Talisa was our server and she was so amazing! She gave us great drink recommendations and continuously checked in on us to make sure we were doing good. The food came out so quick! read more

We got seated fairly quickly since my friend and I were only a party of two. This place was poppin since Argentina was playing the World Cup, so you can sense the excitement and energy. Seating outside was alright, I recommend sitting in the shady area or asking for an umbrella to be opened. My fish tacos were fantastic, and the cilantro rice was surprising touch. read more

Zócalo - Green Cilantro Lime Rice Side - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Historically ever since this restaurant opened up way back in 2005,going to Zocalos was always a special occasion. We would go on birthdays,graduation dinners,anniversaries,maybe visitors from out of town,it has always been something in our family,going to Zocalos usually meant something good has happened in the family. You see Zocalos isn't your hole in the wall taqueria-this is a high end Mexican spot-walking into this restaurant it's beautiful inside,beautiful decor,beautiful art on the walls,generally I'd say people dress nice when they go here,though not a requirement. Overall I'd say it's a nice restaurant-a place to spend special times with loved ones eating pretty high quality food. Let's talk about this particular visit. It started off pretty normal for me-no reservation,so I put my name down on the waitlist then proceeded to walk across the street at another popular restaurant and put my name down there as well and started my little game of "Which restaurant was going to text me first with a seat?" To kill time the wifey and I grabbed a seat at their beautiful bar in the middle of the restaurant and ordered a couple of drinks and enjoyed their complimentary chips and salsa. I ordered an Oaxacan Old Fashioned($17.00) and the wifey got a Chile Pineapple Paloma($18.00) Both drinks were dynamite and I would order again.The Chili Pineapple featured a Chili Liqueur that gave the drink a nice bite and the Old Fashioned featured La Luna Mezcal which gave the drink a very unique smoky twist-quite enjoyable. As luck would have it,Zocalo won my little contest and texted me with a seat first,so we made our way to our seat at the outside dining area. We decided to go with a few things. -Ceviche Verde($19.00) -Quesadilla Oaxaca($12.00) -Tampiquena($29.00) I'm a massive fan of Ceviche,I literally could eat it every day,so was looking forward to this dish & it didn't fail to impress,very flavorful with its Aguachile and for sure had a kick to it-very nicely seasoned. The Quesadilla was very tasty with its freshly made tortillas and Jack cheese and chicken on the inside topped with Cotija Cheese. The Tampiquena was a wonderful dish.Its a medium well steak,served with a cheese enchilada in their signature mole sauce and a portobello mushroom topped with Jack cheese.This dish was served with a side of Cilantro-Lime Rice and Black Beans and freshly made tortillas. This was so delicious and so filling-perfectly cooked,perfectly seasoned an-I definitely recommend it but be sure to come with an appetite-it's a solid dish. This was for sure not a cheap meal but this also not a cheap place-Zocalo is truly a wonderful restaurant and a true star in the Sacramento dining scene. One of my favorite spots to eat in midtown. read more

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Been years since I've been to Zócalo. It felt like a good day to sit on a patio, enjoy some Mexican food, and I've always liked the Midtown location. Truthfully, I've always thought the food was pretty mid and wondered why it consistently makes the Michelin Guide. But I decided today was the day to give it another chance. We were seated immediately upon arrival, and the service was excellent throughout. Water glasses were constantly refilled, and the staff kept the chips, salsa, and beans coming. The complimentary beans were especially good, with a deep smoky flavor that stood out. The chips were solid and the salsa tasted fresh. We ordered the fish and shrimp ceviche to share. It was good overall, though I didn't think the seafood tasted quite as fresh as it could have. The fish and shrimp were a bit softer than I'd prefer, which made me think it may have been prepared a day or two earlier. Still, it was enjoyable. For my entrée, I ordered the two enchiladas en mole, noting that it's one of the restaurant's Michelin-recognized dishes. I have to admit, I was impressed. The enchiladas were packed with chicken and cheese, the tortillas tasted fresh, and the mole was excellent. Complex, smoky, sweet, and full of warm spice, it was easily the highlight of the meal. The addition of plantains was unexpected but worked beautifully with the sauce. The rice and beans on the side were good, though nothing particularly memorable. In fact, I thought the complimentary refried black beans were better than the whole black beans served with the entrée. Overall, I was much more impressed than I was during my visit years ago. The food quality seems to have improved, and the service and atmosphere were both excellent. If you've been avoiding Zócalo because of a past disappointing experience, I'd say it's worth giving it another try. read more

