El Paraiso Restaurant

1904 US-83, Zapata
(956) 765-3558

Recent Reviews

Maria Herrera

Love the food been going there for over 20yrs. We are from out of town when we pass through we stop?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mexican Combo Plate, Chili Cheese Chicken Fried Steak

Chow Down Dude TX

Was in the Laredo area and thought I would head down the road to Zapata, Texas and try the famous El Paraiso Restaurant. They are well known for their Chicken Fried Steaks. So, I got one of course.Chicken Fried Steak Plate 9/10 - I ordered the large, and it was huge! I got the regular cream gravy and the cheesy gravy, both on the side. The cheesy gravy was weird but good. The CFS was large, thick and very flavorful. The mashed potatoes were pretty good too. The corn was average, nothing special. But obviously the star of the show was the CFS, and it didn’t disappoint!Chips and Salsa 5/10 - run of the mill.Fideo 6/10 - decent complimentary cup of Fideo and if was ok.Service 8/10 - service was good. Friendly staff.Atmosphere 5/10 - nothing fancy, just a plain old diner.Overall 7/10 - definitely worth a visit if in the area.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Large Chicken Fried Steak

Albert Inocencio

Good food. Nice quiet little place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Judy Morris

I'm vegan and I had a delicious dinner. Complimentary soup was vegan. They made me a platter of grilled veggies which were great. Added corn tortillas.Vegetarian options: I asked and she helped me get what I needed!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matt in TEXAS

Chicken Fried Steak is great!!! I get mine with all the toppings.Worth the travel to get here!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Country Chicken Fried Steak Fries with Cheese, Hamburger Steak, Chili Cheese Chicken Fried Steak

Valerie Munro

Tried the famous chicken fried steak. The gravy had a yellow cheese added to it. It was supposed to be white gravy. After having a Wahlburger's chicken friedfried steak, this one was very disappointing.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 4

Tim Kirkham

I am picky eater, stopped because of Texas bucket list. Great service, meal was not one to rave about.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 5

Leopoldo Reynaga

Awesome restaurant, Great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mario Gallegos

Great local eatery. Large selection, best chicken fried chicken on the border. Huge portions, you won't leave hungry!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tony Chavez

If looking for a home cooked meal in Zapata this would be one of the places to do it. Some might say it a small menu or too many options but for me the Goldie Locks complex is JUST RIGHT.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marissa Espinosa

I had always wanted to stop and try this place for so many years but I never had time driving from Laredo to the valley for work. I was very thankful to finally have time to stop in and try it. Mmmmmmm. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for a real meal. Service was very friendly with Jesse. Be nice everyone. After covid and so many businesses not making it though these tough times. It was so good! Service might appear to be slow, but I assure you it was absolutely worth the wait for the fresh made, most delicious chicken fried steak I have had in all of my life. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. NOT GREASY WHATSOEVER! Delicious. Thank you for being here and serving very good food. Apple pie was super delicious, served just a bit too cold. I will make time to stop every time from now on. Very reasonable prices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fideo, Large Chicken Fried Steak

bridget milone

Food was amazing. Very large

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Suzanne Garza

The chalupas are really good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gillum S

This a very good place to eat in Zapata. One reviewer wrote that t to watch the hot sauce and it is spicy. El Pariaso is known for its Chicken Fried Steak. I had one and it was very good as was the gravy that went with it. There are several ways to order it. I got it with Mashed potatoes and corn. You can get a combination plate that includes both the steak and Mexican food. My wife got the Stuffed Steak, a Hamburger Steak stuffed with mozzarella. bacon and mushrooms. Then you have a mushroom gravy that is very good. They have several desserts. We had the Cookies and Cream pie. Everything was great.

Johnny N

Today , I was in this places with a group of bikers ( 60 persons) and 20 of them did not get service because this place didn't prepare in advance when they were called in advance. I will not come back here. Save your time people.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

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