Welcome! to El Zarape.

MORE THAN JUST MEXICAN FOOD

Welcome

We have the best Mexican food west of State Street, in the heart of the Westside. Our recipes are authentic with a touch of Zacatecas and Guanajuato. The ingredients are always fresh.

ABOUT

Our menu is packed with classic dishes we create from scratch. Daily specials incorporate seasonal, local ingredients. Burritos, Tacos, Tortas, Caldo, Menudo, Carnitas and our famous Birria!

OUR HISTORY

Located in the heart of Santa Barbara's Westside, El Zarape is well known for its special catered evets, the famous Tacos de Birria de Chivo (goat meat in a mexican sauce) during Fiesta.

Our Menu

YOU'LL LOVE IT. VARIOUS FOODS.

Big Burritos.

9.19^+tax
Asada

Big flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, topped with onions, cilantro and beef

9.19^+tax
Adobada

Big flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, topped with onions, cilantro and marinated pork

9.19^+tax
Pollo

Big flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, topped with onions, cilantro and chicken

9.19^+tax
Carnitas

Big flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, topped with onions, cilantro and fried pork

9.19^+tax
Chuleta

Big flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, topped with onions, cilantro and pork chop

9.19^+tax
Chorizo

Big flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, topped with onions, cilantro and mexican sausage

11.49^+tax
Lengua

Big flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, topped with onions, cilantro and beef tongue

9.19^+tax
Lomito

Big flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, topped with onions, cilantro and pork butt

9.19^+tax
Rajas

Big flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, topped with onions, cilantro and strips of pasilla pepper

9.19^+tax
Choriqueso

Big flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, topped with onions, cilantro and chorizo with extra cheese

8.29^+tax
Chile Verde

Big flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, topped with onions, cilantro and green salsa pork

9.19^+tax
Vegetarian

Flour Tortilla with grilled vegetables including zucchini, lettuce, tomato, pasilla, bell pepper and cheese

9.55^+tax
Chile Relleno

Big flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, topped with onions, cilantro and stuffed pasilla pepper

5.51^+tax
Queso

Big flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, topped with onions, cilantro and cheese

11.49^+tax
Camaron

Big flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, topped with onions, cilantro and shrimp

9.98^+tax
Alambre

Flour Tortilla filled with your choice of Meat, rice, beans, bell peppers, grilled onions and topped with cilantro

10.62^+tax
Burrito California

Your choice of meat + rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, onions & cliantro

Tortas.

10.99^+tax
Torta Loca (Super Torta)

filled with marinated pork, chorizo, ham, beef, chicken, mayo, sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, onions peppers and cheese

9.52^+tax
Jamon

French bread filled with ham + mayonnaise, sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pepper and Jack Monterrey

9.52^+tax
Vegetarian

Grilled Vegetables including zucchini, lettuce, tomato, pasilla, bell pepper and cheese

9.52^+tax
Chile Verde

French bread filled with green salsa pork + mayonnaise, sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and jalapeno pepper

8.19^+tax
Rajas

French bread filled with strips of pasilla pepper+ mayonnaise, sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and jalapeno peppers

9.52^+tax
Lomito

French bread filled with pork butt, + mayonnaise, sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and jalapeno peppers

11.49^+tax
Lengua

French bread filled with beef tongue, + mayonnaise, sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and jalapeno peppers

9.56^+tax
Chorizo

French bread filled with Mexican sausage, + mayonnaise, sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and jalapeno peppers

9.52^+tax
Chuleta

French bread filled with pork chop, + mayonnaise, sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and jalapeno peppers

9.52^+tax
Carnitas

French bread filled with deep-fried pork, + mayonnaise, sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and jalapeno peppers

9.52^+tax
Pollo

French bread filled with grilled chicken + mayonnaise, sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and jalapeno peppers

9.52^+tax
Adobada

French bread filled with marinated pork, + mayonnaise, sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and jalapeno peppers

9.52^+tax
Asada

French bread filled with beef, + mayonnaise, sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and jalapeno peppers

Tacos.

