Taqueria Zarape: Authentic Mexican Cuisine in Seaside, CA

The food here is super good. We both got burritos and got some nachos also. They also have a fresh salsa bar with all the extra typical Mexican stand add-ons like carrots pickled and things. Definitely would come back here

Through town on a business trip, we found this restaurant. We ordered an Asada and a Chicken burrito. Quite honestly, I had better expectations of the place, since it’s a hole in the wall, which in my experience are usually the best spots. Don’t get me wrong, the food is decent but their salsas are not good at all. If they made better/tastier salsas, I would definitely give them a 5-Star review. Pros: The staff is friendly and they make the orders extremely fast. They have free chips and an open salsa bar, which is good. Cons: Salsas are not the best and or tastiest and parking is very scarce, to say the least. Also, the restroom is not ADA accessible.

No-frills joint with standard Mexican fare in large serving sizes. Today I got the jumbo burrito, mojado style (wet), no meat, no rice, no lettuce. It's stuffed with beans, grilled onions, grilled red and green bell peppers, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, and topped with enchilada sauce and yet more cheese. Muy delicioso. Too much cheesy goodness for one man in one sitting. I recommend ordering items without lettuce as it can be too wet, drawing out flavor and making for difficult eating. There is an excellent salsa bar with various hot sauces, pico de gallo, grilled onions and jalapeños and other items. There is endless, serve-yourself housemade chips that are very good and have plenty of bags nearby so you can take some to go. I respect this place for not charging for chips and salsa, even for takeout orders. Seating is limited but there is both indoor and covered outdoor seating to choose from. Service is efficient and prices affordable. Taqueria Zarape earns a solid 4.5 stars.

I knew it was going to be good when I saw the parking lot was full. The shrimp taco is killer. I wish I had ordered more than one. There's also self-serve chips and salsa that you can make exactly the way you want with a salsa bar and fresh chips.

This place deserves 15 stars. Brilliant food. Friendly people. So much food on a plate. Had the Bistek Ranchero with corn tortillas. Definitely recommend. Will be back

From the street Zarape was bright and inviting. It was getting late but we were hungry so we stopped and I am glad we did. The food was great, we had the shrimp taco and the carnitas taco with a side of rice and beans. I was surprised at how flavorful the beans were. The food was fresh and hot and the service was excellent. The atmosphere was lively with people coming and going. We will definitely be back

Taqueria Zarape serves up hot fresh food. A large variety of meats for tacos and other dishes. Order at the register and then pick up your food when ready. Horchata a little watery. Can dine at one of the several tables for four on the patio or inside. Good location to stop in on your way somewhere. Worth a stop.

This is my safe Mexican restaurant to eat at when I miss my mom’s home cooked meals. Burritos are always huge and super tasty (get the tripa). I love that they have free chips and salsa. The customer service is always outstanding. Keep up the good work!