Zocalo 436 Mexican Grill

Amazing all around. Super friendly service. Food was delicious. We got a burrito and the chimichanga to-go. We were served water with chips and salsa while we waited-hot chips! They packed the cheese topping separately to preserve the food quality during travel. Food was absolutely delicious. Just opened- new treasure discovered! Highly recommend.

This place is hands-down the best Mexican taco spot around! The tortillas taste homemade, the meats are perfectly seasoned, and every taco is packed with flavor. The salsa selection is amazing—fresh, spicy, and authentic. The service was quick and friendly. Definitely our new go-to spot when the office is craving tacos! 🌮

Great little local Mexican restaurant! Nice, clean relaxing decor. Music is relaxing but agree they should have some traditional Mexican music playing. Food was delicious, had the Three Zocalos, great portions for the price. Good service, come support a local restaurant and get out of Chipotle.

Our food was delicious. The day we went had a special on house margaritas and they were perfect, strong and tasty, not watered down like other places do when running a special. Very appreciated. Their salsas are amazing. I got a cilantro based sauce with the burrito I ordered and it was incredible. They aren't lazy with their flavors, the menu is designed to pair some great flavors together. Highly recommend to everyone looking for a relaxed Mexican restaurant. Prices were very reasonable The decor is kind of modern but gives the place a pretty cool vibe and they have nice art on the walls. 10/10

I couldn't wait to make this review! My husband and I just had the most amazing meal here with wonderful service and we adored the decor inside. We had an appetizer and two entrees, the servers were really nice and helpful when I asked about my gluten allergy, and the portions were huge! We will be back!!!

First time going there with family. And will love it . The restaurant was empty at 4:30 on Thursday August 7th 2025. The server Nathalia she was great over the fence with us . The chicharon ceviche was a bomb . Birriaquiles delicious. And wife love the margaritas. Definitely will come back soon . What ever magic you are doing in the kitchen please don't lose the spark . From a Chef to your Chef the shrimp cheese dip was super . Keep cooking like that .

I am extremely happy with the quality of the food, service, and the warm atmosphere of this restaurant. Definitely will be coming back!

The food was amazing, the margaritas are cheap, and the service is perfect. They have specials every day.

My parents found this place shortly after they opened in September. They loved it; so for taco Tuesday, we gave it a try. We ordered the guacamole, burrito paisa, chicken, pork and ground beef tacos and pinto beans and rice. It was absolutely outstanding — especially the pinto beans, salsa and guacamole. My kids devoured the beef tacos and the chips and guacamole. The restaurant is really cute inside — you can tell they are trying to create a trendy and comfortable atmosphere. The prices are very affordable and I was really happy with the food. It’s another great neighborhood/locally owned spot to support. Give them a try. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

This is my first review, because this place deserves more praise! This is the best Mexican restaurant we have tried in our area! Better than Las Lomas, Fiesta Cancun, and Rookies. It’s on par with Vida in terms of quality but much cheaper. $3 for a great decently sized house marg is crazy good!

I can't say enough good things about this family owned restaurant. The staff is friendly and always accommodating when we come in with a big group. Get the fajitas, they are the best in town with great flavor and they cook them right. Best part is the meat is tender and flavorful without a ton of oil like many places. This is a small local restaurant. We try to go there at least once every other week and encourage everyone to try it. We want to make sure this place sticks around, the food is that good.

Love this place. The fish fillet was absolutely delicious, not a menu item but made to order and totally worth it. The birria tacos are so good. High recommend this palace

My husband and I enjoyed ourselves at this restaurant. We celebrated his birthday. We will be back again in.

The absolute best experience! The chips and salsa was so fresh and tasted delicious. The margaritas were so yummy! I had tacos with refried beans and my boyfriend had this incredible burrito. Everything about the meal was perfect and the staff was so kind and friendly. I cannot wait to go back!

Wish I had more pics but this place has really good food. Smaller menu options than most Mexican spots but the food is authentic and amazing.

We had an incredible experience at this Mexican restaurant! The food was delicious, and the service was exceptional. We started with a creamy and flavorful shrimp cheese dip, along with fresh and addictive guacamole and chips. The carnitas tacos were tender and juicy, while the steak was cooked to perfection. However, the real highlight was the rich chocolate lava cake. And I can't forget to mention the jalapeño margarita—it was both spicy and tangy. The service was attentive and friendly, and the restaurant itself was clean and inviting. We can't wait to return and try more items from the brunch menu! If you enjoy Mexican food or just great cuisine in general, do yourself a favor and visit this restaurant as soon as possible. You won't regret it!

