Zapata's Restaurant

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• Great for a lively night out

  Definately not a place to go for a romantic night out or to take the in-laws, but an ideal way to spend a lively Friday or Saturday night.The food is decent, so are the drinks. As others have mentioned, the service isn't the greatest, but then again, you are not paying for a top restaurant. Go expecting it to be busy and lively and you will have an enjoyable evening. If not, then there are other options on the pantiles best suited to you.

  Threesixty
  Review Date: 05/07/2009 Report review
• Zapatas

  Great experience apart from the food itself. The atmosphere was fantastic but when it came to the food I can't describe how disappointed i was.We ordered paella and believe me it did not taste like it. It ended up ruining our whole evening but it could just be that dish i guess.

  Restaurantrater
  Review Date: 07/05/2009 Report review
• Make It A Night To Remember!

  This restaurant has a lovely romantic atmosphere. The food is absolutely gorgeous and great value for money. The service is excellent. One of the best restaurants I've ever been to and so I keep going back for more!

  Icepack
  Review Date: 06/05/2009 Report review
• Best Restaurant in Tunbridge Wells

  We visit Zapatas on a regular basis. We have enjoyed all our meals and the service is first class. The meals are very authentic Mexican, well served and presented. The staff are always very welcoming and polite, definitely a place to visit.

  Tropicalfridge
  Review Date: 02/05/2009 Report review
• Never, ever again!

  I agree with Berks, not good.Tipping is expected here and will be added to your bill. This is probably why the service is so bad. They don't need to try. And yes, expect to be faced with aggression if you decide they don't deserve it.Also ensure you reserve the correct number of seats as you'll be charged for any you don't use!Zapata's has always been the place to go with work for a drunken night out. So if you are looking for a romantic meal, i'd avoid at all costs. In fact, i'd avoid them at all costs anyway. The food is as you would expect it, mexican with a pinch of extra spice. Nothing great, nothing unusual.

  Peloquin
  Review Date: 11/09/2008 Report review
• Make sure you tip!

  I thought that this place used to be really good - I used to be a regular. However, over recent years it's fallen away a bit. The food was always pretty good, but the service 'ok' or 'miss' (rarely 'hit')...I went there once in a party of 8 when the service was terrible. We had to literally get up and go to the waitresses every time we wanted to order drinks / order food / ask when food was coming / ask for used plates to be taken away, etc etc... and other tables were doing likewise. We declined to tip when paying for the meal (they add service automatically, which I always find a little presumptuous), we were sworn at by the owner, and asked to leave and never return. I have done as asked!!!

  Berks
  Review Date: 09/05/2008 Report review
• Es muy bueno!

  The food is exquisite and authentically mexican. The menu is leatherbound and all the waiters speak only Spanish. The terrace is fantastic and the staff are only to happy to have a stumbling conversation in half broken English. But the restaurant's real strength lies in it's charm. The classic olde-worlde atmosphere will not fail to charm the sombrero of anyone who goes in. Loved it!

  Austinmax
  Review Date: 08/03/2007 Report review