El Zocalo

Uhm. one question. Why is the best Mexican food place in central Florida located here!!! THIS FOOD IS OFF THE RADAR GOOD!
Food: OMGAH, finally a place with tacos that are appropriately priced– $ 1.25 for the mexican corn tortillas. The asada and chicharrones are a must but for some reason whenever I’ve been there, the chicarrones have been sold-​out. THAT’S HOW GOOD THEY ARE! When is the last time I’ve been somewhere that’s had something even sold-​out?! GEEBUS. The burritos are $ 3.99 and a total steal. I heard the tortas are delicious but have yet to get one, my stomach won’t expand further after 4 tacos and 1 burrito to fit in a torta but maybe one day… Forgot to mention dessert, it’s all good! Must try — tres leches, napoleon flan and normal flan
Setting: this food place seems to be in a mexican supermarket near the bakery section. Everytime I go in, I order food then wonder around for a good couple of minutes while waiting because it takes like at least 15 minutes to make the food; it must be made fresh or something. At least that’s what I’m gonna believe with a 15 minute wait for 4 tacos and 1 burrito.

Excellent foodcourt and bakery. Very reasonable prices, and smiling service. The bbq tacos, the tamales were all good. The chorizo was the best I have tried. We will be back especially when you think of value for money. Love it.

I’ve tried several dishes and they were always tasty and authentic tasting. The prices are also very reasonable for what you get. There are only a few Mexican eateries that I have found to like here in FL and this is one of them.

Torta with beef amazing. Chicken burrito amazing. Quesadillas chicken perfect. Red sauce is hot hot hot but yummy. Green sauce flavorful. A hidden jewel.

The chicken and shrimp fajita and the chicken chimichanga were really good. Of the two… Chimichanga was slightly better

We had come here once before for produce, but were not impressed. It had looked old and not at all fresh. This time, we went in search of a butcher that wasn’t as expensive as Publix. Wow, were we surprised! I had no idea how large their butcher counter was! We didn’t see it at first because we were looking in the regular meat coolers. The whole back wall is the butcher/​seafood area. Lots of guys working waiting for your order. If you don’t see the meat in the cooler that you want, go back there. I saw small whole chickens in the cooler (not worth my time), but the butcher had large ones! Even chorizo that they make themselves.
After stocking up on meats, we went by the bakery area. Grab a tray and tongs and load up! Take the tray to the register to pay. The pastries we bought were less than $ 1.00 each.
We didn’t get a chance to try the hot food, but it had a line and all of the tables were full. So it must be good.
Stop by if you want to save money on your meats. They may not be as pretty as Publix, but I can deal with that to save some $$$$.

El zocalo is a mexican supermarket in haines city is one of the best ones in haines city, the restaurant section is great, though you might have to wait a long time since they have lots of bussiness, they also have a section that sells meat is good. they have lots of different meat and seafood, they also have a bakery that is the only concerning part, the bread is good but they just have it in couters so people could get the bread by themselves and sometimes you’ll find a fly or two or maybe kids touching all the bread. But other than that is good

So far I’ve only had the tacos and quesadillas. Love this place. I go just about every weekend, when I can. The servers know English and Spanish and have good customer service. It’s a little weird the set up. You order at the counter but they also approach you as you browsed some o the dishes. I love it and the market is very good as well.

There a quite a few local Mexican supermarkets and restaurants in the area, but El Zocalo is perhaps the best of both in Haines City.
On the grocery side, there is a great selection of what anyone might need from a grocery store. However, if you want to find ingredients and products from Hispanic countries (especially Mexico), there is no better place that I have found in the area. The fresh meat and seafood counter has a selection of well priced items, including freshly made chorizo and pre-​seasoned fajita meats. Also, the store freshly baked goods including tortillas, cakes and a wide selection of Mexican desserts.
On the restaurant side, this is hands-​down the best Mexican food in the area… and maybe one of the best restaurants in the area period. If you are looking for Tex-​Mex style covered in sour cream and cheddar cheese Mexican food, look elsewhere. The food here is authentic and delicious. It is served, cafeteria style from a huge steam tray that has daily specials alongside everyday items. There is also a menu, but you won’t get to it as the prepared food looks so good that you won’t feel the need to read it. Don’t let stereotypes stop you from trying things… the food is not all spicy if you are concerned about the heat factor associated with Mexican food. The best part is that the prices are great and the servings are huge, meaning leftovers get to come home and be enjoyed later!
On a final note, don’t let the possible cultural differences between you and the typical clientele stop you from enjoying this place, almost all the staff speaks English and the signage and menu is all in English as well.