My lunch with my wife during happy hour. Nachos-not spicy but delicious. The two street tacos-Fish & Shrimp were devoured by my wife. The appetizer (center) for the name but presented uniquely and eaten. They had drinks and a full inside and outside bar. Loved the feeling. Would visit again. read more

ZONA Cantina + Cocina - Nachos, 2 Street Tacos, and an appetizer. - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Cheywnne the manager and her staff are incredible and welcoming when you walk in the door. The food is very good and ambiance is wonderful. We love sitting outside when weather permits. And a great happy hour. Pam and john Bucciarelli read more

My wife and I stopped by ZONA in Gilbert for Taco Tuesday and accidentally caught Happy Hour as well. The place was packed so the food service was a bit slow, but our server was a champ and kept checking on us. The appetizer arrived fast, and our tacos arrived just a little later than expected - but they were fresh, piping hot and crazy delicious! My tacos were the Korean Short Rib, Fish and the Gonernador - all were amazing. My wife had the two chicken taco options (tinga and grilled) and she enjoyed them as well. Our appetizer was the guac and also salsa with chips. The chips were a little hearty, but tasty and the guac and salsa were fresh and flavorful. The vibe was happy and energetic, the patio looked great as does the dining room. We had a great time, and a very reasonably priced meal with cocktails - we'll be back! read more

So much can go very wrong when you fuse food. Zona's has found the magic sweet spot between asian and mexican. I am from Hawaii and can be brutal in my poke nacho review, so to say I would order it again is a glow up. The birria egg rolls... genious!!! The server recommended a cucumber jalapeno margarita, which was appreciated, so refreshing. The neon lights are club like and fun. However, I do not recommend sitting directly under them. read more

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I found this spot on a whim. We were hungry and decided to stop for a bit to eat before topgolf. Already nearby, and thanks to a quick Yelp search, this spot popped up. The menu looked great and pictures were enticing. We arrived during happy hour which applied to tacos and $3 off all appetizers. We took advantage of some of these offers, but still ordered additional items from the regular menu. Service was wonderful! We were impressed with almost everything we ordered. 1 taco wasn't quite to our liking, but that's a personal preference, not the restaurants fault. We dining on the patio as the weather was perfect. When we arrived, it was pretty chill and and rather peaceful. Nearing the end of our visit, the patio and bar were packed and it was a bit noisy. read more

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Last weekend, my wife and I dined at Zona Cantina in Gilbert. I went with the carnitas burrito, served enchilada style smothered in both their red and green sauces. The sauces were fantastic--well-prepared, vibrant, and packed with bold, authentic flavor. The burrito was a nice generous size, but unfortunately it wasn't served as hot as I'd prefer. My wife ordered the short rib enchiladas. She found them very tasty with tender meat, though the portion was a bit undersized and, like my dish, could have been hotter. Service was excellent; our server was friendly, attentive, and did a great job. The house margarita was truly outstanding--one of the best we've had in the area! Fair warning: they don't offer complimentary chips and salsa. Minor temperature issues aside, the food had great flavor and we'll definitely be back to try more items soon. read more

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Delicious drinks and food. Daily specials including happy hour, taco Tuesday, margarita specials. This isn't your average taco/mexican food spot. A lot of Fusion going on here! Staff was patient and kind, restaurant was clean and played great music! read more

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We love Zona! We normally go to the one in Mesa but we were driving by this one and decided to try it out! Great service as you walk in, lovely big spot, nice inviting clean vibe. Loved the wall decoration and I loved how the outdoor area faces the street so you have a nice kind of on the go view! The bar area is very open and large. Waitress were great, everyone helped everyone out if they saw we needed a drink refill and they were just walking by someone who would refill it and if someone was walking by, they would just make sure that we were enjoying our food so it was nice to everyone worked together very well. Food was great as always! So if we are in that area again, we will definitely be going back read more

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Drove through here and stopped to eat for dinner. It was busy when we came in but were able to sit down right away inside. Our waitress Bree was very friendly and answered all of our questions. She even suggested some items off the menu especially for first time diners here. I ordered the shrimp enchiladas and they were good! I was really happy to ask for no cheese and they did not put cheese inside, while most restaurants have it already pre made. Hubby ordered the surf and turf burrito and he said it was very filling. Highly recommend to come to this gem! Gluten free friendly and well. Atmosphere was busy. With music and lively. read more

ZONA Cantina + Cocina - Surf & Turf Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Sat at the bar with my family and service was excellent! Margs so good. Food great. The dinning area was both casual and nice! Packed on a Mother's Day but the team at Zona accommodated. Outdoor seating and lots of beer options. read more