3.45^+tax
Asada

Two tortillas (regular size) filled with beef, topped with onions and cilantro. You add your own salsa

3.45^+tax
Adobada

Two tortillas (regular size) filled with marinated pork, topped with onions and cilantro. You add your own salsa

3.45^+tax
Pollo

Two tortillas (regular size) filled with chicken, topped with onions and cilantro. You add your own salsa

3.45^+tax
Carnitas

Two tortillas (regular size) filled with fried pork, topped with onions and cilantro. You add your own salsa

3.45^+tax
Chuleta

Two tortillas (regular size) filled with pork chop, topped with onions and cilantro. You add your own salsa

3.45^+tax
Chorizo

Two tortillas (regular size) filled with Mexican Saussage, topped with onions and cilantro. You add your own salsa

4.69^+tax
Lengua

Two tortillas (regular size) filled with beef tongue, topped with onions and cilantro. You add your own salsa

3.45^+tax
Lomito

Two tortillas (regular size) filled with pork butt, topped with onions and cilantro. You add your own salsa

3.45^+tax
Rajas

Two tortillas (regular size) filled with strips of pasilla pepper, topped with onions and cilantro. You add your own salsa

3.45^+tax
Chile Verde

Two tortillas (regular size) filled with green salsa pork, topped with onions and cilantro. You add your own salsa

3.45^+tax
Veggie

Two tortillas (regular size) filled with grilledvegetables and more, topped with onions and cilantro. You add your own salsa

0.00^+tax
TACOS Y MAS

Variety of Tacos and Other specialties

Other Options.

4.99^+tax
Cheese Quesadilla

Large flour tortilla filled with Monterey Jack Cheese

8.79^+tax
Quesadilla Especial

Large flour tortilla filled Monterey Jack Cheese filled with tomatoes, onions and your choice of meat

11.49^+tax
Shrimp Quesadilla

Large flour tortilla filled with Monterrey Jack Cheese, and bay shrimp, filled with lettuce tomato & onions

4.45^+tax
Sopes

Thick dough tortilla-like filled with your choice of meat plus lettuce, guacamole and sour cream

8.27^+tax
Enchiladas a la carte (4)

Enchiladas - Green or Red: Choose Cheese, Chicken, Pork, or beef

10.99^+tax
Enchiladas Combo - Red or Green

Combo of 4 enchiladas - choice of cheese or Meat, Red or Green

8.27^+tax
Taquitos Dorados (4)

Deep-Fried Taquitos: Choice of Chicken, Pork, Beef or Potatoes

9.45^+tax
Alambre

(Big plate of beef, chicken or pork with bell pepper, onions, bacon & mushrooms topped with cheese and three tortillas)

10.89^+tax
Alambre (Combo)

"Alambre Plate" choice of Chicken, Beef or Pork (skewered with bell pepper, onion) + 3 tortillas

11.49^+tax
"Zarape Plate" Special

superplato c/ adobo, asada, pollo, chorizo, chile campana, cebolla, tocino, hongos y con queso sobre tres tortillas

12.95^+tax
El Zarape Especial (Combo)

Large super plate w / pork, beef, chicken, chorizo, bell pepper, onions, bacon, mushroom and cheese + 3 tortillas

9.19^+tax
TACO TRIO

3 Tacos - Choice of Meat

Daily Specials.

9.56^+tax
MONDAY

Caldo de Res (Beef-Vegetable Soup - $9.56 & $11.95)

11.49^+tax
TUESDAY

Mole Verde (Green "Mole")

11.49^+tax
WEDNESDAY

Chile Rellenos (Stuffed Pasilla Pepper)

9.56^+tax
THURSDAY

Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork Soup - $9.56 & $11.95)

12.50^+tax
FRIDAY

Mojarra Dorada (Perch Fish)

9.56^+tax
SABADO Y DOMINGO - SATURDAY AND SUN

MENUDO - $9.56 SM ; $11.95 LG

10.35^+tax
SABADO Y DOMINGO - SATURDAY AND SUN

CARNITAS - Deep-Fried Pork (POR LIBRA / BY THE POUND)

10.35^+tax
SABADO Y DOMINGO - SATURDAY AND SUN

CHICHARRON - Pork Grinds $ 9.59/LB

11.49^+tax
SABADO Y DOMINGO - SATURDAY AND SUN

BIRRIA (Goat or Beef - Chivo o Res) $9.89/LB + tax el plato o la libra (includes 6 oz. of salsa)

Burgers.

7.19^+tax
Combo 1

Double cheese burger Include + Large Fries and Large drink

4.54^+tax
Kid Combo

Hamburger with lettuce and meat only, regular fries and small drink

6.19^+tax
Combo 2

Cheese burger + Regular size Fries and small drink

5.79^+tax
Combo 3

Hamburger + Regular size Fries and small drink

2.99^+tax
Hamburger

Hamburger with lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, onions and pickles

3.49^+tax
Cheeseburger

Cheese burger includes lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, onions, pickles and cheese

4.45^+tax
Double Cheese

Double burger includes lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, onions and pickles meat and two layers of cheese

Finger Food / Sides.

2.76^+tax
French Fries / Papitas

Small

3.45^+tax
French Fries / Papitas

Large

3.45^+tax
Onion Rings

Cebollitas

3.45^+tax
Chips

With Salsa

3.91^+tax
Chicken Nugets

Nuggets de Pollo

8.27^+tax
Taquitos Dorados

Fried Taquitos (4) - Choice of meat

4.99^+tax
Quesadilla

Flour regular size tortilla filled with cheese

2.53^+tax
Arroz (8 oz.)

