We will miss you! thank you for all those years that I would come with friends, my familia and for my alone time and enjoy those tasty crispy potato and chile poblano tacos and the Baja. Sorry I didn't try anything else because that's what I would go get. Lots of love and enjoy your retirement. read more

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We tried Cafe Capricho during small business Saturday. We needed a bite while we were out shopping! We got the chorizo burrito and chorizo tortilla. You order at the counter and they bring your food out to your table. There is indoor and outdoor seating available. The food came out hot and fresh, and we had complimentary chips and salsa to snack on while we waited. They have canned and bottled beverages as well as a soda fountain. They serve some beer as well. We enjoyed our meal, and I we would eat here again. The torta was particularly good, but the burrito was tasty, too. read more

Café Capricho - Chorizo burrito - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Love this tucked in spot. Yummy yummy yummy every thing is yummy. Got a mom and pop feel. You walk in order at the counter and then seat yourself inside or out. Super cute for a first date spot with quality food and located in a great area to walk and window shop in. Not sure if they have a dedicated parking lot but we parked down a residential street and walked the two minutes no problem. Definitely recommend exploring the menu. I had 3 different tacos and all were delightful! I think my top two are the fish and potato and pepper. Can't wait to go back and explore more. read more

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I just noticed the current rating of this wonderful little place and I thought I'd offer some positive comments. My wife and I have been enjoying Cafe Capricho's food for many years. In fact, we consider the chicken tacos to be best in town. A couple of those tacos, along with some rice and beans makes the perfect meal. Their homemade salsa, with chips, is really good, too. The staff is always pleasant, the interior dining is always welcoming and clean and the street side patio is inviting and comfortable. Also, the beer selection is solid. Thank you for being there, and keep it up! read more

My favorite burrito and shrimp tacos in town for years. Can't understand the bad reviews. Amazing shrimp and fish tacos and burritos an OG sac gem - wish they were on DoorDash for when I'm lazy!! read more

Café Capricho - Inside of restaraunt - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

What a sweet little local spot. The owner was such a nice guy, so hospitable and the food was good. What more can you ask for. read more

Café Capricho - Carnitas burrito and enchiladas suiza - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Love cafe capricho. I've never had better potato and cheese tacos and all my friends that I bring from big cities like LA and NYC agree. The Baja fish burrito is also very good. The only downside is the ambiance isn't the best but nice to sit in the front patio on a nice spring day. read more

My first time here and I was pleasantly surprised on how good my vegetarian tacos were. I ordered the potato and cheese, and potato and poblano pepper tacos. The best part, the corn tortilla was deep fried perfectly. The cheese was stringy when I bit into it with the crunch of the corn tortilla. I would have never guessed that this was a Mexican restaurant with their name. They also served other cafe items which I did not order. My husband ordered the fish tacos and said he enjoyed and his favorite of the 2 he ordered was the Baja. read more

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Iam a loyal customer, and now changing from 5 star to 3 star. Been eating at Cafe Capricho for around 8- 9 years , unfortunately place has slowly been going down hill. My Wife and I loved there green salsa its not available anymore, they use to give you a choice between 2 different salsas. Now they give you salsa that looks like puke and not so good. The only reason I still give them 3 star is there crunchy tacos , still some of the best and my favorite crunchy tacos. Staff are polite and professional Place is comfortable and clean read more

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Burger was as good as any in sac. Excellent and Mexican food is off the charts too! Highly recommend

My family loves this place. Always fresh, quick and affordable. Love the beer selection and Two Rivers on tap is a nice addition for gluten intolerant drinkers. The adobada burrito is great but often I will just have a simple bean and cheese. Also suggest the mole enchiladas. Love the vibe here and it will always be one of my favorites in sac. read more

What a disappointment. I wasn't sure what type of food they served so I looked up their menu and it appeared to be Mexican food. I did not find any sort of ambiance inside. Kind of cold, cafeteria like, English 80's music. You have to stand in line to order. I ordered a plate meat and it was served in a plastic container. The food was neither authentic nor tasty. It tasted like something that came out of a can and was heated up before serving. Staff was barely friendly. I was REALLY hoping for a good meal but was left wanting. Not going back. : ( read more