Zócalo - Enchiladas Mole - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Had a wonderful late lunch with my mom and brothers at Zocalo. This Capitol ave location is very popular and always packed, we arrived after a graduation earlier in the day so a few large parties were already seated when we arrived. The waiter informed us it was still happy hour so we ordered a couple of cocktails. I got the Cadillac Margarita with clase Azul and a Paloma. Complimentary chips, salsa and bean dip were served while ordering, chips were cold but the salsa and dip were very tasty. Our group ordered a few mixed taco combos, enchiladas and quesadillas- all came with cilantro rice and black beans. The quality and flavor of every dish is always on point, but the guacamole was not something I would order again. Boozy cocktails and an inviting atmosphere; zocalo is a friendly and fast paced restaurant that is great for large groups. You can even rent out a private area for your events. I definitely recommend. read more

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My favorite Mexican spot in Sac... Came here with a large work group on cinco de mayo. Vibes were immaculate. Haven't been to zocalo where they had music blasting before. I went with the ole reliable mole enchiladas, which never disappoint. Rice and beans are also solid, but also the complimentary bean dip is amazing. Service was good, even on a busier night. Will be back. read more

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Such a cute spot with a great aesthetic! They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice, but it does get pretty loud inside--so it can be a bit hard to hear conversations if you're with a group. They start you off with salsa, black bean dip, and chips, and the black bean dip was definitely my favorite. I ordered the flautas and the salmon bowl, both had great portions and tasted fresh with really flavorful ingredients. Parking can be a little tough, so I'd recommend giving yourself extra time to find a spot. The wait staff was friendly, but they didn't come around much to check on us or refill drinks, which would've made the experience even better. Overall, still a solid place I'd come back to! read more

Zócalo - Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Stopped by Zócalo Midtown on a Tuesday afternoon and it ended up being such a vibe. We were seated right away, and with the rain and the big windows it felt really nice and cozy. The place itself is beautiful, full bar, big screens, and everyone was dressed nice which added to the experience. I ordered the tostada salad and it did not disappoint fresh, flavorful, and really good. We also got a few pitchers (blackberry, mango, and Cadillac) and they were actually pretty strong. Our waiter was super friendly and attentive, constantly checking in and refilling our drinks. When a couple more friends joined us, they moved us to a bigger booth with no issue which I appreciated. Overall great service, great atmosphere, and good drinks. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

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Solid choice for dinner! We were a party of 5 that was seated quickly. They keep the chips and salsa coming which was great! We got a variety of dishes which each were delicious. I also got a mojito and it was refreshing. Our server was kind and quick. The inside of the restaurant was very nicely decorated. It was clean as well. It was a bit noisy but it was during the World Cup so makes sense. They have outdoor and indoor seating. Parking can be a bit hard to find because it's midtown. Definitely worth checking it out! read more

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GET THE FISH TACOS AND BLACKBERRY MARGARITA 10/10 Service and ambiance were good. Came for a friend's birthday dinner and the servers brought a dessert and sang. We asked for a round of shooters and they made blackberry + tequila which were really good! read more

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Made a reservation for a Friday night. Extra busy with lots of birthdays. They sang extra loud for every bday so it's a fun place to celebrate, lol 5/5 free chips and salsa with black bean dip 5/5 Ceviche verde - hubs liked it 5/5 Guanajuato chx enchiladas has excellent sauce. Got the à la carte for $6. 5/5 arrachera comes medium well but I requested medium. It was tasty and flavorful with a portobello mushroom. We requested they split share. 5/5 friend got the Baja fish tacos which were huge and looked amazing. They were happy with it. Interior is a bit dark and also loud but the decor is elevated and it's a fun place to start the night. read more

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The food is excellent. Great authentic Mexican dishes. My favorite is the chicken burrito bowl. First, it's huge, and they don't skimp on ingredients. Perfectly spiced and incredibly flavorful; this is not your fast-food burrito bowl. I also love the enchiladas and Baja fish tacos. The bartenders are masters! We love the sangria, but the Margaritas are legendary. They are happy to give recommendations and make alcohol-free drinks, as well. We were there today for the FIFA World Cup Finals (yep, sadly my team lost), but everyone was excited, truly enjoying the experience, and the staff kept the enormous crowd happy. Service is always prompt, friendly and attentive, but today they outdid themselves. Despite being at capacity and the sidewalk also full of guests watching the game on enormous screens set up for the game, no one had to wait to order, get their food, or get refills on drinks. I absolutely love this place. I can't think of a single negative thing to say. read more

