Zaguan Latin Café & Bakery

Giving 5/5 stars to Zaguan for coordinating a successful luncheon for a private party of 50 guests for us! We really enjoyed having the majority of the restaurant reserved for our party. Food was delivered hot, fresh, and consistent with our previous dine-in experiences. Highly recommend!!

Love the food, if you want a taste of South America, this is a great place! Tequeños, arepas and cachapas are one of my favorite! Today I tried the shrimp dish and I added plantains and it did not disappoint! Exquisite!!! Also, the caipirinhas and mojitos are on point made with real sugar👌

For sure, our new favorite Latin restaurant on DFW. The menu is exquisite, simply delicious. We will be back soon!

We love the food here. It’s a different style of South American food for people to enjoy. The chacapas are our favorite! So much so we have offered them as a breakfast item at our bed and breakfast. My son ordered a type of sandwich and loved the flavor of the meat. We will be back

The food here was really tasty. The atmosphere was very comfortable and the employees were very friendly and attentive. I recommend trying this restaurant for some authentic and flavorful dishes!

Love it the empanadas we’re awsome under 100 bucks you and yo girl are getting super full 3 course lol n the churros are on point

I'm not a local in Dallas, but I found this Latino restaurant that reminds me of my roots. The three times I've visited, the food has been delicious. However, the second time I went, the service wasn't the best, so I decided not to leave a tip that time (opposite to the first time). Today, I went for lunch since I was in the area, and the food was really good, and the service had improved until the bill arrived. They included a 20% tip, and when I asked the reason, the girl replied, 'Because last time you didn't leave a tip,' which shocked me. She also said, 'I hope you value our work.' I've always tipped well when the service is good, as I've been a waitress myself and know what it's like, and actually thought about last time that I didn’t leave tip and I wanted to leave this time because as I said, the service was better. However, I don't think that was the right approach. It's definitely a very good restaurant, but I won't be returning.

While the quality of the flavor varies from dish to dish, the lack of knowledge about gluten free meals (even when they are flagged on their menus) and cross contamination procedures makes it really hard to trust them for Celiac or Gluten Allergy people that want to try Latin American food.

Ate here about a month ago and it was seriously delicious! So much so I had to come back and make a review. We're from OKC, OK and we were in Dallas for a concert. I'm so glad we stopped here and we've already been planning when we would be back in Dallas to eat here again. The service was fantastic and everyone was very nice. My boyfriend, who is from Peru, appreciated the authentic Latin food. I got the Zaguán brunch and it was one of the best dishes I've ever had. Everything had so much flavor. We tried the Argentinean empanadas and they were fantastic! This restaurant also had a great atmosphere. The only thing I would change is the size of my stomach!

This review score is only reflective of their cafe con leche (latte) did not order food. Ordered 2 grandes to go. Took 10min & was Extremely watered down Tasted like instant coffee with not enough coffee grounds. Terrible

This is my updated review after visiting Zaguan again last week after about a year ago. It's just so lovely here!! From their website, "Zaguán is the elaborate entry-passage in the grand old colonial homes of Spain and Latin American." I always get so impressed when places like this exist in Dallas. It's like an escape from the day to day. If you're looking for a gorgeous mosaic of stone and tile, menu items like cheese arepas, empanadas, plantain chips, and fresh veggies, come here. Order yourself a cappuccino, sit by a window, and live your best life. The staff are so kind and patient with you and make you feel at home. 100% recommend for a work/study date.

We were referred this shop by mother house next door! Came in and ordered a vegan arepa and it came with plantain chips and a little bit of salsa. The food was fresh and tasty though I wish I had more salsa! We waited about 20 minutes for the food. Service was mediocre but it seems like a local place for regulars. The bathroom was not very clean so I skipped using it.

Nice cafe! Seems really cute and cozy. Their speciality coffee was good! They have a weekday breakfast special for coffee and a pastry! Be sure to check it out

Zaguán never ceases to comfort my Latina soul. I've been many times and this last visit I decided to try the Ropa Vieja, which translates means old clothes!! It's shredded beef, slow cooked so it's really tender and flavorful, seasoned with peppers, onions, garlic and bay leaf...a symphony of flavors. It comes with white rice and black beans that are mildly flavored without overpowering the dish.

