Zapien's Salsa Grill Menu - Pico Rivera, CA

Zapien’s Salsa Grill & Taqueria (also known as The Salsa Grill) is a family-owned and operated restaurant located in Pico Rivera. The restaurant made the Los Angeles Times’ top 5 list for the best Chile Verde in the Los Angeles area, and received Best Mexican in the Los Angeles area 10 times. The restaurant is led by Executive Chef Marco Zapien who also co-owns the restaurant, and is very involved in the Pico Rivera community and beyond. Chef MZ is also a Corporate Chef for Melissa’s World Variety Produce.

Unassuming, family-run joint offering traditional Mexican dishes, plus breakfast & lunch specials. Based on 748 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery

Zapien's Salsa Grill 90660

Address:
6702 Rosemead Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660

Phone: (562) 942-7072

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Hours

Friday	8 AM–8 PM
Saturday	8 AM–8 PM
Sunday	8 AM–6 PM
Monday (Labor Day)	Closed
Tuesday	8 AM–7 PM
Wednesday	8 AM–7 PM
Thursday	8 AM–7 PM

BREAKFAST
Dips – Guacamole Fresh avocado tossed with onions, tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice	$10.00
Dips – Pico De Gallo Fresh diced tomato tossed with onions, tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice	$5.00
Dips – Chipotle Beans Our famous chipotle beans! Refried beans blended with chipotle chilies and our house made chorizo	$3.00
Dips – Chile Verde Tender chunks of pork simmered in a tomatillo salsa	$5.00
Dips – Pollo En Mole Shredded breast of chicken braised in our traditional mole poblano salsa	$5.00
Dips – Mole Salsa Traditionally prepared mole poblano salsa topped with sesame seeds	$4.00
Dips – Chicharron Verde Meaty chunks of pork belly braised in a tomatillo salsa	$5.00
Dips – Chile Colorado Tender chunks of beef braised in a mild California chile salsa	$5.00
Dips – Queso Fundido Melted jack cheese fondue topped with our house made chorizo	$9.00
M & M Bowl of Menudo, Pozole or Pozole Verde served with an Ice Cold Michelada. M&M t-shirt at an additional cost.	$21.00
La Cruda Bowl of menudo, pozole or pozole verde with an ice cold michelada	$27.00
Menudo Hand cut beef tripe simmered until tender in a California chile broth with hominy served with onions, cilantro and lime	$14.00
Pozole Tender chunks of pork simmered in a mild California chile broth with hominy served with diced radishes, shredded cabbage and lime	$14.00
Pozole Verde Shredded breast of chicken and hominy simmered in tomatillo chicken broth served with shredded cabbage, lime and radishes	$14.00
Decisions, Decision Can’t decide? Have both. Two small bowls, one each of menudo, pozole or pozole verde on the same platter	$16.00
Enchiladas Del Sol Chicken or beef enchiladas with a mild red chile sauce, or tomatillo salsa topped with cheese and two eggs served with potatoes and beans	$17.00
Chorizo Picadillo House made chorizo tossed with onions, peppers, tomato and cilantro served with two eggs any style breakfast potatoes and beans	$16.00
The Marco Z Two flour tortilla enchiladas filled with scrambled eggs topped with chile verde or chile colorado & jack cheese	$17.00
DZ’s Special Inspired by my brother “DZ” Two eggs cooked any style served with chile verde and sautéed onions	$17.00
The Eddie Blanco Three eggs served with chile verde	$18.00
Sal Serrato – Mole Enchiladas W/ Eggs Chicken enchiladas topped with mole salsa and two eggs any style	$17.00
Roseanne Torres – Chile Relleno W/ Eggs One cheese filled chile relleno topped with salsa ranchera and two eggs any style	$17.00
The Jack Thomas Jack’s favorite, this three egg omelet is filled w/ our home-made chorizo and jack cheese	$16.00
