Award-winning

Zocalo Midtown

4.6

2796 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
Lively

Kid and walk-in friendly, great for groups, and a celebration destination known for its fine Mexican cuisine, happy hour, and craft cocktails—Zocalo has been a staple of the Midtown and Sacramento dining scene for over twelve years. Offered in a beautifully refurbished 1920s automobile dealership decorated with original artwork from Tlaquepaque, Mexico—Zocalo’s warm hospitality, fresh regional Mexican food, private dining, and commitment to customer service are designed to transform the ordinary act of eating into an extraordinary and memorable experience.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Regional Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(916) 441-0303
Website
http://WWW.ZOCALOSAC.COM/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Brian Castillo
Catering
Zocalo does not cater but does offer an assortment of takeout party trays at zocalosac.com
Private party facilities
For any occasion, Zócalo provides private dining in its sophisticated Morelia Room or stunning patio, making it a unique destination for wedding rehearsal dinners, baby showers, corporate events, birthdays, and holiday parties.

Location
1801 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95811
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Sacramento
Cross street
We're located at the corner of 18th St & Capitol Ave in Midtown.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Guacamole$9.00
Fresh avocado, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, onion, lime and queso cotija
Tacos de Camarón$8.00
2 per order - Shrimp sautéed in garlic, Chipotle aioli, pico de gallo and red cabbage
Baja Fish Tacos$8.00
2 per order - Beer battered, with Chipotle aioli, pico de gallo and fresh repollo
Zóca Quesadilla$8.00
Queso cotija-crusted flour tortilla, chicken, black beans, Monterey Jack cheese, grilled onions and poblano crema
Nachos$8.00
Chicken, guacamole, crema, pico de gallo, green onion and pinto beans with queso
Flautas$8.00
Potato and cheese, spinach, salsa serrano, pico de gallo, crema and queso cotija
Ceviche de Guaymas$8.00
Fish or shrimp, pico de gallo, avocado, cucumber, radish and Zócalo hot sauce
Naco Tacos$8.00
2 per order - Your choice of chicken, carnitas or asada, with salsa morita, onion and cilantro

Drinks

Blackberry Margarita$10.00
Our most popular! Blanco tequila, fresh squeezed lime juice, agave nectar, organic blackberry purée, sugar rim
- Pitcher$38.00
Mango Fresco Margarita*$10.00
Reposado tequila, fresh squeezed lime juice, agave nectar, organic mango purée, tajín rim
- Pitcher$38.00
Cadillac Margarita$10.00
Reposado tequila, fresh squeezed lime juice, agave nectar, float of orange liqueur, salt rim
- Pitcher$38.00
Margarita de la Casa$8.00
A Zoócalo classic made with 100% blue agave tequila blanco, fresh squeezed lime juice, agave nectar, salt rim
- Pitcher$32.00
Maíz Mezcalita$9.00
La Luna mezcal, Nixta corn liqueur, lime juice, agave nectar, orange juice, black salt rim
- Pitcher$37.00
Bogle Chardonnay$6.00
- Bottle$22.00
Merlot California$6.00
- Bottle$22.00
Classic Paloma$8.00
Tequila blanco, grapefruit juice, agave nectar, grapefruit sparkling water, salt rim
- Pitcher$32.00
Sangría$8.00
Red wine, peach schnapps, brandy, pineapple, orange, organic blueberry and mango
- Pitcher$32.00
Espolón Blanco$7.00
A crisp shot of a fine tequila, 100% hand-harvested blue agave
Zócalo Mojito$8.00
White rum, fresh mint, lime, simple syrup, soda
- Pitcher$32.00

All Draft Beers

$6, Pitcher $22

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New Glory Ubahdank
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Farmers Light
Negra Modelo
XX Amber
Fort Rock Pilsner
Hemly Pear Cider

What 2,796 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zocalo Midtown offers a lively atmosphere with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "delicious mole enchiladas" and "fantastic margaritas." While the restaurant can be "very loud" inside, the outdoor seating is a pleasant option. It's an ideal spot for celebrations and enjoying authentic Mexican cuisine with attentive, friendly staff.

