El Paraiso Restaurant
1904 US-83, Zapata
(956) 765-3558
Customers' Favorites
Country Chicken Fried Steak Fries with Cheese
Chili Cheese Chicken Fried Steak
Large Chicken Fried Steak
Fideo and Chips and Salsa
Small Chicken Fried Steak
Mexican Combo Plate
Chorizo Bean Taco
Ham and Egg Taco
Hamburger Steak
Milanesa
Recent Reviews
We love this place so much. Any excuse to go to Zapata we'll take it just to eat here. I had the chili cheese chicken fried steak and I was not disappointed, absolutely delicious. My husband had a small chicken fried steak which is not small but the regular size is humongous. Our son had wings and onion rings, he's a picky eater. The onion rings were super good, perfectly battered just like the steaks. Can't wait til next time. Our bill came out to $66 before the...
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,...
Parking: Plenty of parking for cars at the restaurant and an empty lot next to the restaurant could fit maybe 3 semi trucks.
Kid-friendliness: Atmosphere is nice...