Jon Martin – Chile Relleno Topped W/ Chile Verde & Eggs One cheese filled chile relleno topped with chile verde and two eggs any style	$19.00
Adam Torres – Pancakes W/ Carnitas And Eggs A play on chicken and waffles. Three buttermilk pancakes, carnitas, and two eggs any style with butter and maple syrup	$15.00
Traditional Rancheros Two Eggs any style, served on a corn tortilla topped with salsa ranchera and queso ranchero	$12.00
Rancheros Con Chicharron Verde Tender pork belly braised in a tomatillo salsa served over two eggs on a corn tortilla	$15.00
Rancheros Con Chile Verde Two eggs topped with tender pork in salsa verde	$15.00
Con Pollo En Mole Our unique pollo en mole served with two eggs any style	$16.00
Con Carnitas Citrus marinated carnitas served with two eggs any style	$16.00
Con Nopalitos Nopalitos tossed with onions, tomatoes, cilantro and scrambled eggs	$13.00
Con Chorizo Our house made pork chorizo tossed w/ scrambled eggs	$14.00
Con Machaca Shredded beef tossed with onions, peppers, tomatoes and eggs	$15.00
Con Chilaquilles Crisp tortilla chips mixed w/ cheese and red or green salsa topped w/ two eggs any style. Can add Carne Asada at an additional cost	$16.00
Divorciados Two eggs served on a corn tortilla one topped with chile verde the other with chile colorado	$17.00
A La Mexicana Scrambled eggs tossed with sautéed onions, peppers, and tomatoes	$14.00
Rancheros Con Chile Colorado Two eggs topped with tenderf beef in salsa roja	$15.00
Buttermilk Pancakes Buttermilk pancakes w/ powdered sugar, maple syrup and fresh fruit. Add two eggs and bacon or sausage	$11.00
Bolillo French Toast Thick sliced bolillos soaked in a vanilla & cinnamon cream served with butter, maple syrup and fresh fruit. Add two eggs and bacon or sausage	$11.00
Two Eggs Any Style Two eggs cooked to your liking with bacon or sausage links, served with breakfast potatoes and beans	$14.00
Breakfast Burritos Scrambled eggs, potatoes and cheese with choice of chorizo, machaca, bacon or sausage. Served with fresh fruit	$11.00
You Call It Omelets Three egg omelet (egg whites upon request) with choice of: cheese, sausage, bacon, onions, peppers, tomatoes, or cilantro	$15.00
Lucky 7 Omelet Four Egg Omelet with all seven ingredients: cheese, sausage, bacon, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and cilantro	$18.00
SIDE – Chiles Toreados	$2.00
SIDE – Avocado	$4.00
SIDE – Nopales	$3.00
SIDE – French Fries	$3.00
SIDE – Bolillo	$2.00
SIDE – Breakfast Potatoes	$3.00
SIDE – Salad	$4.00
SIDE – Sour Cream	$2.00
SIDE – Beans	$3.00
SIDE – Rice	$3.00
SIDE – Shredded Cheese	$3.00
SIDE – Fruit	$3.00
SIDE – Bacon	$3.00
SIDE – Sausage	$3.00
SIDE – Eggs	$3.00
SIDE – Cup Of Soup	$4.00
SIDE – Queso Fresco	$4.00
LUNCH & DINNER
Dips – Guacamole Fresh avocado tossed with onions, tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice	$10.00
Dips – Chipotle Beans Our famous chipotle beans! Refried beans blended with chipotle chilies and our house made chorizo	$3.00
Dips – Chile Verde Tender chunks of pork simmered in a tomatillo salsa	$5.00
Dips – Pollo En Mole Shredded breast of chicken braised in our traditional mole poblano salsa	$5.00
Dips – Mole Salsa Traditionally prepared mole poblano salsa topped with sesame seeds	$4.00
Dips – Chicharron Verde Meaty chunks of pork belly braised in a tomatillo salsa	$5.00
Dips – Chile Colorado Tender chunks of beef braised in a mild California chile salsa	$5.00
Queso Fundido	$9.00
Pozole Verde Breast of chicken and hominy simmered in tomatillo – chicken broth served with shredded cabbage, lime and radishes	$14.00
