Zapatista
3.2
- Neighborhood: South Loop
- 1307 S. Wabash Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60605
- 312-435-1307
The menu at this South Loop Mexican spot includes low-key offerings like hand-made tamales and tacos, plus more upscale fare like grilled twin lobster tails in guajillo cream salsa and a Negro Modelo marinated filet mignon. The space features warm hues of orange, green and yellow, rustic chandeliers, colorful Mexican tiles framing the open kitchen and a large bar complete with an arched stone back bar. So what's with the name? It's in honor of Abuelo Ortega, who fought alongside Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata in the early 1900s.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Roosevelt Rd. and Wabash Ave.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 12 Roosevelt. Red Line Train: Roosevelt stop. Green Line Train: Roosevelt.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-9 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Mexican and American Tex Mex
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Extensive tequila menu.
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. Across the street at Harris Bank.
- Live Music:
- Yes. Occasionally
- Features:
- No buffet.
- Worth Noting:
- New on the scene.
- Specialties:
- Fajitas, tacos, tamales.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Capacity: 40
- Seating :
- Capacity: 160
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"Excellent food ... "
FatCow from Lakeview - November 3, 2008
Great food... try the Steak Quesadillas ... you will not be disappointed.
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"Nice spot"
Onstage06 from South Loop - October 12, 2008
I have been reading quite a few negative reviews regarding this spot lately - mainly in regards to service. I hit this spot up every few weeks (in ...
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"Disappointed"
Foodie 60605 from South Loop - August 23, 2008
I was also disappointed with the restaurant. The food was decent and the ambiance was typical for a mexican cantina. I just felt like they were rus...
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