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    Todo Un Poco

    4.1 (863 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian, Mexican
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Pasta Las Marias
    Arlynne D.

    The Dark ambiance was kind of romantic. It accentuated the beautiful hand painted portraits. The server provided some suggestions when I asked. I ordered a zero proof passion fruit margarita to enjoy the happy hour. It was pretty good. I enjoyed my Pasta las Marias since it was like a Mexican style pasta. The unique flavor was yummy considering it was not the typical style of spaghetti. I was too full for dessert, but I would like to return to try other dishes. This fusion of Italian and Mexican is definitely something to taste for everyone.

    Gregg R.

    Italian-Mexican fusion in EG. Location: In a quiet sleepy part of EG is a shopping center with a restaurant that bears the name Todo Un Poco. To be honest this place can be easy to miss and from the outside it is difficult to see the interior but don't let that fool you. One annoying nitpick is that there seemed to be a couple gnats or fruit flies around us. Vibe: This place is quite a unique vibe and walking into the restaurant was like walking into a different part of town. The restaurant uses thick blackout curtains and once you are inside you feel like you are in a different environment. The restaurant is low light with little lights at each table and large murals across all the walls. The building is quite big but the restaurant seems to just a part of the business. Service: our server was awesome. Attentive, friendly and always quick to make sure our waters were filled and checking on us. Food: This is where we had some issues. I really like the fusion idea but something like this is hard to pull off. To be honest the carnitas were not my favorite lacking the flavor and drenched in what seemed like oil. The deviled eggs were not really deviled eggs but hard boiled with carnitas and various accoutrement but the pickled onions while great made the dish extremely wet. Similarly the dishes we ordered the Cheese Ravoli with Carnitas and the pasta Jalisco had many clashing elements. The food was decent but there seemed to be a lack of flavor which was hard to place. Highlights include our cocktails which were very well made and the delicious dessert. We had a Fried plantains with banana bread and ice cream. This was quite a delicious dish and really ended the night positively. This place left me with some question marks and made me wonder if this concepts really works. So issues with cleanliness is something that is in the back of my mind. Likely will give this place another try.

    Pisco Sour
    Matt D.

    It's been a while since we last ate here, and we're going to make sure that changes, as they're such as delicious as we remembered from the first time! The ambiance is honestly one of the more unique in Sacramento. See if you can peek the painting on the wall that shows a "dead" version of the interior! The food is ranges from classic Mexican, to full fusion Mexican-Italian, and it's so good that it makes me wonder why there aren't more restaurants like this out there. the mole was rich and filling, and the cilantro chicken spaghetti was like a Mexican pesto. The deviled eggs weren't actually deviled, which was odd, but the toppings on them were still incredible. Drinks were tasty, with the best Pisco Sour I've had in Sac! This really is the perfect little date night spot for some great vibes and unique fusion dishes!

    Sangria
    David B.

    One of my favorite spots for the last 20+ years I have yet to be disappointed. Located in a small business center area, there is plenty of parking. You have your choice of Italian or Mexican flavors here, and a few that cross over both genres. This evening we had the chili verde tortellini, lemon tortellini and cheese ravioli with pesto sauce. The chili verde and lemon tortellini were both spot on with fresh tasting tortellini and excellent flavor. The cheese ravioli were also good but note the pesto sauce is a little rich. We tried the sangrias this time, and it was okay, I prefer mine with a carbonated beverage added to it however which this did not have. Service was excellent and the place has a nice vibe indoors. Todo remains on my list of favorite spots to go. Expect to spend about 20-30 per person.

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    Justin S.

    Came here to say on a Saturday night to celebrate a friend's birthday dinner. I came with a party of ten, however we only waited about 10 minutes to be seated. The service was excellent from the moment we sat down, waiting for food to the end. I asked the server what wine would pair well with the Paella and the server suggested a great glass of red wine which was perfect. This is an interesting concept of Mexican Italian Fusion food. But I can taste it. The Paella is a Spanish Dish and with the carnitas and shrimp I can taste the Mexican touch on it. Overall great food and experience. I especially love the atmosphere! Would be back and would highly recommend.

    Salsa Verde pizza
    Jenny H.