2,796 Reviews

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Kelly
Sacramento
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a good time and will be back! Will recommend for friends and family!
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Bridget
San Joaquin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, amazing food as always! Had the best time celebrating my birthday
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Brianne
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My salmon was not cooked all the way and the restrooms were filthy and out of supplies.
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Cindy
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The mole enchiladas!! So good!! As was all the food per our table!
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Eric
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service are great. The decor is excellent but the noise level always makes it tough to carry on a conversation.
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Ramiro
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Zocalo offers a unique dinning experience with great food and ambiance. I am a repeat patron and will continue to return as often as I am able to, even though I live in the Bay Area.
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Alfredo
Sacramento
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
It was incredibly loud and couldn’t enjoy a chat w/ my date. Service was mediocre, not bad and not good. This tends to happen when a 20% tip is guaranteed & automatically included. Underwhelming food.
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Alexandra
Sacramento
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dear Zocalo I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share some feedback from our experience at the Cena de las Ánimas on November 1st. First, I want to commend our server and waiter for their kindness and attentiveness. However, our group was disappointed with several changes compared to last year’s event. For the ticket price, we expected a more cohesive dinner flow. Last year included a soup, salad, and four drink pairings, which made the experience feel special. This time, the main entree was just a selection from the regular menu, and we missed the drink pairings; having only one additional drink besides the welcome drink was disappointing. Additionally, we would have appreciated a more creative selection for appetizers, rather than the standard chips and salsa—perhaps a soup or another themed item. As always, the ambiance and music were beautiful, but overall, our group of five felt that this year's Cena didn’t match the wonderful experience we had last year. We hope to see some elements of the previous format return in the future. Thank you for considering our feedback.
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Betsy
Hawaii
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant was beautifully decorated, and we appreciated the presence of the mariachi band. The weight chef seemed a bit overwhelmed, however. We had to wait quite a while before being attended to. The food was fantastic, as always.
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Evelyn
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were excellent. I had a party of 12 and everyone loved their meal. Steven and TJ did a great job for us.
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FAQs

Zocalo Midtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 441-0303.

Zocalo Midtown is rated 4.6 stars by 2796 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1801 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95811

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
We're located at the corner of 18th St & Capitol Ave in Midtown.
Neighborhood
Sacramento
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Regional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brian Castillo
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://WWW.ZOCALOSAC.COM/
Phone number
(916) 441-0303
Catering
Zocalo does not cater but does offer an assortment of takeout party trays at zocalosac.com
Private party facilities
For any occasion, Zócalo provides private dining in its sophisticated Morelia Room or stunning patio, making it a unique destination for wedding rehearsal dinners, baby showers, corporate events, birthdays, and holiday parties.

Featured in

The Best Bars for Foodies in Sacramento

Zocalo Midtown

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

The Best Bars for Foodies in Sacramento

Ceviche de Guaymas

Mole Chicken Enchiladas

Churros

Food

Guacamole$9.00

Tacos de Camarón$8.00

Baja Fish Tacos$8.00

Zóca Quesadilla$8.00

Nachos$8.00

Flautas$8.00

Ceviche de Guaymas$8.00

Naco Tacos$8.00

Drinks

Blackberry Margarita$10.00

Mango Fresco Margarita*$10.00

Cadillac Margarita$10.00

Margarita de la Casa$8.00

Maíz Mezcalita$9.00

Bogle Chardonnay$6.00

Merlot California$6.00

Classic Paloma$8.00

Sangría$8.00

Espolón Blanco$7.00

Zócalo Mojito$8.00

All Draft Beers

Knee Deep Breaking Bud

New Glory Ubahdank

Dust Bowl Taco Truck

Farmers Light

Negra Modelo

XX Amber

Fort Rock Pilsner

Hemly Pear Cider

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Zocalo Midtown offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Zocalo Midtown restaurant rated?

Is Zocalo Midtown currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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