Amazing food!! Super cozy, no frills vibe with an expansive menu. Their breakfast cachapa is so delicious. The service is very, very slow but everyone that works there is very kind. Great option for a casual, laid back meal.

Great service, huge variety on the menu, the food was great - try the arepas that's the star of the menu!

I had a great time dining at Zaguan recently. A local Latin cafe that has won many awards in the Dallas market. Everything from the meat was very tender and flavorful. The plantains were really delicious and the desserts. We got the churros and flan both incredibly delicious. Our waiter went above and beyond with the service and treated everybody in our party like royalty. The service really stands out the most and what made this place such a great place to dine. I can't recommend this place enough and hope to go back again soon.

I actually love the food here, but now for the second time the cachapa has come with cold cheese in the middle. It's such a good dish, but not with coldness in the middle. :((

I'm dying for a reason to be in this area again. I want to go back so bad, I didn't try nearly enough items! Especially considering how many gluten free options they have... This Latin cafe and bakery has all kinds of delicious tapas, fresh baked pastries and breads, sandwiches, breakfast and brunch dishes served all day, Latin specialties, and a full bar. The menu starts with my favorite section, appetizers/sides! Empanadas, fried plantains, fried yucca, fried cheese, plantain chips, sides of rice and beans, beef and chicken. Then soups and salads, cachapas and arepas. You could just order a bunch of these tapas and put together a pretty perfect meal. Zaguán is known for its House Specialties, the most popular being the first 2 items on the list, naturally. There's the #1 Cachapa: D Magazine Award Winner for "Best Latin Lunch." A sweet corn turnover cooked on the grill, filled with beef and cheese, chicken and cheese, or your two favorite ingredients, served with plantain chips. Then there's the #2 Arepa: Another D Magazine Award Winner! A savory corn turnover cooked on the grill, filled with your two fave fillings, served with plantain chips. How do you choose whether you want a sweet or savory corn turnover? What do you guys prefer?? I tend to lean more towards savory meals, but a sweet turnover is extra delicious when stuffed with salty-savory shredded beef and sharp, salty cheese! Other house specialities include flavorful items like the #6 Latin Crepe: chicken and ricotta wrapped in a crepe and topped with tomato sauce, cheese, olives, and raisins; the #8 Pork Loin La Habana: A pan-cooked pork loin topped with orange; and the #13 Shrimp Lima: Shrimp seasoned with ajiamarillo and green onions, topped with cilantro. Doesn't everything just sound so good?! I only had a handful of items but they were all stellar. The cheese empanadas are beautiful, chewy, gooey on the inside and the fried yucca just completely melts in your mouth. The plantain chips are addictive, crunchy, and the perfect mix of sweet and salty. The espresso is strong and smooth. The freshly baked breads are all shimmery golden brown and I don't think anything could possibly smell better! There's a fantastic coffee menu, cocktail list, and dessert list. You can order incredible homemade cakes that'll feed 15-80 people (orders required at least 24 hours in advance), like Tres Leches, Brazo Gitano, Milhoja, Black Forest, and Tiramisu. Don't worry, Zaguán also sells plenty of cakes by the slice alongside cookies, napoleons, flan, and stuffed puff pastries (like guava and cheese, yes please). And y'all, there's seriously so many enticing gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options. It's super cozy in here. Feels like how I imagine a Latin cafe to feel. Casual, warm colors, lively music, the smell of strong coffee and fried dough in the air. Pretty much heaven.

I was excited to try this place out with my family as the reviews were quite positive. We tried a variety of foods and it was all just ok. My dominican husband ate the arroz con pollo and said the chicken was decent but overall he could have made it better. My son had the picadillo avila and the actual stew part was served in a ramekin, very small bowl and wasnt very good. My mom ordered the sopa los andes and said it was ok. My dad ordered the fresno salad (no chicken) and enjoyed it. He asked about the soup but decided not to get it but was brought it anyway. I ordered an arepa a la carte rumbera- it was pretty good. We also ordered the zaguan sampler which was decent. It would be great to have a spicy mayo or some sort of sauce with all those dry items. My dad also ordered an iced coffee and said it wasnt good. My mom ordered a gf alfajor which they never brought. At the end of the meal when we were getting our check i asked about it and my mom told them never mind. They did end up bringing the cookie and not charging us for it. Overall, the place is cute and has nice music. The food was underwhelming and just ok. With all the other places to try in dallas, we probably wont be back and were disappointed with the food. They did have a small grocery section of latin american foods that looked interesting as well.

