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    Todo Un Poco

    4.1 (860 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian, Mexican
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]One annoying nitpick is that there seemed to be a couple gnats or fruit flies around us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Vibe: [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is honestly one of the more unique in Sacramento[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]See if you can peek the painting on the wall that shows a "dead" version of the interior![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This really is the perfect little date night spot for some great vibes and unique fusion dishes![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was excellent and the place has a nice vibe indoors.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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!

    Chicken in peri peri sauce
    Caitlin S.

    I can't think of enough nice things to say about this place. I chose them for my graduation dinner with my family and friends because of what looked to be lovely atmosphere and good food, what I did when I got there was a restaurant that reminded me of my many loved ones from Mexico, staff that was friendly and welcoming, and an owner/chef who made me feel like I was visiting someone's home for a fiesta. She created a menu for my party and we were constantly surprised and overjoyed with all the food. In particular I loved the chicken in peri peri sauce and the Churros we finished the meal with. Maria puts love and attention into every detail and knowing that she also holds minimizing food waste close to her heart made this an even lovelier experience. We'll be back for sure and many of my guests are already planning anniversaries there.

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    Hidden gem in Elk Grove. Friendly server and good food. Will definitely go back there again.

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    We've been going here for years! Live Maria, her husband and the whole team. Of course we always get the Florentina pizza - it's delish!

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    Short ribs on a bed of polenta (aka Italian grits)
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    $$

    You really can't go wrong with Olive Garden. Lately, I've been enjoying their unlimited soup and…read moresalad, especially the Zuppa Toscana. It's packed with flavor, and I love that it includes kale. The salad is consistently fresh, light, and refreshing as well. They also offer great pasta deals. The pasta is always cooked just the way I like it, although some of the sauces are better than others--certain ones are just average. I've never had any complaints about this location. The wait for a table is usually reasonable, and the staff is consistently friendly and attentive, which makes for a pleasant dining experience every time.

    I ordered my food online as I usually do and they're always on point with service, speed, and…read morequality. On this visit, I ordered the usual, fettuccine alfredo with chicken and shrimp, gnocchi soup, and an extra spaghetti dish. When I got home, 5 mins away from the restaurant, my fettuccine alfredo had sauce but it look like someone put 2 tablespoons of alfredo sauce in my dish. My shrimp was charred and I couldnt get past the taste of the burnt on the shrimp. My pasta tasted just like the noodles because of the lack of sauce. I decided not to eat it. I received the usual survey of "How did we do?" and I put the information that Im putting here in the survey. I got apologies from the guest relations for Olive Garden who said Management would reach out to me. So far, no one has reached out to me. Pretty upset as this meal total on this visit was about $50. I like Olive Garden but now I feel like I need to look at my meals before leaving the parking lot. Thanks Olive Garden for making this right!

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    Fettuccine Alfredo: Our signature alfredo made fresh in-house every day, served over fettuccine.
    Fettuccine Alfredo: Our signature alfredo made fresh in-house every day, served over fettuccine.
    Minestrone: Fresh vegetables, beans and pasta in a light tomato broth.
    Minestrone: Fresh vegetables, beans and pasta in a light tomato broth.
    Five Cheese Ziti al Forno: Oven baked blend of Italian cheeses, pasta and our signature homemade five cheese marinara.

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    Five Cheese Ziti al Forno: Oven baked blend of Italian cheeses, pasta and our signature homemade five cheese marinara.
    Allora

    Allora

    4.4
    (866 reviews)
    9.3 mi
    $$$$
    Women-owned & operated
    Fine dining

    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.

    My partner and I celebrated our one year anniversary here and had a fabulous time. Our server was…read moreamazing, the service was impeccable and the food lived up to the expectations. We got the three course option: antipasti, an entree and dessert. I picked the porchetta tonnato ( pork belly salad) for the antipasti, scallop for entree and ciambella for dessert. They also brought out palate cleansers and complimentary prosecco for our anniversary which was so appreciated. The scallop was the most tender scallop I've ever tasted, it just melts in your mouth and perfectly seared. The ciambella has limocrllo macaropone, so soft and not overly sweet on a layer of olive oil cake. Reservations are a must. I booked a week before hand and there were limited availability. I would definitely come back for a special occasion! The parking lot is TINY but there are plenty of street parking.

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    TORTELLINI EN BRODO - Branzino, scallop, fermented corn, Jimmy Nardello peppers.
    TORTELLINI EN BRODO - Branzino, scallop, fermented corn, Jimmy Nardello peppers.
    Allora
    HAMACHI CRUDO* - Cured Hamachi, marinated beets, Calabrian chili

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    HAMACHI CRUDO* - Cured Hamachi, marinated beets, Calabrian chili
    Cacio

    Cacio

    4.7
    (417 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$$

    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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    Simple and Powerful. Wine makes everything better.
    Simple and Powerful. Wine makes everything better.
    Orecchiette con Salsiccia
    Orecchiette con Salsiccia
    Penne with vodka sauce and house made sausage.

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    Penne with vodka sauce and house made sausage.
    Pastosa By Lucia

    Pastosa By Lucia

    4.7
    (597 reviews)
    14.2 mi
    $$

    This place is the epitome of hole in the wall! It is tucked away in an industrial area. (Keep your…read moreeyes open or you'll miss it). Pastosa by Lucia delivered in all aspects. It is a small establishment, but that didn't factor in with how well they treat their costumers. From the moment we walked in, we felt cozy. Focaccia bread is given when seated. Nice, fluffy, and warm. The staff is attentive and helped narrow down our decisions. Our starter was the calamari. Served with a nice cocktail and tartar sauce. The calamari was so crispy and not chewy. For our entrees, we ended up with chicken parm and and the classic lasagna. The sauces and noodles are all homemade, which made everything much more delightful. Everything was melt in your mouth delicious. The chicken for the chicken parm with so crispy and juicy and the lasagna was so soft and flavorful. ( kitchen staff also asked if we wanted to try their spicy sauce. It wasn't too spicy, which made the sauce very flavorful.) If you are looking for a delicious and homey space for Italian food, this is your place. Would definitely recommend this place.

    Looking to go on a foodie adventure, my dad and I drove down to Pastosa by Lucia from Sacramento…read more This is definitely the perfect example of "don't judge a restaurant by its location". There was ample parking in the industrial parking lot and a steady flow of customers but they did a good job turning the tables over quickly. And the food was some of the best Italian I have had. To start, my dad and I split an order of the calamari, which was perfectly tender and breaded to perfection. We also each tried the minestrone soup that accompanied our entrées. The minestrone had great flavor and plenty of fresh vegetables. I ordered the gnocchi with chicken and pink sauce while my dad ordered the chicken Parmesan. He really wanted to try their lasagna but they were sold out by the time we got there. The gnocchi was cooked to perfection (aka not mushy) and the pink sauce had great flavor to it. My dad thoroughly enjoyed the chicken Parmesan and had plenty leftover for a second meal. So if you find yourself passing through the area, looking for some hearty and delicious Italian food, come check out Pastosa by Lucia.

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    Menu
    Fried zucchini
    Fried zucchini
    Pesto ravioli with beef

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    Pesto ravioli with beef

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