EL PARAISO, Zapata - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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Mexican

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service

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Gillum S

Mission629 contributions

Great Stuffed Hamburger Steak

Sep 2023 • family

This a very good place to eat in Zapata. One reviewer wrote that t to watch the hot sauce and it is spicy. El Pariaso is known for its Chicken Fried Steak. I had one and it was very good as was the gravy that went with it. There are several ways to order it. I got it with Mashed potatoes and corn. You can get a combination plate that includes both the steak and Mexican food. My wife got the Stuffed Steak, a Hamburger Steak stuffed with mozzarella. bacon and mushrooms. Then you have a mushroom gravy that is very good. They have several desserts. We had the Cookies and Cream pie. Everything was great.

Written September 12, 2023

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Gordon F

Tucson285 contributions

Big portions

Jan 2020 • business

When you start on the chips and salsa-careful- the fire builds. I took a recommendation- hummm. The portions (small) could have fed three old guys like me. I can’t recommend the gravy with cheese, but the steak was good. All in all, I may give it a second chance.

Written January 27, 2020

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Denise D

11 contributions

Yummy Chicken Fried Steak

Jul 2019 • friends

People come to Zapata for two reasons. Number one reason is bass fishing. Second reason is El Paraiso’s famous chicken fried steak smothered with delicious creamy cream gravy.

Written July 10, 2019

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Hope T

138 contributions

lunch

Jan 2019 • solo

very clean place very good service good food good service will definitely go back i had the ribs and the meat was so tender it came off with a fork

Written January 17, 2019

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Roseocean

Sugar Land80 contributions

Unhealthy

Dec 2017 • none

Two crispy tacos were, over deep fried tacos. Tortilla chips were stale, and the salsa was thick. Place was half full, but service was slow. Refried beans were over heated and hard along the edge. Very disappointed.

Written December 21, 2017

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Gary H

Tucson71 contributions

Thanksgiving turkey dinner

Nov 2017 • solo

Wow, there are not many places open on Thanksgiving and to get a home cooked meal was a real treat. Very tasty meal and the service was great! When i went to pay for the meal, the owner advised for over 55 it was free. Its been a tradition since 1975!!! I was taken back by this kind of hospitality. Thank you!!!

Written November 25, 2017

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David S

Grapevine9 contributions

Good Mexican Food

Dec 2016 • family

original family recipes. The salsa is tasty as is the chile con carne, very tasty. The staff is very friendly

Written January 4, 2017

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CathyDArizona

Mission730 contributions

Great cream gravy with the chicken fried steak

Mar 2016 • couples

We both ordered chicken fried steak though I had the mashed potatoes and my husband had the rice and beans. The cream gravy that came with the steak was excellent. The chicken fried steak was not greasy and was very good. I would not say it is the best we have ever had but with the gravy it was great. Service was good and they were attentive to making sure our ice tea glass was full. Sort of strange that the bread that came with the meal was white bread and in a plastic sandwich bag?

Written March 26, 2016

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Mchambers9968

Las Vegas7 contributions

Same owner as steakhouse

Feb 2016 • friends

And same terrible food. See my review for the steakhouse. Tough steak and tougher chicken fried. Plan iceberg lettuce with a tomato slice as a salad. Slow as a snail service and tasteless food.

Written February 28, 2016

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GrumpyOldMichiganMan

42 contributions

Loved it!

Jan 2016 • couples

Passing through from AZ to Padre Island wife and I took a chance on this place. They have "The chicken fried steak that made Zapata famous!" I tried it with an enchilada and taco. Didn't care for the taco but loved the steak and enchilada. Wife had a huge taco salad she really liked.

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Written February 3, 2016

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Oscar R

2 contributions

Falcon Dining

Nov 2015 • business

Visited restaurant after a day on water. We all ordered house specialty Chicken Fried Steak...it was ok and service was border line. Salsa has a definite kick not for mild salsa eaters..

Written December 22, 2015

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Dujuneau

16 contributions

My fourth favorite in Zapata

Jan 2015 • solo

I've eaten at this restaurant many times in the last three years. Like all Zapata restaurants, it's not fancy and it's reasonably priced. The menu is broad. There is plenty of the seating and the service is good.

Written April 29, 2015

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Texan5169

Fredericksburg23 contributions

Awesome Chicken Fried Steak

Oct 2014 • none

One of the best Chicken fried steaks I've ever had. Highly recommend it. I have been coming here since 1977.

Written December 26, 2014

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PvilleTexas

Plantersville106 contributions

Great Chicken!

In town on business for an extended period and tried it for lunch today with coworkers. I had the Chicken Supreme which it was. Grilled chicken breast with mushrooms, gravy and cheese over a bed of rice. Great flavor. Friends had chicken fried steaks. Judging by the empty plates, it was good too! The soup appetizer was very flavorful. Friendly and quick service. A great place if your in town!

Written August 13, 2014

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BettyAnn F

Alberta270 contributions

Good chicken fried steak!

Mar 2013 • couples

We were advised by an American Immigration Officer at Edmonton International Airport to go to this restaurant in his hometown for the best chicken fried steak ever.Spotted the restaurant on the highway driving through town so decided to stop. The chicken fried steak was very good (only time we've eaten it so can't vouch for it being the best ever!) as was everything that came with it. Portions were very large and the service was friendly and very fast, even though the restaurant was very busy. The menu is extensive and the prices were very reasonable. We were there on a Sunday evening and it seemed to be a very popular place for family dining. Because it is on the highway, the service is fast, and the food is very good, it is a great place to stop for a quick meal when passing thorugh Zapata.

Written March 23, 2013

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