Zapata's Mexican Restaurant

DAYS OF BUSINESS

Mon - Thu:	6:00pm to 11:00pm
Fri:	12:00pm to 2:00pm 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Sat - Sun:	6:00pm to 11:00pm

Adelaide's oldest Mexican restaurant, at the northern end of Melbourne Street, ranks among the most charming of Adelaide's' restaurants. The old favourites of Tacos, Enchiladas and Nachos are now complimented with Old West favourites to suit all tastes. We also have steaks, seafood and vegetarian - offering something for everybody, including children. The hacienda building is divided into three areas, fully carpeted with straw ceilings giving an intimate feel to that special dinner for two, while allowing space for the family get together for that special birthday, or engagement celebration. Party bookings are welcomed and individual billing is available.

Latest User Reviews

"First time here, but we will be back. The food was delicious, friendly, attentive staff and great atmosphere. Carol and Barry"

"I have dined here often over the last 10 years, and was there again this past weekend. Their food is always consistently delicious, portion sizes are perfect and absolute value for money." more reviews

Chefs	Mathew Grant Matthew Grant
Price Guide	Entrée $9.50 - $11.90, Main $16.90 - $22.90
Payment Options	Cash, Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Diners, Eftpos
Features	$7.90 corkage Per-bottle, BYO, Licensed, Outside dining area, Private dining area, Smoking area, Takeaway, Wheelchair access
Ambience	Child-friendly, Contemporary
Food	Vegetarian option

Restaurant areas and private dining

Area name	Capacity seated	Capacity standing
Entire Restaurant	100	n/a

Awards

2007 - Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence Finalists - Themed Restaurant

2008 - Restaurant & Catering SA Awards for Excellence - Best Themed

Menu

Botanas (Appetizers)

Dips: (to share) - all served with crunchy tortilla chips

Chilli Con Queso: A tasty blend of cheese, hot chillies and spices

8.90

Tomato Con Chilli: Cold and spicy tomato, onion and chilli dip

8.90

Guacamole: A creamy blend of ripe avocados, onions and our special sauce

9.50

Frijole Con Queso: A flavourful blend of beans, cheese and spices

8.90

Combination Dips: A platter of all 4 dips for those who cannot make up their minds (Small / Large)

16.90 / 24.90

Nachos: Crispy hot tortilla chips smothered with melted cheese and crowned with jalepeno peppers. (Half serve / Full serve)

10.90 / 15.90

Baby Nachos Supreme: For those who don't want to share

11.90

Special Nachos: Nachos as above with a delicious topping of guacamole, tomato con chilli and sour cream. (Half serve / Full serve)

16.90 / 23.90

Nachos Supreme: As above on a bed of frijoles. (Half serve / Full serve)

17.50 / 25.90

Entremeses (Entrees)

Chicken Flautas: Two flour tortillas fried to crispy perfection with a delightfully seasoned filling of chicken topped with guacamole and salsa

9.50

Prawn Taquitos: Two fingers of succulent prawn cutlets rolled in corn tortillas fried to crispy perfection. Guacamole and salsa on the side.

11.90

Ribs Zapata: Pork spare ribs, basted with a spicy marinade, barbecued and smothered in our special sauce

10.50

Prawns in Mexican Batter: Succulent prawn cutlets, deep fried in a crisp and lightly spiced Mexican beer batter, served with sweet jalepeno jelly

11.90

Chilli Con Carne: A rich stew made from beans, ground beef, tomatoes, chilli and spices, served with crunchy corn chips

10.50

Ostras Cosas (Side Orders)

Guacamole Salad

6.50

Garden Salad

4.50

Frijoles

3.50

Jalepenos

2.50

Rice

3.50

Sour Cream

2.50

Hot Sauce

1.50

Corn Chips - Extra: Small / Large

1.95 / 3.50

Comidas (Main Meals)

Enchilada Chica: Corn tortilla rolled around chicken breast and cheese together with a beef taco served with rice & frijoles

16.90

Carne a La Tampiquena: Combination plate of barbecue fillet Steak with onion and capsicum, a Chicken & cheese Enchilada coated With hot mole sauce, frijoles & salad

20.90

Los Tacos: Your choice of beef, chicken or frijole in crisp folded corn tortillas complimented with onion lettuce & tomato salsa served with rice

16.90

El Bandido: Beef and cheese Enchilada, beef Taco, Chilli Relleno, served with rice and frijoles

19.90

Tostada: Giant crisp flour burrito layered with rice, shredded lettuce, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa. Served with frijoles Choice of chicken, beef or vegetarian