Café Capricho - $23.00 with tip. Not worth it. - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Multiple returns since my last disgruntled update mean I'm far past due for an update. What you'll find in the cocina of Cafe Capricho is, hands down, one of the best burritos in Sacramento. Their food is as fresh as fresh gets; their produce selection top-notch. At most Mexican restaurants you feel as if you are carb-loading on a hastily-assembled dish consisting of low quality ingredients. Here, every dish is made with love and a mini-masterpiece, from comfort food favorites like burritos to south-of-the-border specialties like fish tacos to dishes you can't find elsewhere, like their delicious strawberry salad. I previously vented about a slow kitchen and some inconsistent dish delivery, but several more visits have taught me that that just comes with the territory. Just know that if you order for takeout, like I did the other day, you will get fresh, hot food in the comfort of your own home that is as authentico as a small cafe in a little Mexican town. read more

A very favorite local spot! Great food. We especially love the tacos, potato poblano quesadilla. Great variety of vegetarian options too. We have been here more times than I can count. Good prices, great food, not too fancy. Owner is nice. It is a smaller restaurant and they usually are pretty busy around lunch and not as busy around dinner. I gave it 4 stars as sometimes hours are inconsistent and service is variable. That said, the crunchy tacos are worth it. Highly recommend! read more

This is where we go for the BEST fish tacos in Sacramento! Their Baja Taco and Shrimp Tacos are delicious, fresh, melt-in-your-mouth good! Chips and salsa are amazing. Their cheeseburger (and sweet potato fries served with chipotle ketchup) was one of the best I've ever had. I'm so happy they're still in business (after the pandemic no doubt hit them hard). Their service is excellent, and the food is amazing. If you haven't been, you should go! read more

Great vegetarian options. Lovely staff. I've never had a bad experience. One of my favorite local spots

First time here and I must say I wasn't expecting much especially after seeing the reviews. The co workers wanted to here. I will say glad we did, the food was fresh and tasty! I ordered the Baja Burrito it's what the co worker recommended. I seen on the reviews the one thing people did like was the crispy cheese and potato taco, yes it was not big. But I would recommend both of those items. The burrito was great and taco was so good! read more

Café Capricho - Baja Burrito and Crispy cheese and potatoes taco Try it - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Ordered a bowl of soup to eat in, they came with a cup of soup in a to-go Dixie cup with a lid so upsetting will not be going back.

Great place love the tacos, the bean cheese rice burrito. Honestly I've had quite a few of there menu items and have never been disappointed. The salsa also is one my favorites. read more

The older man that took my order was extremely rude and short with me; he spoke to me as if i was annoying him with my questions about the menu. When i received my almost $5 taco i was infuriated by the size. It was literally the smallest taco i've ever ordered and based on the price i would've expected more food or at least another taco to suffice. My lunch was ruined and i left upset on how i was treated. Do not recommend!! read more

Café Capricho - the size of their tacos smh ridiculous - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

I am so annoyed writing this review. The owners are so inflexible. I asked if I could buy a side of their enchilada sauce. ( I hate their salsa) for my burrito. The nice kid working said he had to ask owner. She came out and said no, we don't sell it. I said I just want a small side for my burrito. She said no. I used to frequent this restaurant a lot when it first opened. They made two fresh salsas that were delicious. I understand that they changed to only one. But, it is neither of the two original. I go there about once a month. When owner is not there I have had no problem getting the small salsa size enchilada sauce. I work in customer service. It's so easy to say yes to small requests. Also, it seems like every time I'm there (once a month) they are training a new person. I suspect it is because the owners are difficult to work for. The turnover there has always been high. read more

Good food but not great customer service. I wanted sauce with my quesadilla and I didn't realize you have to pay, which I was happy to do, but I didn't have cash and there is a minimum purchase amount on card purchases. Being in customer service my first response would be "let me grab you one this time but know let us know when you order next time" but the guy basically said sorry it's policy. Just know if you come here a policy regarding a .50 cent sauce is more important than making you happy. read more

SIT-REP Yelper-Extraordinaire SOPHIA hosted an AWESOME UYE (Universal Yelp Event) Happy HUMPY Hour here last night! It was a great time to decompress from the work-stress in the middle of the week with some great Mexican eats and refreshing drinks! THE MENU We got some tables and Sophia dialed us into some great plates of Quesadillas and other tasty Mexican treats! There was an array of: * Cheese & Ground Beef Quesadillas * Cheese & Pulled Pork Quesadillas * Cheese & Vegetables Quesadillas Oh my god! These were ALL tasty and absolutely delicious! I actually ordered the $1.25 happy hour taco specials as well! There were four (4) to choose from and I got three (3) of them! * Potatoe & Spinach Taco * Potatoe & Swiss Chard & Mushroom Taco * Potatoe & Roasted Poblano Pepper Taco All these tacos were yummy, and the Roasted Pepper taco came crispy. They were all double wrapped corn tortillas and absolutely delicious with a variety of spices and textures highlighted by the food items in the taco with the potatoes, which were the constant thru all the tacos. BEVERAGE CONTROL! This place is just a block down from CHEATERS and mere blocks away from BLUE LAMP, and so close enough to "The Grid" that it was part of the BEER CRAWL that was going on last night. It made for a fun time with everyone sharing their refreshing ales and beers with one another. THE LOWDOWN For a good, yummy, delicious time, hit Café Capricho for some delicious authentic Mexican taste treats! read more