Zócalo - Great Day at Zocolo! - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Food is always delicious, especially the enchiladas. Everyone is always friendly and the vibe of this place is beautiful. read more

Zócalo - Quesadilla Oaxaca - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Always good for food but unless you're independently wealthy maybe find another spot for drinks. A group of us stopped here to grab some margaritas, for 3 singles and 5 doubles (8 total drinks), it was $263.00. I've paid less than this at full service resorts. The drinks and service were great, but way too expensive in my opinion. read more

Zócalo - Bill - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

One of the most popular places in Sac, for a reason! I don't come here often but I'm not mad when I find myself here. There will probably be at least 10 birthdays when you come but that's a part of the atmosphere lol the food is really good, the decor is nice especially around the holidays and the service/drinks are great too. All around, can't go wrong. Food: 4.1 Service: 4.3 Ambiance: 4.2 Marcels foodie score: 4.2 read more

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This is my go-to spot for date night or brunches with my girlfriends. We've started a tradition of celebrating Cinco de Mayo or Dia de Los Muertos every year here or the Folsom location. I enjoy the Mariachi. Food is always excellent. I love their chips and salsa. My star dishes are the steak, cochinita pibil, mixed taco plate, or the chicken bowl. Service and drinks are always great. Always book a reservation, and you can never go wrong. read more

Wow, I have nothing but remarkable things to say about this place. My girls and I came here for lunch on Valentine's Day and I truly had a fantastic experience! I have to start off by talking about our waitress, Talisa. Her demeanor and service were EXACTLY how well customer service should be nowadays. When we sat, we were welcomed by her forthcoming, warm personality and her bright energy! She gave a full rundown of the drink menu when we asked for recommendations, and actually recommended the strawberry crème espresso martini. We ordered two of those, as well as a blackberry margarita, which were all terrific! Talisa also brought over complimentary pineapple muffins which were also quite delicious. When it came to ordering food, she recommended the most ideal dish from all the taco options. So I ordered the taco plate from which I chose two shrimp tacos and a fish taco, and they was AMAZING. The mango flavors I tasted on the tacos were a great surprise, and the cilantro rice the dish came with was also a great pairing that I truly enjoyed! I only took pictures of the drinks, but when my taco plate arrived, it looked so good that I completely forgot to take a photo. Sometimes, it's rare to come to an establishment where the service, as well as the food are BOTH exceptional, but in my opinion, Zócalo intentionally delivers. I still day dream about everything I ordered, so I could not recommend this place more!! read more

Zócalo - Strawberry Crème Espresso Martini and Blackberry Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Wonderful experience tonight the day before valentines! Francisco was our waiter and was amazing. Honestly their customer service in general is great. The complimentary salsa is a little spicy for me but the table loved it. The complimentary beans were good but do have a small amount of spice if you're sensitive to that. We had the fish tacos, the Zoco quesadilla and the carnitas tacos. The flavor is THERE for all their food. The carnitas were incredibly tender and the fish tacos had a great texture. We ended with the tres leches that had a slightly different take but I did love it. Creamy and light. Please add this to your list of places to eat! read more

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I love, love this restaurant! Brought my parents here Thursday! Please order their Queso appetizer! It comes with homemade corn tortillas! Its amazing! Their empanadas are very good as well. Their salsa & black bean dip are both perfectly made. Simply clean, delicious and a must have! read more

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Great service! Lots of nice indoor and ourdoor seating. We say ourdoor and had empanadas, Chile Colorado, and enchiladas trip. And three delicious margs, guava, blackberry and original. Nice place downtown after a long day, got right in. read more

Zocalo was decked in Valentine's Day decor when we went in late January. I always like that this location in downtown is always well decorated and really to celebrate something, not matter what time of year. We enjoyed the house salsa and bean dip but the chips with a bit hard and firm. (We've been here many times and remembered the chips may have been more the thin and chirpy kind in the past.) We got there a bit early so we ordered the happy hour fish tacos first. They were great! We weren't that hungry so we shared the Tampiquena (their delicious marinated steak, grilled portobello, and mole enchilada combo). The steak, portobello, and cilantro rice were great as always. I liked the mole enchilada, but the wifey didn't like the crunchy plantains on top. Service was great and very attentive. Thanks for a lovely experience, as always! read more

