El Zarape

         

This was a spontaneous taco shop review but was I glad to have stopped by this amazing restaurant in the middle of University Heights in San Diego. El Zarape is a small establishment that many might overlook as they drive on Park Boulevard, but it is usually popular in the community that it is located in. As you walk in they have their menu all across the wall; each item with a price written next to it. The selection of items they have is massive giving you great options and combinations to eat. They have the traditional items like carne asada tacos, fries, chips, the whole enchilada. However, they do also specialize in fish as well, they have lobster, calamari, scallop, shrimp, mahi mahi, pretty much common fish that you would see in a seafood restaurant. Meaning they specialize in both meats and fish, so there’s a variety.

            As I walked it, the place seemed cramped and small but it was no matter since there was plenty of available seating. I ordered the fish and pollo asado taco and the quanity they gave me was superb for it felt right with the price tag it came with. They both contained cabbage, cilantro, tomato and their own handmade salsa. The quantity of the food was prefect for it was very filling and had a lot of meat in the taco. As far as quality, everything was hand prepared and the tacos were almost made to perfection. The beer battered fish was one of the best I’ve had in a while and are pretty much comparable to TJ Oyster Bar but I’ll save that review and comparison another day. As far as customer service the food was prepared fast and the employees were very nice and actually made it seem like they were happy to be there. The price was perfect and not steep at all. You get what you pay for and don’t feel bad after words.

            If you were to ever plan on going again just look up El Zarape on Google and their website will show up and it will display everything they have on the menu.

            As for a final score I give this place a 9.9 out of 10 since the place is cramped and can be a little bother some, but that really doesn’t affect the taste of their delicious food.