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Zocalo - University Village, Sacramento, CA

Zocalo - University Village

4.7 (1883)
$30 and under
Mexican
466 Howe Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825-5507

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
Family friendly, great for groups, and a celebration destination known for its fine Mexican cuisine, happy hour, craft cocktails, and to-go—Zocalo UV opened up in the newly renovated University Village shopping center in January of 2018 based on the success of its Midtown and Roseville locations. Offered in a upscale yet casual setting with original artwork from Tlaquepaque, Mexico and a spacious patio—Zocalo’s warm hospitality, fresh regional Mexican food, 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–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 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
  • Catering
    Zocalo features many large party trays and group to-go options, including Door Dash, for in-home catering. Please visit zocalosacramento.com or give us a call at 916-252-0303 for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Zócalo University Village offers an ideal atmosphere and exceptional services to make your occasion memorable. The restaurant is designed to accommodate various group sizes, providing the perfect backdrop for any celebration.
  • Private party contact
    ALEJANDRA PEÑA: (916) 252-0303
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Cross street
    Fair Oaks
  • Parking details
    In addition to the many parking spaces at the University Village Shopping Center, guests may also find additional parking a five minute walk away on Scripts Drive and by using the UV Valet, which is available Wednesday-Friday from 11-1 and 4-10 and costs $5.00.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,883 people are saying

Zocalo - University Village 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zocalo - University Village offers an inviting atmosphere with "excellent service" and "delicious food." The restaurant is praised for its festive ambiance and accommodating staff. Diners appreciate the "amazing" server experiences and "great drinks." While some note occasional service speed issues, many highlight memorable celebrations and recommend the salmon bowl.
1,883 Reviews
  1. Jodie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Leila as our server who was AMAZING!!!!!! Very tentative and thoughtful as we were celebrating my husbands birthday. Food was delicious and the drinks were perfect!

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  2. Laurie

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great except the service, which could have been improved. While our waiter was friendly, he gave us the wrong check and disappeared for an extended period. In addition, we asked for more water, and it never came. We had to get up and track down a waiter.

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  3. Patti

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want great food and excellent service, this is where you need to go!!

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  4. Alyssa VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Bugs and flies all over restaurants with mites. Grossed us out while eating and moved seats twice

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  5. Annette VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Zocalo has always been a pretty good place to eat, however, when we visited yesterday, the food was subpar. My Carnitas were dry, overcooked and tasteless. My husband‘s burrito was mostly rice, very little meat.  The quesadilla lacked filling.  I’ll give it another try because we’ve had good experiences in the past but not sure what happened.

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  6. Dennis VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the ambience outside. We did not want dine inside because the noise level was excessive.

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  7. Donna

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have the best time having lunch here. Food is great, service is great. It's nice and clean.

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  8. gabriela

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made reservations for my birthday a month ago. Day of I got a confirmation call and made any necessary adjustments to my reservation. When we showed up at the reservation time we were seated promptly. Also, we stayed past closing without thinking and I’m very grateful staff was nice about us keeping them late

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  9. Donna VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating good friendship and family fun and the drinks (who doesn't love a margarita or paloma) and food made it most memorable. A variety of dishes were chosen and devoured. The guacamole, along with the chips and their regular salsa and bean dip, went by fast. The quesadilla and empanadas were good dinner choices along with the Baja fish tacos (a regular for us) as is the chicken tortilla soup. The cilantro lime rice is a fan favorite - even from an east coaster who can't get enough of it! I do miss Kendall but will see him at his new location. Cheers to keeping it going here in Sac.

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  10. James

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated Cinco de Mayo! It was an excellent experience - wonderful food and fantastic service on a very busy day!

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FAQs

Zocalo - University Village offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 252-0303.

Zocalo - University Village is rated 4.7 stars by 1883 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
11:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Google Map for Zocalo - University Village

466 Howe Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825-5507

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fair Oaks
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 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
    In addition to the many parking spaces at the University Village Shopping Center, guests may also find additional parking a five minute walk away on Scripts Drive and by using the UV Valet, which is available Wednesday-Friday from 11-1 and 4-10 and costs $5.00.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Zocalo features many large party trays and group to-go options, including Door Dash, for in-home catering. Please visit zocalosacramento.com or give us a call at 916-252-0303 for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Zócalo University Village offers an ideal atmosphere and exceptional services to make your occasion memorable. The restaurant is designed to accommodate various group sizes, providing the perfect backdrop for any celebration.
  • Private party contact
    ALEJANDRA PEÑA: (916) 252-0303
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