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Polanco Cantina, Sacramento, CA

Polanco Cantina

4.7 (353)
$30 and under
Mexican
414 K St Ste 240, Sacramento, CA 95814

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Polanco Cantina is a festive, contemporary Mexican restaurant and bar. Serving Mexican-inspired familiar favorites and celebrating the bounty of central California, Polanco is located in Downtown Commons, overlooking the Golden One Center.

Polanco Cantina, turns into a Late Night Lounge on Friday and Saturday nights from 11:00pm-1:45am, Cover Charge Applies

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Latin
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    John Morales
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Cross street
    5th Street
  • Parking details
    Free Parking - We validate at Central DOCO Parking lot for up to 90 minutes. Located underneath the Century Theater, east of 5th street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 353 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Kid-friendly

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Good for groups

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Healthy

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Hot spot

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Mexican

  • Sacramento

    Kid-friendly

  • Sacramento

    Good for groups

  • Sacramento

    Healthy

  • Sacramento

    Hot spot

  • Sacramento

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Polanco Cantina offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and great service." The ambiance is "modern, clean," and perfect for an enjoyable meal. Standout dishes include steak tacos and cucumber margaritas. While busy evenings may affect service, attentive staff ensure a delightful visit, making it a "highly recommend" spot for Mexican cuisine lovers.
353 Reviews
  1. Xitlalic

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and the service was great. I didn’t appreciate that people at the bar were blocking the walkway making it difficult and uncomfortable to get to the restroom. The staff didn’t tell them anything and they were there before we got there and stayed after we left, keep in mind we were there for 2 hours. Other than that I absolutely love this place.

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  2. Janelle

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service! We are definitely coming back as this is one of the better Mexican restaurants we’ve been to. The flavors were incredible and well seasoned from the chips and guac, mole enchiladas, and quesa birria. Even the rice and beans were delicious. They were pretty busy too, but our waiter was really attentive and we never felt like we were waiting too long especially with a toddler. They even ran out of some menu items we really wanted to try, but we understood since we went during a graduation weekend. Can’t wait to come back!

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  3. michelle

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My food wasn’t hot and the meat was dry. We won’t go back.

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  4. Alison

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the ambiance was. We had great service & the food was good. I will definitely be returning!

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  5. Michael VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley36 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were disappointed overall with the service and food, although the location and atmosphere are great. We got sat and served water quickly but it took a while before someone took our drink order and drinks were delivered. Food was good, salsa especially, but it did not blow our socks off. Nothing in the menu was particularly unique either. We live downtown and there are lots of other options for great Mexican food nearby. Sadly we probably won’t return to Polanco.

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  6. Kyla

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 absolutely go! Came in for Mother’s Day and it was amazing service, amazing food and my family had the best time. Highly recommend the steak tacos and the cucumber margarita (ask for a tajin rim)!

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  7. Blanca

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent! Authentic Mexican food and cocktails. Ambiance is modern, clean. My only suggestion bigger tables, but I get trying to accommodate lots of customers. Server was very attentive and made good recommendations.

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  8. Michael VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Highly recommend the Chili Verde and Pollo Verde Enchiladas.

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  9. Janice VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good. The prices are a little high. It was hard to place our order and pay for it, which is not unusual here. I suspect they are understaffed.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the food and we loved the service! Dishes are very flavorful and modern. We visited when the Sacramento Kings were playing, and the whole restaurant was fun, upbeat, and lively. We loved it!

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FAQs

Polanco Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 536-7250.

Polanco Cantina is rated 4.7 stars by 353 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
9:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Polanco Cantina

414 K St Ste 240, Sacramento, CA 95814

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    5th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Latin
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free Parking - We validate at Central DOCO Parking lot for up to 90 minutes. Located underneath the Century Theater, east of 5th street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Morales
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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