Excellent!! Waitress was awesome. Take a bow Angelica. We got the shrimp with cheese for appetizer, plus the chimanga was on point. Plus steak with chicken rice refried beans!! Awesome

Just had dinner and will have to say it was delish!!! Love what they've done with the place will seating at the counter and their many booths. We enjoyed some authentic Mexican food of biria tacos, shrimp tacos, and some fried ice cream to end the night. Oh and their tropical mango margaritas was amazing! Thankful to come out and support a new local business.

Definitely going again! Food was fresh and delicious! Affordable prices and our waitress was very friendly, knows menu and helpful.

Great local spot for Mexican food! The staff were friendly and attentive, and the decor was really nice. We ordered the sampler platter for an appetizer, Mexican tacos and the a la parrilla for entrees, and tres leches for dessert. Everything had great flavor! Will definitely be back.

Absolutely delicious. The spicy salsa(not the regular though the regular was super good) will knock you down with how spicy it is but the flavor also holds up! I had the Devil shrimp (I know it as camarones a la diabla) and it was the best I have had in years. I ate the whole plate and I never do that. My fiancé got the burrito paisa and it was delicious, fresh ingredients and well put together. Margaritas tasted refreshing! I will be coming back as often as I can!

We were able to try multiple dishes at this brand New Mexican restaurant !! Great service, food, and ambiance !!! My special favorite is the birria tacos !

Ashley Miller

The absolute best experience! The chips and salsa was so fresh and tasted delicious. The margaritas were so yummy! I had tacos with refried beans and my boyfriend had this incredible burrito. Everything about the meal was perfect and the staff was so kind and friendly. I cannot wait to go back!

Stefanie Cee

Wish I had more pics but this place has really good food. Smaller menu options than most Mexican spots but the food is authentic and amazing.

Arly Jay

Definitely going again! Food was fresh and delicious! Affordable prices and our waitress was very friendly, knows menu and helpful.

Elediuzka Salazar

We had an incredible experience at this Mexican restaurant! The food was delicious, and the service was exceptional. We started with a creamy and flavorful shrimp cheese dip, along with fresh and addictive guacamole and chips. The carnitas tacos were tender and juicy, while the steak was cooked to perfection. However, the real highlight was the rich chocolate lava cake. And I can't forget to mention the jalapeño margarita—it was both spicy and tangy. The service was attentive and friendly, and the restaurant itself was clean and inviting. We can't wait to return and try more items from the brunch menu! If you enjoy Mexican food or just great cuisine in general, do yourself a favor and visit this restaurant as soon as possible. You won't regret it!

Ish Gonzalez

Excellent!! Waitress was awesome. Take a bow Angelica. We got the shrimp with cheese for appetizer, plus the chimanga was on point. Plus steak with chicken rice refried beans!! Awesome

Holly Smith

Just had dinner and will have to say it was delish!!! Love what they've done with the place will seating at the counter and their many booths. We enjoyed some authentic Mexican food of biria tacos, shrimp tacos, and some fried ice cream to end the night. Oh and their tropical mango margaritas was amazing! Thankful to come out and support a new local business.

Janie Ray

Great local spot for Mexican food! The staff were friendly and attentive, and the decor was really nice. We ordered the sampler platter for an appetizer, Mexican tacos and the a la parrilla for entrees, and tres leches for dessert. Everything had great flavor! Will definitely be back.

Hailey Griffith

Absolutely delicious. The spicy salsa(not the regular though the regular was super good) will knock you down with how spicy it is but the flavor also holds up! I had the Devil shrimp (I know it as camarones a la diabla) and it was the best I have had in years. I ate the whole plate and I never do that. My fiancé got the burrito paisa and it was delicious, fresh ingredients and well put together. Margaritas tasted refreshing! I will be coming back as often as I can!

This place is just.... ELEVATED. Not your typical Mexican place. I love most places just fine, but these guys just do everything everyone else does, but just...BETTER. Dishes created thoughtfully with high quality ingredients. As good as any high end Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. Please give this place a try!

My husband and I were driving by and decided to stop and take a chance and honestly we were so happy we did,,, We ordered the fajitas and everything was so fresh and the service was amazing. We highly recommend Zocalo,,, We will 100% be back! Definitely found a gem and can’t wait to try everything else on the menu:)

I literally cannot praise this place enough. By far my favorite Mexican restaurant. Food is AMAZING. Have never had a bad experience with staff and they are accommodating with my allergies. Clean restrooms are also a plus!