Café Capricho - The ORDER window @ Cafe Capricho - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Excellent red potato, Swiss chard, and black bean burrito with tasty charred green salsa. Great vegetarian options. Carne asada burrito was good too! read more

Are food handlers not required to wear gloves anymore? The person at the cash register did not put gloves on and shortly afterwards, started preparing our food. I don't know why but this made me very uneasy. Not sure if we'll return. read more

I pretty much only come for lunch, but it's definitely at the top of list. They have the BEST Baja fish tacos I've ever had. Fresh battered fish with white sauce and cabbage on a corn tortilla- I was into Rubios until I tried the fresher version here! They also have great burritos. They use black beans, but they are so good I don't even miss refried. When my coworkers and I feel like splurging, we order the fried plantains- they are sooo good! A very light fry and slightly sweet/tangy sauce. You can pick up free chips and salsa at the counter too. I usually call in my order if I'm in a hurry, but service is pretty good at lunch and it doesn't usually take a long time. read more

I went there for breakfast. Had white potato taco along with onion rings. I would not suggest to try their onion rings, kind of oily and not so tasty/salty. But taco was ok. Lot of tofu though. read more

Café Capricho - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

I've been a fan of Cafe Capricho since its opening in 2010. This is the kind of cafe most cities lack. A simple, but colorful dining area, that is unpretentious. An American look at Mexican fare that's not caught up in strict Mexican tradition or low quality "fast" food. The choices on their menu are very familiar but distinctive in approach. Two of my absolute favorites are the Baja Torta and the Cheese Burger. The torta is not like others and has a fresh approach with avocado and deep fried fish. The burger is, bar none, the best burger you'll find in Sacramento. Hefty, juicy and not complicated, like so many restaurants push. The same, hard working, cook has been grilling these burgers for a decade, and giving them a smokey flavor you'll not find elsewhere. In addition, the owner, Ed, is a hard working stand up guy who cares about his customers and quality food. I like a restaurant that offers affordable quality food with consistency. That's Cafe Caprichio!! Local Rob L read more

Capricho used to be our go to spot and a place we'd brag of having the best burgers in town to our friends. Sadly, quality and quantity have been slipping over the past year and a half. Portions have gotten smaller, which in itself might not be that big of deal; I would end up eating too much anyway. However, their burgers (both the Jack and Bleu Cheese) have changed for the worse. Avocados are no longer a standard condiment and change in bun and overall smaller burger has us rethinking if we want to continue coming here. We first started coming here about 8 years ago. With so many other restaurants in town, it's tough to continue coming here for a meal that is inferior to what we had become used to. read more

Always clean and fresh inside including bathrooms. Professional and nice. The best burger in Sacramento!

