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Zocalo Midtown, Sacramento, CA
Award-winning

Zocalo Midtown

4.6
4.6
2796 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 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.

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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
  • 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.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Sacramento
  • Cross Street
    We're located at the corner of 18th St & Capitol Ave in Midtown.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. Kelly

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  2. Bridget

    San Joaquin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Brianne

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 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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  4. Cindy

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 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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  5. Eric

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 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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  6. Ramiro

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 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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  7. Alfredo

    Sacramento

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 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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  8. Betsy

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 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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  9. Alexandra

    Sacramento

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 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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  10. Evelyn

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Zocalo Midtown

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.
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • 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.
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