Zócalo - Baja Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Came in yesterday for a friends birthday, we do this every year. I finally was intentional in taking photos. Pozole needed some salt, but was delicious after I added salt. Regardless, The food is consistent and delicious here. We also got the fish tacos and salmon tacos. Their beans and rice are so yummy! For birthdays they sing you a song and come out with a sparkler, they make it really special. The dessert is delicious too! I don't drink alcohol anymore, but when I did, it was always consistent as well. Great place for dinner dates, celebrations, business dinners, and catching up with friends. read more

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I love this place. They have big portions of food and their drinks can be strong but who's complaining. Every location has a different vibe but they're all so beautifully decorated inside. Tons of seating available but can still get busy. read more

Absolutely enchanting night at Zokalo. Very fun, festive atmosphere, and our server Naomi was literally the best waitstaff person I have ever met in my life. read more

All the food we ordered on the happy hour was 10/10 and i'd definitely recommend the arrachera Service was so good they helped us move seats and even close the blinds. It was so cute inside too. read more

Zócalo - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Great Experience! Food: Chicken Crispy Tacos- amazing, moist fresh meat, crunchy shell. Definitely will be getting again. Steak Tacos: won't be getting this next time. The meat had lots of fat. The flavor was good. Chicken quesadilla: this is really good love the poblano sauce. When it came out, I thought I got a burrito for a second. It's shaped like a burrito. Great flavors in the meat. Rice and beans: the sides for all of this was tons of rice and beans. The rice is amazing. Mango margarita: a bit sweet but good Service: Fernando was our waiter, very attentive and patient as we were looking at the menu for a long time. He checked on us frequently. It was a busy night and he gave us full attention. Ambience: they have an amazing ambience. It's beautiful there. It was decorated for Easter, which was a plus. We arrived on a Saturday night at 6:30 and got seated immediately. There were still plenty of seats. We will be going back. I definitely also want to see the one in Folsom. read more

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The drinks here are super tasty, and not overly powerful. The guac was okay, needed a little bit more salt but wasn't too bad. The fish tacos were so good and perfectly fried. I loved that they bring out a side of rice and beans with your taco order. Service was pretty fast even though the restaurant seemed to be a bit busy (Tuesday lunch). Definitely will be back! Cute vibes! read more

Zócalo - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Talisa made our lunch! The food was great, service even better. Thanks Talisa for being so attentive! We will be back!!!

Food and service was great, definitely a modern Mexican restaurant as advertised. We had a late dinner here so didn't get to experience their patio, but it looks like a lovely place to dine outside. A couple call outs: I loved the guacamole. It was bright green and fresh, and paired perfectly with the chips for the table. The flan - AMAZING and a must try. It's super creamy with some nice texture from the candied almonds sprinkled on top. The cilantro lime rice was very flavorful and paired well with all of the mains we ordered. I ordered the cochinita pibil - I haven't had this before so I don't know how it compares to others but someone in my party says it's on the sweeter side for this dish. It was sweet but paired with the tortillas and sides of rice and beans, it evened out the flavor. We tried all 3 desserts and I liked the flan best. I did not like the churros and found them to not be as fluffy and crunchy as I would have preferred. Overall a great spot to sit down for a meal and our servers were very attentive. read more

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Lunch trip to Sac, remembered how good Zocalo was last time, and now again did NOT disappoint! Mole chx enchiladas, ceviche and fresh guac so yummy! And Talisa was really high energy and attentive! read more

Private dinner vibes at Zócalo Midtown was a 10/10 experience! Will definitely go there again for a private event!! Started off with a Blackberry Margarita, the most delicious margarita in town! Then sampled the Guava Margarita, it was tropical, sweet, and good, but I'd prefer the blackberry over the guava. For my entrée, I had the Arrachera steak. It was juicy, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the melted Monterey Jack and poblano mix. Service was top-notch, even with a big group, and the restaurant's atmosphere was lively without feeling chaotic. It was truly the perfect place for a group dinner! Highly recommend! read more

