Restaurants in Walnut

Since wrapping up the contents of their first grande burrito in 1974, The Original Peppers’ crew of chefs have continued to sate customers’ cravings for spicy, south-of-the-border fare thanks to their vast menu of Mexican food. Within the bustling kitchen, chefs can be found wrangling ingredients into traditional Mexican dishes ranging from burritos and enchiladas to fajitas and tostadas, crafting homemade tortillas on Wednesday and Thursday. While many dishes feature meats such as certified Angus beef and deep-fried pork, the culinary team also architects a host of seafood specialties starring jumbo scallops, seasoned halibut, and crab to appeal to the seafaring palates of humans and bears dressed like humans.

Family owned since opening its doors in 2006, Zapata Vive pairs its authentic Mexican cuisine with familial hospitality. Patrons gather around tables to slice into cheese-topped burritos or soft tacos or sup from sizzling fajita plates, kept at exactly the same temperature as the sun over Mexico. Zapata Vive also caters to diners who rise with the sun with breakfast dishes, including a tostada omelet with tortilla strips, and takes care of those who rise with the sunset with a full bar stocked with margaritas, wines, and domestic and imported beers.

In drawing from a long tradition of Mexican recipes, particularly street food, the chefs at Cabo Taco Baja Grill frequently find creative ways to change their menus. They may wrap corn or flour tortillas around five types of burritos or a quartet of tacos, each stuffed with piquant sauces and fillings such as chicken, carnitas, shrimp, and vegetables. They also craft their own interpretations of street-style tacos, stuffed with ingredients such as pork tossed in mango puree, Caribbean jerk-style chicken, or carne asada with grilled onions and balsamic reduction. The eatery also boasts more than 40 rotating craft beers.