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Father’s Day Cooking Demo with Chef MZ

Father’s Day Cooking Demo with Chef MZ

                Chef Marco Zapien, also known as Chef MZ, is doing a cooking demonstration at the restaurant on Wednesday, June 10, giving guests the opportunity to learn Father’s Day inspired recipes. The menu will have creations including: Roasted Ghost Pepper Salsa, P.R. Clam Chowder, Tacos Al Pastor, Chipotle Marinated Chicken, Ensalada de Nopal,…

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Salsa Grill Launches New Weekly Dinner Specials Menu

Zapien’s Salsa Grill & Taqueria launched a new weekly specials dinner menu, with something fun available for the whole family Tuesday – Saturday from 4 – 9 p.m. The weekly dinner specials kick off with Taco Tuesday. Asada, chicken, carnitas and beef tacos are all available for $1.50 each. Or get an entire two taco plate, meat of choice, with…

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Happy Hour: $3 Beers, $4 Micheladas & Margaritas

Zapien’s Salsa Grill & Taqueria now offers Happy Hour specials Tuesday – Friday. From 5 p.m. – close, authentic Mexican food lovers can also enjoy $3.00 ice-cold domestic or imported beers and $4.00 Micheladas and Margaritas. The Grill offers a selection of Mexican and domestic beers such as Pacifico, Modelo, Dos XX, Coors Light and Bud Light. Micheladas are made…

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Zapien’s hosts Super Bowl cooking class

  Zapien’s Salsa Grill will be hosting its annual Super Bowl Cooking Class January 14, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Chef Marco Zapien will demonstrate how to prepare some football favorites, such as Coctel de Camaron (Shrimp Cocktail), Braised Beef Brisket Grilled Cheese, and Hatch Chile Chicken Wings. Guests will receive copies of all recipes demonstrated, dinner featuring…

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The Salsa Grill Sponors Holiday Toy Drive

Give back this holiday season by dining at your favorite Mexican grill and bringing in a toy for a child less fortunate. The Salsa Grill in Pico Rivera, CA is hosting a toy drive November 23 to December 18, Monday through Saturday from open to close. Bring in an unwrapped toy and children eat free, adults will receive 50% off…

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Salsa Grill Voted Best Mexican Again

For the ninth time, Zapien’s Salsa Grill & Taqueria was voted Los Angeles’ Best Mexican restaurant by patrons. During the month of August, Los Angeles restaurant lovers were able to vote for their favorite LA-area restaurant via LA City Voter’s website, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Hotlist. The Salsa Grill was amongst 20 other Mexican restaurants nominated for the…

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SG Hosts Fundraiser for Pico Rivera Family

SG Hosts Fundraiser for Pico Rivera Family

Zapien’s Salsa Grill & Taqueria will host a fundraiser for the surviving family of a Pico Rivera resident mistakenly killed by L.A. County sheriffs during a home invasion. On Friday, August 1, the Mendoza’s fell victim to a home invasion robbery. Lorraine Mendoza was held hostage by a wanted felon, and Frank Mendoza, 54, was mistakenly killed in a fierce…

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Hatch Chile Demo, Roasting & Brunch

Hatch Chile Demo, Roasting & Brunch

Hatch Chile season is here, and The Salsa Grill will offer various events to share the green chile love. The festivities begin with a Hatch Chile cooking demonstration on Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 6 – 8 p.m. Chef Marco Zapien will take class attendees through a six-course menu which begins with a Watermelon, Mango and Hatch Chile Salsa, includes grilled…

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Pico Rivera chef actively involved in local community

Pico Rivera chef actively involved in local community

Chef Marco Zapien has been involved in his community for years and is not slowing down any time soon. He is currently touring seven Southern California libraries performing cooking demonstrations, and he continues to reach out to aspiring chefs, working closely with high school culinary programs. The executive chef and co-owner of Zapien’s Salsa Grill & Taqueria demonstrates how to make…

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Mardi Gras cooking demonstration to be led by Chef MZ

Mardi Gras cooking demonstration to be led by Chef MZ

Chef Marco Zapien will host an interactive cooking demonstration with a Lent friendly menu in a Mardi Gras atmosphere at his restaurant in Pico Rivera. The class will take place at Zapien’s Salsa Grill & Taqueria in Pico Rivera on Wednesday March 12 from Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. Approximately 50 participants will learn how to make…

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