Pozole Tender chunks of pork simmered in a California chile broth with hominy served with shredded cabbage, lime, and radishes	$14.00
Menudo Hand cut beef tripe simmered until tender in a California chile broth with hominy served with onions, cilantro and lime	$14.00
Albondigas Handmade meatballs simmered in a vegetable broth with tomato, onions, carrots, celery and bell pepper. Served with a cup of rice	$15.00
Caldo De Pollo Bone in chicken leg and thigh simmered in a flavorful chicken broth with carrots, onions, zucchini, celery, and potatoes served with a cup of rice	$15.00
Cocido Tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich broth with carrots, celery, zucchini, potatoes, cabbage and corn. Served with a cup of rice	$15.00
Cilantro Caesar Salad Romaine lettuce with tomatoes and parmesan cheese topped with grilled chicken breast and tortilla crisps. Add carne asada at an additional cost	$14.00
Chicken Taco Salad Romaine lettuce, topped with rice, tomatoes, grilled chicken, guacamole, sour cream, queso ranchero and tortilla crisps. Add carne asada at an additional cost	$14.00
JT’s Grilled Chicken Salad This is my good friend, Jerry Turner’s, go to so we had to put his name on it! Romaine lettuce topped with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and grilled breast of chicken topped with tortilla crisps. Add carne asada at an additional cost	$14.00
The S.G. Chopped Salad Chopped romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bacon, and chicken topped with tortilla crisps. Add carne asada at an additional cost	$14.00
Nopales And Shrimp Salad Romaine lettuce topped with a mixture of fresh nopales, shrimp, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice and queso ranchero topped with tortilla crisps	$17.00
Chile Verde A favorite of Dionicio Morales a great man and regular guest who will always be remembered. Braised pork in chile verde	$15.00
Chile Colorado A favorite of Dionicio Morales a great man and regular guest who will always be remembered. Beef in chile Colorado	$15.00
Enchiladas Three corn tortillas filled with cheese, beef or chicken topped with a mild red chile sauce and a drizzle of sour cream	$16.00
Tacos Dorados Three crisp corn tortillas filled with seasoned beef, chicken or potato topped with cheese, lettuce and tomato	$16.00
Carne Asada Citrus marinated carne asada served with chile toreado, onions, and nopalitos	$21.00
Fajitas Seasoned beef or chicken sautéed with onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, and cilantro served on a sizzling skillet. Add shrimp at an additional cost	$18.00
Soft Tacos Three tacos al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, or grilled chicken topped with onions, cilantro and lime with shredded beef or chicken topped with lettuce, tomatoes and jack cheese	$16.00
Chile Rellenos Fire roasted poblano chile stuffed with jack cheese, battered and fried topped with salsa ranchera and queso ranchero	$16.00
Taquitos Four corn tortillas with chicken, beef, or potato hand rolled and served golden brown with shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, tomato, and cheese	$16.00
Sopes Handmade corn sopes topped with beans, shredded beef or chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, jack cheese, and guacamole with carnitas, al pastor or carne asada	$18.00
Flautas Three flour tortillas with chicken, beef, or potato hand rolled and served golden brown with shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, tomato, and cheese	$16.00
The Rob-O Burrito This simple but delicious chile verde burrito was always enjoyed by my cousin, Robert Guajardo. He will be missed but never forgotten. Here’s to you “Cuz”	$13.00
