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Zapata's
ADDRESS:
5 Hengshan Lu,
near Dongping Lu
衡山路5号,
近东平路
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AREA:
Former French Concession
CARDS:
Local and international cards accepted
Prices are per person, for an average meal, excluding alcohol:
$ - Under 50 rmb
$$ - 50-149 rmb
$$$ - 150-299 rmb
$$$$- 300-499 rmb
$$$$$ - 500 rmb and up
HAPPY HOUR:
Half price on all drinks everyday from 5-8pm
Editor's Description
Last updated: July 21, 2011
As one of Shanghai's most popular bars, Zapata's holds court over the entire Hengshan Lu nightlife scene from their outdoor terrace and multiple venue complex. Usually packed any given night of the week, especially their Wednesday ladies night, crowds groove to commercial rock, pop, and hip-hop hits while bartenders pour tequila shots into the mouths of anyone willing to dance on top of the bar. A Tex-Mex menu in its upstairs Hacienda restaurant rounds out the bar's theme.
3/5
Total user rating
based on 1 reviews
Apr 20th, 2012
CraigSwindell
Joined Aug/11
Posted 1 Reviews
From: Scottish
We had heard many varying reviews of Zapata's and as such hadn't chosen to visit until last night, however when looking for somewhere to eat and seeing their Thursday offers as listed on Smart Shanghai (88RMB Fajitas, 25RMB Mojitos all night and free-flow Daiquiris for ladies from 6pm-9pm) we decided to give it a go. We proceeded to order 4 portions of Fajitas, Daiquiris for the ladies and Mojitos for the gents. The Fajitas came with a big portion of meat and vegetables, sufficient sauces (sour cream, guacamole and salsa as one would expect), fairly decent cheese and 3 tortillas, which added up to 3 very fat and very tasty fajitas. Plus each order came with a side plate of beans and rice which was a nice addition.
The cocktails were OK, definitely good for the offer price although they came in plastic glasses, but I don't think I would be ordering them at the full price of around 60RMB. Unfortunately the major down point of the evening was when we came to receive the bill, on which there were 4 Mojitos at full price and 4 Polomas also at 60RMB (obviously meant to be the 'free' Daiquiris). After a few attempts at explaining and their returning with 2 more altered bills we finally arrived at the correct bill, but were left feeling rather disappointed that the argument had been necessary. We were also at this point informed that the free-flow Daiquiris was an old offer which no longer applied, despite the fact that it still remains on their listing (they haven't removed it as of yet).
All in all, I would recommend Zapata's on an offer day (as long as the offer still applies!) and would maybe go for the Fajitas at the normal price but the cocktails were not worth 60RMB and if you do go for an offer, be sure to confirm it beforehand.
This are reviews posted by SmartShanghai members of Zapata's within the past 12 months.
See all reviews or Zapata's here.
One of the most famous nights in town is "Zapata's Wednesday Ladies Night." Expect a packed club of partiers, jamming it out to Top 40 hits in a free-for-all environment. Free Margaritas for all the ladies until midnight.
Every Wed at Zapata's
Shanghai's party-down institution Zapata's hosts a daily happy hour deal from 5pm - 8pm. Coronas, draft beer, margaritas, mojitos and soft drinks. All half price.
Every Mon-Fri at Zapata's
Thursday at Zapata's is the "The Sizzle" Mex bar and grill Fajitas are 88rmb per order all night long, and you can wash them down with mojitos for 25rmb a pop.
Every Thu at Zapata's
Every Wednesday at Hacienda in Zapata's, 100rmb gets you a snack platter for four. Plus, from 5pm, ladies get free margaritas with and dinner order.
Every Wed at Zapata's
Every Tuesday, DJ SexyPaul gets retrospective with hits from yesteryear -- 70s and 80s music on the system all night at Zapata's -- FGTH,Duran Duran,The Cure,Earth Wind & Fire, The Specials, and more. No cover. Four Coronas or two tequilas for 100rmb.
Every Tue at Zapata's
The Hacienda in Zapata's does baby back ribs slathered in homemade molé sauce. 250rmb gets you all the ribs you care to eat, plus they'll throw in two pints of Kronenbourg 1664 to wash it down.
Every Mon at Zapata's
"The Hacienda" in Zapata's brings back its popular Taco Tuesdays. For five hours every Tuesday evening, 200rmb gets you all-you-can-eat tacos with a variety of fillings plus all you can drink ice cold Coronas. Every Tuesday, 6 to 11pm.
Every Tue at Zapata's
d_cos, May 01, 12
It's a nice place with ALOT of foreigners ... BUT, it's too expensive. 45rmb for a corona; I mean c'mon!
jenny_2006, Feb 05, 12
Had been there 3 or 4 yrs ago. i like zapata vey much from the past to now.
FrenchPanda, Jan 01, 12
Free Margarita's for girls every monday
MalcomX, Dec 16, 11
First port of call for most new Shanghai expats. Known for its free shots of communal saliva & industrial alcohol served straight from the bottle by old tarts from the stage. Most ladies are working.
ao-panin, Dec 16, 11
слишком дорогое место, хорошое тусовочное
@Felix the Cat, Oct 27, 11
I went there yesterday.They charge boys for 50rmb...:(
yoslene, Jul 07, 11
Every Wenthday is lady's night
marcelrot1, Apr 02, 11
Many foreigners, nice place, too expensive for students
alexiap, Sep 21, 10
Open Dikiri / bière le lundi. A côté : Brunch Sacha's
Chilled86, Jul 27, 10
If u dont know anything better, its allways a good choice
Beierv, Jul 18, 10
International location.
AHP, May 09, 10
Solid bar/club
Lynsey, Apr 27, 10
Love the hard tacos and lady's night~ ;)
crazy, Dec 07, 09
Best lady's night
Rixn, Dec 04, 09
Nice and crowded place.
Nickles, Jun 17, 08
All my friends go there !
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