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This place is redeemed! We absolutely love their other location, but honestly our first visit to this one during grand opening week wasn't the best service experience. We decided to give it another shot and I'm so glad we did. This time the service was so much better. Our server was friendly, attentive, and on top of everything. The food is always insane. So many options all in one spot. Sushi, pasta, Mexican food, and more. There's literally something for everyone. They even adjusted a burrito into a bowl for me to make it gluten free, which I really appreciated. Plus they surprised me with a birthday treat, which was such a good touch. Great food, great service, and totally redeemed in our book. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Love this new location. They have a fantastic bar and the service is very friendly! Love the ambiance and they have a huge dog friendly outdoor patio! We went for taco Tuesday and got $5 margaritas and tacos! The margaritas are so good definitely not that cheap mix taste. They are legit! The chips and salsa are also great unfortunately not spicy but a great flavor. My family loves the fried fish tacos and they are huge! I really enjoyed my quesabirria taco which was super cheesy! Also had the Al Pastor Pork Belly taco which had a good flavor however it was way to saucy. We also got the calamari and personally I didn't care for it at all due do how large the pieces were and super heavy breading. But other then that I definitely recommend this spot for a Taco Tuesday or happy hour!! read more

ZONA Cantina + Cocina - Fried Fish Taco and Potato Taco - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I loved this spot! While in town for a hockey tournament, my wife and I stopped at ZONA Cantina for a late lunch. We arrived about 15 minutes before 2pm (this will make sense shortly) and were quickly seated outside on their covered (pergola) patio. Our server came over to take our drink order, and I ordered a house lime marg. Our server (also the bartender) let me know the margs are $5 from 2-6PM, but... as he was also the bartender, he'd make it work! I very much appreciated that. The marg was good (dried lime wedge added, which I've never seen before), their house chips and salsa are fantastic, and my fried shrimp tacos were very satisfying. My wife had potato tacos, which were also a first for her. She said they were tasty (which worked, as they were the only vegetarian option on the menu). Prices are decent and parking is not an issue. The next time I am in the Phoenix area, I would definitely stop off at a ZONA Cantina again (a few locations across the metro area). read more

ZONA Cantina + Cocina - House Marg. $5 everyday (2-6 PM). - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

The staff are very nice and friendly. Each one was smiling while serving. The atmosphere was lively and upbeat. I ordered the Birria eggrolls and Carne Asada fries with beans on the side. For a drink I went with the house margarita that was on happy hour. I enjoyed the margarita. The shell of the Birria eggroll was really thick and the inside was mostly cheese...no Birria meat. It tasted like I was eating a thick cheese stick. The Carne Asada fries were just ok. read more

ZONA Cantina + Cocina - House margarita - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I knew I was going to love Zona from the first bite. I'm already plotting my return; honestly it could be later this week. Asada Nachos, 10/10: huge portion, no lack of toppings, the red sauce is amazing and kid friendly. Caesar salad, 10/10: tons of chicken, delicious dressing that was more of a Mexican inspired Caesar. Breakfast burrito, 7/10: it was good but it was giving more of a lunch burrito than a breakfast burrito, was hoping for more egg. Asada queso taco, 9/10: big taco, it was delicious. Wish it had some salsa. Drinks were FANTASTIC. You won't regret getting a margarita. Our server, Tony, took good care of us. He was very attentive and friendly, and very accommodating with our food modifications. Had no issues getting a table for brunch on a Sunday. We sat on the patio and it was lovely. read more

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The best time to go is when they have their tacos on special BE AWARE their tacos are not like those little reg tacos you get off the taco truck , hell the pictures you see online doesn't give them justice on the size I ordered 5 thinking it was just a regular taco NO I could barely eat 3 totally worth even paying full price but it's even better when it's on special . The ambiance is nice it's not a very big restaurant but that's okay it's full of good energy and the staff is super nice and friendly . read more

I have been to Zona at their old location, but decided to try this new Gilbert location. The decor is fine - - there are a couple of cool art pieces, but other than that it's nothing to write home about. Our server was really sweet and attentive. We started with the $5 lime margaritas. They were standard margaritas. The Arroz Yakimeshi I ordered was delicious. I added steak to it, but really it isn't necessary--it is delicious just the way it comes. Son's Zona Burrito was ginormous, and pretty good. It was served with a side of fries. Hubby had the grilled fish plate, which was also pretty good. Is this the best Mexican food around? Maybe not, but it is good. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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Ugh. Second visit and I really want to love this place, but don't! The first visit we had mostly happy hour food/drinks so I gave it a pass, fried food and sushi rolls were "ok". Tonight it was just me and my husband we sat outside and it was lovely. I got the surf and turf tacos, and they were like tiny pieces of shrimp, very well done carne asada, and onions that tasted like they'd been soaked and fabuloso dang it!! I ate one of the three, my husband ate the other. He had birria nachos and they were descent. The service was GREAT! Guess I'll try something else next time - but if it's another miss we may be done read more

