El Zarape Mexican Restaurant - Mexican restaurant in Cypress - 4197 Ball Rd, USA

Food was delicious. I got a crispy carnitas taco and beans and rice and my boyfriend got the grilled shrimp tacos plate. Both were excellent! Atmosphere was awesome and festive. Service was amazing as well. We got our food extremely quickly and the staff was very attentive! New favorite place!

First time here, small place but comfortable enough to have a nice dinner with family , didn't know what to order so our server was awesome and recommended the Mar y Tierra plate, asada was cooked exactly as I order and shrimp were nice and buttery full of flavor, you can feel that they care for their guest and make you feel appreciated, I will be back soon and try something different for sure. GRACIAS!

It was our very first time with me and my daughter last night for dinner and the waiters are friendly but the size of restaurant was very small and narrow to walk. They need to make it bigger and restrooms small. I ordered taco/tamale combo and it was overcooked and the water cup they gave me smell bleach it was uncomfortable and their chips are not freshly cooked. My daughter love their rice and beans. I just hope they won’t overcooked my meat I prefer soft and tender not hard rock.

The food and service are excellent. I come here with my friends once a month. When I walk in, they know my drink, they know my order and they know how I like my salsa (one for each person -its too good to share). They are quick to plate and slow to put a bill down if your conversation is good. They're good at reading when you're ready to pay and are always friendly throughout. Few places warrant a 5 star rating, but this place earns it.

It's great having the owner Sal take my order. This location will forever be memorable. My family started at this new location as a Mexican restaurant back in 1978 - Otto's Taco House. El Zarape's enchiladas, beans, and rice have the same taste as our recipes back in the 70's.

El Zarape needs a bigger location! This place is so good! Just needs more tables and seating! Try this hot spot during the week and before 5pm, this place is packed for dinner and weekends! 5 star service and food!

We have been trying to come to this place before COVID and it always had too long of a wait. Well I found out why. This place is the perfect family owned restaurant that not only delivers great service, but amazing food. We ordered the carnitas, cheese enchiladas and crunchy shredded beef tacos. All were great and the salsa was good enough we ordered some to go.

Hungry? These MONSTER BURRITOS were AMAZING! I got the Chili Verde and it was Excellente 👌 This is a Great little locals place that is always a great choice with a full bar too!