    A large group of us went there tonight to celebrate a birthday. They were packed. The service was slow but very friendly. I ordered the white sangria, and it was so fruity and yummy. We started with the mozzarella sticks, which had a great cheese pull. My husband had the salsa verde pizza. He really enjoyed it, and so had a couple bites and thought it was delicious. I ordered the shrimp and crab raviolis, and it was a sensational plate of food. Not very spicy but a lot of nice flavor. I would have liked to lick the plate if it wasn't socially unacceptable. My daughter had the Alfredo pasta, and I must admit that this was not a great plate of food. It was really bland. But aside from that, I am anxious to return and try some of the other tasty sounding items on the menu.

    Chicken cilantro spaghetti (added shrimp)
    Carol P.

    With high ratings on Yelp and other platforms, I was expecting a lot from Todo Un Poco. Unfortunately, a few things fell short of my expectations, but we still had a nice dinner out with friends. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside. It's a little dim but vibrant at the same time featuring colorful murals, red walls, and Dia de Los Muertos-themed decor. I loved it. We walked in and were greeted by a few different staff hurriedly walking by to and from the dining room to the kitchen, some stating, "we'll be right with you." We were waiting for our friends to arrive, so no big deal that we waited for about 10 minutes, but I got the impression that the staff were a little confused on who was going to seat us and where. Our server was very sweet and polite though. Timing of food was a little off. The red sangria was wonderful, just sweet enough, good alcohol content, and nice fruit flavor. To start our meal we ordered the queso fundido and the clams chorizo. They arrived at different times. The cheese dip was super cheesy, like a never-ending cheese pull. It was good but hard to eat because of that cheese pull! Our server brought a bowl of chips and a plate of salsa, beans, and little tortillas. A plate! They really need to put the salsa and beans in their own little ramekins. That whole dish was awkwardly presented, making it awkward to share with the table. The clams chorizo was good with a unique presentation. They put a large deep fried flour tortilla over the bowl that you could break apart and eat with the dish. I love me a deep fried flour tortilla, so I ate it by itself, but the clams chorizo had a delicious marinara type sauce and would've been better served with some crusty bread. For our mains, I ordered the chicken cilantro spaghetti and added shrimp and hubby ordered the Italian lasagna. Seemed like a small portion for the lasagna but husband said it was good. I was a little disappointed with my spaghetti. I expected more flavor, and I think if they used grilled chicken (and shrimp) instead of shredded chicken(?), it would elevate this signature entree. Also, freshly grated parmesan would be much appreciated for the Italian dishes. Our friends ordered the Mexican lasagna and the shrimp and steak fajitas. Like the Italian lasgana, it seemed like a small portion but they enjoyed it. The fajitas weren't presented in an appetizing way. There was no sizzle, no charred aromas wafting. My friend barely ate any of it, and when our concerned server kept asking if it was ok, she politely said yes. We got talked into sharing the signature house dessert, which was banana bread with fried banana and ice cream on top. That was pretty tasty. Overall, the atmosphere is fun with a diverse menu. There were just a few misses with the food on this visit, with no standouts. A solid 3 stars.

    Garlic Braids & Tostada Chicken Salad
    Annie N.

    We had a pleasant dinner at Todo un poco! The portions are HUGE here. Ordered the garlic braids as an appetizer and we received a LARGE stack of heavenly delicious bread to dip in marinara and ranch. We were surprised in a good way from the generous portion, and were shocked again by the large portion when the tostada salad came out. We were wide-eyed staring at the tostada salad. Pretty sure I said "holy shit that thing is huge" and usually that phrase is followed by a good time, which the salad ending up being very good. The tostada that the salad lays on is larger than my face, I can't say that about most tostadas that I've met. The next entree was chicken flautas and the food was plenty and had good flavors but the rice that came with the flautas had a bit of a bite/crunch, I think it was a tad undercooked but it was still edible. I generally would have liked the rice to be a bit fluffier and cooked a bit more but may have just been an off batch. For drinks, I first ordered a Paloma but the drink was very flat. There were no bubbles/carbonation which I thought was a bit odd for a Paloma so I ended up ordering another drink (a Margarita) and the Margarita was served in a big goblet and was pretty good. We left very full and with leftovers, and would come again. There were a few minor things that could have been improved with the rice and the Paloma drink, but overall the staff and service were very friendly.

    Deanna W.

    Amazing service and amazing food. We're definitely going back again. The ambience was awesome not too bright in there nice and cozy very friendly groups of people.

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    Amabel Y.

