El Zarape Michoacano

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    Closed8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    6212 E Gage Ave

    Bell Gardens, CA 90201

    Mon

    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Tue

    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Wed

    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Thu

    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Closed now

    Fri

    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

    Sat

    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

    Sun

    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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    Michoacan food enchiladas

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      Camille V.
      Hawthorne, CA
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      Jan 13, 2024

      Mediocre. I get that we're asians and it probably confused them. Very uncomfortable how it felt like she didn't know what they have on the menu. I wanted a Burrito with Asada and Tripa. To add on meat (tripa) she just said HOW? How? So I just ordered whatever burrito she can make. Lastly, why was our burrito wrapped with Ike's Sandwich wrapper?

      Food was not hot and not enough to fill you.

      Confusing.
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      Oct 28, 2023

      They've updated their menu since I was last here, seems like they have less items. The service continues to be slow but the food flavors remain authentic and tasty. The dining room has a few tables, so it gets busy with few customers.

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      Miguel S.
      Westlake, Los Angeles, CA
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      Nov 23, 2023

      The breakfast burritos here are unparalleled, each one incredibly delicious! Every dish bursts with fantastic flavors. It's a cozy hidden gem that I adore, with friendly and humble service. Don't forget, they only accept cash!

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      Sylvia C.
      Paramount, CA
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      Oct 2, 2021

      First time at this place. I really wanted to try to this place for such a long time. I finally made it and I was disappointed..... it's a very small place and they lack in customer service. The lady taking our order was not friendly at all. The cook responded to a question I had very rude... The food does not taste like Michoacan style it's mediocre!
      I will say that when the owner arrived he was very friendly and then all of a sudden the cook decided to be friendly ‍

      If you like Taco Bell, this is a good fit for you!!

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      Omar F.
      Pico Rivera, CA
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      Aug 7, 2021

      I'm always on the hunt for good tasting chilaquiles. This establishment definitely serves up crispy and flavorful green chilaquiles. I did ask for the egg over easy and added carne asada. The carne asada was over cooked, very crispy. I asked for a cup of coffee and was served a cup of hot water and given insta coffee. Nope! You should have a coffee machine to serve actual fresh coffee. I did like the green chilaquiles, tasted great, just need to fine tune a few thing to improve the quality.

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      Michelle N.
      West Covina, CA
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      May 30, 2022

      I ordered 4 taquitos plate. They use the tiny tortillas for soft taco and shredded beef that are hallowed inside the taquitos. They are dressed in white Mexican cheese sauce and topped with a pile of shredded cabbage, pickled carrots (carrots not peeled) and a pickled jalapeño. They did not give me guacamole. When I told them taquitos are always served with guacamole, the cashier gave me it in tiny container.

      It's a ripoff. I paid $10.99 plus tax for them. Will never come back again. Don't understand why they got a 4 star rating. If there is a zero rating available, they will get that big fat ZERO.

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      Frank R.
      South Montebello, Bell Gardens, CA
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      Jan 22, 2023

      The food is good, just be prepared to wait extra time for it. By extra I mean up to 30-40min. If you aren't in a rush no problem

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      May 24, 2019

      My friend and I met here for lunch! She told me there's a good bakery next door that sells good tres leches cake, so I'll have to visit that place on another trip. But anyhoo, this Mexican restaurant is pretty authentic. You can order drive through or eat at the counter. They even offer both indoor and outdoor seating. The lady working here spoke a bit of English, so that was helpful.

      They have tostada chips and a chilled salsa bar. The salsa bar was very impressive because the sauces were chilled and not out in room temp all day. I also liked that they had a less spicy chipotle sauce, which was good. I ordered a fish ceviche, which was fresh. I also enjoyed all their tacos - cabeza, asada, and al pastor. I'll be back if I'm ever in the area! They also sell juices and horchata.

      The biggest thing I was worried about was food poisoning. I guess haven't gotten sick in the last 24 hours, so whew! They passed in my books!

      Ceviche tostada & tacos
      Salad bar kept cool
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      Daniel B.
      Long Beach, CA
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      Dec 20, 2021

      I tried the huarache with chorizo and it was really good. The nopales and eggs were also good and the came with handmade corn tortillas. The corundas, which is what I came for, I took to go and were so good. This is what I have been looking for. The staff was also very nice and helpful. We'll be coming back. The only thing was the local, but they can't help that.

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      Huevos con Nopales and Huarache in the background.
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      Marisol R.
      Inglewood, CA
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      Jul 12, 2021

      I had been craving this place for months now, thanks to Instagram. It's Sunday around noon, we arrive and it's jam packed both inside and out. I go inside to place my order and a friendly cashier greets me. They where sold out of a lot of their specialties already. I order two enchilada plates with asada and a carnitas burrito. It is loud, crowded, dirty, and full of flies. As if the setting wasn't enough we waited over 2 hrs for hours food!! Everyone that was there before us had been waiting for 3 hours already. Everyone was extremely frustrated, people started arguing and fighting. Every time the employees were asked what was the hold up they wouldn't even answer or apologize. Every time I asked how much longer it would go from 30 minutes to 15 minutes to again 30 minutes... they were pushing absolutely no food out but continued taking orders. When we finally received our food it was basic and bland, the meat was tuff and the potatoes weren't even seasoned or cooked thoroughly. If it wasn't for the pieces of salty cheese, which by the way I had to ask for because I saw it on everyone else's plate who had ordered the same dish, the food was flavorless. I still don't know what the issue was or if f that's normal for this place, I do not plan on returning again, waste of time!

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