I went to a Mexican–Colombian fusion restaurant and had a great experience. The food was delicious, full of flavor, and the mix of both cuisines worked really well. What really made the visit stand out was our waitress, Alexia. She was absolutely amazing — super friendly, very helpful, and always made sure we had everything we needed. Her service made the whole meal even better. Overall, great food and even better service. I definitely recommend it, especially if you get Alexia as your waitress.

Karen Marie Schmal

My husband and I were driving by and decided to stop and take a chance and honestly we were so happy we did,,, We ordered the fajitas and everything was so fresh and the service was amazing. We highly recommend Zocalo,,, We will 100% be back! Definitely found a gem and can’t wait to try everything else on the menu:)

Bartleby Scrivener

This place is just.... ELEVATED. Not your typical Mexican place. I love most places just fine, but these guys just do everything everyone else does, but just...BETTER. Dishes created thoughtfully with high quality ingredients. As good as any high end Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. Please give this place a try!

Emma P

I literally cannot praise this place enough. By far my favorite Mexican restaurant. Food is AMAZING. Have never had a bad experience with staff and they are accommodating with my allergies. Clean restrooms are also a plus!

Seth Cote

I went to a Mexican–Colombian fusion restaurant and had a great experience. The food was delicious, full of flavor, and the mix of both cuisines worked really well. What really made the visit stand out was our waitress, Alexia. She was absolutely amazing — super friendly, very helpful, and always made sure we had everything we needed. Her service made the whole meal even better. Overall, great food and even better service. I definitely recommend it, especially if you get Alexia as your waitress.

Angela Arnold

This place is hands-down the best Mexican taco spot around! The tortillas taste homemade, the meats are perfectly seasoned, and every taco is packed with flavor. The salsa selection is amazing—fresh, spicy, and authentic. The service was quick and friendly. Definitely our new go-to spot when the office is craving tacos! 🌮

Smooth american music. Good burrito. Nice size steak.

Nice location; clean restaurant & rest rooms. Our 1st time here, so the 3 of us each ordered something different. Other reviewers were right, the Shrimp & Cheese appetizer was very good; big chunks of shrimp! My husband wasn’t a fan; thought it was just okay. We ordered Carne Asada, the 3 Zocalo’s, & Xcaret Chicken Sausage. All our main courses were great. But we all agreed the beans could’ve used more flavor. And the rice was BAD: very dry, tasted like it was minute rice cooked in tomato water, NO flavor. Our server, Emily R., was excellent! She was very friendly, polite, checked to make sure our meal was ok, & quick to get our order and anything else that we needed. We have a suggestion for the menu, please fix: small light gray print/letters on a medium gray-blue background make it difficult to read. We were very happy & will return to try more stuff on the menu!!

Food and service is amazing ! Now they need to work on their margaritas, there is only 3 kinds and they didn’t pass with me because , it tasted like a mix powdered drink. Drinks sells big, if it’s done right. If not then take it off the menu. There are 3 Mexican restaurants we dine in that all is excellent, so I’m hoping that they would improve their drinks 🍹. Would also suggest some Spanish background music, it’s Mexican. So some Spanish music, not rock would totally make the atmosphere. Just saying, but all in all, it was very good.

This is a hidden gem. I went for brunch today and I had the Chilaquiles en salsa verde, WOW! there where on point they had the right amount of salsa. The chicken was well seasoned. My companion ordered Burrito Paisa and based on his feed back was really good. I did love the presentation of the burrito and the Passion fruit smoothie. Check out the pics, they talk themselves.

New Mexican with Colombian influence restaurant. Tried Zocolo 436 (no relation to Sanford Zocolo). This little restaurant in Casselberry has been everything from a diner, Greek, Vietnamese and more. My hope is that this one ends up sticking. We were greeted immediately and the only people in the restaurant. It has been redone and it is pretty cute inside. There's a combination of booths, half booths and table/chairs. This menu is not as large as many of the bigger Mexican restaurants. One thing I noticed was that there was some Colombian influence. I thought I would try a little of that. The chips were warm, crunchy, and salted perfectly. We all agreed that we really enjoyed the salsa. The horchata was very good. Two of the guys ordered the grande burrito. One added chorizo to the top. Chorizo had good flavor and was not greasy. The grilled chicken had perfect amount of spice. They both really loved the red, green sauces and cheese on top. The sauce got rave reviews especially the green sauce. Both really enjoyed the burrito. The other chose the crush tacos. They are basically American style tacos. They were good. I went with the burrito paisa. This is a fusion of Colombian and Mexican. It was a burrito filled with ground beef, pork, egg, sweet plantains, white rice and avocado. It was served with a cilantro sauce. I would have liked a little more flavor. I truly felt it was more Columbian than Mexican. It was good. I think next time I will just go for the full la parrilla. Oh, next time pork belly ceviche. It looks really good. I would give it a solid 4.5. The server was extremely friendly and efficient. Give it a try. I think it's our new favorite place for chips, salsa and the burrito.