BURRITO – Chile Colorado Refried beans or frijoles de la olla and queso ranchero	$13.00
BURRITO – Shredded Refried beans or frijoles de la olla, lettuce, tomato, & queso ranchero	$13.00
BURRITO – Meat Your Meat of Choice. With refried beans or frijoles de la olla, onions, cilantro and queso ranchero	$14.00
Chimichangas A crispy burrito filled with shredded chicken or beef, and cheese served with rice, beans, guacamole and sour cream	$16.00
Pollo En Mole Burrito Mojado Mole braised chicken with rice wrapped in a flour tortilla topped with mole, sour cream and sesame seeds served with side of frijoles de la olla	$14.00
Bean And Cheese Refried beans with melted jack cheese	$9.00
Tortas Your choice of Meat. With lettuce, tomato, beans, guacamole, and queso ranchero on a toasted bolillo roll served with french fries	$14.00
Salsa Grill Nachos House made chips or fries topped with salsa roja or verde, beans, cheese, sour cream and guacamole. Add your choice of Meat at an additional cost	$12.00
Salsa Grill Nachos – French Fries House made chips or fries topped with salsa roja or verde, beans, cheese, sour cream and guacamole. Add your choice of Meat at an additional cost	$12.00
Quesadilla – Dinner Huge flour tortilla filled with melted cheese served w/ sour cream and guacamole. Add Shredded beef or chicken. Add your choice of meat and a side of rice and beans at an additional cost	$15.00
BURRITO – Chicharron Verde Refried beans or frijoles de la olla and queso ranchero	$13.00
Coctel De Camaron Jumbo shrimp with diced cucumber, onion, tomato and avocado in a spiced tomato broth served w/ crackers	$19.00
Camaron Mojo De Ajo Jumbo shrimp sautéed in a fresh garlic and white wine butter sauce	$21.00
Camarones A La Diabla Like some heat? Jumbo shrimp with sautéed onions and garlic tossed in our Taca-Brona salsa	$21.00
Tequila Fried Shrimp Jumbo shrimp sautéed with onions and garlic tossed in a tequila butter sauce	$21.00
Enchiladas De Camaron Verdes Three flour tortillas w/ sautéed shrimp, tomatoes, onions and cilantro, topped w/ tomatillo salsa, jack cheese and sour cream	$19.00
Enchiladas De Camaron En Mole Three flour tortillas filled with sautéed shrimp, tomatoes, onions and cilantro, topped with a mole poblano salsa, sour cream, pickled red onions and sesame seeds	$19.00
Carnitas J.M Although this dish was created by our long time chef Pancho, these crisp and tender chunks of pork, are always enjoyed by one of our regulars and good friends John Matuz. Because of his loyalty to this dish, we had to do it	$19.00
Pollo Con Mole Poblano Just like grandma used to make! Chicken leg and thigh served in our mole poblano salsa. Add boneless chicken breast	$16.00
Enchiladas En Mole Shredded chicken enchiladas topped with mole poblano salsa a drizzle of sour cream and toasted sesame seeds	$17.00
Enchiladas Suizas Three flour tortillas filled with chicken breast topped with a tomatillo salsa, jack cheese and a drizzle of sour cream	$18.00
Enchilada Threesome Chicken enchiladas, 1-green, 1-red, & 1-mole topped with sour cream	$19.00
Chicharrones Verdes Tender pork belly braised in a salsa verde	$16.00
Chile Divorciados Half chile verde and half chile colorado	$19.00
Plato Rojo Chile colorado served with one red cheese enchilada	$17.00
Salsa Steak Picado Grilled sirloin flap steak with sautéed onions, peppers, and tomatoes, topped with salsa ranchera and queso ranchero	$19.00
Pechuga A La Plancha Grilled breast of chicken smothered with sautéed green onions	$17.00
El Patron Carne asada, grilled chicken breast, and shrimp with chorizo, nopales, queso ranchero, chile torreado, tomato, avocado, grilled green onions and fresh salsa	$49.00