Food was mediocre, service went from disappointing to irritating. *Please excuse the length, I have to explain why this was a bad experience.* Expecting an easy outing with options for all; Arrived at 7:50pm with three of my grandparents and my father. Immediately encountered the host/cashier who said "you can sit here" and walked away without another word. Waited minutes before realizing she wasn't coming back, and that we had to order at the counter. My fault for not knowing. "Café", they mean it. Got the same greeting as if we had walked into a Starbucks and sat down. Don't expect a friendly introduction or greeting. Dad and I both had to repeatedly ask the cashier for a bottle opener despite standing there looking at her with unopened bottles on the counter. Lol, awkward. At this point, I was a bit embarrassed for inviting my family here, but after settling our drinks I was overall content--until I ordered my food. Wanted to try their Vegan Combo (1 butternut, poblano, corn taco; 1 potato, spinach, poblano enchilada) and asked for a crunchy/hard taco. Cashier didn't think they could do that, and went back to ask the manager. I assumed it was a price-point issue: why else wouldn't they when they're obviously capable? It's a Latin-American restaurant. Surprisingly, she returned with "yeah he can't make that" and when I pressed for a reason why, she didn't have a response. Just kinda shook her head and rolled her eyes back towards the door she just came from. /Imploring/ her, I asked "Really? You can't make me a crunchy vegan taco? Why?" She replied, "Well, they make them ahead of time in the morning with toothpicks." ??? Compromising, I asked if I could have a potato/poblano taco without cheese. I was amazed to learn that they would not make me one without topping it with cheese. They cannot "veganize" any of their four vegetarian crunchy tacos and cannot explain why. I ordered butternut squash enchiladas and a small salad, rather dejectedly, and sat down. (Btw, citrus dressing was too sweet & enchiladas had insignificant amount of pumpkin seeds.) Waiting for the food, overheard the manager tell another customer something like, "that's the most important thing, making the customer happy." So, I took the opportunity to ask him why he was completely unable to make me any crunchy vegan tacos. His response baffled me. He looked at me blankly, squeezed his eyes shut for like 10 seconds, (as if he were wishing I'd disappear,) & tilted his face back towards the ceiling, before rolling different excuses off the top of his head, verbatim: * "they're pre-made in the morning" * "squash is already cooked so we can't cook it twice in the deep fryer." (BEANS MUST BE PRE-COOKED, TOO, SIR. LOL?) * "we aren't set-up to fry empty shells, we only have a deep fryer" * "we can't fill a fresh shell and fry it for you" I gave up, said "thanks for your explanation although I still don't understand", to which he gave me a stale face.. That's when it went from disappointing to irritating. My dad enjoyed his crunchy bean taco, at least, which seemed to be vegan except the mountain of cold, crumbly queso fresco on top. Huh. :C I'm forgiving--I've worked in food service for years, and, for me, a smile goes a long way--but I walked out of here disappointed and irritated. The manager could not give me a logical explanation for being unable to fulfill what should be an easy request. tl;dr If you want some cafeteria-style food with minimal human-contact, Cafe Capricho is an OK option, unless you're a vegan who dares to order something as bizarre as a hard taco. read more

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Capricho has been a favorite since they opened. Baja Tacos/Burrito,Jack Burger W/ Bacon, and Potato and Poblano Taco are all of my family's favorites. Every time, we can count on the amazing chefs and service to give us such a solid, good meal. I can only imagine the deliciousness that the chefs are capable outside of the menu. read more

$3.25 per small street taco? Not worth it! They do have fast good service, Mexican sodas, beer and outdoor dining. Tables were clean read more

Café Capricho - 2 tiny over priced tacos - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Personally I love the food and the vibes of the restaurant. It's amazing. Great food. Nice selection of beer, nice people, but the owner, Mariana Winchester, is a bitch. She makes it was a horrible experience. I recommend you order your food to go... BE WARNED!!!! Be Careful! Full story below. The food was amazing. I bought a cheeseburger with fries both times we went. The first time they weren't as busy, so the food came out perfect. The beef tasted amazing, and the fries are waaaayyy better than McDonald's. Hubby bought himself his beer from down the street and a Burrito from the restaurant. Hubby and I went on our second day and she was there. He brought his beer he had bought from the liquor store down the street and we both ate burgers. Nearing the end of our meal she sees us that we are almost done and asked if we needed anything then seen that he had bought a beer in not from her restaurant. She then ran to the back screaming anx yelling at us that we had to leave and grabbed our food and was throwing in into the to go box. I tired to cover our food, because mind you we were eating, and she tried to grab me yelling in my face.. We left in a peaceful manner while she was very disrespectful towards us.. read more

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I stopped by Cafe Capricho one weekday afternoon for lunch because 1) I was craving tacos and 2) I wanted something simple and fresh. I had Cafe Capricho bookmarked because they have tacos AND a ton of Vegetarian options. Sold! Pro Tip: Call in your to go order before you get there. Otherwise it'll be a longish wait. I arrived quickly and was able to find parking down a side street because there's no parking lot. It was a nice afternoon so the patio was filled with customers but there were plenty of tables outside. I lucked out and there was no line when I arrived, but it formed quickly afterwards. I ordered Two Crispy Tacos (One Bean and Cheese and One Potato and Cheese) which also came with complimentary Chips and Salsa. My total was under $6.50 and it was a perfect serving for me for lunch. Yes! After quite a bit of a wait (I'm lucky to have an hour lunch) I was on my way. I got back to the office and discovered that the tacos were SO delicious! Simple with just beans, cheese and lettuce or potatoes, cheese and lettuce but so good and satisfying. I especially liked the perfectly crisp taco shell that didn't get soggy during my 10 minute drive back. The complimentary chips and salsa were great too; the chips were fresh (not out of the bag) and the salsa was flavorful. Win win! I will definitely come back to Cafe Capricho for another healthy lunch on the cheap. When I was there I saw they also have a pretty good happy hour with food specials and plenty of craft beers in their cooler. Many of the menu items are Vegetarian (or can be made to be) so I would definitely recommend. read more

