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Zocalo - University Village, Sacramento, CA

Zocalo - University Village

4.7
4.7
1807 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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.

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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 22 times today

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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
    (916) 252-0303
  • 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
    Zocalo University Village is East Sacramento's celebration destination for corporate events, birthday parties, wedding rehearsal dinners, and holiday parties. For more info, visit https://www.experiencezocalo.com/banquets.
  • 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

What 1,807 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

1,807 Reviews
  1. Jud

    Sacramento

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined here for a birthday celebration and it was fantastic. The service and food was very good.

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  2. Bob

    Richmond

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always been good food and service which is why we continue to return!

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  3. Laura

    Sacramento

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The ladies had a great time getting together for happy hour. The food and drinks were fab but the service was outstanding.

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  4. Linda

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Zocalo University Village is HUGE!! And very beautiful. We sat inside although next time I might pick outside on the patio. Sunday at 1:30 and the place was not full, not noisy, but the service was a little slow. However, there is so much to look at around you, you don't really mind except we wanted our cocktails and my sis waited for her cola even longer. The food is beautiful too and a LOT of it. Two of us got the 3-taco selection. I chose fish, shrimp and carnitas (yum) and sis got fish, shrimp and the mushroom which she said was very tasty. Hubby got his usual test meal of chili relleno and was pleased. The meals came with black beans and cilantro rice...A very pretty combo. Parking is plentiful as this Zocalo is in a Safeway market complex. This was my first visit to this location and I would easily take guests, especially visitors, to this restaurant. The midtown Zocalo, which I think was the first in Sacramento, is also very good and beautiful. Outside you are on the sidewalk there and parking is, well, hellish...so I'm glad to have this new to me location on my radar. You won't be disappointed.

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  5. Foodie14U

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love eating dinner on the back patio at Zocalos. It’s always a nice and relaxing experience. The food is delicious and the black berry margarita is my go to!

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  6. lisa

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We are “regulars” to Zócalo and have enjoyed visiting multiple locations over the years. Our past couple of visits to the University Village location have been lacking in service and food specifically on our last visit when the servers seemed disorganized, and the food came out in many various stages with some errors and lukewarm food. I usually order and enjoy the fish tacos but this trip I decided to try a chicken bowl. The lettuce looked like it had been previously frozen and there was very little of it(I did not eat any of it and too bad because that’s what I was looking forward to). The rest of the bowl was nothing special at a steep cost. Our large family has discussed not returning which is too bad.

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  7. GaryM

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent waitstaff, delicious food, attention to details, bright and lively ambience

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  8. CaliforniaMike

    Sacramento

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice service and good food. I didn’t care for the carnitas as they were like pulled pork. Chips and guacamole were excellent and fantastic house margaritas!

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  9. NancyP

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food quality and service were top notch! We were there for a birthday and we appreciated the server asking before singing happy birthday. It was too hot (112) for that! Plenty cool inside though- a nice escape from the heat. Perfect mojito weather!

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  10. 5218sgirl

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made the reservation and I thought we asked for a booth. (Bad back) After we were seated at a table/chairs, we asked a booth if possible. The hostess was very kind and concerned and was able to re-seat us! The servers were wonderful and so was the food! We will definitely be back!! I made sure to thank the hostess again on the way out. Overall GREAT service and food!!

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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 1807 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (916) 252-0303
  • 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
    Zocalo University Village is East Sacramento's celebration destination for corporate events, birthday parties, wedding rehearsal dinners, and holiday parties. For more info, visit https://www.experiencezocalo.com/banquets.
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