Zocalo

4.5

454 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

201 East Main Steet, Charlottesville, VA 22902

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Zocalo Restaurant is located in the center of Charlottesville's historic downtown pedestrian mall. We serve contemporary, Latin inspired cuisine in a warm, modern setting. Flavors are drawn from Spain, South America and Mexico, and our dishes are prepared using traditional French techniques and the highest quality ingredients. Zocalo’s cuisine has just the right amount of boldness and spice to excite your palate without overwhelming it, and we strive to get it right every time. Pair your meal with a glass of wine from Zocalo’s extensive wine list, which features a broad selection of Spanish, South American and local Virginia wines. Zocalo’s large patio is a regional hotspot where guests enjoy sipping a signature cocktail, such as the Mango Borracho or a traditional Mojito, as they catch up with friends or relax and watch the endless parade of people strolling the downtown mall. Come and see what has made us a favorite with locals and visitors alike for the past decade.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Southwest, American
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday and Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm Please call for reservations of parties larger than 8.
Phone number
(434) 977-4944
Website
http://www.zocalo-restaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Andrew Silver/Ivan Rekosh
Private party facilities
Zocalo is available to meet and surpass the needs of private event hosts. It is available for rental for large gatherings such as weddings, rehearsal dinners, university events, and corporate recruitment. Zocalo can accommodate up to 350 people standing for cocktails receptions, or up to 200 for a seated meal. For smaller, more intimate celebrations, the room can be divided into three sections to allow for more privacy. Let the unsurpassed atmosphere and unbeatable service of Zocalo help make your special evening a night to remember.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
201 East Main Steet, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Cross street
2nd Street NE and East Main Street
Parking details
Street Parking Available.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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crispy risotto cake, pickled fennel-piquillo pepper salad, tomato-tortilla sauce
Black Bean and Corn Relleno
smoked tomato grits, smoked pico, cilantro-buttermilk honey

Dessert

choice of

Mexican Chocolate Bread Pudding
bailey's & espresso crème anglaise
Mango Semifrio
blueberry & ginger compote
Grand Marnier Marinated Berries
fresh whipped cream

What 454 people are saying

Zocalo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
3.2Value

Noise • Moderate

454 Reviews

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Disappointed
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 19, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Since we were dining during a graduation weekend we had to have the 3 course fixed price menu. We would have preferred a regular menu as an option as everyone’s tastes are different. Food was flavorful, however my NY strip was a bit tough. Other downsides were the fact that it was very loud and some servers were very quick to clear plates. 20% service charge was included on the bill for a party of 5.
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DanielC
Richmond5 reviews
5.0
Reviewed on March 5, 2019
1. Overall 5
Great food and atmosphere. Can't wait for my birthday dinner next week!
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Soto
Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the food here! I would not recommend the "tostones". They are not tostones - I would call them burnt plantain balls. Other than that, the food is DELICIOUS. and the drinks are great as well.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Valentines Day weekend
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Richmond60 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, service and food. Had the ahi tuna, which was fabulous. Nice wine list of mostly Spanish, Argentinian and Chilean wines. Reasonably priced. Next time hope to score a table near the fireplace.
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AnnaR
Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Zocalo has been one of my favorite Cville restaurants since college and once again, it did not fail to disappoint. The food and drinks were both amazing, the ambiance was great, and the staff was super accommodating of our late meal!
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loriw
Washington, D.C. Area56 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service and menu selection was abundant. We had delicious margaritas hand crafted by Peter. Julia was our server and she steered us to the cheese Fritters (a must) and the Relleno special (for me) and i couldn’t finish it. Great value too.
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Nancym
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good food,. Wonderful wait person. Nice interior. Bright light from exterior is a little diminishing to the ambiance in that section of the restaurant. Very good selection of wines and mixed drinks.
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TimO
Richmond19 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding, as always! Creative and interesting drinks, good wine list, and wonderful food.
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Ashley VIP
Richmond6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My mom and I enjoyed her birthday dinner here. The scallops and duck breast meals were amazing and the service and atmosphere was awesome! We plan to come back and bring friends.
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Zocalo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 977-4944.

Zocalo is rated 4.5 stars by 454 OpenTable diners.

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201 East Main Steet, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Additional information

Cross street
2nd Street NE and East Main Street
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday and Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm Please call for reservations of parties larger than 8.
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Southwest, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking Available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Andrew Silver/Ivan Rekosh
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.zocalo-restaurant.com/
Phone number
(434) 977-4944
Private party facilities
Zocalo is available to meet and surpass the needs of private event hosts. It is available for rental for large gatherings such as weddings, rehearsal dinners, university events, and corporate recruitment. Zocalo can accommodate up to 350 people standing for cocktails receptions, or up to 200 for a seated meal. For smaller, more intimate celebrations, the room can be divided into three sections to allow for more privacy. Let the unsurpassed atmosphere and unbeatable service of Zocalo help make your special evening a night to remember.

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Dessert

Mexican Chocolate Bread Pudding

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Grand Marnier Marinated Berries

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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