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Zocalo Midtown, Sacramento, CA
Award-winning

Zocalo Midtown

4.7 (2884)
$30 and under
Mexican
1801 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95811

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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 Dinner Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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 invites you to enjoy private dining in its elegant Morelia Room. This distinctive venue is ideal for wedding rehearsal dinners, baby showers, corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, and holiday celebrations.
  • Private party contact
    Andre Graim: (916) 441-0303
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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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What 2,884 people are saying

Zocalo Midtown 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Mexican

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Most Booked

  • Sacramento

    Hot spot

  • Sacramento

    Lively

  • Sacramento

    Mexican

  • Sacramento

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zocalo Midtown offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." The ambiance is "beautiful" and perfect for celebrations, despite being a bit noisy at times. Patrons commend the attentive staff and delicious menu, especially the "great drinks" and signature dishes like fish tacos. Ideal for gatherings.
2,884 Reviews
  1. Maryann

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wait staff was pleasant. We came in right before Happy Hour was over and our waiter made sure to get our order in before Happy Hour was over. Food came out quickly and perfect.

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  2. Lori

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Ricardo M was outstanding. Food was very good. Zocalos is one of my favorite restaurants in Sacramento. From the time we arrived and were greeted by the hostess to each employee we interacted with service was top notch!

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  3. Mari

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had dinner tonight and celebrated my husband’s birthday. We were a family of five. Our table was ready when we arrived but we were seated right by the door. The server appeared rushed and was hard to flag down. We arrived in time for the happy hour menu, which ends at 6 pm so our meal was less expensive than it would have otherwise been. The guacamole was flavorful but our family did not enjoy the oaxacan quesadillas; they weren’t sufficiently flavorful. The chips, salsa and bean dip were divine. I love that their chips are thin, warm , crisp and have the perfect amount of salt. We ordered burritos, fish tacos, a side salad and had rice and beans. The rice and beans were very flavorful and you could get full just eating them. The burritos were just okay. The fish tacos were good and filling as was the salad. While we enjoyed some of the dishes, overall our meal was pretty average. The restaurant is beautiful, clean except for the occasional fly we swatted from our table, something I cannot abide.

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  4. Christie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very very loud! Inside and outside was extremely loud -l have to raise your Boise to talk to your dinner party. They don’t clean the tables well at all. Same dry rag to clean multiple tables. Our table was filthy with leftover food on it. We had to ask for it to be cleaned a second time. They don’t use cleaner which is honestly gross. It was disappointing.

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  5. Jenny

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was very slow and staff forgot to submit two meal orders to the kitchen.

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  6. Melissa

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great drinks and food. We had a great time celebrating my daughter’s graduation!

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  7. pablo

    Orange County1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Bar service was bad. Got my drink after my entree came. Food was lukewarm and service was very very rushed, uncomfortably so.

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  8. Marilyn

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great! Dining experience - loud hard to hear our table.

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  9. Ralph

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food amazing service. Highly recommend the experience!

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  10. Rachel

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They made our special occasion so memorable! Thank you!

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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 4.7 stars by 2884 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
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
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.
  • 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 Dinner Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Zocalo does not cater but does offer an assortment of takeout party trays at zocalosac.com
  • Private party facilities
    For any occasion, Zócalo invites you to enjoy private dining in its elegant Morelia Room. This distinctive venue is ideal for wedding rehearsal dinners, baby showers, corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, and holiday celebrations.
  • Private party contact
    Andre Graim: (916) 441-0303
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