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El Zarape
103 N Lake Park Blvd
Carolina Beach, NC 910) 458-5226
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#6 of 17 restaurants in Carolina Beach
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
  • Address: 103 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 910) 458-5226
  • Phone:  910) 458-5226
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4 of 5 stars
Luvs2travel040 6 contributions
Philadelphia
May 3, 2009

I was skeptical to head here for Mexican food one night because of the mixed reviews found on multiple websites. The food was actually quite authentic, especially for a beach town. The prices are very reasonable and alcohol is cheap -- go for the margaritas. more

“Very good food.”
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5 of 5 stars
Guerin717 2 contributions
Sanford North Carolina
Apr 22, 2009

I am from El Paso Texas, I have tasted the best Mexican food and the worst. This is definately one of the best. The Enchilada style burrito is very good. more

“My experience in Carolina Beach, NC”
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1 of 5 stars
vette72 1 contribution
carolina Beach, NC
Dec 30, 2008
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We just ate lunch at El Zarape. 12/30/08. Blackboard as we went in showed "Specials..Bud or Bud Light Draft...$.99. When we got our bill...the two we ordered were $2.00 each. When we questioned the price, we were told that that was the price yesterday and they removed it from the board then....but we had to pay the $2.00 each and... more

“Great Mexican!”
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4 of 5 stars
beachgalq8 1 contribution
citizen of the world
Jul 26, 2008

We come to Carolina Beach often and when we get tired of Calabash-style seafood (deep fried), we love to go here for Mexican food. Everything we have had there is great. The sangria's were nice. Lots of vegetarian choices (if you like beans and cheese!). Plenty of variety. Excellent value. Nice atmosphere. more

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El Zarape Address

103 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 910) 458-5226
Tel: 910) 458-5226
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.