Plato Verde Chile verde served with one green enchilada	$17.00
SIDE – Chiles Toreados	$2.00
SIDE – Avocado	$4.00
SIDE – Nopales	$3.00
SIDE – French Fries	$3.00
SIDE – Bolillo	$2.00
SIDE – Breakfast Potatoes	$3.00
SIDE – Salad	$4.00
SIDE – Sour Cream	$2.00
SIDE – Beans	$3.00
SIDE – Rice	$3.00
SIDE – Cheese	$3.00
SIDE – Fruit	$3.00
SIDE – Bacon	$3.00
SIDE – Sausage	$3.00
SIDE – Eggs	$3.00
SIDE – Cup Of Soup	$4.00
KID’S MENU
Kids – Plain Soft Taco Grilled chicken or carne asada in a corn tortilla served with rice and beans	$11.00
Kids – Mila’s Sunrise One egg any style with bacon or sausage and potatoes	$11.00
Kids – Jack Jack’s Short Stack Three mini pancakes with maple syrup	$11.00
Kids – Noah’s French Toast Fresh sliced bolillo’s dipped in a cinnamon vanilla batter served with maple syrup	$11.00
DRINKS
Margaritas	$13.00
To Go Margaritas 32 Oz	$15.00
BARRILITO – REFILL	$8.00
Cinnamon Brewed Café De Olla	$3.75
Decaf	$3.75
Coke	$3.75
Diet Coke	$3.75
Sprite	$3.75
Dr. Pepper	$3.75
Iced Tea	$3.75
Raspberry Iced Tea	$3.75
Pink Lemonade	$3.75
Horchata	$3.99
Jamaica	$3.99
Orange Juice	$3.75
Milk	$3.75
Chocolate Milk	$3.75
Hot Tea	$3.75
Hot Chocolate	$3.75
BARRILITO – REFILL – HORCHATA	$5.00
BARRILITO – REFILL – JAMAICA	$5.00
CABERNET	$10.00
CHARDONNAY	$10.00
BLEND	$12.00
SYRAH	$12.00
SALSA GRILL RESERVE	$12.00
Beer	$5.00
Michelada	$9.00
Bucket Of 6 Beers	$26.00
Round Of Beers For Kitchen	$12.00
Take A 6 Pack To Go	$18.00
Champagne And Mimosas	$9.00
Bottomless Champagne And Mimosas	$18.00
Bottle Of Champagne	$21.00
CABERNET	$30.00
CHARDONNAY	$30.00
BLEND	$35.00
SYRAH	$35.00
SALSA GRILL RESERVE	$35.00
4 Pack – Cab / Chard	$110.00
4 Pack – #2 / Syrah / SG	$130.00
4 Pack – Any	$120.00
Large Candle	$35.00
Small Candle	$25.00
A LA CARTE
A LA CARTE – Taco Dorado (BEEF – ONE)	$3.00
A LA CARTE – Taco Dorado (Chicken – One)	$3.00
A LA CARTE – Taco Dorado (Papa – One)	$3.00
A LA CARTE – Taquitos (Beef – Two Per Order)	$6.00
A LA CARTE – Taquitos (Chicken – Two Per Order)	$6.00
A LA CARTE – Taquitos (Papa – Two Per Order)	$6.00
A LA CARTE – Flautas (Beef – Two Per Order)	$8.00
A LA CARTE – Flautas (Chicken – Two Per Order)	$8.00
A LA CARTE – Flautas (Papa – Two Per Order)	$8.00
A LA CARTE – Sope (Shredded Beef – One)	$9.00
A LA CARTE – Sope (Shredded Chicken – One)	$9.00
A LA CARTE – Sope (Asada – One)	$9.00
A LA CARTE – Sope (Grilled Chicken – One)	$9.00
A LA CARTE – Sope (Al Pastor – One)	$9.00
A LA CARTE – Sope (Carnitas – One)	$9.00
A LA CARTE – Chile Relleno ( One)	$9.00
A LA CARTE – Enchiladas (Beef – Two Per Order)	$7.00
A LA CARTE – Enchiladas (Chicken – Two Per Order)	$7.00
A LA CARTE – Enchiladas (Cheese – Two Per Order)	$7.00
A LA CARTE – Soft Taco (Asada – One)	$3.00
A LA CARTE – Soft Taco (Al Pastor – One)	$3.00
A LA CARTE – Soft Taco (Carnitas – One)	$3.00
A LA CARTE – Soft Taco (Grilled Chicken – One)	$3.00
A LA CARTE – Bean & Cheese Burrito	$9.00
A LA CARTE – Quesadilla (Cheese)	$11.00
DESSERTS
FLAN	$8.00
BREAD PUDDING	$8.00
COOKIES	$8.00
PR STREET FEST
CHILE VERDE STREET FEST	$8.11
CHILE COLORADO STREET FEST	$8.11
ENCHILADAS STREET FEST	$8.11
TACOS DORADOS STREET FEST	$8.11
BEER	$3.00
MARGARITAS	$6.00
MICHELADA	$5.00
BUCKET OF BEERS	$16.00
BEER SIX PACK TO GO	$16.00
BARRILITO – MARGARITA	$16.00
BARRILITO – HORCHATA	$9.00
BARRILITO – JAMAICA	$9.00
SUMMER LUNCH MENU
SG SUMMER SALAD	$14.00
GRILLED CHICKEN ROASTED CORN SALAD	$14.00
MIXED GREENS AND FRESH BERRY SALAD	$14.00
CHILE VERDE TORTUGA	$12.00
CHILE COLORADO TORTUGA	$12.00
CHICHARRON VERDE TORTUGA	$12.00
POLLO EN MOLE TORTUGA	$12.00
ALBONDIGAS W SALSA RANCHERA	$12.00

