Z South – American
Sun-drenched flavors and coastal inspiration collide at Z South, where the bright zing of citrus-cured aguachile meets the indulgent, molten warmth of bubbling queso fundido. Guests gather in a lively, modern atmosphere to share crisp poke tostadas and smoky charred brussels sprouts, savoring a social dining experience that balances refreshing seafood with soulful, comforting classics.
5256, South Mission Road, Bonsall, CA, 92003 +17602952481 https://www.zsouth.net/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Z South
Dairy-Free at Z South
Z South in Bonsall has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Chimichurri Ribeye and Seabass Veracruz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Z South
Z South in Bonsall has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole and Chimichurri Ribeye. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Z South
Z South in Bonsall has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blackened Southern Salmon, Calamari and Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Z South
Z South in Bonsall has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chipotle Crusted Pork Chops and Birria Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Z South
Z South in Bonsall has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Z Mexitini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Z South
Z South in Bonsall has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Z Mexitini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Z South
Z South in Bonsall has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Seabass Veracruz and Mezcal Old Fashioned. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Z South
Z South in Bonsall has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Charred Brussels Sprouts and Seabass Veracruz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Z South
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Birria Taco | 3.8 g | 43.4 g |
| Camarones a la Diabla | 67.5 g | 36.2 g |
| Chipotle Crusted Pork Chops | 40 g | 35.6 g |
| Aguachile | 58.3 g | 31.6 g |
| Chorizo y Papas Taco | 64.2 g | 30.6 g |
| Paloma | 23 g | 21.9 g |
| Charred Brussels Sprouts | 125.8 g | 16 g |
| Slow Braised Short Rib Taco | 1.7 g | 14.4 g |
| Calamari | 2.3 g | 14.2 g |
| Seabass Veracruz | 17.2 g | 12.1 g |
| Guacamole | 37.7 g | 11.2 g |
| Pork Al Pastor Taco | 9.9 g | 11 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Guacamole - $7: avocado, cilantro, onions, jalapenos Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido - $10: cheese, chorizo, chipotle, green onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $12: braised short rib, jack cheese, red onion, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche - $14: marinated shrimp, lime juice, special spices, tortilla chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Brussels Sprouts - $10: lime, chipotle caper aioli, pepitas, red wine vinaigrette, cotija Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $12: flash fried calamari strips, chipotle aioli, grilled citrus, cilantro, cotija Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aguachile - $14: shrimp, cucumber, red onion, lime tortilla chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poke Tostada - $14: avocado, ahi poke, crispy onions Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - $8: avocado, cilantro, sour cream, tortilla strips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $8: mixed greens, tomatoes, avocado, jack cheese, cucumber, and red onion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Lime Salad - $10: mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, crispy onions, jack cheese, with avocado lime dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $10: romaine, avocado, shredded parmesan, croutons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Americano Taco Salad - $10: crispy flour shell, refried beans, spanish rice, chopped greens, jack cheese, sour cream, black olives, guacamole, and scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Camarones a la Diabla - $21: sauteed shrimp in a spicy Guajillo red sauce, served with cilantro rice, beans and choice of tortilla Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Platter - $18: slow cooked carnitas served with spanish rice, beans and choice of tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arrachera Carne Asada - $18: marinated skirt steak grilled to order served with spanish rice, beans, and choice of tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Southern Salmon - $19: salmon blackened on a bed of rice and seasoned black beans, served with a house avocado salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Verde - $17: braised pork in a tomatillo serrano sauce served with spanish rice, beans and tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plato de Birria - $18: beef marinated in birria consomme served with rice, beans and choice of tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Serrano - $23: poblano pepper filled with cheese, refried beans, cilantro rice, chicken breast, serrano cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Crusted Pork Chops - $26: pork chop roasted in chipotle Chile, served with charro frijoles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichurri Ribeye - $38: served with papas frites Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seabass Veracruz - $28: served with charred asparagus, cilantro rice, sautéed tomato, green olives, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Hand-Crafted Tacos
- Birria Taco - $5: corn tortillas, beef in birria, onion, cilantro, served with consomme Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slow Braised Short Rib Taco - $5: pickled radish, avocado, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo y Papas Taco - $5: soy chorizo, potato, white onion, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp Taco - $5: marinated shrimp, red cabbage, avocado, chipotle dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Al Pastor Taco - $5: white onion, pineapple Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Margarita - $10: blanco tequila, agave, lime
- Spicy Margarita - $12: reposado tequila, jalapeno, bitters, agave, lime
- Organic Skinny Margarita - $12: organic blanco tequila, organic agave, fresh squeezed lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Cadillac Margarita - $12: reposado tequila, agave, lime, orange liqueur
- Prickly Pear Margarita - $11: blanco tequila, prickly pear juice, agave, lime
- Paloma - $12: blanco tequila, grapefruit juice, agave, lime
- Mezcalrita - $12: mezcal, bitters, orange juice, agave, lime
- Smoky Pineapple Margarita - $14: mezcal, reposado tequila, cointreau, lime, pineapple juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Z Mexitini - $14: blanco tequila, cointreau, lime, dry vermouth Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Firing Squad - $14: reposado tequila, lime, grenadine, bitters
- Mezcal Old Fashioned - $10: reposado tequila, sugar cube, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- BB Gin - $12: tanqueray gin, blackberries, lemon, agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Z South
- Is Z South dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Z South has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Chimichurri Ribeye and Seabass Veracruz.
- What can I eat at Z South on a dairy-free diet?
- Guacamole, Chimichurri Ribeye and Seabass Veracruz carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Z South have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole and Seabass Veracruz.
- Is Z South gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Z South?
- Birria Taco, at roughly 43.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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