    Great service and super friendly staff! I had this restaurant bookmarked for the longest time and I finally got to try this restaurant with my family. Huge portions and extensive menu that offers both Italian and Mexican food! We ordered for family style: Medium Chile verde pizza, pasta Jalisco, steak fajitas, crab ravioli, pozole, and churros with ice cream. Out of everything ordered, the crab ravioli (specials) and the churros were my favorite as there were very flavorful! The other items were a bit bland but not bad at all, I was just expecting an explosion of flavor in my mouth and I didn't quite get that. The server was so kind to give us 2 baskets of complimentary garlic bread and it was so good when dipped in the crab ravioli sauce! Overall, this is a perfect place to go on a date night as the ambiance is nice! I would give this restaurant another try as the enchilada looks good and the chicken mole is calling my name! :)

    Adobo calzone
    Mia M.

    We ended up trying this spot out of convenience. We were heading back to the Bay Area famished and we wanted something to hold us over. We walked in and the immediately we noticed the red walls decorated with vibrant colors and art! Reminders Dia de Los Muertos are all over. We walked up to the bar and asked to place a to go order. The gentleman came from behind the counter and showed us a menu. We told him we were driving and he since I was the passenger he suggested the Mexican lasagna for me. My husband wanted the adobo calzone both dishes were savory and flavorful. We placed our order and within 15 minutes our food was ready. The staff were attentive and when they packed our dinners they supplied plenty of napkins, silverware and sauces to accompany our entrees. I was extremely pleased with the service and the robust flavors in our meals (they aren't skimpy). If you are in the Elk Grove area,you want to try a Mexican/Italian fusion spot and you are in the mood for being spoiled this is the perfect place.

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    La Selle H.

    We chose this restaurant for our group's monthly dinners. My first time to eat here and it did not disappoint. I ordered Steak and Pesto Torta and it was very delectable. The pesto is not overpowering. It was perfect! The owners (acted as servers as well) are very accommodating and attentive. Bathroom is clean w/ multi stalls. I would come back here again!

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    4.2(1k reviews)
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    I had no idea that such a wonderful, authentic Italian restaurant had been hiding in an unassuming…read moreElk Grove strip mall this whole time! Palermo doesn't look like much from the outside, but you can feel the love that went into this place on the inside. From being greeted by the Sicilian owner at the front to the super friendly servers and other staff, you just feel so welcome from the start. There is a full cocktail menu and full service bar to star things off, and a few house specials. I got the West Coast Colada, which is a very pineapple-forward, simple rum cocktail without the coconut side of the class drink. It was lovely, if not a little on the weak side alcohol wise. Every dish we ordered was fantastic (shout out to the minestrone soup), but the star of the show was the lasagna. I was wondering why the lasagna was a $45 dish until i saw it delivered to nearby tables and my mouth dropped. This single slice of lasagna could feed 4 people (or more) and consists of a couple DOZEN layers of noodles. It was the best, and biggest lasagnas I've ever had, and I'm still eating it 4 days later! The desserts were also absolutely delicious, with a very creamy take on tiramisu, and a very well-named "temptation" chocolate cake. The cherry on top of dessert was when the owner came and chatted with us about the origins of the lasagna and the restaurant. Just a lovely Italian man with a passion for food that somehow landed him in Elk Grove of all places! We will absolutely be returning. I mean heck, $45 for a week's worth of delicious lasagna ain't a bad deal!

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    3.7(1k reviews)
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    The food is really good. I judge an Italian restaurant by their carbonara, and this place hits the…read morespot. Service is good but they do get busy so it took a while to get our big group (13) order rolling. Sever himself was very nice and attentive. We were celebrating our friend's birthday. We let the server know and he surprised us with a nice ice cream at the end of our meal. Ambiance is nice but kinda outdated looking for my liking.

    Coming here since 2017, "frequent flyers" driving from Rocklin…read more.. Food: OK, when compared to previous dining experience over the years. Ambiance: Always good Service: Great, until we received the bill and the Server's response to our request for a correction We ordered the Pork Fusilli, and a Sicillian pizza, added a $5 Salad (pix attached). Server gave us the bill, upon review, we noticed a "1/2 Caesar Salad" and a corresponding $13 charge, not $5... Certainly NOT what we ordered . We explained to the Server the error and she apologized, said the bill will be corrected. Upon the Server's return, she said she was sorry and informed us we ordered the Caesar, not the regular $5 salad. Really? Instead of correcting their mistake, we now found ourselves having to explain to the Server, twice what actually happened while she took our order, I pointed out to their menu and I said "we wanted to add the $5.00 salad". That was it! We never asked for the Caesar, and specially a "half-order". The Server emphatically refused to correct the mistake. Obviously her decision would have never be my choice, had I been the Server, or the owner of the restaurant. We hate giving bad reviews, but being unnecessarily placed in this awkward position we did not appreciate it.

