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Viva Zapatas Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
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- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good for:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
13 reviews for Viva Zapatas Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Great service and great food! Extremely family friendly, and most of the time, there's a live musician setting an authentic mood.
I come here often with my daughter (16 mos), because they take very good care of you. They bring out a small plate of rice, veggies and meat for the little one(s) very early, sometimes before I've made up my mind about what I want to eat.
The tortillas are made fresh, you can watch the lady make them, and so is the guacamole, which they'll put together right in front of you.
Oh, and if you think decorations stop at the bathroom door, think twice. These bathrooms are NICE! I know that's an odd thing to notice, but it did make an impression on me. :)
They're also honest about their mistakes. My friend and I wanted to try a new dessert they were offering. We had already paid for it, when the manager found out they didn't have anymore, so he gave us TWO desserts of our choice, even though we had only paid for one.
Finally got to eat here again after a couple years. I love the food here and some of the people remembered me and came up to say hi after a long absence (made me feel good, used to eat here a lot) My favorite is the Chlie Colorado & Chile Verde. For breakfast you cant beat the Machaca
and also great Menudo. They have a lady making the best corn tortilla's (you would swear they're flour when you look at them)
The only drawback is the Parking. Hit lunch a little early or later if you dont want to circle the lot waiting for people to leave.
Always great food and service whenever we go. The fresh made tortillas are excellent. The atmosphere has a more authentic feel than most regular/generic Mexican restaurants. There is live music, a bar and interesting decor. Viva Zapatas falls in the medium price range.
This was a great place to stop for lunch on the way to Utah from L.A. It's just outside of all the traffic and hubbub of the city and it's got a huge selection of traditional Mexican comfort foods. They make their own tortillas, which is always a plus. The restaurant and bathrooms are clean and there is plenty of parking (at least, there was when I came for lunch). A little more expensive than I had expected, but the food was good and the service was quick.
Finally -- made it to VZ tonight. Had the guac -- yep, they had tomatoes, so rolled the dice...feelin' fine! The margs were great, took PA's advice about the sarandeado sauce, too -- but had it on the shrimp...if you've not had it before, it's such a treat, particularly with their homemade flour tortillas - yowza.
We also took the advice of Chris R --ordered two shrimp tacos -- but they were not in a league I'd consider worth reordering.
And we had an a la carte relleno -- which was damn good (I'm a serious green chili fan). The menu is huge. The bar is, too. The dining room isn't that big, but we got there at 6:30 tonight (Friday) and sat right down.
Let's chat a second about where it is -- going north, you'll exit Craig Road -- and that's badly marked...(seriously, just remember, to take the exit after Cheyenne.) Then you'll turn right at the end of the ramp, but you'll need to turn left at the first light -- then take an immediate right into the parking lot with the Pilot on your left... trust me, finding the street number is impossible.
The menu is very similiar to the other Michoacans -- which means you'll get bean dip and salsa with your chips when you sit - and the other thing I've found pretty consistent about the Michoacans is that service is really terrific. They're eager to please, happy to replace anything if it's not to your liking -- and the prices are reasonable.
All in all, for a 110 degree day in Vegas, a trip to Craig Road for a frozen marg and some tasty dishes, that I honestly hadn't ventured to try at the others, made us happy. There are certainly plenty of interesting dishes on the menu that caught my eye -- so I'd go back - and since we've got a Michoacan pretty much down the street (Viva), that's saying something.
Gracias, Poly.
If you are in Vegas, and you want really delicious mexican food, you owe it to yourself to eat here.
The first time I had the Cochinita a la naranja, and the second time I had Pollo en Pipian. Both were fantastic, and the horchata (free refills!) was delicious.
Seriously, eat here.
I love new experiences and was able to try some chipolte lengua (tongue). I was surprised at how mellow a texture the tongue was, but I definitely enjoyed it, though I would have liked to have tried a different sauce that it was cooked in. The waiter was very friendly, the hostess was cute, and the accompanying conversation from the table next to mine about some outlandish feat made for a good dining experience.
Viva Zap is the type of restaurant I love to frequent. It's not part of a chain, most likely a mom and pop (and grandma and grandpa) establishment that doesn't serve fast food, but good food fast.
Growing up, I didn't have the maturity to eat other cuisines. Having lived near the Mexican border years back, I had access to this incredible food made by people who took humble ingredients and made them taste great. Mexican isn't one of my favorite cuisines, but I appreciate it being available when I have that urge.
I originally wanted to get menudo, but it's only available on the weekends. Instead, I picked what I remember from the menu as "goat soup" or something. Braised goat meat in I believe is a tomato-based liquid. Was a tasty meal, but I left looking like a crime scene happened on my clothing. Good thing I tend to wear darker hued clothes. Was going to order the quacamole, but thought against it, too much food for me to eat.
Will go again.
Five star Guacamole!!!
They prepare it so awsome right next to your table, fresh as can be... My daughter loves avacado , so if the kids are into it, it's a winner no matter what... Theres a guy who plays his guitar & it makes for great atmo...
I like the food here, sometimes the service lags a bit. The parking is rough. The menu is very extensive and make a choice quite difficult. The locations is far, but worth it. I love the avocado shrimp salad, very fresh. They prepare guacamole at your table and it's good. There is a lot to explore on this menu. As mentioned before the chips and tortillas are fresh. I'm looking forward to trying their cactus appetizer.
When you are leaving don't forget to get a mint, yum. I pondered over what they were and finally asked. Key lime after dinner mints.
Stopped here on the way to visit my Dad in Utah, and was pleasantly surprised by how good this place was. The chips were fresh, and the salsa was on the spicy side. I got the lunch special chili colorado with fresh-made corn tortillas, and it was really tasty, as well as reasonably priced. Since this is way out in the boonies, I doubt the typical Vegas weekend warrior would ever find their way into this place (although who knows, it is Vegas after all), I'd recommend it if you happen to be passing through on I-15 and want something better than your typical Chevy's/Mexican chain.
This is one of those places that when you see it for the first time, second time or eighth time that you will not stop and eat.
It is located on Craig road near the I15 and right next to the Pilot truck stop on your way north. I made that mistake for to long and then finally convinced my self to try it. It has a small parking lot and even walking to the door you are still not sure ... but when you enter - Oh Yes.
The decor is rustic with historical items placed around the large dining room and bar. The booths are great and the staff is very friendly. A great atmosphere with live music on most every night. ( keyboards or guitar)
The traditional mexican food is super, the guacamole is out of sight and the sea food dishes are excellent. It is totally inexpensive and you will leave "Stuffed to the Max - and happy that you are."
It is well out of the way for most people, but if you have that need to visit the Cannery Casino, it is right on the way and should not be missed.
Just don't let the location throw you off from the enjoyment of a supurb mexican dining experience.
I have eaten here twice. I had 2 things, the carnitas which were not that great but OK, and a taco that had fried shrimp, cabbage, pico and a mayo/sour cream sauce on top that was amazing, delicious! the pico was so tasty. Their salsa was different it had kind of a black pepper taste to it.
