[13] The Austin American-Statesman wrote: "While there's too much soulful artistry involved to be properly showcased within the space of a single album, Zone of Our Own underscores the crucial connections between the Sir Douglas Quintet-style rock of Doug Sahm, the border (and border-transcending) musics of Freddy Fender and Flaco Jimenez and the Tejano-flavored country of Augie Meyers.

"[19] USA Today noted that the band uses "everything from German polkas to psychedelic rock to Mexican boleros.

"[18] The Edmonton Journal determined that "the one true riveting moment on Zone of Our Own comes from a pan-fried, rollicking reworking of 'Is Anyone Goin' to San Antone'.

"[11] AllMusic concluded that, "for all the sonic diversity of the Texas Tornados, Zone of Our Own still sounds like it's all of a piece, like the play list of some blessedly eclectic radio station beaming out along the border, as the four frontmen bounce off each other with joyous aplomb.

"[14] The Rolling Stone Album Guide opined that "swagger this assured takes years to muster.