I was a bit apprehensive to eat here after I had seen the Yelp reviews but I had a burrito craving. We were seated on the patio which unfortunately is on the opposite side from the lake so no view. The hostess and the waitress were both pleasant and attentive. I ordered the stuffed chicken burrito with sour ream on the side. My burrito was pretty good or maybe I have lowered my expectations for Mexican food after a summer spent in northern Minnesota, The atmosphere was good and it was a lovely day and I enjoyed a beer and a burrito.
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Emily Z.
Yikes. My family and I visited this past Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. We have been here numerous times previously and had good experience, but I doubt we will be back anytime soon. My dad and I both ordered bloody marys, which were okay. Only garnish was two olives (ew) and a lime slice....why no pickle? Disappointed. I ordered the walleye fish tacos, which were okay, but not great. The rest of my family ordered fajitas, and their toppings were brought out at the same time as my food. The problem was, they did not receive their actual fajita meat & veggies until about 20 minutes later!!! I was already done eating, and their toppings were getting gross and melty in the afternoon sun. The server did not apologize, just said there was a mixup in the kitchen and did not offer any solution. Additionally, the manager stopped over when they were awkwardly waiting for food, watching me eat, and we told her what was going on. She said she would check on it, but never came back to follow up afterwards. Definitely NOT worth the 85 dollars (for 4 people). I wish we would've went somewhere else, and will do so the next time we visit Walker. PS--Bathroom was gross, no soap and paper towels everywhere.
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Helen D.
Yikes! We've had good food in the past but this time was very disappointing. The fajitas were not "sizzling", the vegetables were hardly warm and the chicken seemed microwaved. There was no seasoning in the fajitas, they were very blah, as was the rice. Will not go back until we hear otherwise. Ps. The bartender gal was very friendly and she did a nice job with the margaritas.
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Matt M.
Great Mexican Food and Drinks in the North part of Mn The Margaritas are Awesome the Staff is Friendly even if they know your Just a Tourist I make a stop there at least Twice a Summer
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Wesley E.
Calling Chef Gordon Ramsey!!! This restaurant needs some help. For starters, the place is supposed to be a Mexican restaurant, but the menu is all over the place ... Burgers, pasta and something that appears to be a Chinese, or Thai dish .... Which wouldn't really be a problem if the food were good. I got the cheese burger, because when I saw the menu was so varied that the quality was immediately suspect. It's nearly impossible to screw up a cheese burger, and my burger was fine ... It was also fairly expensive considering I could have gone to any of the outdoor park grills with hamburger meat and some charcoal and made the same thing myself for 1/10 the cost. Others in my group that did sample the Mexican food fair, reported food that didn't sit well with them ... I'm glad I went with the average cheese burger. The restaurant wasn't really bad, per say, the staff was courteous, it's got a nice outdoor sitting area and it overlooks the lake , but it was pretty clear that it needs to focus its menu on a specific type of food and get better at cooking that food.
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Jon B.
I don't even know where to begin. We were seated in what looked like a lobby with people coming and going out the door. Someone waiting to be seated next to our table was clipping his nails! The menu is bipolar ( pizza and burgers at a Mexican place?) with prices that are too high. The salsa was sweet and tasted like it was from a jar. It took over an hour to get our food. The food was inedible. We had fajitas and the veggies weren't even cooked. The rice was oily and looked like it was cooked with soy sauce and the beans were burnt. Our server was a ditz and wasn't helpful. I would give it no stars but that wasn't an option. My advice steer clear and go somewhere else.
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Emma G.
Went here twice while visiting my in-laws. The food was great each time (I recommend the enchiladas w/ black beans on the side - very tasty!!). My husband enjoyed the boneless buffalo chicken wings (very spicy!), even though he loves bone-in wings! The enchiladas were delicious and I ended up taking half of my meal home. The chicken fajitas were a little bland but they gave me a ton of cheese, so I couldn't complain! Only downside - on our 2nd visit, our server was very inattentive. She brought a pitcher of water to our table of 6, but didn't check on us at all until it was time to give us our tab (about an hour later). Overall, the food is very good. Even though it is not very spicy and Spanish words on the menu are misspelled, the restaurant is pretty darn good!
