El Zapata 3 Restaurant

No clue how the hell you people review this place so highly. No flavor whatsoever.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1

The moment my family and I walked in, we felt like we entered a truly authentic Mexican restaurant. It most definitely did not disappoint. Very good food and wonderful customer service. Thanks for a great experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’m a heavy reviewer and let me tell you, I have no idea why this restaurant has anything less than 5 stars. This is hidden in Chester. The bartender is a sweetheart, she makes the best margaritas, and the staff is amazing along with the food. I’ve been here twice in one week! if you’re into drinks come when Mary is bartending, she makes THE BEST DRINKS. I recommend anyone comes here, it’s a genuine Mexican restaurant and the food is delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Found this gem by typing in “best Mexican food near me.” Honestly, Google did not lie. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by both Andrea and Mary. I was torn between who I should talk to. The food was amazing! Literally amazing and reasonably priced. Don’t get me started on the margaritas. I had a frozen passion fruit margarita, and I’m not typically a drinker, but today was that day. I loved it. I happy danced the entire time I ate. Andrea was our server. She is really attentive and sweet. I didn’t even know who made our drinks until Mary walked up to us and asked us personally how the drinks were. I felt so catered to. You can feel the love there, so much culture, and authenticity. I only know their names because I asked and could not leave without wanting to put a good word out. It is unfortunate that they are in the cut of the plaza, which makes it hard for anyone to see. I really hope people see this review and the reviews they have , which are amazing and share what a wonderful place this is.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We love this place! Reasonable prices, great food and drinks. Service is always good and quick!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First the location was very hard to find for someone that doesn't know there are business's on the sides of the buildings in the strip mall. The overall esthetics are very pleasing! They did a super job decorating and setting the atmosphere! They have a spacious space with a full bar very nicely positioned off to the side of the tables. The menu has a nice selection to choose from. They offer dishes with seafood, chicken, beef and pork. These are all the good things! Unfortunately I can't say that the end result was wonderful! Too start the narrative we were the only customer in the entire 2 hours of being there! We were served on a beautiful plate that had several chips around the edges! It left for a question of whether they chips were in my food! I took a chance that they were not and that it was just a bit of neglect on the cooks side of not discharging the plate before use. I went on to diving into my food which was a very simple grilled chicken tostado. The presentation was pleasing but the taste was tasteless! There was no flavor at all! I had 3 bites and lost my appetite. My husband ordered a lobster, shrimp, scallop fish that was served on a very hot large what appeared to be cast iron truck plate. It was definitely a eye catcher. We even took a photo. Unfortunately we made it clear that we needed it to be carb and sugar free. Even additional said no rice or beans please give a side of guacamole instead. He dives in thinks it is a scallop and had a mouth full of potatoe! He looks a little further and it has more potatoes and carrots than anything else. So much for no carbs or sugar!!! After picking through to get only the shrimp because the scallops were unable to be identified with all the potatoes the flavors were wonderful. The lobster was half of a lobster. Portions looked large with this huge presentation. However the amount of seafood was minimal. There bulk of the meal was potatoes and carrots! Very disappointing! Also he had it with red sauce and you had to eat the plate with your hands! No wet wipes..no extra napkins!! He had to go to the restroom three times to wash his hands in between eating because it was so messy! Not very well thought out on the restaurants part! Any seafood serving restaurant gives wet wipes and plenty of extra napkins with seafood dishes! I'm not sure I would travel back 30 minutes again. We have several other options that we frequent and would give 5 stars to on their busiest day!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

An excellent place to eat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is a hidden gem. We were looking for an alternative to Legoland resort for dinner and this did not disappoint. The interior is super cute and full of Mexican pride. We had a party of eight and service was flawless. Lots of great menu options for the vegetarians and kids in the group. Highly recommend the fajitas and mega quesadillas. The restaurant is tucked away in a strip mall but followed google directions to find it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic food selection, great service, LOVE the decor and atmosphere. Totally perfect. We were all wowed. Get the guacamole!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food , good atmosphere, polite staff.

EXCELLENT from beginning to end, appetizers to dessert & GREAT prices with drinks & Mariachi music on this night 5/10: MEXMomDay. We celebrated early 5/11: USMomDay & would DEFINITELY come back again. LOVED the cultural crowd. #ParaLaCultura #LatinosUnidos.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place to meet up with friends for drinks & food! Always a great time! G is the BEST!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

chips and salsa were very tasty, thank goidnessService was slow even though restaurant was empty. Refried beans were not refined. Chicken fajitas were very bland with an odd sauce. Rice was cold and bland. Chimichangas were very dry. Had over half our meals still on the plate, did not take with us

My experience was amazing this place is so positive and lively it has beautiful paintings on the walls and the employee Gerardo is so nice he gave my kids chocolate milk by grabbing some chocolate milk and putting chocolate sauce in the milk he was so nice I will definitely come back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bistek El Zapata, Churros, Aguachilada, Botana 5 De Mayo, Aguachile Verde, Quesabirrias, Guacamole, Chimichangas, Mango, Botana Fiesta Mix, Mega Quesadilla 12, Fried Ice Cream, Rice \u0026 Beans L, Birria Pizza, Chips and Queso, Street Tacos, Flan, Taco Placero

My friend recommended El Zapata when I was looking for a place to eat and listen to music in the Chester area. This is now my new favorite spot to eat. The service is amazing, very friendly and welcoming staff. The food is outstanding and the live music is a bonus. Geraldo the bar tender was great, very attentive and accommodating. The pina colada he prepared was so good. I am a new regular 😉. Come here if you want great food, you will not be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5