Cucina Zapata

Highly recommended this place out of ever in food truck row Second time visits and I must say not only is the customer service great. The food is delicious. They are usually packed during lunch time but it's worth it.

I recently visited Cucina Zapata, a food truck in Philly, and had a great experience. The truck was easy to locate and a short walk from the nearby train station. I was fortunate to arrive when there was no line, allowing me to quickly place my order. I tried the falafel tacos and the salmon platter.The falafel tacos were exceptional--well-balanced with fresh toppings that paired perfectly together. They were so delicious that I ate them too quickly to snap a photo! On the other hand, while the salmon platter was flavorful, I wasn't a fan of the breaded salmon. The service was efficient and friendly. The truck operates cashless, accepting payments like Zelle, which required a bit of setup on my part, but the staff was pleasant throughout. Overall, Cucina Zapata delivers great food and swift service, making it a solid choice for a quick and satisfying meal.

This Asian Mexican food truck is heavenly. Located at Drexel University, it's very convenient to the Amtrak Train Station at only an 8-10 min walk away. I saw a food influencer post videos of the tacos from Cucina Zapata and I knew I had to try it the second I visited Philly.I ended up getting the Cap'n Crunch Fish (Tilapia) Tacos, and they are not playing around when they say Crunch! The fish is fried to a crunchy perfection. The breading of the fish is super tasty and they definitely do not skimp on the amount of fish you get. I love all the sauces they drizzled on top of the tacos too. I got my tacos super quickly and the service was really friendly. The tacos were bigger than your average taco too which was a nice surprise! It is definitely a little messy to eat, but they provided tons of napkins to account for that.At $9 per two fish tacos, this food truck offers a quick, yet fantastic quality of food for a great price! Cucina Zapata is a must try if you're in the area and looking for a quick bite. They're open Monday to Friday (and sometimes Saturdays!), but definitely check their Instagram to see when they're opened or closed. People also say that they only take cash, but on the food truck there was a Venmo QR code, which inclines me to think they also take Venmo! Definitely check out this food truck -- you won't be disappointed!

My last review was almost 9 years ago.....dang! This place is just as good as ever. Stopped by and got the veggie burger and a thai tea. Prices have increased from my college days but now the burger comes with chips which was a pleasant surprise. The veggie burger is slightly different but possibly better?? My biggest complaint before was that it would fall apart very easily. The burger I got today was darker in color but it held together A LOT easier. The guy who took my order was really nice. When I asked if the veggie burger was the same he said "yes but possibly better". I ordered around 11:45 and it was streamline and easy. I remember waiting 30mins+ in the past so it's nice that it was an easy experience. They take venmo and cashapp. Glad I stopped by and need to come back sooner rather than later.

THE BEST FOOD TRUCK EVER! College was significantly better knowing they were right around the corner from my class lol. I hope really hope one day they open a restaurant in Philly. Im originally from NYC and would drive to Pennsylvania for them. The chicken was always crispy, and the sauces were soooo savory. Eating their food brought tears of enjoyment to my eyes. The prices were perfect for a "broke" college student at the time

This place is great! The fish taco is one of the best I've eaten. Lots of fish, crisp veggies and a flavorful sauce - spicy but not too spicy, literally just right. Chicken katsu and Thai iced tea also. Had hungry track boys here and we all loved it. Thanks!

visited this food truck in philly back in 2019 & i have yet to find anything like this !! this was recommended by a friend as this food truck is located in drexel university , and i am so glad i got to try this yummy deliciousness! cucina zapata is a korean & mexican fusion food truck & i remember the cap 'n crunch tilapia burrito was around $6 so it's super worth it !! i heard that they were closed during COVID but they are open again! if you are ever around the philly area, i recommend checking them out.also don't forget to bring cash (just in case they don't take card) !!

After a couple of painful years closed due to COVID, Cucina Zapata's truck is back and just as good! They have an active Facebook page where you can submit pre-orders and see the menu for the day, which changes slightly each day (but should always have a version of their signature chicken katsu and Cap'n Crunch tilapia). Their chicken options are also halal on Thursdays and Fridays.I recently went and ordered two Cap'n Crunch tilapia tacos for $8 - the usual burrito wasn't on the menu today, but honestly tacos are just as good a vehicle to get the super-crispy fish and spicy mayo into your mouth. If you order at the truck, it's still about a 10-15 minute wait like it was before, but worth the wait of course. Old-timers and newcomers alike, come check out this super unique and tasty food truck at Drexel!

During my college days, Cucina Zapata was THE truck of choice amongst my friends on Drexel's campus.It's been 7 years since I last had my hands on their renowned Cap N' Crunch Fish platter so I decided to go down memory lane (more like Ludlow St and 31st where the truck is located) and grab lunch on a sunny but windy Friday. I finished a 20 mile bike ride with my cousin prior to picking up lunch so we had definitely worked up an appetite. I placed the order through instagram a day before: 2 cap n' crunch tilapia platters with a fried egg on both 1 cap n' crunch shrimp platter and a thai tea.After the first bite, it immediately brought me back. Flavors didn't miss a single beat. Most of their menu items can be ordered as tacos, burrito, or a platter. I've always preferred the platter which comes with rice, a side salad, and sliced avocado which was missing this time but not a biggie.Get all the sauces (sriracha, spicy mayo, and green sauce) and I always ask for a fried egg which is a dollar more but is key. They cook the egg perfectly over easy where the yolk is nice and runny mixing well with the rice. The shrimp platter seemed like a newer item but it was just as great as the fish platter if not better. HUGE 6 pieces of shrimp fried in their Cap n' crunch batter. It was my cousin's first time trying Cucina Zapata, and he gave his stamp of approval which was less of a relief because I did hype it up but more of a reassurance of how good Cucina Zapata's food is. Super happy Cucina Zapata has been here all these years and so glad I came back to the same friendly service and amazing food.

Amazing food and service. Took less than 3 minutes for me to get my food. I had the Katsu platter!