Award-winning

Zocalo Midtown

4.6

2818 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for groups

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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Experiences

Celebrate Love: Valentine's Date Night at Zócalo!
$90.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 only
Celebrate love with an unforgettable Valentine's Day date night at Zócalo! Enjoy a candlelit atmosphere and a 4-course tasting menu featuring classic dishes like Arrachera, Chile Relleno, and more. Indulge in our decadent Carlota Lime Cake, mouth-watering Tetela filled with tinga, and a delicious Ensalada Santa. Sip on our special handcrafted Lovebird cocktail. All of this for just $90 per person! Please note that a 20% gratuity will be added; there is a 1:30 time limit; a credit card is required to hold the reservation; taxes are not included in the price per person, and any cancellation less than 2 days in advance will result in a $50 fee per guest. Come and celebrate your love at your favorite Mexican restaurant!

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

Knee Deep Breaking Bud
New Glory Ubahdank
Dust Bowl Taco Truck
Farmers Light
Negra Modelo
XX Amber
Fort Rock Pilsner
Hemly Pear Cider

What 2,818 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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zocalo Midtown offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food" and "amazing drinks." The "service is outstanding," making it ideal for celebrations. The restaurant has a lively atmosphere, though it can be "very loud." Popular dishes include enchiladas and mole, and the decor is "beautifully festive."

2,818 Reviews

M
Monica
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate here before a show at the Sac Performing Arts Center. I notified the waiter and he was quick to take our order, bring our food and get us out in time for the show. He was absolutely wonderful. We had fish tacos, pozole and tortilla soup. All was flavorful and perfect portions. The chips and salsa, especially the salsa, were a table pleaser. We will definitely go back.
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Susan
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, delicious food, and rather reasonably priced, given the overall cost of dining out these days. We were a large, boisterous party enjoying a family reunion, and our servers were gracious, friendly, and very accommodating! The chef has a very balanced approach, the portions were more than adequate, and everyone really enjoyed their plates. It's worth mentioning again that the stellar service was the real standout of our visit.
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Jennie
VIP
Las Vegas
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great service with a large party. Would recommend!
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David
Sacramento
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We would give it a five if the hostess was alert to my wife’s accessibility issues. She did not take into account she was using a walker and she was led around the restaurant in a large circle to be seated having to move patrons and chairs in order to seat her. Otherwise great service, great food and a good experience.
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Diego
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service even while restaurant super busy
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laryssa
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We love this place for happy hour, but found we did not enjoy dinner here at all. The booths are very snug, this is one of the more crowded restaurants we’ve been to. Apparently this is where everyone goes to be sung happy birthday, in the 80 minutes we were there we had to stop our conversation 8 times while the poor waitstaff belted out happy birthday at the top of their lungs. Great for those that want the attention!
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Julie
VIP
San Francisco
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I love the food and service, but can’t they do something about the acoustics? It’s nothing but hard surfaces so everything bounces off the walls and amplifies. Too loud for this old lady! Haha!
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Paul
Sacramento
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food (enchiladas verdes, enchiladas en mole (this dish is recommended by Michelin), empanadas). Several types of margaritas. We are long-time customers!
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Mark
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Going to Zocolo's is rapidly becoming a Holiday tradition. My latest visit just cemented this notion. The food, service, and ambience were great. And keep up the Happy Hour-it's a nice touch.
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Fleur
Sacramento
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and a very joyous christmas decor.
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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 2818 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Celebrate Love: Valentine's Date Night at Zócalo!

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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