Café Capricho - One Crispy Bean and Cheese and One Crispy Potato and Cheese Taco - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The stars seemed aligned for a good time to finally try Cafe Capricho: we found close street parking on an otherwise busy Folsom Blvd/33rd Street, we did not get run over trying to cross Folsom Blvd at 33rd Street, we were early for the Yelp event being held directly across the street, my +1 loves Mexican food, we were starving, a 4 Yelp star rating, and I needed a new restaurant to review. Oh yeah! But sadly, the food did not leave a twinkle in my eye. I ordered the pork chile verde plate and a potato taco. My boyfriend got his usual carne asada burrito. We helped ourselves to the free teeny bowls of chips and the fresh homemade salsa, which, by far was the best thing we ate there. Bland bland bland...boring boring boring! When the server brought out the chile verde plate, I just know I had a look on my face, like "what the f***?". A small round white plate with a spoonful of black beans, a spoonful of rice, and a spoonful of the chile verde, that had about 5 small chunks of pork, which were not even tender! Apparently portions and presentation are minimal, along with taste. My rice was cooked all the way but had zero flavor. Same for the beans. No amount of salt or hot sauce could rescue this meal. For $9, I expected much much more. So when the raved about potato taco came, it had a lot of potential. Tortilla looked nicely fried and crispy, had brightly colored veggies, and what looked like crumbled Mexican cheese on top. Ok, maybe this little taco could salvage my sad dinner. Nope. I do not understand what the hype was about. The bf said his carne asada burrito was lacking in something. Flavor, perhaps? read more

THE LOWDOWN: A cool and casual East Sac Mexican spot with noteworthy food. I discovered it after I moved to the neighborhood, and boy, what an amazing find! You order at the counter, but are served at your table - so it falls somewhere between a taqueria and a sit-down restaurant. It gets a little crowded at peak hours and can take a couple minutes longer than you'd think. But don't worry, snack on the complementary self-serve chips and red and green salsas while you wait. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, so sit outside if the Sac climate permits! DELICIOUS AND UNIQUE: The dishes I've tried are very flavorful. There's a level of creativity and flair that's a step beyond the usual Mexican staples one might expect at a run-of-the-mill taco shop. I find myself craving their atypical entrees like stuffed poblano peppers (filled with cheese, currants and pine nuts) and black bean, chard, and potato burritos. Their salads are interesting as well, with ingredients like fennel, pear, mango, sunflower seeds, and jicama, topped off with a tasty citrus vinaigrette. A bonus for me is that they make an effort to cater to vegetarians. I recently devoured their vegan special (taco and enchilada combo) and practically licked my plate clean! SUMMARY: Keep this unique Mexican spot on your radar and try it soon! read more

Café Capricho - Open burrito - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This place has the best chilaqules around. Honestly THE BEST. We love it. Unfortunately I can see the writing on the wall... 1) they changed their hours a couple years back, so now they open at 11. That's kinda late for us to be eating breakfast. 2) they started eliminating things like the horchata and the green habanero hot sauce in the bottle. 3) They are eliminating items from their menu -- it literally has black sharpie crossed out items on the laminated menus. 4) they are announcing that they'll be closed on Sundays starting Oct 7. Not sure they will be open as a business much longer... very sad. I really enjoy this place, and would hate to see them close. read more

Another of those "3.5 star" reviews...I'll admit to being reluctant to giving a small business a rating lower than its current average, as I've had several meals here and my only real gripe is occasionally having to wait a long time for my (delicious) meal. That said, all of the dishes we've tried have been good to excellent. Free chips in tiny little bowls keep me from over-eating, since each return trip to the order counter burns off more calories! I've done the math - if I eat four bowls of chips & salsa I'll actually lose weight during my meal. Not accounting for the cold beers "en botella" or on tap, that is. Summer afternoons are a killer on the south-facing street seating, but if you can catch it on a nice evening, or balmy day, you've got a nice people-watching spot to enjoy a cold drink and healthy, vegan-friendly bites. See what you think! read more

At their price point, I would drive a little further and get something a little better at 30-40% lower prices. But if you are in the area or limited on your travel area it's pretty dang good. I would go 4 stars of the meat quality was comiserate with pricing. Meet is weak Corn tortillas so so Salsa is weak. Chips pretty good Beans were very good Rice was good read more