Zócalo

Name: Zócalo
Address: 224 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States, 98104-3120
Telephone: (206) 623-0550
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (54)

$30 and under

Mexican

224 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104-3120

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Romantic

Upscale modern Mexican food inspired by the cuisine of Mexico City. Margaritas and scratch cocktails are served with style at the 60-ft long copper patina bar-top that features over 100 Tequilas and Mezcals along with a deep spirit selection of Rums, Whiskies, Scotches, and Brandy. Located right on Occidental Park, we can’t be missed!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Latin American
Hours of operation
Mon 11:30 am–6:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 623-0550
Website
http://zocaloseattle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Michele Vaughn
Catering
Catering available! Check out our website for the full catering menu.
Private party facilities
Our private dining room can accommodate up to 32 guests. If you are interested in hosting a private event, please email: info@zocaloseattle.com

Location
224 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104-3120
Neighborhood
Pioneer Square
Cross street
Occidental Ave & Main St.
Parking details
Located near the Pioneer Square Light Rail station and the Street Car
Public transit
Pioneer Square Light Rail Station & Seattle Street Car.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Salsa Trio$7.00
roja, verde, and pico de gallo
Guacamole$12.00
avocado, jalapeno, onion, tomato, cilantro, and lime
Pinto Bean Dip$9.00
pinto beans, Oaxacan cheese, serrano guacamole, and salsa macha
Queso Fundido$12.00
Oaxacan cheese, cream cheese, and Modelo negro
Nachos$15.00
queso, crema, salsa roja, beans, guacamole, cilantro, tortilla chips, and radish
Grilled Corn$5.00
whole grilled corn on the cob coated in mayonnaise, crema, queso fresco, and Tajin
Fried Potato Tacos$10.00
6 fried potato stuffed, crispy, mini tacos with queso fresco, salsa roja, and bean puree

Soups and Salads

Ensalada Verde$4.00
baby greens, cucumber, charred serrano ranch, and Chimayo pepitas
Ceviche*$15.00
your choice of: rockfish, tuna poke, or heirloom shrimp cocktail
Ceviche Trio*$21.00
rockfish, ahi, and heirloom shrimp ceviche's with tostadas
Sopa Azteca$6.00
roasted tomato, chili, and chicken broth, cubed chicken thighs, queso fresco, avocado, and tortilla strips

Tacos

3 tacos with your choice of rice & beans or side salad

Chicken Verde$18.00
red onion, herb salad, and crema
Tempura Rockfish$18.00
cabbage, pickled fresno, and ginger-fresno aioli
Steak$18.00
caramelized onions, herb salad, and mojo de ajo
Carnitas$16.00
salsa verde, red onions, herb salad, and crema
Vegetable$15.00
ask server about our rotating seasonal veggie

Sandwiches

served with a side salad

Po' Boy$16.00
mojo marinated Mexican gulf shrimp, baby greens, escabeche, creole remoulade on a baguette
Oaxacan Cheese Burger*$16.00
8 oz beef patty, baby greens, serrano guacamole, and mojo de ajo on a house made brioche bun
Torta Ahogada$16.00
carnitas, bean puree, escabeche, and red onion on a baguette covered in salsa tinga

Entrees

Carne Asada*$24.00
skirt steak (8oz.), frijoles refritos, queso fresco, fried jalapeno, serrano guacamole, and tortillas
Tamales$15.00
two tamales filled carnitas and topped with your choice of salsa verde or salsa roja; crema, radish, and herb salad
Huevos Rancheros*$16.00
two tostadas topped with red chorizo, salsa roja, two fried eggs, and avocado
Alambre$18.00
sliced carne asada or chicken verde, green bell peppers, onions, Oaxacan cheese, sliced avocado, and tortillas
Pacific Ensalada$17.00
mixed greens, quinoa, black beans, avocado, tomato, cucumber, mango, and grilled prawns in a lightly spiced; agave, mustard vinaigrette
Mexica Bowl$16.00
Rice, beans, baby greens, tomatoes, tortilla strips, guacamole, salsa roja, and crema. Served w/ your choice of: chicken verde, seasonal vegetable, or carnitas
Enchiladas$17.00
three corn tortillas filled with your choice of carnitas, chicken verde, or seasonal veggies topped with salsa roja or salsa verde, crema, queso fresco, and herb salad; served with rice and beans
Pollo Pibil Plato$16.00
braised, banana leaf wrapped, achiote chicken served with tinga rice, pico de gallo, pickled red onions, and warm tortillas

Sides

Tinga Rice
Pinto Beans
Fried Jalapeños
Sliced Avocado
Fried Egg*
Escabeche

What 54 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.0Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

