El Paraiso Salvadoreno is a family-oriented Salvadorian and Mexican restaurant. It is located at the northern end of town and offers happy hour, as well as complimentary karaoke. The restaurant is famous for its pupusas, including Pupusa De Ayote and Pupusa De Carne. It also offers a variety of other dishes, including Pollo En Crema, Caldo De 7 Mares and Tacos De Carne Asada. The restaurant is open and features large tables to accommodate groups or families.
Venus Pizza, located in a small shopping center just north of downtown, offers a variety of pizzas and Italian favorites. Menu items include spaghetti, ravioli,and sandwiches such as turkey, veggie and roast beef.
The pizza parlor features a handful of interior seats; it primarily works as a delivery and pick-up restaurant, and delivery is free. The most famous pizza is the Pastrami Pizza, which has gotten rave reviews.
Zhong's Hong Kong BBQ & Seafood is a mid-sized Chinese restaurant with a massive menu. The diner features bright orange booths and decorated walls, with enough seating to accommodate large groups and families. The menu consists of favorites such as broccoli beef, Mongolian beef, lemon chicken and egg rolls. Egg foo young and fried rice are also on the menu, as are traditional noodle soups. Zhong's serves beer and wine. The quiet restaurant also offers family-style dinners, including an appetizer, soup and entree for each person.
Taqueria El Paisano is a fast food Mexican-style restaurant featuring traditional Mexican cuisine. Menu items include huaraches, sopas, flautas and tacos along with a small breakfast menu.
Sazon Nayarita is a small Mexican restaurant serving up seafood tacos, fajitas, burritos and other South of the Border favorites. A number of shrimp dishes are offered including empanizados and ceviche.
The restaurant has several tables that can easily be pushed together to accommodate larger groups. There's a small bar area with HD television, and the service is attentive. You can place to-go orders online and reservations are accepted for dinner.
Bionicos Zapopan, located at the north end of the Imperial Swapmeet, is a specialty restaurant that offers authentic Mexican snacks on the go. It offers a variety of bionicos, which is a fruit and cereal snack. Fruit is cut into small pieces topped with granola and raisins, and then sweetened with sour cream. Customers have the choice of a variety of fruits, including papaya, banana, apple, melon and mango. Prices are very affordable and service is fast.
Rincon Taurino is a fun, festive Mexican restaurant located near downtown South Gate. The large restaurant serves a variety of traditional Mexican favorites, including tortas and tacos. The serving sizes are huge, with burritos that are stuffed to the brim with spices (less spices are available upon request). A variety of meats, including chicken, pork, beef, lengua and cabeza are available to choose from. Beverages, such as soda and beer, are also on hand. The atmosphere is family friendly, with selections for children, too. The menu is entirely in Spanish, although most servers speak both Spanish and English.
D's Char-Burger offers all-American foods such as burgers and hot dogs in an old fashioned setting. Menu options include a variety of burgers, hot dogs, fries, sandwiches and ice cream treats.