I ate here once before with a small group and everything tasted good. This time around, I ate solo and had two beef arepas and the fried cheese. The arepas were stuffed with meat and were about double the amount of food I was expecting. I was stuffed myself after eating both of them plus the fried cheese and plantain chips. You may want to order just one arepa unless you have a big appetite.

Arepa was good! We don't find too many places that serves arepa in dfw! I would say these are tad but Americanize arepas but delicious! Can't remember if I got meat with guac or just guac but it was good! Came with banana chips.

I absolutely love every single thing in this place from the food, service , music, wines desserts ( of course the alfajor is my favorite of all times) the atmosphere is awsome, I'm just in love with Zaguán

Terrible service. They ignored me and helped everyone else. The pastry I had was decent though

This is a review regarding a take-out order. I ordered the Zag sandwich with plantains. It's one of the MOST boring but somewhat tasty sandwiches I've had. The pulled pork was well seasoned, but the bread was dry, and there wasn't enough moisture in the meat to help. The plantains tasted as if they had been sitting around for a while. I'll try this place once more to taste something else. Hopefully, I'll have the same experience that the gushing 5 star reviewers have had...we'll see.

Waited too long for something so simple. My party of four was overlooked as our waiter served a larger party their meals first. Perhaps our meal was given to them? After putting our waitress on notice she was quick to blame the cooks who already had our meals waiting. Furthermore, we were over charged despite what the menu advertised. I advise all visitors to check your receipts before you leave. We never got a formal resolution despite the many errors of service. We will not be coming here again.

Practically empty on a Friday night, my friend and I were seated immediately. Our server was funny and patient. There are a lot of things on the menu that I am interested in trying. I ordered the #1 Cachapa meal with beef and cheese. It comes with a side of plantain chips. The cachapa was huge! It took up half the plate. The beef is tasty and tender. It's a bit sweeter than I was expecting so I will probably try the arepa next time. The salsa was delicious and very spicy so it helped balance the flavors. The chips were very thin and crispy and went great with the salsa as well. I took a guava alfajore home and it was ok, nothing special. It's a little concerning how dead this place was because it deserves more hype.

This place made me fall in love with AREPAS!!! I had never tried arepas before but now they are my favorite. If you've ever seen the Disney movie Encanto, the mom character's special power is that she heals people with her cooking (arepas in particular), and I definitely felt that when eating these!! It is a savory, buttery corn turnover stuffed with melty, fried cheese. It's the best!!!! We ordered 2 breakfast dishes (andino and zaguan brunch), both which come with arepas. They were both huge scrambled egg/omelet dishes and I was stuffed! We also got a chocolate croissant, which they toasted so the chocolate was melty. They also had great coffee and espresso. Service was also awesome and fast, we chose outdoor seating as it was pretty nice outside when we visited on a Wednesday morning for brunch. Food came out quick! I would definitely recommend this place if you are in the Dallas. If I visit this place again, I definitely will get the 2 arepa meal and try it with other ingredients added in addition to the cheese :)

