El Zocalo is a modest restaurant located right in the heart of downtown on the public square. Don't be misled by its simple decor—this place serves exceptional food that is genuinely Mexican, unlike the often diluted Tex-Mex options found in many places far from vibrant Mexican-American communities. The tacos here are the real deal—not the fast food kind. Each order comes with fresh cilantro, white onions, lime wedges, and spicy salsa, perfectly complementing the lightly toasted tortillas available with fillings like al pastor, lengua, tripas, or carnitas. The prices are also very reasonable, with a 3-for-$8.50 taco deal or the option to mix and match a la carte. One minor downside is that t...
Always amazing, beginning to end. Great food, and authentic Mexican. Friendly, attentive service. A clean restaurant with a cheerful, casual atmosphere I love the murals. They're easily able to get customers in, fed, and back to work before lunch break is over, if that's the objective... But they also let diners with more time linger without pressure. This is probably my favorite place to meet a visiting friend for a casual weekday lunch, and not only because they've easily handled my food allergy every time without a problem. It's BYOB for alcoholic drinks, which I've never done there, and they apparently have a great breakfast I haven't tried yet as well. Oh and they deliver, via a third p...
I ate here for the first time the other day. Several of my friends and family rave about the place and now I see why. The food was excellent and very fairly priced. The burrito I had was wonderfully seasoned and the portion was large. I really liked the dining area which is wide open, bright, and spotlessly clean. The waitress was fast, friendly, and ready to help. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a quick quality meal in downtown Wilkes-Barre.
I visited for the first time today and ordered a burrito the size of my forearm, accompanied by three sauces, including an amazing cheese sauce. I'm often inclined to find something to criticize about my meals, but I was too busy savoring this one to bother. This is truly some of the best food I've ever had in the Valley!
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I was there in the evening for takeout. I understand that the majority of their business is lunch but serving dried out enchiladas is not acceptable . Red sauce was entirely dried out on top of tasteless enchiladas. They appeared to have been sitting all day. At least add some fresh sauce. Disappointed.
I had the shrimp fried in the breaded mixture served along with rice and it was tasty and crunchy. The shrimp was expertly seasoned and fit well with the dish. The only reason I have a 4 star is because the salad was lacking slightly in the choice of lettuce.
The food here is delicious! I think it's very authentic. They have familiar offerings if you want something like burritos or enchiladas. But if you're into the real stuff, they have tacos made with tongue meat (my fave) or chilaquiles con queso fresco.
This place is amazing! The service is incredibly quick, the food is fresh, and the staff is incredibly friendly. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. I also loved the artwork on the walls. The portion sizes and prices are truly exceptional!
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Great authentic food that taste amazing. Friendly staff and spacious seating. It's also BYOB so perfect for get togethers or hanging out before a show at the Kirby.
Excellent discovery! Very good food and great prices!!
