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El Zarape


3.5 of 5 stars 7 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • 103 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 910) 458-5226
  • 910) 458-5226

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2 of 5 stars
Baltimore
1 Oct 2009

We had a 1/2 off entree coupon so decided to try this place out. The food was marginal, nothing even requiring a review. The service was lousey as my girlfriend and I were nearly finished eating her meal before mine came to me. The server didn't tell me that there would be a wait so I figured they just didn't... more

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4 of 5 stars
Ontario
25 Aug 2009

Very good, quick service, and a great price. After having a few misses when it comes to selecting restaurants on the past few trips, this is a hidden gem. The food was good and quite authentic at very reasonable prices. Our family (3 boys under 5, and 2 adults), had a great time. We would recommend this as a good... more

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3 of 5 stars
Hurricane, West Virginia
3 Aug 2009

Service was fast and friendly - Food was the usual Mexican fare only served in a nicer manner. My family really like it and I had teens and an 8 -year old so I would say an all around family favorite of our trip. more

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4 of 5 stars
Philadelphia
3 May 2009

I was skeptical to head here for Mexican food one night because of the mixed reviews found on multiple websites. The food was actually quite authentic, especially for a beach town. The prices are very reasonable and alcohol is cheap -- go for the margaritas. more

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5 of 5 stars
Sanford North Carolina
22 Apr 2009

I am from El Paso Texas, I have tasted the best Mexican food and the worst. This is definately one of the best. The Enchilada style burrito is very good. more

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1 of 5 stars
carolina Beach, NC
30 Dec 2008

We just ate lunch at El Zarape. 12/30/08. Blackboard as we went in showed "Specials..Bud or Bud Light Draft...$.99. When we got our bill...the two we ordered were $2.00 each. When we questioned the price, we were told that that was the price yesterday and they removed it from the board then....but we had to pay the $2.00 each and... more

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4 of 5 stars
citizen of the world
26 Jul 2008

We come to Carolina Beach often and when we get tired of Calabash-style seafood (deep fried), we love to go here for Mexican food. Everything we have had there is great. The sangria's were nice. Lots of vegetarian choices (if you like beans and cheese!). Plenty of variety. Excellent value. Nice atmosphere. more

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El Zarape Address

103 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 910) 458-5226
Tel: 910) 458-5226
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.