RestaurantsLondonShoreditchEC2A

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Taking over the site of St Leonards, chef Yahir Gonzalez, formerly of Aqua Nueva, and co-founder Tony Geary promise an "accessible neighbourhood restaurant serving exceptional Mexican cuisine".

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Zapote Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Zapote Restaurant in EC2A, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Zapote restaurant.
Kieran C
The food was really good here. Especially l...
Reviewed 4 months, 5 days ago

"The food was really good here. Especially liked the tongue tacos. My one complaint was that if you had a meal like this in Mexico, there would be mounds of tortillas and more on demand. Here even those tongue tacos were served with too few to handle all of the dish. Cocktails were really good and seemed very reasonably priced. "

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Tim Y
Knockout Mexican food, imaginative and perf...
Reviewed 7 months, 21 days ago

"Knockout Mexican food, imaginative and perfectly judged sharing plates. A brilliant addition to the London dining scene. Warm and attentive service. Interesting cocktails and wine list."

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Prices

Traditional European menu

Main Pudding
£16.50 £7.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £24.00
Filter Coffee £0.00
Extras  
Service 12.50%
70 Leonard Street, London, EC2A 4QX
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm
SundayCLOSED

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