El Zarape - Hampton

Good: Very tasty food. Reasonable prices. Gargantuan drink glasses. Bad: Below average service. Chips and salsa costs money. About $4. Chips _definitely_ aren't... read more Good: Very tasty food. Reasonable prices. Gargantuan drink glasses. Bad: Below average service. Chips and salsa costs money. About $4. Chips _definitely_ aren't worth 4$. I would eat here again.

The food is excellent and of high quality. Everything is prepared fresh to order. The service is consistently great as well. read more The food is excellent and of high quality. Everything is prepared fresh to order. The service is consistently great as well.

Food and service were wonderful. I love Mexican cuisine and eat it often. I was surprised I found this little restaurant in such a small town. Tamales have alwa... read more Food and service were wonderful. I love Mexican cuisine and eat it often. I was surprised I found this little restaurant in such a small town. Tamales have always been who make it or break it element for me, their are fabulous and their beans?? Well, now I have to add this to make it or break it. They were, hands down, the BEST I've ever eaten. Great work, people!!!

Being here a few times and eating is always good and the staff is very nice and attentive to your needs. definitely recommend to eat here read more Being here a few times and eating is always good and the staff is very nice and attentive to your needs. definitely recommend to eat here

**Update - June 17, 2022** We were really looking forward to this visit after hearing such great things. Unfortunately, it was a bit disappointing. Although t... read more **Update - June 17, 2022** We were really looking forward to this visit after hearing such great things. Unfortunately, it was a bit disappointing. Although the sign indicated that we should seat ourselves, we were cramped into a corner table. When I voiced my disappointment, I was told that was the only option available, as they were cleaning the other side. I asked for the manager, David, but he wasn’t around to offer any comfort. I wasn't happy sitting in the corner for a pricey lunch, so I had to drop my rating from a 5 to a 3. And with flies and gnats buzzing around, I have to say they’re lucky to get a 3. Estill doesn’t have many restaurant options, and I had always enjoyed this little place (hence the initial 4-star rating). Recently, it received a 5-star recommendation, which sometimes happens after a change in ownership or management. In this case, it was definitely for the better. My friend Cecil and I visited on Saturday night, and I saw someone order an enormous steak that looked like it came straight from Texas! I was on a diet, so I didn’t order it, but it was hard not to be tempted. I pointed it out to my server, who turned out to be the owner. No exaggeration—the steak was at least 24 ounces! I had to convince Cecil to share it with me, and for just $20, it was incredible! Once again, the service and food were fantastic. I made sure to ask about David, the owner, and his pride in his restaurant really showed. I wouldn’t just recommend stopping by if you're passing through Estill; it's worth the detour! They also serve a fantastic lunch buffet. This place truly deserves a positive review. The photo below is from the front of the restaurant, featuring owner and manager David inside.