El Mexicano Zapata - Rotorua

There are a few dishes here that can be made vegan upon request, such as the nopalitos tacos, the chimichanga (in this case more of a slightly crunchy burrito), and “el Vegetariano.” Flavors are good. Service is friendly.

I loved the pickled cactus thats new. Very generous portions and extremely tasty authentic Mexican food

I am STILL waiting for my food and it has been nearly an hour. About 5 minutes ago the server happened by, asking, are you ready for us to begin preparing your mains? I would rate the food. But it hasn 't arrived. If you are interested in eating, don 't come here.

Came in for lunch while visiting with our tour group from the USA. My wife and I shared crunchy beef and soft chicken tacos, along with drinks. Good food, good service, they'd never heard of Yelp, so that was fun (they normally use Trip Advisor). Nice sauces, good use of black beans. Our friends ate here for dinner the night before and also recommended.

They were busy with many reservations, but they were able to fit us in anyway. Food was good. Service was quick and efficient. Cozy atmosphere. Note: Reservations are highly recommended any day of the week.