Why 5 stars? Because the cachapa couldn't have hit the spot more thoroughly. --- --- --- Jonathan T doesn't know much. But he does know food. And you can tell if you see old pictures of him. (DM me if interested). I was coming to Dallas for about 24 hours and had time for one meal. I told Jon I was coming and reiterated to him that I find his opinions on everything to be a total waste of oxygen, but I do trust his thoughts on food. Usually I have to wait about 16 days to hear back from Jon when I text him, but when it's food-related, the 3 little bubbles appear instantly. He set me about 5 options all over DFW, and they all looked appealing. Ultimately, I went with Zaguan because it was the closest. Had I looked further into Zaguan, I probably would have chosen it for reasons other than how close it was to where I was staying. Jon mentioned the cachapa, which was intriguing, but I was looking for something more hearty. The thing is, I have only had cachapa that's filled with cheese. I didn't even know they make them with meat like you'll find at Zaguan. It turns out, cachapa with meat is excellent. They gave me salsa and I couldn't decide if I liked it better with or without. Without, you tasted the sweetness of the corn tortilla. With it, you tasted the mild kick and the sweetness disappeared. I also ordered some pastries: guava and cheese, cherry and coconut. After living in Florida for years, I had some pretty amazing latin pastries, so the bar is high. These were just okay, to be honest. Lastly, I ordered a mango smoothie and coffee and they were both excellent. The coffee reminded me of coffee I've had in Hawaii, in that there was the slightest degree of sweetness, but it was not annoyingly overwhelming. I don't know if they actually put anything in it, but if they did, it was the perfect amount, despite me preferring my coffee black. What I knew about life was only reiterated on this day: Jonathan T knows a lot about food, but I don't even know how he makes it through life. I want to reiterate, he truly know nothing else about anything because food takes up 95% of his functioning brain space.

Zaguán is a small cafe & bakery that sits in the middle of busy Oaklawn Avenue. I am so disappointed in myself for not stopping in sooner but when Dallas was frozen over earlier in February this year, i took that opportunity to walk over to one of the only places open and serving food! The arepas are to die for, so savory and the cheese is melt in your mouth perfection. I usually get a ham, egg and cheese arepa. Perfect for breakfast or lunch . The shredded beef sandwich is huge and the beef is juicy and flavorful. The bakery items look amazing as well but i have not had the pleasure of trying them just yet. You can also stop in for coffee or happy hour!

So, so good! I am Colombian and struggle to find good Latin cuisine in the DFW area that is not Mexican. Everything was so flavorful and good and they had a sampling of dinner foods from throughout South America. The servers were so kind and patient. The coffee and pastries were also really excellent. This is definitely a hidden gem!

Had been wanting to come here so bad for a while but they didn't take Apple Pay and I had lost my debit card anyways finally made it... I got 2 arepas one de pabellon with egg and it was really good I feel like the egg made it that much better but I also got a reina pepia and I personally think it tasted a little tooo tangy for my liking but it was decent, i still recommend because it's up to a person taste. Anyways I also got 2 chicken empanadas and they were like orangey looking idk I think I meant to order the other ones they have on the website but the filling was pretty basic just tasted like shredded chicken with a small amount of sauce. Personally wish there was more going on but overall I rate the empanada a 2/5 Overall I rate it a 4 because I def would come back and order a simple egg and cheese arepa and I didn't try their desserts but they looked good

I got an arepa with chicken and cheese - even just one was surprisingly filling and would recommend! I would get the arepa alone next time, if you get the combo it comes with plantain chips which aren't anything too remarkable. If you're looking for brunch/lunch on the weekend, it may be busy so plan ahead!

This is definitely a one of a kind brunch place! I don't believe there is anything like it in DFW. There are too many amazing things on the menu it was so hard to decide. I got a ham and cheese Omlette which comes with an arepa! Wow! This combo with their salsa... I wish I could take a jar of that salsa home with me! My friend got two of their specialty arepas, one domino, and one rumbera. Both very stuffed and amazing in flavor. You really can't go wrong with any of the arepas. They come out hot and with crispy outer layer! I'll need to come back to get some empanadas.

I moved back to Dallas after being away for 6 years, and Zaguan is still as good as I remembered! The Cachapas (sweet corn turnover) and Arepas (savory corn turnover) are delicious, filling, and fresh off the grill. The sandwiches are generously sized as well. The sweet plantain sides are some of the best I've had. The ambiance is cozy and unassuming. The staff manage to be efficient while still delivering a friendly and relaxed experience. This is an underrated spot that I selfishly hope remains hidden. :)

First time trying this type of food and I enjoyed it a lot. You walk in and either order at the counter or take a seat and order. Inside is like a tiny grocery story/cafe inside with seating on the other side. We tried their number 1 to 3 most popular dishes and all were pretty good. I liked the 1st one the best which was slightly sweet with soft savory meats inside. There was only 1 worker that I saw and he was very nice and answered all our questions and gave us reccomendations too. It wasn't too busy when I went and I beleive they don't get too busy that you would need reservations. Only small complaint is that for the price the quantity of food isn't that much/filling but it wasn't terribly small either. So for a hungry and big appetite person, one dish might not be enough food because its so tasty and you want to eat more haha.

