that it became more packed and lively as there were people standing around with drinks but i'm sure a few drinks would do that to anyone or maybe they felt like standing... ? The only thing that would keep him from coming back to Zapata is the price compared to the quality and portion sizes. I am coming back with my mom. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience dining at Zapata. read more

Zapata - Delicious fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Palisades, New York

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BESTTTTTTT Mexican around!! Wayyyyy better than Blue Moon! Definitely will be back! Great food and amazing margaritas. Soup was beyond amazing! The service is top notch! read more

Zapata - Mexican Near Me - Palisades, New York

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Went in for Mexican. I'm from Arizona married to a Mexican woman. Got the tacos carbon. $10 more than anywhere I've ever gotten taco Carbon. Bot ok. They were average their sauces were generic nothing hot at all. They're supposed hot sauce was medium and this is the only place in the world where I ordered coke and when I got the bill, they charge me for every Coke $2.50 and it was in a glass where maybe fit half a can of Coke I was out raged. Highly don't recommend going there. They should warn you that they don't have free refills. Ridiculous place food was so average. read more

Hiking not far from this area and decided to stop in. Outdoor seating was ample and adequately spaced. Staff were attentive and helpful with vegan recommendations. Good servings and guac and salsa hit the spot! Would recommend. Very covid regulation conscious. Thank you! read more

Very overpriced and the food was not very good. Service was ok. We will not be going back. Blue moon is better

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant The food is always fresh and the people are always friendly. The service is awesome and great atmosphere. Highly recommend!! read more

I have been here a couple of times. The first time was by choice as we are often looking for good Mexican food. Since then, we have humored friends a few times and come with them. The food is so so and better than some of the other Mexican restaurants in the area. One of the things that turned me off of the restaurant, the beef fajitas did not taste grilled and had a type of sauce on them. read more

I have to say, my recent lunch experience was really good! Super service, great food. I guess I just walked in on an off day last time. I like the rustic decor, great salsa and guacamole. Lunch combo specials are huge!!! Chile Renello is so good, mole sauce too! Awesome Lunch spot. read more

Zapata - Mole enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Palisades, New York

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Our favorite Mexican restaurant in Bergen County or Rockland County. Great family owned place that makes you feel like your home. Make friends with Christian, the bartender and the owners son. You will not have a better Margarita. Adolfo and his wife give personal attention to every detail of the operations. A must visit any night of the week. read more

Zapata - Mexican Near Me - Palisades, New York

We had the absolute worst experience at this restaurant. We waited over an hour and never received our food. Waiters were lying to us telling us our food was coming out but it never did. Beyond horrible experience. read more

The food is good. However if I'm ordering 80$ worth of food, it's inappropriate to only receive one small container of salsa for 5 people. When I discussed with the manager and the front host when picking up the food for an extra salsa, they brushed me off and said this was their policy. Take it or leave it. Why is the amount of salsa given not proportional to the food ordered? Would not recommend this place. They clearly don't care about keeping their customer base happy. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!! Food is amazing, drinks are amazing (I recommend any of the sangria and the zapatini). The staff is so nice, the family that owns it really makes everyone feel at home. I can't rave about this place enough read more

We just ate at Zapata. I was very disappointed. I ordered steak fajitas - medium well and my fiancé ordered chicken burritos. Our food came. Beef burritos and well done steak fajitas that was not edible - so we sent the orders back. When the new food came the burritos were correct but my fajitas were probably more over cooked than the first time so I sent the order back but kept the rice and beans. We decided to share the burritos since we didn't want to wait for another meal to be cooked. Not only did the owner/manager not come over to acknowledge the issue but they ado charged us for the rice and beans. Needless to say we will not be coming back. read more

I'm a self confessed Mexican food snob from Southern California and give this place a big thumbs up. The salsa is well made and the beans and rice are not over cooked. They are also not afraid, to kick up the spice! Most east coast Mexican restaurants are guilty of dumbing down the spices. read more

I was really disappointed with the service and food. First of all i ordered for pick up and had no eating utensils and napkins. That was really annoying. My plate was not worth $21. I got three tacos and a bag of chips. If i wanted a bag of chips i would of bought it at the store. Overpriced tacos al carbon. And please include eating utensils for pick up orders. read more

Great food great bar great service and spectacular margaritas by the picture. Their guacamole is the finest I've ever had

Awesome family run business. I enjoy the delicious food and the great drinks as well and the wonderful environment. The staff is always very welcoming and helpful. The complementary chips and salsa are great and I always hold on to the salsa to have with my meal! read more

Y'all - I cannot stress enough how good the food and service is at Zapata. As someone who grew up in Florida and Texas . . . I know from excellent Mexican and this rocks! The owners know their business, welcome their customers, and do it right. Take out family trays and sangria are a great way to get some phenomenal food and still stay home during COVID. read more

I went there last night for dinner with my friends and it was great . It was my first time there and the food was good, people working there were very nice and helpful , I liked the Mexican theme and the guys playing instruments . I will go back there . Matt k read more