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    4.5(530 reviews)
    11.6 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
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    We loved this small family style restaurant. The decor is simple and service warm and welcoming. So…read moremuch to choose from on the menu it can be overwhelming so just plan to come again. I was craving the eggplant parmigiana and was told the eggplants had been delivered to the owners home and therefore, was not available. Funny! So we settled on the shrimp and chicken dish - apparently a fan favorite- and chopped salad. Both delicious with ample portions for two to split. Interesting note - they offer cauliflower crust pizza- a must try next time. Enjoy!

    I've been to Italy--including Sicily--more times than most people have left California, and my…read morepartner even holds an Italian birth certificate. With that context, we don't take Italian food lightly. That's exactly why Ippolito's Trattoria stands out. Nick, the owner, is there seven days a week. Whether he's running the kitchen like a true master or walking the dining room checking in with guests, his presence is constant. His wife is often by his side, and together they've built something that feels less like a restaurant and more like a family. The staff reflects that--welcoming, attentive, and genuinely warm. Now, the food. The chicken parmigiana is massive--easily two meals--and executed perfectly. The chicken is tender, well-seasoned, and balanced. We usually start with calamari or a shared salad, both consistently excellent. I'm especially particular about carbonara, and this is the only place in Sacramento that truly gets it right. No shortcuts. No cream. No smoked bacon. They respect the tradition--using proper ingredients like guanciale or pancetta and incorporating the egg the way it's meant to be. It's easily the best carbonara I've had in years. The arancini are another highlight. If you've ever made them at home, you know the effort involved--this is the real deal. Crispy outside, rich and flavorful inside, and absolutely authentic. The bread is baked fresh daily by Nick, and it shows. The pasta is artisan-quality, also made fresh, and sourced from a trusted local partner. Every detail reflects care and intention. Dessert is not an afterthought here. The tiramisu--made in-house--is flawless. And the cannoli? Outstanding. The shells have the perfect crunch, and the fillings are rich without being overpowering. Even the pizzelle cookies are done right. It's no surprise they've earned recognition, including: Best Italian Restaurant in Sacramento Best Restaurant Overall in Sacramento Beyond the food, Nick is active in the community and gives back, which only adds to the experience. We've enjoyed this place so much that we've chosen them to cater my 60th birthday for 20 very discerning Italian family members--many of whom we've already brought here, all with the same glowing reactions. If there's any criticism to address, it's usually from people saying the food isn't salty or herb-heavy enough. That misses the point. This is balanced, authentic cooking--where ingredients shine without being masked. I've been to Papa Gianni's in Cameron Park dozens of times over the years, and it's a great spot. But when it comes to the Sacramento region, Ippolito's Trattoria is my go-to, without question.

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    3.1(497 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Went to the Elk Grove Location for dinner. We were going to go to the Sac Location but their…read moreparking sucked and opted to go to this one which was on our route home. I made an open table reservation, they sat us promptly when we arrived, they were accommodating and gave us a table right in the front so my grandma didnt have to walk far. The server came over and took drink order for me while the others went to the restroom. They started us an order of garlic cheese bread. The old spaghetti factory has been one of my favorites since I was a child, the closest being nearly 2 hours from where we live now we go when we are near one of the locations. Their special hot peach margarita was delicious, I hope they decide to keep it on the menu long term. I always get the browned butter mizithra spaghetti and an order of the mizithra broccoli. My grandma got the lobster and crab Ravioli and she said they were to die for. Overall great trip to this location

    It had been several years since I've eaten at this restaurant and honestly I thoroughly enjoyed our…read moremeal! We showed up at about 6:00 pm on a Friday night and we were seated right away in a cozy booth. Our waiter was great, he was still fairly new and gave us a warning but he was great and so friendly. Wish I remember his name! The garlic cheese bread was ah-mazing!! It was super garlic and cheesy and came with a delicious marinara sauce dip it in. We tried so hard not to eat it all before our meal came lol. The dinner salad was good and fresh and I remembered how much I love the pesto ranch that came on it. My husband had the lasagna and I had the Garlic Mizithra which is Spaghetti with Mizithra Cheese & Browned Butter, garlic, bacon, and mushrooms. I enjoyed my meal soooo much. Even though the sauce is made with butter, it still is very light and goes down so easy. My husband's lasagna was also very good and we had plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day. We of course, ended it with the spumoni ice cream that is included with the meal and honestly one of my favorite ways to end the meal. I don't think I will wait so long to go back.!