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I am SO happy they opened a Gilbert location!! I had been to their East Mesa location a handful of times and never had a bad meal or a bad drink. I had to get my go-to order just to make sure this new location was up to par with the OG. My favorite dish is the chicken enchiladas, and they did in fact taste the exact same as any other time I've had them. Very delicious, and the rice and beans on the side are a perfect pairing. I need to come back soon, I've been craving them again! read more

ZONA Cantina + Cocina - Chicken Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Amazing drinks and incredible food! What a gem! The atmosphere is a whole vibe and the staff are fantastic

Great happy hour and tasty 5.00 margaritas. Service was exceptional and margaritas were super tasty from scratch. m- f lunch menu too! read more

ZONA Cantina + Cocina - 5.00 margaritas on happy hour 2-6 everyday - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

We have been here twice now, and each experience has been great. We had a server who was also a bartender and he had tattoos and was one of the nicest servers we've ever interacted with. We had passed this place a few times and never really gone in, but after our experience sitting at the bar and also sitting at a table outside and having interactions with multiple team members, we will definitely be coming back simply for just how kind they were. Happy hour has great deals as well! read more

Service was friendly. Food came out hot. Shrimp a bit fishy. Got queso fundido app---was good but not authentic. Had corn in it!! read more

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Food has great flavor, good size portions, friendly staff, I just wish they had more non alcoholic drink options. read more

ZONA Cantina + Cocina - Short rib enchiladas. Green sauce is bomb! - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Zona Cantina is a decent spot with a good atmosphere, but unfortunately, the food didn't quite deliver during my visit, leading to a mixed experience. We started with a Happy Hour Margarita, which was a nice, refreshing way to kick off the meal. For the appetizers and mains, we ordered the Birria Eggrolls, Guac and Chips, and the Asada Loaded Fries. Honestly, the food was just okay. While everything was fresh and the portions were good, there were no real flavor bombs in what I tried. The dishes lacked the punch and seasoning I look for in modern Mexican cuisine. Everything felt a bit muted and didn't leave a lasting impression. However, the reason this review stays at three stars (and not lower) is entirely due to the service. Our server, Jade, was an absolute delight. She was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience enjoyable, despite the mediocre food. Overall, it's a fine place for drinks and maybe the atmosphere, but the kitchen needs to step up the flavor profile of its popular items. A solid three stars for the drinks and the wonderful staff! read more

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A group of friends and I decided to try out Zona Cantina on a Saturday evening and it was a meal that started out strong and unfortunately declined by the entree course. The restaurant is new and hip and modern inside with a nice looking bar and outdoor seating with heaters. Despite the restaurant being half empty, we were seated right by the front door but were able to change tables once we asked. To start, we ordered some margaritas, the birria eggrolls, taquitos, and chips and salsa. The birria eggrolls were tasty with the consommé and the taquitos were good as well. The salsa in the chips and salsa was very good and the chips are on the thicker side but homemade. I definitely prefer complimentary chips and salsa but $5 wasn't bad and at least the salsa was great. The entrees were where it started to decline. Two out of four of us received our food fairly quickly and then the third person received theirs shortly after. We sat there waiting for the fourth person to receive their enchiladas but five minutes went by before our server checked on us. She saw we didn't have all of the food and said she would check on it. This repeated two more times before she came back and told us that the food runner brought the enchiladas to the wrong table and they'd have to remake the food. Eventually, she finally got her food with a small apology and the runner almost brought her food to the wrong table again. Unfortunately, that wasn't the only hiccup. I ordered the shrimp tacos and immediately could smell something off but couldn't place my finger on it. Finally, I smelled the corn tortilla and while it smelled like corn, it also smelled like chemicals/plastic/something completely off putting. I passed it around the table to verify and everyone agreed that corn tortillas should not smell like that--we all live in Arizona so we know what tortillas should smell like. I informed the waiter so that they could at least check it out in the back and the manager came out apologetically. She said she didn't smell anything but would apply an entree discount. Later, we received the bill and she applied 15% or $2.70 of a discount on our $140 check. Overall the drinks and apps were good so I wish we just ended at that point. We were hopeful for this new spot but probably won't be rushing to return after our experience. read more

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Tried their Zona bowl for lunch. It was wonderful and a generous serving. Have also had their tacos, which are delicious. Good deals on lunches. read more

The Chef is so creative with the fusion of Mexican food with other nationalities. The Mexican & Korean Style Burger was amazing with the Korean short ribs. The tacos and other foods were delicious with large portions. We arrived at 6:00PM and there were many tables available; however, by 6:30PM almost all the tables were taken. We then understood why the hostess asked if we made a reservation. There is comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. The only drawback was the check-in process with the hostess that took so long. If you did not have a reservation, you had to provide an email address and phone number which took a while to input in the computer. We arrived at 6:00PM and there was a line at the hostess stand because it was taking so long to input the information. They need a better system because it was a bad first impression. read more