17.90

Pollo El Salsa De Cacahuate: A tender piece of chicken breast with a chicken meat and spinach filling, coated in a spicy peanut sauce. Served with rice and salad

19.90

Sin Carne: A vegetarian medley of two different enchiladas, and chilli relleno served with rice and salad

17.90

Pescado Veracruz: Succulent pieces of fish sauteed with onion, capsicum, olives, roasted tomatoes, capers and garlic , served with rice and fresh garden salad

21.90

Enchilada Grande: One beef and cheese and one chicken and cheese enchilada, served with rice and frijoles

16.90

Burrito Del Mar: A soft flour tortilla wrapped fully around a seafood filling of prawns, scallops and fish in a mild creamy sauce, served with rice and fresh garden salad

21.90

Chimichanga: A golden deep fried flour tortilla with a spicy chicken filling, topped with salsa and sour cream, served with rice and salad

18.90

Bistec Ranchero (250 grm): Prime fillet steak which has been marinated, then barbecued, served with rice, frijoles and fresh garden salad

22.90

Chilli Colorado: A typically Mexican dish of hearty beef chunks in a spicy sauce of red chilli served with rich, frijoles and fresh garden salad

18.90

Fajitas: Your choice of tender fillet strips or chicken breast(or both) sauteed with capsicum and onion in a spicy chilli sauce brought sizzling to your table ready to wrap in warm, soft flour tortillas accompanied by salsa fresca, guacamole, frijoles, sour cream and grated cheese. A fun meal for a minimum of two people.(Vegetarian $19.40 per person)

21.90 per person

Party Menu

Appetisers: An assortment of Dips (to share) - FRIJOLES CON QUESO (bean cheese and chilli), CHILLI CON QUESO (cheese and chilli), TOMATO CON CHILLI (a cold but spicy tomato dip) and GUACAMOLE (avocado). The dips are served with crunchy tortilla chips.

Nachos: Platters of crispy hot tortilla chips drizzled with a zesty cheese blend and crowned with jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole & salsa.

Entrée: Chicken Flautas : A large flour tortilla fried to crispy perfection with a delightfully seasoned filling of chicken breast topped with guacamole and salsa.

Main Course: A choice of:

Enchilada Grande: One beef and cheese and one chicken and cheese enchilada served with rice and frijoles.

Burritos Del Mar: A soft flour tortilla fully wrapped around a seafood filling of prawns, scallops and fish in a mild creamy chilli sauce, served with rice and a fresh garden salad.

Bistec Ranchero: Prime fillet steak that has been marinated then barbecued, served with rice, frijoles and a fresh garden salad.

Sin Carne: A vegetarian dish that changes seasonally, ask our friendly staff about the current selection.

Chimichanga: A golden crisp fried flour tortilla with a mild chicken breast filling topped with salsa and sour cream served with rice and salad.

Desserts : A choice of

Flan De Queso: A delicious caramel-coated rich cheese custard served with whipped cream.

Chocolate Mousse: Our version of an old favourite.

All efforts have been made by www.menulog.com.au to ensure the accuracy of this restaurant's menus at the time of publishing. However, we cannot guarantee that the menu or prices will be valid at the time of your visit.

All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD$) unless otherwise specified.

This menu was last updated on 30/12/07.

User rating

(6 reviews)

Overall		9.1
Food		9.5
Ambience		8.7
Service		9.2
Value		9

Previous user experiences

Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

First time here, but we will be back. The food was delicious, friendly, attentive staff and great atmosphere. Carol and Barry (Carol and Barry - See my reviews (2) - July, 2009)

Overall 9.5 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 8

I have dined here often over the last 10 years, and was there again this past weekend. Their food is always consistently delicious, portion sizes are perfect and absolute value for money. (JC - See my reviews (2) - December, 2008)

Overall 9 - Food 10, Ambience 9, Value 8, Service 9

My favourirte Adelaide Mexican restaurant. Have been there many times, and never had room for dessert. This time my partner and I ordered 4 starters/entrees to share (no mains) and had dessert. (See my reviews (12) - July, 2008)

Overall 7.8 - Food 9, Ambience 4, Value 9, Service 9

my favourite mexican (weesa - See my reviews (18) - August, 2007)

Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

Absolutely fantastic. I will be dining there again. (Nic - April, 2007)

Overall 8.3 - Food 8, Ambience 9, Value 7, Service 9

best mexican in adelaide (Top Mexican - January, 2007)

"...in the Mexican décor and straw ceilings, yet it has been partitioned into three areas so it is still intimate enough to suit romantic dinners..."

N/A, The Advertiser - July 2006

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