El Zarape

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!

After passing by this place several times, I went in today and I ordered the chefs special, the food was great, the staff was very attentive, the food arrived quick and fresh, I wish other mexican restaurants were as fast and as good. I have no bad comment about this place. The dessert was very delicious, I got the sopapillas. I spent around $35, which in my opinion is a fair price for all the food I got. If you read my comment, I really recommend this this place, im Mexican and this is authentic Mexican food. Delicious.

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!