Me and my brother went in because we LOVE Latin food. We had to ask the person at the front desk wether we should sit or order from the front. God bless we got service cause I didn't know wether to check out at the front or not. I had to ask for a box or silver ware. Also if you're listing cold Beverages let people know not free refills. Will not be returning for the mediocre food . If you're from Latin America don't eat here. $20 for 6 shrimp and some veggies. Not worth it.

I search for restaurants that make eating Keto (Low Carb, High Fat). Zaguán is on my list of Keto restaurants. They cook with olive oil and/or butter. My wife and I easily substituted rice for grilled vegetables. I had a steak and my wife had one of the fish entrees. The only thing I will do differently next time is to have the steak cooked rare instead of medium rare. We do not eat food prepared with vegetable/seed oils and/or added sugars. Zaguan is very accommodating.

Firstly I like the chill unassuming vibe here, the atmosphere is reminiscent of older local restaurants "off the beaten path" in Central and South America. It's not a big place, less than 20 tables but it works. The bakery section is larger than I assumed it would be and it seems that they can also cater to large order bakes and cakes! Which is a definite, plus. The cachapas are delicious!! And I love that they carry a few store items, snacks mostly, like buicuits, chips and some drinks from South America so if you are from Peru, Chile, Venezuela and Colombia you can still get a little taste of home without an overly-commercialized feel to it.

My fiancé brought me here after telling me he had "the best lunch he's had in Dallas". I told him he was setting the bar too high - but, spoiler, he was actually right. This is a cozy cafe located in the very cool Oak Lawn neighborhood. We ordered the Chicken Cachapa (him) and the Chicken Arepa (me), both with plantain chips. The Cachapa is SWEET, so I couldn't eat it for a whole meal, but the arepa was exactly what I wanted. Warm, cheesy, and perfectly seasoned chicken. We also saw a steady line of to-go orders leaving the store - great to know since this places looks like it gets busy!

Small seat yourself restaurant with a few tables outside. The food and pastries are delicious but the service is beyond lacking. It took over 10 minutes before anyone even took our drink order. Server was not very friendly. We will be back to eat more tasty arepas but only if we have nothing else to do that day.

I went here a week ago. Jacob was our waiter. My friends who are new to Dallas are from Venezuela so I decided to bring them here after googling "Venezuelan food" . It was us 5 and a table of 3 there for dinner on Sunday but that made no difference to the waiter as he was in a hurry to get our order, rushing my friends, and being annoyed by their confused looks of the menu. They didn't understand the menu, instead of helping he rolled his eyes and was short with answers. I only saw "Jacob" the waiter when he dropped the drinks and food, I got up at the end to pay the tab $157.11 for 5 meals and 5 drinks ( only 1 alcoholic ) The thing that bothered me the most of "Jacob" the waiter was that he generously applied his gratuity of 20% $29.03. After the horrible service he gave us. I confronted him about the gratuity. The menu said 6 and up 20% Grat and we were just 5. He stuttered to come up with an answer at that point I didn't care or made a scene, I simply told him to do better and that not think just because we were speaking Spanish the whole time that we didn't know that the gratuity didn't apply to us. Horrible experience. Food and drinks didn't make up for it, horrible as well.

The worst pandebono I've ever had in my life. And it was paired with lack luster customer service. The customers were nicer to me. I feel like they should've known better than to give those stale baked goods...especially with that ridiculous price. I haven't been here in years. The last time I came, they were in a different location and it wasn't noteworthy back then. I decided to give them another try and I regretted it. DISCLAIMER: I've only had their baked goods and coffee. This place might be better for an actual meal but idk if I'm willing to take that chance. If I do, I will update my review. If anyone knows where I can get good Colombian or Cuban baked goods in DFW, please let me know.

Love it. Great for breakfast. I love brining out of town visitors here. Amazing coffee, pastries and arepas.

