Viva Zapata Mexican Restaurant - Mexican restaurant in Elk Grove Village - 1662 Greenleaf Ave, USA

It was a pretty basic place. I almost felt like I was in Mexico because your eating off a Styrofoam plate with plastic cutlery. Very simple table and chairs, simple menu with a lot of things written by hand and pictures if food taped up beside the description etc. Food was simple as well, no real effort put into the presentation. Smaller portions and cheaper ingredients used. My bug hang up was I spent 25 bucks for Fajitas along with 2 cans of coke and a bottle of Jarritos. But not having a bathroom was a deal breaker for me as I had walked almost 2 km to get there in plus 31 degrees Celsius heat. Had to walk across the parking lot to use one at the McDonald's. Not necessarily a bad place, just limited resources and no extras. I eat at .Mexican places a lot and I am used to getting my drink order in then getting chips and salsa etc.. Here you need to prepay for what you want. It's all good, just know it's a bare bones operation. I definitely would eat here again, now knowing it's a smaller scale set up.

Best Mexican food in the area and the staff is always friendly too

I love Viva Zapata. Used to order from them couple times a week. The food has ALWAYS been great. I love their hot salsa. The employees also have always been very kind. Viva Zapata is one of my faves!

We moved to the area about 8 months ago and have had really hard time finding authentic Mexican food close to home since moving. We just happen to stumble upon Viva Zapata this weekend and omg….I am so upset that we just discovered this place!!! Food is amazing and seasoned so well. Fresh ingredients and made with love. We’ve been deprived of authentic food for awhile since moving this way. We kept trying new places and being disappointed, but this place was 10/10. We’ll definitely be back.

Best lengua tacos I’ve ever had hands down. Had a side order of guacamole and it was top notch, fresh ingredients, one of the best. Great customer service, fast and friendly. Must stop and give this restaurant a try, you won’t regret it and will be back. I’ll be back if ever back in town.

I have now been here numerous times, it took me ages to find good local Mexican food. The care put into your meals is obvious with every bite! I look forward to every meal here!

This place is kinda hidden off Busse, behind the McDonald's, but it's so good. I come here on my lunch, and get the tacos and the tamales. Always excellent, and the employees are so nice.

Great tasting food and great customer service. I will definitely be back.