About - El Zarape Authentic Mexican Cuisine
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Amenities and More
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
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I'm am sure that the food here is good, but unfortunately, the owner's behavior leaves much to be desired. After a minor fender bender, we pulled into the restaurant's parking lot. The owner approached us, inquired whether we intended to file a police report, and upon learning that we did not, he remarked, “I’m having my dinner and need my spots.” We expressed our apologies, to which he responded, “You need to get your stuff together.” We were genuinely taken aback; if he were truly focused on making money, he could have invited us to stay as paying customers, especially considering he didn’t even check if we were okay. If this is how he conducts himself as an owner, I can only imagine how the restaurant is managed. We will not be returning here again.
I've brought consultants here and they loved it. Recently I brought my toughest critic: my wife who usually doesn't like Mexican food. She loves the food here! Nice cozy place in DT Wheaton.
Went there for dinner on a Monday evening recently. It has been probably 13-14 years since the last time we ate here. It has an impressive length of time at this location. Many years ago I thought they would expand or find a larger space, but surprisingly they have not. Interestingly they charge $3 for the standard basket of chips and salsa. I am used to those being no extra charge at similar Mexican restaurants (I am sure the cost is built into the entree and drink prices). However at El Zarape you will pay for them, and the prices of the entrees and drinks is pretty much in line with similar restaurants if not slightly higher. So in general you will pay more for a meal here. We ordered one coke, a beer, 2 dinners, and a basket of chips and it was about $55. The dinners were good and tasted fresh. Service was great, but the restaurant was for the most part empty. I think only one other table was occupied. I drive right by the restaurant at least 4 times a week and I know it is popular and crowded on the traditional eat out nights like Friday's and Saturday's. Overall it is a nice place for dinner.