I went here to pickup a order for my customer and the middle aged man that works here is very rude and unprofessional. No greeting of any kind, he seemed to be discusted and looked down his nose at me because I am Africian American. I hate ignorant people that feel they are better than others. I get that feeling every time I go here

Absolutely loved this place with i visited Dallas. Breakfast was incredible. 10/10 The arepas are amazing

Variety of Latin food options. Delicious Argentinian style empanadas. The breakfast style arepas were excellent as well. Good coffee. Tasty bakery items. Attentive service. Definitely worth a visit.

Absolutely Horrible. My stomach hurts. Worst decision of my day...don't do it to yourself

Stopped off one weekday morning with the hubby. There were three employees chatting with each other, but no one greeted us. We actually walked up to the glass case at the register to get a good look at the pastries, yet still no greeting. We decided to dine inside and sat at a table. Only two other patrons were inside the restaurant, and they already had their food. Staff chatted with each other for another ten minutes before one of then came to our table with menus. Honestly, at this point I was ready to go somewhere else, but the hubby wanted to give this spot a chance. My hubby's ham breakfast sandwich was a good solid 3 - not bad, but OK for any diner. My arepa was disappointing. I know every culture makes theirs differently, but mine was pretty dense - it was crisp on the outside, but the interior of the cornmeal was thick and heavy, as opposed to being light and slightly creamy. Our waitress never checked back with us after bringing the food. At this point, we were the only inside patrons. A few customers did pick up orders while we there. I noticed listless service for those customers as well, so I didn't take anything personally. As disappointing as the service was, the coffee was an even bigger let down. I expected to enjoy a strong black cup of coffee, yet ended up with a very weak cup 'o joe. Since this is the time of covid, we tipped some anyway. If this were not covid days, we would have simply only paid the bill. Reviews are mostly high for this spot, so I'd give them another shot, but would only do take out and I would not order coffee.

Love this hidden gem! Easy parking. Great seating options in a bright cool interior. Food is always on point and love taking home some sweet breads from their display.

BEWARE: Food was good, but problem arise where the employee charge me a 20% tip because they 'charge that amount on Sundays because of high volume of costumers'. Even when they never specified on their menus, nor the waiters told me when we got our table or something. I told him that I didn't want to pay that, it's a tip, I decide wherever I paid or not and the amount. He refused to return my money, saying that if they return my money they still need to charge the amount with the tip because ' the system is programmed like that and there is nothing they can do about it'. I would understand if they would told me about it before, but the fact that is just there without any warning it's a SCAM! Also the service was horrible, our friend was waiting for his empanadas even when we got our food 10 minutes ago when they served, the Papelon (papaya) was watery and even when they told me they are not charging me for the drink, they still did. If you don't care getting your money stolen or have a terrible experience, I recommend the tequeños.

It's all good! Food, drinks and ambience is perfect. Bad side; it's too far from where we live!

The food was good with generous portions. We ordered a mojito that was so strong with lime that it just tasted like lime alcohol. We ordered a different drink but we were still charged for the drink we sent back. Most restaurants don't do that.

A must-have....Cachapa chicken/cheese/guacamole....flavorful sweet corn turn-over, a plate enough to share (with a willing partner)....a lightly battered Milanesa...and perhaps it's Sampler appetizer while indulging in the bakery section for Guava-cheese pasty...with a cup of cappuccino....happy tummy, happy crowd for rest of day! Parking space is limited, so avoid lunch or tea-time crowd. Worst case, park across the street BUT crossing the busy street is not recommended!

Authentic Latin food! They have a huge menu, lots of vegetarian options, amazing flavors! Loved their bakery.

Zaguan used to be good and I thought I'd give it another try before considering---I'm done! They're overpriced for what you get and charge more for substitutions and add ons despite the portion you're issued. Beef and chicken dinners are chewy and lack freshness; more like they're leftovers if anything. From now on I'll try some of the other places around town. So disappointed in this one.

Ordered through DoorDash. Food is always amazing. Love that they have gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. Everything taste fresh and cooked with love.

Everything about this place is phenomenal! Fantastic! The staff, service, the vibez and the coffee of course. It's not a quiet place by any means there is Latin pop blaring at all times but because of how casual the clientele is the music isn't overpowering. The baked goods are fresh and crispy when they need to be and soft when they otta be. Lovely place, food, decor, service.