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Jessica C.
Family friendly restaurant with great service and passable Mexican food for Minnesota... The house salsa was homemade, and the Walleye fish tacos were scrumptious. The kids menu was pretty standard, nothing to get excited about. They had a bin full of books and toys for the kids which was cool. Decor was gawky and cheesy but fun. Service was exceptional despite the crowd. Dos XX Amber on tap was a pleasant surprise!
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Jon M.
Awesome Mexican food and margaritas in Walker. Had the green chile baked stuffed taco with a side of beans. My meal was awesome and the chips and salsa were as well. Definitely my favorite place I've ate in Walker.
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Mike H.
Decent low end Mexican place. Very "rented" vibe from the tables and chairs. Food was quite decent but the drinks were a bit weak, I'm afraid.
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Rick P.
First timer... excellent food and good margarita. Prices seem a bit high at first, but you get a huge amount of food and leave there full. My neighbors in the cities love this place and I see why. Tasty food, delicious guacamole, great service. Wss there for dinner on a Monday evening and it was packed. Guests were waiting for tables when we left. Enjoy!
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Marita R.
We have been at Cafe Zona Rosa's many times over the years and have enjoyed fresh food and great drinks. The quality of the food has gone downhill. Our favorite chips were way too salty, salsa not the same and guacamole was whipped like butter. So disappointed with every meal we ordered. Not good when a 9 year olds says the quesadillas taste like a paper plate and the adults agreed. The carpet was full of chips, I don't know what has happened or if there are new owners. The waitress was very nice and worked hard. Walker, MN is quaint and fabulous on a beautiful lake. Please bring the higher quality of food back!!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Accepts Bitcoin : No Parking : Street Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
Terry G.
I was a bit apprehensive to eat here after I had seen the Yelp reviews but I had a burrito craving. We were seated on the patio which unfortunately is on the opposite side from the lake so no view. The hostess and the waitress were both pleasant and attentive. I ordered the stuffed chicken burrito with sour ream on the side. My burrito was pretty good or maybe I have lowered my expectations for Mexican food after a summer spent in northern Minnesota, The atmosphere was good and it was a lovely day and I enjoyed a beer and a burrito.
(3)Emily Z.
Yikes. My family and I visited this past Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. We have been here numerous times previously and had good experience, but I doubt we will be back anytime soon. My dad and I both ordered bloody marys, which were okay. Only garnish was two olives (ew) and a lime slice....why no pickle? Disappointed. I ordered the walleye fish tacos, which were okay, but not great. The rest of my family ordered fajitas, and their toppings were brought out at the same time as my food. The problem was, they did not receive their actual fajita meat & veggies until about 20 minutes later!!! I was already done eating, and their toppings were getting gross and melty in the afternoon sun. The server did not apologize, just said there was a mixup in the kitchen and did not offer any solution. Additionally, the manager stopped over when they were awkwardly waiting for food, watching me eat, and we told her what was going on. She said she would check on it, but never came back to follow up afterwards. Definitely NOT worth the 85 dollars (for 4 people). I wish we would've went somewhere else, and will do so the next time we visit Walker. PS--Bathroom was gross, no soap and paper towels everywhere.
(1)Helen D.
Yikes! We've had good food in the past but this time was very disappointing. The fajitas were not "sizzling", the vegetables were hardly warm and the chicken seemed microwaved. There was no seasoning in the fajitas, they were very blah, as was the rice. Will not go back until we hear otherwise. Ps. The bartender gal was very friendly and she did a nice job with the margaritas.
(1)Matt M.
Great Mexican Food and Drinks in the North part of Mn The Margaritas are Awesome the Staff is Friendly even if they know your Just a Tourist I make a stop there at least Twice a Summer
(4)Wesley E.