Francisco D.

This is a hidden gem. I went for brunch today and I had the Chilaquiles en salsa verde, WOW! there where on point they had the right amount of salsa. The chicken was well seasoned. My companion ordered Burrito Paisa and based on his feed back was really good. I did love the presentation of the burrito and the Passion fruit smoothie. Check out the pics, they talk themselves.

Carina Billings

New Mexican with Colombian influence restaurant. Tried Zocolo 436 (no relation to Sanford Zocolo). This little restaurant in Casselberry has been everything from a diner, Greek, Vietnamese and more. My hope is that this one ends up sticking. We were greeted immediately and the only people in the restaurant. It has been redone and it is pretty cute inside. There's a combination of booths, half booths and table/chairs. This menu is not as large as many of the bigger Mexican restaurants. One thing I noticed was that there was some Colombian influence. I thought I would try a little of that. The chips were warm, crunchy, and salted perfectly. We all agreed that we really enjoyed the salsa. The horchata was very good. Two of the guys ordered the grande burrito. One added chorizo to the top. Chorizo had good flavor and was not greasy. The grilled chicken had perfect amount of spice. They both really loved the red, green sauces and cheese on top. The sauce got rave reviews especially the green sauce. Both really enjoyed the burrito. The other chose the crush tacos. They are basically American style tacos. They were good. I went with the burrito paisa. This is a fusion of Colombian and Mexican. It was a burrito filled with ground beef, pork, egg, sweet plantains, white rice and avocado. It was served with a cilantro sauce. I would have liked a little more flavor. I truly felt it was more Columbian than Mexican. It was good. I think next time I will just go for the full la parrilla. Oh, next time pork belly ceviche. It looks really good. I would give it a solid 4.5. The server was extremely friendly and efficient. Give it a try. I think it's our new favorite place for chips, salsa and the burrito.

Comfortable atmosphere and food. Everything was good, if not a little bland. The combinations were good as were the quality, what I missed was some heat. Not necessarily HOT, but a heavier hand with any seasonings would be a great improvement to me. I'll go again.

Stephen Wolf

Comfortable atmosphere and food. Everything was good, if not a little bland. The combinations were good as were the quality, what I missed was some heat. Not necessarily HOT, but a heavier hand with any seasonings would be a great improvement to me. I'll go again.

The restaurant is charming, featuring a small but aesthetically pleasing interior and a small outdoor lounge area. However, the food was only average; while competently prepared, the dishes lacked any memorable flavor. Considering the standard quality of the menu, we found the experience to be overpriced. In short, a beautiful setting, but the value does not match the culinary offering."

I’ll start by saying that I can’t give a Mexican restaurant a 5-star review when the music they play is anything but Mexican. It’s disappointing, especially considering the rich and diverse musical talent Mexico has to offer. I’ve noticed this trend with other restaurants as well, and it’s frustrating. Mexican music would add so much to the atmosphere, and it’s a missed opportunity. We visited on a Friday night, and the restaurant wasn’t busy when we arrived, so we were seated right away. The service was good—the staff were very nice and attentive. The server promptly took our drink order and brought chips to the table. One thing I found odd was that it’s hard to tell the servers apart from the regular customers at first. They don’t wear uniforms or name tags, which could make the experience a bit confusing. Also, be prepared to bring a jacket because the air conditioning is uncomfortably cold. As for the food, I ordered the Fried Pork Belly Ceviche. I was expecting a generous portion of guacamole to accompany it, but instead, there was just a small spoonful. The Parrilla was good, nothing crazy. The flavor was okay—not bad, but nothing exceptional—and the pork belly wasn’t as crunchy as I had hoped. Overall, the food is average, nothing special. I might visit again, but I wouldn’t go out of my way for it.

Christinabobsquarepants

The restaurant is charming, featuring a small but aesthetically pleasing interior and a small outdoor lounge area. However, the food was only average; while competently prepared, the dishes lacked any memorable flavor. Considering the standard quality of the menu, we found the experience to be overpriced. In short, a beautiful setting, but the value does not match the culinary offering."

