Show 39, August 31, 2013: Chef Marco Zapien of Zapien’s Salsa Grill and Taqueria in Pico Rivera

Marco Zapien of Zapiens Salsa Grill and TaqueriaChef Marco Zapien is the owner/chef of Zapien’s Salsa Grill and Taqueria in Pico Rivera. It’s proudly family-owned and a locals’ favorite since 1994.

The fare represents the various regions of Mexico. They are known for lengua (tongue) and enchiladas en mole. The corn tortillas for the chips and salsa are made-in house.

On Saturday, September 7th Zapien’s is hosting their 2nd Annual Hatch Chile Roasting and brunch for charity. Hatch Chiles will be sold by the case, roasted or fresh, and Hatch Chile food and drink specials will be available.

A fun side note here for Angel fans. Chef Zapien was the executive chef at Angel Stadium during the 2002 World Championship Season for the Halos. He has his framed chef’s coat from that season hanging in the restaurant signed by all the Angels players from that championship team!

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