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Zambrero Portlaoise, Portlaoise
Mexican food typical of Zambrero Portlaoise
Mexican food typical of Zambrero Portlaoise
Mexican food typical of Zambrero Portlaoise
Portlaoise, County Laois

Mexican · Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Zambrero Portlaoise Restaurant

Closed now Opens tomorrow at 10:30 4.4 on Google · 27 reviews

Opening hours

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Closed now Opens tomorrow at 10:30
Weekly opening hours for Zambrero Portlaoise
Monday10:30 – 21:00
Tuesday10:30 – 21:00
Wednesday10:30 – 21:00
Thursday today10:30 – 21:00
Friday10:30 – 21:00
Saturday11:00 – 21:00
Sunday11:00 – 21:00

Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.

Full hours & directions

Shuttington Portlaoise service station, Mountmellick Rd, Clonreher, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 T2YA

  • CuisineMexican
  • Price€€
  • Phone+353 57 867 0800
  • Nearest stationPortlaoise Station · 2.0 km
  • AccessWheelchair friendly

About Zambrero Portlaoise

Zambrero Portlaoise brings a Mexican restaurant experience to Shuttington Portlaoise service station, Mountmellick Rd, Portlaoise. Expect Mexican street-food staples with fresh salsas and guacamole.

By rail, Portlaoise Station is the closest station at 2.0 km. Portlaoise has 104 restaurants, cafés and takeaways in our guide, and this is one of them. If you want to compare, The Bog Road is a short 80 m away.

Good to know: wheelchair access are available here. Doors are open every day. The earliest start is 10:30am on Monday, and the latest close is 9pm on Monday. Diners rate it 4.4/5 on Google across 27 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff, tasty food and tacos & burritos.

Key facts

CuisineMexican
TypeRestaurant
Price guide€€ (mid-range)
Google rating4.4 / 5 from 27 reviews
AddressShuttington Portlaoise service station, Mountmellick Rd, Clonreher, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 T2YA
EircodeR32 T2YA
Phone+353 57 867 0800
Wheelchair accessYes
Open7 days a week · 73 hours in total
Nearest stationPortlaoise Station (2.0 km)
From Dublin city centre78 km
Coordinates53.05089, -7.32054

At a glance

Services & amenities at Zambrero Portlaoise

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.

Menu highlights

What to order at Zambrero Portlaoise

Full menu
  • Elote

    Grilled corn, chipotle mayo, cotija

    VGF

    €6.50
  • Churros

    Cinnamon sugar, chocolate dip

    V

    €7
  • Chicken Quesadilla

    Grilled tortilla, cheese, peppers

    €10
  • Birria Tacos (3)

    Beef, consommé for dipping

    €14.50
  • Carnitas Tacos (3)

    Slow-cooked pork, salsa verde, onion

    GF

    €12.50
  • Chimichanga

    Deep-fried burrito, queso

    €15

Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.

Estimated busy times

Usually busiest around 7pm on Thursdays.

Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for mexican venues — not live data.

Good to know

  • Today is — hours: 10:30 – 21:00
  • Sunset in Portlaoise today: 19:06
  • Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
  • One of 104 places to eat in Portlaoise

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Reviews

4.4/5 on Google · 27 reviews

What recent reviewers mention most:

Friendly staffTasty foodTacos & burritosGenerous portions

John Mitchell2025 · via Google
★★★★★

The young lady Elena was super friendly and helpful. And boy, that burrito she served up for me was absolutely delicious!

Response from the owner

Hello John,

Thank you for your review. We always aim to provide the best service, your feedback is highly appreciated. Glad to hear you had a good experience.

Hope to see you again soon!

Zambrero Portlaoise Team

Robert D2025 · via Google
★★★★★

Wonderful helpful staff and the burritos are huge and delicious. A little bit on the pricey side though. €14 for just the burrito alone is a little steep; maybe if a drink was thrown in too would suit more. But overall a great experience!

Response from the owner

Hello Robert,
Thank you for your honest feedback glad you had a good experience. We did take your feedback into consideration. We have a new deal running at the moment, a small burrito and a drink for 8 euros. Also we have a loyalty programme where you can get your 10th food item and a drink for free!
We hope to see you in store again soon.
Zambrero Portlaoise Team

Niamh Farrell2025 · via Google
★★★★★

Picked up some food this evening and was served by Shannon and Nikhol. Couldn't have had a better experience they were so lovely and helpful. They were really friendly and chatted with me while getting my order ready. Great service

Response from the owner

Hi Niamh,
Thank you for your review, we strive to provide the best customer service and we are very glad to hear that you received that!
Hope to see you again soon
Zambrero Portlaoise Team

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Questions & answers

Where is Zambrero Portlaoise?

Zambrero Portlaoise is located at Shuttington Portlaoise service station, Mountmellick Rd, Clonreher, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 T2YA. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

Is Zambrero Portlaoise open on Sunday?

Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 11:00 – 21:00.

What time does Zambrero Portlaoise close tonight?

It is currently closed. Opens tomorrow at 10:30.

Is Zambrero Portlaoise wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.

What other restaurants are near Zambrero Portlaoise?

The closest alternatives are The Bog Road (80 m), The Make & Mark (80 m) and Golden Spring (100 m).

How is Zambrero Portlaoise rated?

Zambrero Portlaoise has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 on Google, based on 27 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, tasty food and tacos & burritos.

What is the nearest train station?

Portlaoise Station is about 2.0 km away, roughly 25 minutes on foot.

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