El Zarape Authentic Mexican Cuisine

"Went here on Valentines day with my date. Great food, great music, excelent service. 10/10 would recommend. They have big burritos."

"If I could give them zero stars, I would. The food you order isn’t what you are going to get. When we told the waitress, the manager/owner got up from the bar (he was drinking while working) and started yelling at us, a table of young girls including a child. I’m not being dramatic when I say everyone in there was staring (which was only two other tables) He was aggressive and we were genuinely scared that he was going to hit us. He was clearly drunk and aggressive, yelling because we said we didn’t know a sauce came on a meal and it not saying that on the menu. PLEASE save yourself, and NEVER go here!!!"

"Good friends recommended El Zarape. They were so right. We were met at the door, warmly welcomed, and walked to a table. Decor was fun and everything was clean. Fresh Guacamole lived up to its name. Fresh and delicious. Tacos Al pastor were savory … some of the best ever. Rice and beans were AMAZING! So so good. Our waitress was attentive and the host checked in near the end of our meal. When leaving, staff wished us well. What a great team there!!"

"Hidden gem! Just outside the main downtown of Wheaton, this unassuming spot is well worth a visit. Affordable and approachable, the food here is presented deliciously simply and with care. We've enjoyed the enchiladas, tacos, chimichanga, but my favorite has to be the green chili pork. So rich and flavorful. Service is as warm as the tortilla chips!"

"Excellent food in specific dishes and basic classics! THE MARGARITAS! The best, if you get the premio ~ tres generaciones tequilia ~ this was recommended to me by the lovey waitress early on in my time there and does not disappoint! I've always ordered this one. ~ Pollo en Mole Puebla-Style$13.00 ~ Half chicken simmered in mole sauce is my personal favorite! I also love the jalapeno cream sauce. I love the carnitas. I love the onion and cilantro. My adult kids adore the burgers. ~ There is no better waitress than Maricsa. She has been there for decades, so that is a testament to the place as a whole. The manager Ed warmly greets regular customers. I come from the city to go back to the place that feels like home. I wish they continued the tradition of margaritas 'to go' that was a staple in the pandemic. Like all people and places and things we get to know well over time ~ including ourselves ~ there are imperfections (bathroom!) but I love it there!"