El Zarape - Morehead City

We had a large family gathering on July 4th weekend. We decided to do take out and get chips, queso, and guacamole to supplement our meal. We paid over $100 for a small bowl of salsa, 15 small bags of chips, a large queso, and a tiny guacamole (supposedly a large). The amount of food did not justify these prices. The portions were tiny and the manager was rude once we communicated our disappointment. I do not recommend getting take out from here.

Food was great! Every booth and table was occupied. Service was a little slow because of the pandemic and the fact that they are short staffed, but all of our meals were wonderful! We got tacos locos, shrimp quesadilla, guacamole salad, tacos asada and a couple of kids meals. Owner apologized for the slow service, but we understood. We are just visiting the area but would definitely come back if we were local.

I really enjoyed this place. Their food was delicious and the service was spectacular. If you're looking for an authentic mexican restaraunt this is not your place. However, it's not Tex-Mex either. I feel it's your run of the mill mexican restaraung but with so many more choices of food. My family got the nachos supreme, Carnegie asada tacos, Carnegie asada burrito, and then the green chicken burrito. The portions are HUGE and the price is around $10 each. Personally, I had the crane asada tacos and the meat was flavorful and tender. The meat was cut thicker than most carbs asada I have had but I really didn't care after tasting it. Also, it came with the spicy tomatillo sauce, I didn't even have to ask for it. If anyone is at the beach craving mexican food then I highly recommend this place.

This is my FAVORITE restaurant in Morehead City, as I go to this place at least once a week, but I am BAFFLED by the terrible experience I had tonight. Not only was I bombarded by the terrible customer service at the door as the host was complaining, but I did not receive an entire ENTREE, BOTH of the cheese dips I ordered, and the guacamole I ordered. I am very upset; and I will not be frequenting this restaurant anymore. (Reference the photo) was all of the things I did not receive DESPITE paying for everything in full. THEY ALSO told another lady beside that fame in prior to me they didn't have any more chips?? Which they obvious boy did because i got 2 bags.

I ordered a vegetarian burrito, beans, guac, mushrooms, and spinach. Why did I get a burrito with JUST beans in it? Rice and beans on the side? Why when I have an only bean burrito? Terrible. Also, why was my burrito drenched in sauce? I thought we're supposed to pick up and hold a burrito.... not cut it with a fork and knife. This was just not it at all.