54 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 27, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Well they did not read the request for a window seat and they didn’t notice it was our anniversary. The server was fine. Very nice woman with fancy hair :) the food was good. EXCEPT FOR THE PICO FROM THE SALSA TRIO The pico: super slimy I’m assuming from the cactus... nearly flavorless... but the slimy ness was just revolting. I get it— cactus is super high sugar so it will be slimy, but it was just too weird. It wasn’t delicious enough to be okay with the slime. Imagine watching someone drooling. That’s what the chip did every time we picked up some pico
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle / Eastern Washington5 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They went out of their way to host our large group - and were all fantastic!
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AlanW
Nashville8 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 13, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Meh. For a Friday night at 7:30 the place was dead. Even though it wasnt busy, service was slow. Food was OK, not great and not worth the price. Margarita was good though
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TimothyT
Utah1 review
1.0
Dined on October 9, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The service was poor. We had a reservation, arrived, and were seated with water right away. It took the waiter 10 minutes to come back to the table to get drink orders, and another 10 to serve the drinks. We did order food with the drinks - that did come efficiently. Food was of poor quality, small quantity, and over-priced. I will not go back and will not recommend the restaurant to anyone.
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Cravings
Portland / Oregon4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 9, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, food and ambiance! Perfect pre-game spot!
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Suds
Seattle / Eastern Washington5 reviews
2.0
Dined on October 1, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Been twice for lunch and the food is only so-so, while the prices are high. For a tasty Mexican lunch that’s a good value, go to Casco Antiguo instead. It’s just down the street in Pioneer Square.
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NHRon
Greater Boston27 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 26, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Zocalo is a fine restaurant and they try to put a bit of an upscale twist on traditional Mexican dishes. For example, adding fresh shredded cabbage to pico de gallo. Interesting, but the cabbage didn’t add much and actually hid the tomatoes and jalapeños. I had the carnitas, which can with a generous portion of black beans and roasted potatoes covered in a tomatillo sauce. No rice, so I ordered a side of it. The side was so small that’s it must have been no more than 4 tablespoons of cooked rice—seriously! The rice was good, but not great. The beans were just average black beans, the potatoes were a bit undercooked (perhaps a bit too much tomatillo for some folks), and the carnitas were flavorful, but not outstanding.
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JeffM
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
3.0
Dined on September 20, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Hard floors, wide open, two-story ceilings make for a very noisy experience.....coupled with a nasty, unidentifiable sound track completely not in theme with the restaurant and our party of three couldn't have a decent conversation without yelling across the table. Food was good, portions were small so be prepared to order a lot of different plates.
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SeanK
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on September 20, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to meet friends and watch the scene on Occidental park. Food was great and service was quick and friendly even though it was packed.
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TinaM
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 20, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent but small portions. They charge for chips. The waiter was so slow and never even asked us if we wanted another drink—which we would have had.
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Zócalo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 623-0550.

Zócalo is rated 4.2 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

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224 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104-3120

Additional information

Cross street
Occidental Ave & Main St.
Neighborhood
Pioneer Square
Hours of operation
Mon 11:30 am–6:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Located near the Pioneer Square Light Rail station and the Street Car
Public transit
Pioneer Square Light Rail Station & Seattle Street Car.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michele Vaughn
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://zocaloseattle.com/
Phone number
(206) 623-0550
Catering
Catering available! Check out our website for the full catering menu.
Private party facilities
Our private dining room can accommodate up to 32 guests. If you are interested in hosting a private event, please email: info@zocaloseattle.com

Zócalo

About this restaurant

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Starters

Salsa Trio$7.00

Guacamole$12.00

Pinto Bean Dip$9.00

Queso Fundido$12.00

Nachos$15.00

Grilled Corn$5.00

Fried Potato Tacos$10.00

Soups and Salads

Ensalada Verde$4.00

Ceviche*$15.00

Ceviche Trio*$21.00

Sopa Azteca$6.00

Tacos

Chicken Verde$18.00

Tempura Rockfish$18.00

Steak$18.00

Carnitas$16.00

Vegetable$15.00

Sandwiches

Po' Boy$16.00

Oaxacan Cheese Burger*$16.00

Torta Ahogada$16.00

Entrees

Carne Asada*$24.00

Tamales$15.00

Huevos Rancheros*$16.00

Alambre$18.00

Pacific Ensalada$17.00

Mexica Bowl$16.00

Enchiladas$17.00

Pollo Pibil Plato$16.00

Sides

Tinga Rice

Pinto Beans

Fried Jalapeños

Sliced Avocado

Fried Egg*

Escabeche

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