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Gabe Natividad

Great authentic Mexican food. They use fresh ingredients and their service is exceptional. I like how the owner and his son will stop by your table and ask about your meal or just to say hello. My friend had the mole which she let me try. I’m definitely ordering the mole enchiladas next time. On my last visit I had their tacos which were great!!! I previously ate at one of their special brunches that highlighted Hatch green chilies.

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alexandrina lara

Very nice and friendly staff. A variety of Mexican dishes to choose from. Abundant portions you’ll probably not finish but can take home leftovers. They’re coffee is also very good. I do recommend you try. Thank you Bertha for the excellent customer service.

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Christian Morales

Ooh God, this is one of the best authentic Mexican food , el menudo delicioso tortillas a Mano and the Chile verde omg you definitely have to come to this spot .

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Jose Correa

I always come here for the very delicious menudo! The chips are also good and the salsa is also tasty, the service has always been good and I always enjoy my meals here. The wait was a bit too long but overall you can say that it was worth the wait even though I don’t like to wait very long.

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nora munoz

Great friendly service, chips and salsa are fresh and Abondiga soup with handmade tortillas…THE BEST! YUMMY!

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Gerardo Maravilla

Nice place to get some good food. It’s better off if you just take it to go. There is not a lot of room to get a normal sized or big group to sit down and eat.

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Sonia Mendez

Love visiting everytime I am in town! The food is authentic and delicious! The staff is so nice! Always!

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Michelle V

The staff is very welcoming. Head chef is amazing. The chips are hand made and seasoned to awesomeness! The price is adequately fair for the plates your getting. Great portions. I would definitely recommend this place. A spot I’m coming back for.

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Pat Bell

This has to be one of the best tasting restaurants I have been to in a long time. The food is super fresh, made in house. Even the salsa is so good I take extra home with me. Wonderful friendly family run place. If you get the chance, don’t pass by, make the stop!

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Rossy Z

There was s hair on the mole enchiladas and the waitress couldn’t believe it and tried to tell us we put it there. Instead apologizing and retrieving the dish she offered to bring more beans instead. We didn’t get enough tortillas for the menudo and service was slow even though they had enough staff. They seemed to cater more towards known customers. NOT GOING BACK!

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