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Zorro's Cafe & Cantina

927 Shell Beach Rd, Shell Beach, CA 93449
805-773-ZORO
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Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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84 reviews from our community

88% Recommend
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London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

This place was so good and the staff so nice we visited twice in two days! A nice range of dishes inc at least three veggie dishes, generous portions (we shared a deep fried ice cream but could not finish it between us!)

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Benicia, California
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43 reviews 43 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We were in the mood for Mexican food and this place fit the bill-- not fancy, had good reviews, and close to our hotel. We got lucky and hit Happy Hour! The tacos were cheap and good, and the carnitas burrito was delicious. The meat was nicely crisped, but still succulent and moist. The service was enthusiastically friendly. It seemed... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Best Mexican food around! It was so good the first night we went back the second night! My husband and I were on a anniversary vaca and we will make it a tradition to return every year. The food and staff were fantastic!

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Chicago, Illinois
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96 reviews 96 reviews
63 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

My husband and I came here on a Wednesday night and apparently they have happy hour prices before 6pm. Not sure if that's just on Wednesday though. $2.50 Corona's and Taco. We took full advantage. Chips were hot and definitely homemade. Salsa was delicious with a little spice but not too much. I was a little disappointed in the tacos.... More

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Springboro, Ohio
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

This place may look like a hole in a wall but it was SO good! I had cheese enchiladas with rice and beans. I also a margarita which was delicious!!

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Alpine, Wyoming
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14 reviews 14 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

This is a popular place and quite crowded, but we managed to get a seat outside for Saturday Brunch. Food was fresh and excellent. I had the special of the day. Pancakes were very good. We will be back next visit for dinner.

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Arroyo Grande
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

The food is excellent and the heat lamps and blankets make this a favorite for my boys. My favorite items are the nachos, fish and chips. Prices is good for the amount and quality of food.

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Bakersfield, CA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

Excellent mexican food and salsa is wonderful. Our waitress found our party a perfect table and was very attentive. We loved this place.

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Central California, United States
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28 reviews 28 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Zorro's Cafe and Cantina is, without a doubt, one of our favorite local restaurants, because of the the extensive menu of delicious food, and the always accomodating wait-staff. Although, the interior is very small, and crowded during peak times, it's quaintly decorated with a fun, beachy-Mexican-art flair. The heated patio makes up for the lack of seating inside, and it's... More

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Bakersfield, California
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38 reviews 38 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

We were told we had to try this place for breakfast but we werent able to make it for breakfast which by the way is served til 3pm (we were told by the very informative waitress). We stopped by about 8pm on a Friday night. The place wasnt crowded and we sat outside under the stars and under a patio... More

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