Heaven is a place on earth tomatillo salsa. When I lived near downtown Fort Lauderdale, there was one place I went to when I had the cravings… Zona Fresca. It was only a 2 minute drive from my apartment, but alas, I moved north. Then one beautiful day a few months ago I was driving by a shopping center a mile away from my house, and saw a brand new sign in one of the empty storefronts, “Zona Fresca coming soon”. I almost crashed the car…yes that is sad but true. After months of waiting stalking, it finally opened! Jay and I knew exactly what we wanted since we are lifers. But first, I always have to walk by the glorious salsa bar.
From left to right…cabbage, limes, jalapenos, pico de gallo, habanero salsa, tomatillo salsa, mild salsa.
My favorite salsa ever is Zona’s tomatillo salsa. I could down a bowl just by itself. People stare at me while I fill my many, small cups full of the green stuff. It’s tangy and mild. Sometimes I add some Cholula to kick up the heat factor.
Hello my love, how I've missed you!
Jay ordered the Charbroiled Chicken Burrito (sans sour cream). I had one baby bite and man was it good. You could taste all the components in just the right amounts. The food here is so fresh and they don’t overdo it with spices. They also serve fresh chips with every order. Tip: Get a side of guacamole, it’s the bomb here.
I'm ready for my close up Mr. DeMille!
Jay dumped some Pico de Gallo on his chips to make "nachos"
I ordered one Chicken Soft Taco and one Fish Taco (unfortunately not pictured). The chicken taco below can come regular style as pictured with onions and cilantro…or you can get it “gringo style” with cheese, lettuce, and tomato. The fish taco is a beer battered strip of mahi with cabbage for crunch (but too much cabbage on mine) and a zesty, creamy sauce that really complements the fish.
Are those 2 taco shells? Or are you just happy to see me?
Zona is the best “fresh mex” in south Florida IMO. They use fresh ingredients and have the best salsa around. If you live in Broward county and have never been to one of their 3 locations, there might be something wrong with you.
Are you a taco or burrito person?
I’m neither a taco or burrito, but I think I prefer tacos. I really do love fresh salsa, too, but I prefer the spicy, fiery stuff. Reading this post suddenly makes me crave Mexican food again.
I am most def. a taco person! When it comes to burritos I tend to cut them in half and eat them with a fork. I am not even sure why I do this?!?
That is some salsa bar! The food looks great! I’m more of a burrito person. I like how everything is stuffed inside a burrito and you can use a knife and fork to eat it. Tacos are little messy.
Yum, those pictures make me want qdoba haha. I’m definitely a taco person all the way!
Oh, that restaurant looks REALLY good. We don’t have any mexican restaurants closer than 2 hours from our house. I miss Mexican food!
Oh no! Might as well just take a trip to mexico
I go between being a taco and a burrito person, though these days usually tacos so I can get them in corn shells or tortillas (gluten and what not). I wish they made giant corn tortillas!
Giant corn tortillas would be great!
I’m so bummed I didnt get to try it out while I was there but it’s on the list when I visit next! Btw, hanging out with your sis tomorrow night, should be fun