Rice (8 oz)

2.53^+tax
Beans (8 oz)

Frijoles Preparados - Refried Beans

4.41^+tax
Tostadas

Filled with the your choice of meat

Sea Food.

7.95^+tax
Tostada de Camaron

SHRIMP Tostada, with pico de gallo

14.48^+tax
Camarones

Shrimp choices: Cocktail OR Garlic OR Ranchero style shrimp platter

10.89^+tax
Mojarra Frita

Deep Fried Perch Fish

14.48^+tax
Alambre de Camaron

Big Plate of shrimp with bell pepper, onions & mushrooms topped with cheese and tortillas

14.48^+tax
Cocktail / Coctel

Shrimp, avocado. Pico de Gallo with Clamato

Breakfast.

8.97^+tax
Chilaquiles w/ cheese

Green or Red with with cheese only

10.57^+tax
Chilaquiles-choice of meat

Green or red with pollo o carne (tortilla chips softened and smothered w/ red or green sauce

10.57^+tax
Huevos Rancheros Burrito

Flour tortilla - Huevos Rancheros Style

8.65^+tax
Chile Verde, breakfast burrito

chile verde pork, potatoes and Beans

8.65^+tax
Chorizo, egg, potatoes burrito

Chorizo, eggs, potatoes and beans burrito

8.65^+tax
Ham, bacon, potatoes beans burrito

Ham, bacon, potatoes and beans burrito

8.65^+tax
Bacon, potatoes and beans Burrito

Bacon, potatoes and beans breakfast Burrito

5.51^+tax
Egg, rice and beans burrito

Flour regular size tortilla

8.90^+tax
Huevos Rancheros

Two fried eggs, served on hot corn tortillas and smothered in green salsa

Soft Drinks and More.

2.97^+tax
Jarritos

Traditional Jarrito - various flavors

2.89^+tax
Sodas Drinks (Large)

Coke, diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta, and Ice tea

2.39^+tax
Sodas Drinks (Small)

Coke, diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta, and Ice tea

4.37^+tax
Cerveza / Imported

Imported Beer (Corona, Pacifico, Modelo, and Victoria)

3.91^+tax
Cerveza / Domestic

Domestic beer (Coors Light)

8.97^+tax
Nachos

Choice of Meat, chips, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeno and pico de gallo

2.89^+tax
Aguas Frescas (Large)

Horchata (Rice Water)

2.39^+tax
Aguas Frescas (Small-Medium)

Horchata (Rice Water)

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El Zarape's Specials

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THEM

Introducing This week

Asada Fries $6.98

Sizzling carne asada on top of crinkle fries, Monterey cheese, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo. Mmmmm good!

Our Catering Services

1offer

“Estilo Santa Barbara” Package

Creamy Chicken Tequila, (chicken breast, no bone, skinless); Santa Barbara-style Tri-Tip (sliced)

Sides

Mexican Rice & Black Caribbean Beans Parrillada de Vegetales – Grilled Mix of veggies including green beans, asparagus, carrots, etc. + All trimmings including: Onions, cilantro, limes, corn & flour tortillas

In Adittion - Mas Appetizers

• Onsite Quezadilla making – Corn and Flour – Options of cheese only or with pasilla pepper • Banderillas de Camaron (Shrimp skewers) ●Beef taquitos ●Chips, salsa, guacamole Salsa bar including (4): Red Guajillo, Green tomatillo, “Quemada,” and fresh Pico de Gallo

Cost / PP $ 14.95 - $ 21.95

2offer

“Enchiladas y Mas” Package

Choose ONE entrée from the following: Enchiladas (Red or Green) Fajitas, Chile Verde (Pork rib bits), Bistek Encebollado,(Beefsteak, sautéed with onions) or Parrillada de Vegetales (wok-style grilled vegetables)

Sides

Mexican Rice & Pinto Beans (choose refried, Charros, black Caribbean or Whole)

In Adittion - Mas Appetizers

Fresh home-made “Zarape” Guacamole • Flour and Corn Tortilla • Fresh fruit Platter • Chips & Salsa Salsa bar including (4): Red Guajillo, Green tomatillo, “Quemada,” and fresh Pico de Gallo

Cost / PP $ 12.95 - $ 17.99

3offer

“Taquiza Santa Barbara” Package

Tortillas Freshly Handmade on location to accompany the following meats: 1) “Ranchera” Asada; 2) Adobado pork; 3) Pollo a la Mexicana; 4) Veggie (mild pasilla pepper, zuchini, brocolli, asparagus, onions, tomato, etc.)

