Zapatista
3.3
from - Neighborhood: South Loop
- 1307 S. Wabash Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60605
- 312-435-1307
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
The menu at this South Loop Mexican spot includes low-key offerings like hand-made tamales and tacos, plus more upscale fare like grilled twin lobster tails in guajillo cream salsa and a Negro Modelo marinated filet mignon. The space features warm hues of orange, green and yellow, rustic chandeliers, colorful Mexican tiles framing the open kitchen and a large bar complete with an arched stone back bar. So what's with the name? It's in honor of Abuelo Ortega, who fought alongside Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata in the early 1900s.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Roosevelt Rd. and Wabash Ave.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 12 Roosevelt. Red Line Train: Roosevelt stop. Green Line Train: Roosevelt.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-9 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Mexican and American Tex Mex
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($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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"South Loop Thumbs Up"
By Abaskingo from South Loop, September 4, 2009
After living in Texas for 20+ years one tends to know a bit about Mexican food. It is upon those credentials that I can recommend Zapatista's as c...
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"never again"
By jzt1220 from clearing, August 4, 2009
I was recently at Zapatista's for a friends birthday party. First, it was hotter than hades, which the employees were unable to fix. The food was T...
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"Don't Go"
By haitianwoman from Uptown, May 15, 2009
I went to the bar yesterday (Thursday) and tried asking the bartender some questions about the bar and a particular even that was being held at Zap...
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