El Zarape provides a “quick bit” Mexican experience
in the University Heights district. People line out the door to grab one of
their Mexican specialties and make their way down the street to other
activities. As a street side establishment you can order and eat in only a few
minutes. Convenience, price and location appear to be the biggest attractions.
For 99 cents you can get a fish taco on a corn
tortilla. The restaurant offers an option of either corn or flour. The corn
tortilla has 70 vs. 150 calories, and 1 gram fat vs. 3.5 grams (1).
Other than protein, the corn tortilla is
a healthy choice when compared to the flour option.
The other option is to skip the deep fried fish taco
and go for a grilled fish burrito priced at $4.75. Options include shrimp,
scallops, salmon, and lobster. Each provides an alternative for better eating. The
taste, price and palate fits well with the working population and college
students demographics of the area.
The restaurant is simple in design, offers fountain
drinks, quick and convenient. It looks busy and appears to draw a large crowd
of local people. You may sit inside or on the patio and watch the street traffic.
The night life crowd likes the convenience of a quick bit to eat before moving
down the street.
4642
Park Blvd,
San
Diego,
CA
92116
