Zocalo Midtown

Name: Zocalo Midtown
Address: 1801 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA, United States, 95811
Telephone: (916) 441-0303
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2359 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 5, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 70 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(916) 441-0303

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican, Regional Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Sat 10:00 am–10:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(916) 441-0303
Website
http://www.experienczocalo.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Native/Indigenous, South Asian/Indian, Women
Executive chef
Brian Castillo
Catering
Zocalo does not cater, but does offer an assortment of takeout party trays at zocalotogo.com.
Private party facilities
Flexible to the needs of each guest, Zocalo offers private dining in its elegant Morelia Room or beautiful patio, making Zocalo an exclusive celebration destination for wedding rehearsal dinners, baby showers, corporate events, birthdays, and holiday parties.
Private party contact
Nolan Sarabia: (916) 441-0303

Location
1801 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95811
Neighborhood
Sacramento
Cross street
18th Street and Capitol Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, 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

ZOCALO HAPPY HOUR!!!!
Multiple dates available
Indulge in the region’s finest happy hour with fresh guacamole, golden fish tacos, cadillac margaritas, and much more in an upscale setting every day of the week from 3:00-6:00. From cotija crusted quesadillas to refreshing palomas, Zocalo is your destination to unwind and connect. Listo pal pisto!!
Zocalo Valentine's Day
$75.00 per person
Feb 14, 2023 only
Celebrate amor eterno at Zocalo this Valentine’s Day with a hand-crafted pomegranate margarita and four-course tasting menu in a candle lit atmosphere for just $75 per person. In addition to classic dishes like Salmon con Mango, Chile Relleno, and Baja Fish Tacos, Zocalo’s Valentine’s Day menu will feature decadent chocolate cake, mouth watering Croquetas de Cangrejo, and a colorful Ensalada Invernal, so come say “Te amo” to your pareja in style at your favorite local Mexican restaurant. An 18% service fee (gratuity) applies, there is an 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.

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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XX Amber
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Hemly Pear Cider