Javier Meléndez

I’ll start by saying that I can’t give a Mexican restaurant a 5-star review when the music they play is anything but Mexican. It’s disappointing, especially considering the rich and diverse musical talent Mexico has to offer. I’ve noticed this trend with other restaurants as well, and it’s frustrating. Mexican music would add so much to the atmosphere, and it’s a missed opportunity. We visited on a Friday night, and the restaurant wasn’t busy when we arrived, so we were seated right away. The service was good—the staff were very nice and attentive. The server promptly took our drink order and brought chips to the table. One thing I found odd was that it’s hard to tell the servers apart from the regular customers at first. They don’t wear uniforms or name tags, which could make the experience a bit confusing. Also, be prepared to bring a jacket because the air conditioning is uncomfortably cold. As for the food, I ordered the Fried Pork Belly Ceviche. I was expecting a generous portion of guacamole to accompany it, but instead, there was just a small spoonful. The Parrilla was good, nothing crazy. The flavor was okay—not bad, but nothing exceptional—and the pork belly wasn’t as crunchy as I had hoped. Overall, the food is average, nothing special. I might visit again, but I wouldn’t go out of my way for it.

This place had good reviews but I was extremely disappointed and it did not live up to the reviews We ordered the crispy chimichangas, the chimichangas were soft and mushy like they had been fried earlier in the day and then reheated in the microwave topped off with some sort of white (cheese) sauce? Nothing Crispy about them. They’re served with beans and rice, the rice was cold and the beans were ok Chips & Salsa, the salsa was flavorful and the tortilla chips were light and crispy 10 out of 10 It is Sunday night and the place had a couple of other families besides us but the service was very slow maybe they were short on staff since I only saw one waiter, not likely to go back…

lety corfman

This place had good reviews but I was extremely disappointed and it did not live up to the reviews We ordered the crispy chimichangas, the chimichangas were soft and mushy like they had been fried earlier in the day and then reheated in the microwave topped off with some sort of white (cheese) sauce? Nothing Crispy about them. They’re served with beans and rice, the rice was cold and the beans were ok Chips & Salsa, the salsa was flavorful and the tortilla chips were light and crispy 10 out of 10 It is Sunday night and the place had a couple of other families besides us but the service was very slow maybe they were short on staff since I only saw one waiter, not likely to go back…

I ordered 6 tacos on the phone for pick up, and a cheese dip. They wanted $45 for 6 tacos and a dip! They gave me a hard time for a refund. That was ridiculous! While waiting for the refund receipt I heard the waitress take a photo of something, she handed over the refund receipt. They kept my card on ACCIDENT SUPPOSEDLY. Said I left it but when I called to let them know I was on my way back hoping they’d put it behind the desk till my arrival but no come to find out they had MY CARD at the entrance where you wait where multiple families were near by. Close enough to take a photo of my card face up right! I was livid I told her she should have put my card behind the desk when I called she laughed at my face and then told me to leave! I left shaking! God sees everything and he doesn’t like the wicked!!

Honestly great food and service, but closed during otherwise stated open business hours? Really disappointed! Called at 8:30 p.m. on 5/19/25 to inquire about the possibility of a take out order. Someone answers and then immediately hangs up the phone. I drive up there at 8:45 and despite all the signs stating they are open for business, the doors were locked, main lights were off, and the chairs were up. Please do better. I love your food, but I have to know when you'll actually be open for business.

Adjust your hours. Really sucks packing up our kids arriving to find out your closed. But google and online ordering places says your open. Now I have wasted time and no food and have to get my money back from the ordering site

I just want to say the service was good, they’re pretty fast. But the food is definitely NOT authentic Mexican food. As a Mexican I didn’t even finish my burrito. I’m allergic to onions so I’m reading the menu throughly and choose this burrito because it didn’t have onions listed but when I got it, it definitely had onions and it was mainly lettuce. We also ordered enchiladas and they tasted like straight lemonade. Also got another plate and it had platano? It was just a mixture of different flavors(or lack there of) that I wasn’t looking for, I was looking to eat Mexican food and this wasn’t it. I will not be returning, you are welcome to if you are not looking for real authenticity

Ordered a chimichanga for pick up with both chicken and steak? Got charged extra for the steak and didn’t get the order right. This was a delivery so when I tried calling nobody picked up the phone, it sounded like the line didn’t even work. The chimichanga had little to no flavor, horrible service, mediocre food.

Lorena Agudelo

Ordered a chimichanga for pick up with both chicken and steak? Got charged extra for the steak and didn’t get the order right. This was a delivery so when I tried calling nobody picked up the phone, it sounded like the line didn’t even work. The chimichanga had little to no flavor, horrible service, mediocre food.