El Paraiso Restaurant

I had always wanted to stop and try this place for so many years but I never had time driving from Laredo to the valley for work. I was very thankful to finally have time to stop in and try it. Mmmmmmm. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for a real meal. Service was very friendly with Jesse. Be nice everyone. After covid and so many businesses not making it though these tough times. It was so good! Service might appear to be slow, but I assure you it was absolutely worth the wait for the fresh made, most delicious chicken fried steak I have had in all of my life. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. NOT GREASY WHATSOEVER! Delicious. Thank you for being here and serving very good food. Apple pie was super delicious, served just a bit too cold. I will make time to stop every time from now on. Very reasonable prices.

If looking for a home cooked meal in Zapata this would be one of the places to do it. Some might say it a small menu or too many options but for me the Goldie Locks complex is JUST RIGHT.

Friendly service when you walk in. Waitress was attentive and knowledgeable on menu items.
I ordered the chicken cordon bleu that came with two side, fresh vegetables and mashed potatoes. Food came out hot and fresh as you can see when I cut into the chicken, the mozzarella oozed out 👍🏻
I recommend this to anyone passing by Zapata, Texas for made to order home style food. Great job!

Came here after seeing it on Texas bucket list and it did not disappoint! The place was fairly busy but there were still available tables. Met the owner she was a sweetheart. Food does take a while but so worth it for some fresh homemade food. 😋

Great local eatery. Large selection, best chicken fried chicken on the border. Huge portions, you won't leave hungry!

Chicken Fried Steak is great!!! I get mine with all the toppings.
Worth the travel to get here!!!

Food was amazing. Very large portions

Awesome chicken fried steak and country fried steak. Great homemade food, great portions at even better prices. Definitely adding this stop for future road trips.

Awesome restaurant, Great Food

Really good food 😋 always stop there when I go to zapata

Very generous servings of very good food by a friendly server. Service was quick too.

Mi favorite restaurant they have excellent food

The chicken was soft and tender, it really hit the spot.

Good service amd great food

Friendly service and good food..

Good food 🍲

Un lugar muy bueno para almorzar o comer, excelente sazón, muy bueno el café en los almuerzos los precios son un poco elevados pero vale la pena pagar por que los platillos están muy bien servidos.

Excelente Restaurant para comer y descansar de viaje