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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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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 rounds out the bar's theme.
2/5
Total user rating
based on 1 reviews
Suitable for ...
Business Dinner
May 9th, 2011
shankuberman
Joined Mar/11
Posted 2 Reviews
From: american
I'm still a bit speechless. I feel betrayed by the allure of the beautiful, secluded garden that I have longingly peeked into for months while slowly pushing my son's stroller past. I imagined the perfectly golden margarita that would make even Pancho Villa's toes curl, the scent of fresh cilantro and lime, the crisp and piping hot corn chips that surely a place like this would provide when seated.
Perhaps my expectations were too high. What was I thinking?
Instead I should have limited my daydreams to that of a luke warm, 3/4 full, ice tea glass containing a very dull margarita mix and 2 ice cubes. I should not have expected that when I ordered the Cadillac Margarita clearly outlined on the menu, the promised side of Grand Marnier would actually arrive. What I should have expected was to see the manager, the barman, and the waiter all hunkered over the drinks menu for several minutes in obvious confusion trying to decifer my cocktail order as if I asked for something unusual.
I'm more forgiving when it comes to food. Sometimes certain food items can't be imported and recipes vary but the chile relleno I ordered was so far off the mark it was laughable. And for some reason it came with a side of corn tortillas. It was limp, mushy, made with a red bell pepper and completely devoid of flavor although the menu warned of a two chili pepper spiciness!
My husband and I just looked around at the beautiful setting and sighed. How can something with so much potential be so poorly executed?
How could they not know their own menu items? Where was the atmosphere?
The only thing Mexican about Zapatas is the image on the front of the building and now I have my suspicions of him too.
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
Every Monday at La Hacienda at Zapata's is "La Fiesta del Queso," a celebration to the cheese gods. All quesadillas on the menu are 50 percent off from 6-11pm.
Every Mon at Zapata's
Thursday at Zapata's is the "The Sizzle." Fajitas are 88rmb per order, plus 25rmb mojitos all night. Also, ladies get free-flow daiquiris for the ladies from 6-9pm.
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
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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