Zapata's Mexican Restaurant

Name: Zapata's Mexican Restaurant
Address: 8927 J M Keynes Dr, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28262, US
Telephone: (704) 503-1979
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.10

Mexican restaurant, Restaurant

Zapata's Mexican Restaurant invites diners to savor the vibrant flavors of Mexico in a casual setting at The Shoppes at University Place. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this affordable eatery features quick service, a welcoming atmosphere, and an enticing menu that includes everything from classic carne asada to creamy enchiladas. Guests rave about the fresh salsa and delightful dessert offerings like fried ice cream. With outdoor seating, takeaway, and a kids' menu, it's an ideal spot for groups or solo diners alike.

Contact Info

Location: 8927 J M Keynes Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
Located in: The Shoppes at University Place
Phone: (704) 503-1979
Price range: $$

Opening hours

Monday: 11 am-10:30 pm
Tuesday: 11 am-10:30 pm
Wednesday: 11 am-10:30 pm
Thursday: 11 am-10:30 pm
Friday: 11 am-12 am
Saturday: 11 am-12 am
Sunday: 11 am-10:30 pm

Services

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in

Fast service
Great dessert

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Happy-hour drinks
Happy-hour food
Late-night food
Quick bite
Small plates
Spirits
Vegetarian options
Wine

Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating

Bar on site
Toilets

Casual
Cosy
Trendy

Groups
Tourists
University students

Accepts reservations

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu

Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Dogs allowed outside

Food & drink

Vibe

Salsa

Piña colada

Quesadilla

Margarita

Fried ice cream

By owner

Street View

Menus and Prices

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Reviews

After visiting so many Mexican restaurants across the US, I realized all the menus and dishes revolve around the same few options, so at the end of the day it comes down to how they execute these dishes, their pricing, and lastly the atmosphere and quality of service. Pricing was reasonable, service was good, but the atmosphere wasn’t great.
We were a party of six and they sent us downstairs which had the basement feeling although they had empty tables upstairs and we asked them to sit upstairs. Besides that no complains.
Decent experience overall

Came here for lunch today and it was amazing! The food & the service.
Got the Carne Asada and almost cleaned my plate! The steak was cooked to perfection, the rice was fluffy and flavorful, the beans were creamy and cheesy.
So good!

Excellent food at a good price and if you come right after the lunch rush you get lots of attention. Despite the late lunch, all of the chips were very fresh with a fresh salsa that still had a little crunch to the onions.
The jalapeno salsa is a little on the spicy side for those that don't go that route.
The regular salsa did not have much spiciness, so should be good for most tastes. The Fajita Bowl looked a lot better before I dug in, sorry.
Was really hungry and forgot to get this pic at the beginning.
The rice, beans, and all other components are not layered, but massed around.
You have to stir it up a little if you want a good combination of flavors.
The sautéed, whole, mushrooms made for a great addition in place of traditional proteins.
For a lunch portion, this was quite generous. The "fried" ice cream is not fried, but was freshly rolled in sweetened corn flakes so had a nice crispiness.
The cinnamon and sugar on the tortilla bowl was perfect and also freshly fried.