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Reviews — 8

Joshua Matos
at 2024 Nov 16
Joshua Matos
at 2024 Nov 16
Excellent local spot. Fun take on Mexican food. Home of my favorite burrito right now: Chile Relleno burrito with added shredded chicken.

Come early as sometimes they close before time listed on Google.

Haven’t had a bad burrito experience - haven’t experiment with much else of the menu to be honest.
Maia Morrison
at 2024 Nov 11
Maia Morrison
at 2024 Nov 11
This used to be my favorite taco shop, but it just keeps going downhill. We ordered 2 burritos that were supposed to come with guac but it was nowhere to be found. It seems like every time I go here they give me less and less guac. Their green avocado salsa used to be the best and now they have changed it to have no avocado. The sizes of burritos keep getting smaller and smaller while prices keep going up. Really unfortunate that I don’t think I will be coming back again.
Gabe Zatz
at 2024 Oct 20
Gabe Zatz
at 2024 Oct 20
This is a tiny hole in the wall with really amazing burritos and San Diego style Cal-Mex options. You can get lobster or scallops tacos and burritos, fish tacos, etc.
They have horchata and Jamaica, both are excellent. For 5 bucks extra, they will wrap your burrito with a quesadilla and it's worth it!
Their salsas are home made fresh and very delicious.
Azela Munguia
at 2024 Sep 15
Azela Munguia
at 2024 Sep 15
I ordered the rolled tacos and was disappointed to pay $9 for plain rolled tacos with cheese. If you order rolled tacos you’ll have to add extra lettuce, pico, sour cream and guacamole on the side.
Andrea Bower
at 2024 Sep 13
Andrea Bower
at 2024 Sep 13
Had the scallop taco and my boyfriend had the surf and turf burrito. Great service, really nice people, and good food! The corn tortillas taste very homemade and the scallop taco came loaded with good cheese and sauces.
Emily Johnson
at 2024 Aug 09
Emily Johnson
at 2024 Aug 09
I have been coming here since high school and have always loved the food, atmosphere, and staff! Some 25 years later my friends and family still come here!
It’s hard to pinpoint what is the best on the menu because I have never had, nor have I heard of anyone else’s complaints. My usual, however, is and I think s stay, the scallop burrito!
I didn’t think I’d enjoy it, but my mouth is already watering because I’m having one for dinner tonight! The creamy, cheesy inside is delicious!
I think they use the same sauce in the shrimp burritos, I am just not much of a shrimp person. Even if there’s something you don’t exactly fancy that is on the menu it’s certain you can find something you do! The menu is online, so you can check it in advance!

My birthday was a few months back and I was told I could choose anything for dinner, no matter how fancy. I asked for a scallop burrito and a fish taco. My mom came home after a long international trip and her request was also an El Zarape burrito!

I cannot say enough great things about El Zarape! And the prices are super affordable too! And one last thing - the salsas are to DIE for! 🤤
ooplopoo
at 2024 Jul 03
ooplopoo
at 2024 Jul 03
It’s just okay. For a spot for locals to get some acceptable, mediocre gentrified Mexican food for cheap, it gets the job done. Not too sure why there was sooooo much white sauce on the fish taco but at least it didn’t taste bad, just not too great. More salt would be a game changer, and I’m not the biggest fan of it.

Also, the girl at the register seemed a tad out of it. Maybe hire someone who doesn’t whisper mumble the orders over the speaker?
Rod Gullo
at 2015 Nov 16
Rod Gullo
at 2015 Nov 16
Excellent seafood entrees. The shrimp burritos and tacos are the best! The prices and portions used to be very fair. Sadly no longer the best deal in San Diego for quality, taste, and service. Update: Tried the adobado taco. It was very good, so we'll add it to our faves. Prices have increased again, but quality remains the same. Update: Prices have increased again! Update: Prices have increased again and the burritos are 1/3 smaller. Quality is still good, but prices are no longer fair. Update: Got the Shrimp Burrito and Fish Taco combo plate, and the Fish Chimichanga. Everything was very tasty. Update: Got the Shrimp Burrito and Fish Taco combo plate, and the Shrimp Chimichanga. Everything was very tasty, but the Chimichanga was not fried long enough and was not crispy. Update: Prices have increased again. Got the Shrimp Burrito and Fish Taco combo plate, a grilled Mahi-Mahi taco and a shrimp taco. Everything was very tasty.