Enjoy Mexican food in a lively setting at this Long Beach restaurant

PUBLISHED: August 26, 2026 at 3:24 PM PDT | UPDATED: August 26, 2026 at 8:58 PM PDT

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Zarape Cocina & Cantina plays both sides of the border deliciously, says food critic Merrill Shindler.

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Zarape Cocina & Cantina plays both sides of the border deliciously, says food critic Merrill Shindler