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    4.4(869 reviews)
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    Women-owned & operated
    Fine dining

    We had the good fortune to try Allora tonight. What a treat! The ambiance is modern and inviting,…read moreif loud. (Soft surfaces would help a lot.) The menu was varied and had a myriad of interesting and unique dishes. The service was excellent, including the delightful manager who also poured wines and checked in often. The food was very good and absolutely gorgeous. Eclectic plating and dishes with beautiful arrays of colors, textures and layers. Every dish was good, but there were a few stand outs. The melon gazpacho with melon, prosciutto and sweet shrimp was something I've never had before. It was cool and creamy and refreshing. The lasagna was something I've never creamy and rich. The halibut, with a super thin butter toast as the 'skin' was a revelation. And the desserts were something I've never well considered and played, not super sweet with contrasting sour and creamy notes in each one we tried. Overall a lovely experience and a great place to celebrate life.

    Oh my! Where to start. This was a wonderful meal. It is expensive, but what an amazing meal. We…read morestarted with cocktails. My wife had "it must be Summer. This is like a special French 75. I loved my Paloma. We had the four coarse tasting. For antipasti she had panzanella. I loved the smoked corn vellutata. This was a cool smokey corn soup. Very refreshing on a warm evening. For pasta she had bucatini ala Traponese. I really enjoyed agnolotti. It was wonderfully light but quite flavorful. For entrees she loved scallops. The pork loin was great for me. She loved her desert of ciambella while I savored bomboloni. The staff assisted us perfectly with helpful suggestions and prompt attention. The only minor concern was excess noise on the patio. We're getting older so for us the loud fan and a few loud other diners were a slight inconvenience, but overall our experience at Allora was superb. Thank you.

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    Allora - TORTELLINI EN BRODO - Branzino, scallop, fermented corn, Jimmy Nardello peppers.

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    4.7(418 reviews)
    4.5 miThe Pocket-Greenhaven
    $$$

    This is likely the best restaurant in the Pocket/Greenhaven neighborhood and is definitely worth…read morethe trip for those who don't live in the neighborhood. A very small quaint restaurant with high quality ingredients and a cozy ambiance. A husband and wife run this place with a few staff and it is packed almost every night. I'd recommend making a reservation. They even recommended an appetizer because "there's only one chef and he's working on 31 plates". There are some patio seating in addition to the indoor tables and the bar. Nevertheless, it didn't seem to be an incredibly long wait for our food. We ordered the orchiette con salsiccia, which seems to be on the menu often. One of my favorite things to order. The sausage is cooked perfectly and has good flavor and I love the broccoli rabe and pasta texture. It's not a very saucy dish but full of flavor. We also tried the fregoli e gamberi. Again, not saucy, but great flavor. The shrimps were cooked really well and had great salinity and spice.

    We arrived as a party of 4 on a Friday night at 7pm. Though it wasn't too busy, we ended up waiting…read moreabout 30 minutes for our main course to arrive -- not too long if we were just a party of adults, but with a young kid, this was a bit on the long side (not the fault of the restaurant). Other than the wait, the waiter and waitress were lovely and attentive through the meal. Our appetizer (asparagus & burrata, with prosciutto) did arrive quickly. It was tasty, though two of us found the burrata cheese quite salty, and the asparagus was a bit chewier than I expected. The Torchio e Granchio stole the night; the Dungeness crab meat was excellent and tasted fresh, and matched the cream sauce well (which I normally don't like to eat, but was great with the crab). The beef and pork meatballs were sizeable, which was appreciated; we found them a bit over-flavored however (particularly with oregano), and the sauce-to-meat proportions was a bit much (way too much sauce for the amount of pasta and meatballs for our taste). I found the Orecchiette con Salsiccia to be wwayyy more spicey than the Fregola e Gamberi. Though on the menu they both have one chili sign beside them, I could barely taste any spice in the Fegola e Gamberi, but in the end I picked out a small pile of chili pepper bits from the Orecchiette, which even after doing so my mouth still burned through the meal. They definitely need to add an extra chili next to this dish in the menu.

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