What 2,359 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

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Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
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Good
Sacramento
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great and everyone had a good time. The food was tasty and the service awesome. Definitely one of my go to places.
PM
PattyM
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience5
It was overall okay, music a little too loud for our taste tho. Food was not as great as we’ve heard but didn’t go way too below expectations. Drink we’re pretty strong but took more than 40 min to get to our table. It’s not a place I’d go back all the time but whir happy hour is pretty decent
OC
OliviaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, beautiful surroundings and friendly staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Zocalo is always our big group go to and it never fails! Great food and drinks
BV
BryanV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very helpful staff, food was amazing and did not take very long, indoor / outdoor areas are both beautiful and well - maintained.
AB
AkilahB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience2
We went there for my birthday dinner and I have to say my hair caught on fire from the candle holders that was next to the door. They took forever to bring our food to us and when our food did arrived it was not fresh but cold. My little cousin as for a to go box we had to ask more than once because they forgot about us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Sacramento King’s game
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful time. Server was on point and friendly. Will booked again soon!!!!
CM
CarlaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
It was company night out for some fun, we had a great dinner. Food was good, service was excellent! It is a little loud and the lighting made it a little difficult to read the menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall1food1service5ambience2
It was waaaaaaay too loud and the shrimp
l
luv2dineout
Phoenix
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place went for appetizers and drinks had butternut squash hummus was extremely good ! Drinks love work shop and mission both perfectly made. Definitely coming back for dinner
CA
ChristieA
Sacramento
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were in Sacramento for a Broadway series play and chose Zocalo for pre-show dinner. One of us had the mixed tacos, and the other 3 had bowls (a salmon,a chicken, and a shrimp). The food and service were excellent, but it is quite noisy. We were seated near the bar, which may have added to the noise, although Zocalo is not exactly a quiet intimate kind of place. We have dined here several times and will definitely return; the patio is very nice, if the weather is cooperating.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
Nice restaurant but to loud for our liking. Won’t be coming back.
s
shelleyw
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful in every way
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nolan was so attentive and provided amazing service to the returning and new customers in our party. Thanks again!
t
tamim
Tahoe
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience1
It is so loud in this restaurant. I am sure it’s because of the high ceilings. We literally could not hear each other or the waiter.
FN
FrankN
Central Coast
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is good, cost appropiate, service great, a little to noisy.
JL
JesseL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's always a good time at Zocalo's midtown. Great food, service, ambiance! Favorite place to take someone on their birthday!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner night with family!
CL
CLang
Sacramento
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my family’s favorite restaurants! Zocalo never disappoints!
TO
TerryO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place to celebrate New Year’s Day brunch……………………
c
caz23
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Power went out in whole neighborhood and needed a place to get dinner. Managed to get a reservation last min on New Year's Eve. Love this place. Great ambiance and they had a mariachi come in. Dinner for one but the atmosphere was great
JL
JeffersonL
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant and the food is very good. The complimentary bean dip is excellent and I love their salmon and seasonal bowls. Service was on point and got us wrapped up quickly when we needed to leave for an event. All-around great dining experience.
KB
KimberlyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We hadn’t been to Zocalo in awhile. Food and service consistently above expectations.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service - it was my daughters birthday and you made it extra special
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Always a good vibe at this place with excellent food and margaritas 😎
DM
DavidM
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great Christmas Eve lunch. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious. The atmosphere was very good. Not overdone at all. We plan to return!!
JA
JaimeA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We went at 11:00am on a weekday for lunch. The food was very good, the service was great, and the restaurant was clean. The picture is an appetizer for Christmas dinner at a work celebration.
MW
MaryW
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and fun festive atmosphere. Loved the fish tacos.
DB
DonnaB
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had 10 people for our retirement celebration for one of our co-workers. The food and services was great. Appreciate our hosts that greeted us and our waitress was great. Donna Begay
KD
KathyD
Charlotte
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Good food, but too noisy!!! Maybe turn the music down?
p
peachyykeen
Sacramento
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, too loud to hear others at table talking.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
Table wasn’t ready when we arrived at our scheduled reservation time. Service was very slow, but food came out right after ordering. Atmosphere seemed rushed.
DA
DavidA
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a fun lively restaurant. Decorated beautifully for Christmas. The food was fabulous as was our service. Highly recommend.
RH
RichardH
Sacramento
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Service was a bit slow & not so attentive this time around. Other than that everything was really good
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience4
We were celebrating a birthday and this was noted in the reservation. The server did not even acknowledge this, and we got nothing at all - not even “happy birthday”. On top of that, there was ONE server for the entire outdoor seating area. There were like 20 tables! Service was slow and horrible. Food and service at Zocalo locations in Folsom and Roseville is 1000% better. Such a disappointing experience, and really a bummer for the birthday girl.
L
Lynn
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
Very festive this time of year, food usually served just above room temp, service slow this time may be time of the year.
h
hpresident
Sacramento
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great restaurant except for the noise level, extremely high. Beautifully decorcorated for the Christmas holiday.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
42 reviews
vip
1.0
42 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall1food3service3ambience1
The music was so loud, no talking was possible. We dine out to enjoy good food and conversation. This place obviously doesn’t care about the customers’ comfort while dining. The music was so raucous and overwhelming it was painful shouting across the table at my guests. And it was only 5:30 pm, not a midnight sports bar event :(
FW
FredW
Oklahoma City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food;great service; table was ready at the time my reservations were. Waiter did an excellent job and I believe it was the manager also helped and did a fine job

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Zocalo Midtown using the Order Online button. Zocalo Midtown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 441-0303.

Zocalo Midtown is rated 4.5 stars by 2359 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 5, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 70 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(916) 441-0303

Other options

Order online

1801 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95811

Additional information

Cross street
18th Street and Capitol Avenue
Neighborhood
Sacramento
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Sat 10:00 am–10:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Cuisines
Mexican, Regional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Native/Indigenous, South Asian/Indian, Women
Executive chef
Brian Castillo
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, 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.experienczocalo.com/
Phone number
(916) 441-0303
Catering
Zocalo does not cater, but does offer an assortment of takeout party trays at zocalotogo.com.
Private party facilities
Flexible to the needs of each guest, Zocalo offers private dining in its elegant Morelia Room or beautiful patio, making Zocalo an exclusive celebration destination for wedding rehearsal dinners, baby showers, corporate events, birthdays, and holiday parties.
Private party contact
Nolan Sarabia: (916) 441-0303

Zocalo Midtown

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

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Baja Fish Tacos

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

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