Sides

All trimmings including Fresh Cilantro, Cebolla, Rabanos, limones, crema, etc.…you get the idea! Ademas: Mexican Rice and RANCHERO Beans

In Adittion - Mas Appetizers

Fresh home-made, On-site Tortilla making station Fresh home-made “Zarape” Guacamole • Quezadilla Station: Flour and Corn Tortilla • Chilacos – Jalapeno Poppers • Chips & Salsas Salsa bar including (4): Red Guajillo, Green tomatillo, “Quemada,” and fresh Pico de Gallo

Cost / PP $ 12.99 - $ 15.99

4offer

Bocadillos Y Antojitos

Please ask for a quote • Tortillera – home-made tortilla station • Bountiful Cheese Table Display • On site Quezadilla making Assorted Mexican Cheeses - Quest’o Cheese style) Cheese and ‘Poblano’ Peppers • Sliced Baguettes • Crackers, Dried Fruits • Fresh home-made guacamole • Garnished Fresh Fruit variety with, melon, • Home made, gourmet Mini-Tamales watermelon, pineapple, grapes, and berries • Chips & Salsas (3) • Marinated Jalapapeno Poppers • Fish and Shrimp Ceviche w/ Tostaditas Option to present in a 1.5-ounze plastic cup w a touch pineapple and cilantro or in a platter, for small servings onto an appetizer plate or Tostaditas (small tortilla shell)

Sides

Please ask for a quote and choose any of our different sides we can offer

In Adittion - Mas Appetizers

Salsa bar including (4): Red Guajillo, Green tomatillo, “Quemada,” and fresh Pico de Gallo

Cost / PP Ask for a Quote

Ready to Order? Contact us Here » All prices are estimated per person depending on number of guests, menu selection and service needed.

Zarape In the News

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EL Zarape Member of HCC

Aug. 3, 2016

The Mission of the Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is to foster the economic vitality and prosperity of Small Business Owners and the Latino Business Community and to enhance the quality of life in the greater Santa Barbara area. We provide the opportunity for businesses to network and participate in the growing Hispanic business community. We provide our members a forum to exchange ideas, information and technological assistance.We Serve and represent

Jan. 10, 2017

Raúl Gil es un tenaz, entusiasta y versátil zacatecano, muy querido y reconocido en la comunidad de Santa Bárbara, propietario del restaurante “El Zarape,” quien además trabaja para una compañía de sistemas de informática y está envuelto en múltiples proyectos públicos. El empresario cuenta que desde que llegó en 1973 a la edad de 13 años se puso a trabajar, siguiendo el ejemplo de su esforzado padre, quien fuera un bracero en la década de 1960 y quien posteriormente lo trajó a este

Dec. 27, 2016

This year, when we polled our staff, contributors, and trusted cadre of restaurant-loving friends, more than 30 nominations poured in for our seventh annual Foodie Awards, from the priciest places in town all the way to tasty, much-easier-on-the-wallet taquerías. To us, that’s strong evidence that the restaurant scene continues to evolve, expand, and excite in Santa Barbara, where the culinary culture shows no signs of abating. After much discussion, we trimmed that list of 30-plus

Zarape in the news

DAILY SPECIAL

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Welcome! to El Zarape.

MORE THAN JUST MEXICAN FOOD

Welcome

ABOUT

OUR HISTORY

Our Menu

Big Burritos.

Asada

Adobada

Pollo

Carnitas

Chuleta

Chorizo

Lengua

Lomito

Rajas

Choriqueso

Chile Verde

Vegetarian

Chile Relleno

Queso

Camaron

Alambre

Burrito California

Tortas.

Torta Loca (Super Torta)

Jamon

Vegetarian

Chile Verde

Rajas

Lomito

Lengua

Chorizo

Chuleta

Carnitas

Pollo

Adobada

Asada

Tacos.

Asada

Adobada

Pollo

Carnitas

Chuleta

Chorizo

Lengua

Lomito

Rajas

Chile Verde

Veggie

TACOS Y MAS

Other Options.

Cheese Quesadilla

Quesadilla Especial

Shrimp Quesadilla

Sopes

Enchiladas a la carte (4)

Enchiladas Combo - Red or Green

Taquitos Dorados (4)

Alambre

Alambre (Combo)

"Zarape Plate" Special

El Zarape Especial (Combo)

TACO TRIO

Daily Specials.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SABADO Y DOMINGO - SATURDAY AND SUN

SABADO Y DOMINGO - SATURDAY AND SUN

SABADO Y DOMINGO - SATURDAY AND SUN

SABADO Y DOMINGO - SATURDAY AND SUN

Burgers.

Combo 1

Kid Combo