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I was visiting Sacramento on a work trip and I'm so glad I got to try this restaurant! The menu offers a new twist on Mexican food. Everything was wonderful! The food, the service was all great! I was with a group of coworkers and the manager even treated us to a special drink. The vibe of the restaurant is really special and the decor is beautiful. It was quite loud in the restaurant even on a Tuesday night but it was a great meal! read more

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We came here around 3 for happy hour on a Friday before holiday weekend. Just so happened to be graduation weekend as well. Surprisingly busy, but we easily got a seat at the bar. The restaurant is massive, with patio seating on both sides. Multiple TVs as well if you're interested in watching any games. Happy hour is available in the entire restaurant. The complimentary chips and salsa was great. Love that you get a black bean purée/salsa in addition as you rarely see this. We opted for the De la Casa margarita and the Cadillac margarita. Both were very well made! Other pictures showed the glass size, but you couldn't really tell so the picture does show a comparison to the water glass (ie they are the same glass lol) The quesadilla was less quesadilla and more burrito, but either way delicious and super full of meat. The shrimp tacos were good. I was excited for the pineapple habanero salsa mostly, but it really wasn't anything to write home about--pretty standard shrimp taco in corn tortilla not super spicy. Overall, we had a great experience, drinks were really well made and the food was good. Especially for happy hour pricing you really can't go wrong. read more

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Relaxing while dining out with medical dietary restrictions can be a challenge. You have to learn that balance between self advocacy and trusting the restaurant staff. Our recent dinner with visiting friends was made even better by Memo's attentive, but low key style. He was charming and had impeccable timing as our group did more chatting than menu looking. He understood my dietary needs immediately, made suggestions about menu items, and before I even asked reassured me the chips were safe for me as they have a dedicated fryer for them. He was equally attentive and lovely with our entire group. Thank you, Memo! *Oh! And the nachos were delicious! read more

Free chips and the staff were incredible. A great happy hour spot. I would order the fish tacos over the shrimp. read more

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3.5 stars. I know they have a lot of good reviews and even some dishes mentioned on the Michelin Guide, but we just weren't impressed that much. My husband has seen a waiting line going out to the door at times, so we were excited about the menu. We came here on a Sun evening and got seated immediately. We didn't get any drinks so I can't comment on their cocktails. For food, we ordered the Zocalo quesadilla with chicken and the Michelin Guide recommended En Mole enchiladas with 2 enchiladas. We got complimentary chips with salsa and beans for the table. The chips and salsa were ok. Salsa was not too spicy. The Zocalo quesadilla was anything but simple. It was more of a burrito - cheese, beans and chicken stuffed into a tortilla, which was then smothered in a delicious tasting cilantro based sauce. The whole thing was delicious but heavy. The sauce was everything on that plate. The accompanying rice and beans were just ok. The rice was a little dry. The en mole enchiladas was also pretty big. The mole was very sweet, which I didn't like. The enchiladas was fine but the sweet mole put me off. My husband liked it more than me so he ended up eating most of that plate and we took the quesadilla home. Pricing wise, the restaurant is medium. There are some really pricey restaurants in the area, but these guys are more reasonable. Ambiance is bright, spacious and lavishly elegant. If you plan to drive, you will need to spend some time looking for parking. There is only metered street parking in the area. read more

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Suberb. We had a group of 6. My second favorite item We had was the bean dip. My first favorite was the Baja fish tacos. The Prickly Pear maragarita PEARED well with it ( see what I did there...you're welcome). We also had the guacamole, flautas, tinga Tosdada, carnitas, burrito bowl, queso flamado. Oscar was our server and he was super great. read more

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The food here is absolutely delicious. The service is consistently attentive and warm. The staff make me feel happy to patronize their establishment. The ambiance highlights beautiful Spanish influence and radiates with bright colors. Whenever I'm in the area I always stop by just to experience the beauty and deliciousness of Zócalo. read more

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The food was great! It is hard to find real Mexican now days but Zócalo did not disappoint! The service was amazing, the staff were so nice and even provided me a free shot of tequila. And it had a very nice Ambiance, very welcoming too. We will definitely be back! read more

Lovely old building with so much character located in mid-town Sacramento. Friendly service delicious menu, beautifully decorated restaurant ! This ceviche was very fresh with a mix of shrimp and fish marinated in a delicious lime salsa sauce. Quick business lunch this time. Next time we'll have to order the margarita.! Lovely read more

Zócalo - Ceviche appetizer is yummy! - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California