Calling Chef Gordon Ramsey!!! This restaurant needs some help. For starters, the place is supposed to be a Mexican restaurant, but the menu is all over the place ... Burgers, pasta and something that appears to be a Chinese, or Thai dish .... Which wouldn't really be a problem if the food were good. I got the cheese burger, because when I saw the menu was so varied that the quality was immediately suspect. It's nearly impossible to screw up a cheese burger, and my burger was fine ... It was also fairly expensive considering I could have gone to any of the outdoor park grills with hamburger meat and some charcoal and made the same thing myself for 1/10 the cost. Others in my group that did sample the Mexican food fair, reported food that didn't sit well with them ... I'm glad I went with the average cheese burger. The restaurant wasn't really bad, per say, the staff was courteous, it's got a nice outdoor sitting area and it overlooks the lake , but it was pretty clear that it needs to focus its menu on a specific type of food and get better at cooking that food.
(2)Jon B.
I don't even know where to begin. We were seated in what looked like a lobby with people coming and going out the door. Someone waiting to be seated next to our table was clipping his nails! The menu is bipolar ( pizza and burgers at a Mexican place?) with prices that are too high. The salsa was sweet and tasted like it was from a jar. It took over an hour to get our food. The food was inedible. We had fajitas and the veggies weren't even cooked. The rice was oily and looked like it was cooked with soy sauce and the beans were burnt. Our server was a ditz and wasn't helpful. I would give it no stars but that wasn't an option. My advice steer clear and go somewhere else.
(1)Emma G.
Went here twice while visiting my in-laws. The food was great each time (I recommend the enchiladas w/ black beans on the side - very tasty!!). My husband enjoyed the boneless buffalo chicken wings (very spicy!), even though he loves bone-in wings! The enchiladas were delicious and I ended up taking half of my meal home. The chicken fajitas were a little bland but they gave me a ton of cheese, so I couldn't complain! Only downside - on our 2nd visit, our server was very inattentive. She brought a pitcher of water to our table of 6, but didn't check on us at all until it was time to give us our tab (about an hour later). Overall, the food is very good. Even though it is not very spicy and Spanish words on the menu are misspelled, the restaurant is pretty darn good!
(3)Jessica C.
Family friendly restaurant with great service and passable Mexican food for Minnesota... The house salsa was homemade, and the Walleye fish tacos were scrumptious. The kids menu was pretty standard, nothing to get excited about. They had a bin full of books and toys for the kids which was cool. Decor was gawky and cheesy but fun. Service was exceptional despite the crowd. Dos XX Amber on tap was a pleasant surprise!
(3)Jon M.
Awesome Mexican food and margaritas in Walker. Had the green chile baked stuffed taco with a side of beans. My meal was awesome and the chips and salsa were as well. Definitely my favorite place I've ate in Walker.
(5)Mike H.
Decent low end Mexican place. Very "rented" vibe from the tables and chairs. Food was quite decent but the drinks were a bit weak, I'm afraid.
(3)Rick P.
First timer... excellent food and good margarita. Prices seem a bit high at first, but you get a huge amount of food and leave there full. My neighbors in the cities love this place and I see why. Tasty food, delicious guacamole, great service. Wss there for dinner on a Monday evening and it was packed. Guests were waiting for tables when we left. Enjoy!
(4)Marita R.
We have been at Cafe Zona Rosa's many times over the years and have enjoyed fresh food and great drinks. The quality of the food has gone downhill. Our favorite chips were way too salty, salsa not the same and guacamole was whipped like butter. So disappointed with every meal we ordered. Not good when a 9 year olds says the quesadillas taste like a paper plate and the adults agreed. The carpet was full of chips, I don't know what has happened or if there are new owners. The waitress was very nice and worked hard. Walker, MN is quaint and fabulous on a beautiful lake. Please bring the higher quality of food back!!
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