ZONA Cantina + Cocina - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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We have now been 2x to this establishment and we will be back. The food is delicious, the staff is attentive and the management was amazing! We had an issue with our carne asada one day and it was handled perfectly. The ambiance is very family friendly and my 4.5 year old loved the food too! We are definitely adding this to our list for places to go back to again and again and again. read more

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Some of the best restaurant Mexican food I have tasted! Great food, great service, great food presentation and tacos $5 all day on Taco Tuesday, as well as every day at lunch. We loved the tacos and the carne asada fries. And, Angelica was a fabulous server! read more

ZONA Cantina + Cocina - Carne asada fries - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Love the gilbert location. Great staff and food and drinks. Tuesday with 5 dollar drinks and tacos is best deal In gilbert

My family & I recently dined at Zona Cantina Cocina. Unfortunately, our experience was overshadowed by a serious food safety issue. My mother who is an older lady had ordered chicken nuggets which were served significantly undercooked. My mother ate one and commented that it tasted unusual, thinking it may have had cheese inside. When I took a bite to check, I immediately noticed it was cold & mushy. I spit it out and found it to be raw, with a pink, undercooked interior. While mistakes can happen in any kitchen, what was most disappointing was the response. We notified staff, who briefly gathered to discuss the situation, but no manager or staff ever came to our table to acknowledge or address the issue. There was no direct apology offered, and the chicken nuggets were not removed from the bill until we specifically requested it. For a restaurant of this caliber, I would have expected a much more proactive and professional response & at minimum, a manager visit, for some sort of an immediate apology, and removal of the item without needing to ask. A small gesture, such as comping an appetizer or offering a replacement to-go, would have gone a long way in demonstrating accountability and customer care. However, to be clear the acknowledgment of the unfortunate kitchen mistake would have made me move on and not waste my time with this... This experience left us frustrated and concerned due to the absence of any acknowledgment. I hope the restaurant takes food safety and customer retention more seriously moving forward. 2 stars because I have eaten here before and it otherwise has quality service and food. Truly believe it's a fluke but I paid good money so atleast take some constructive feedback? Date of service: 4/1/26 read more

ZONA Cantina + Cocina - Proof of purchase - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Today was our second visit. We have been searching for a good Taco Tuesday place...we found it. However, I would eat here everyday! The service by Tony was so good the first time, we decided to come back. Tony and "Big Dog Riley" took care of us and now I know where our watering hole ( with tacos) will be. Actually can't wait to try the other food. There are so many options. read more

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Love Zona Cantina & Cocina! The vibe here is awesome! It's fun, lively, and super chill at the same time. The décor and music make it such a great spot to hang out. The food is so good! The potato and surf and turf tacos are my absolute favorite! And the jalapeño margarita is to die for! The first time I came here the salsa was weak but they stepped it up and now it has the perfect amount of spice! Service is amazing too! Everyone is friendly and on top of things without being pushy. Overall, perfect combo of great food, cool atmosphere, read more

ZONA Cantina + Cocina - Potato taco and spicy margarita - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Great food with an outside sitting area that is perfect this time of year. The service staff are very friendly and accommodating. read more

Amazing food and drink! They made me a non alcoholic prickly pear margarita that was fantastic! We have loved every food item we have tried!

Been here a few times as we like location, patio and food is pretty good. Downside: chips and salsa are not free, that fine but then the salsa should not be so bland. Service hit or miss depending on who you get. What I didn't like is that their website indicates happy hour everyday but they can be selective as to whether or not they will honor that. There should be a disclaimer that indicates which days you aren't doing it instead of selectively deciding when you are gonna offer happy hour or not. read more

ZONA Cantina + Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

I've been to the Mesa location and loved it. I'm happy to say the new location is just as good. The one thing about the original location is found was the service was on the slow side. The new location the service is outstanding. Friendly quick, always checking up on you and the manager would stop by to see how everything was going. I went with the surf and turf burrito with green sauce. This was a really good burrito and the green sauce made it even better. The wife got the fried fish tacos and thought they were great. We also got the burria egg rolls. The filling was good but thought it was on the greasy side from being fried. Can't wait to go back. read more

We had the pleasure to try this recipe lace out tonight and it was fantastic! We had the short rib enchiladas, rice and beans for our meal and the chips and salsa for an appetizer. Salsa was the right amount of spice and great flavor. Chips were a little on the thick side but that would be just my personal preference. The short rib enchiladas were sooo yummy. The green sauce I could have drank! read more

This place has been many things and I have a feeing it will change again soon. Margaritas were all syrup and the taquitos were super hard.