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Zocalo Cleveland

3.8
3.8
628 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
Enjoy food made fresh daily! From our fresh salsa to our slow roasted carnitas, we strive to provide the best quality Mexican food in a fun and festive atmosphere. Experience a unique Mexican restaurant and tequilaria that is truly one-of-a-kind and can only be found on East 4th Street.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Mexican

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Phone number

    (216) 781-0420

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Sam Boccuti

  • Private party facilities

    Zócalo Mexican Grill and Tequileria is the perfect place to plan your next party or special event. We have separate dining rooms on different levels for parties up to 100. Call us at (216) 298-4107 to get started.

  • Private party contact

    Molly McCarthy: (855) 398-8827

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street

  • Cross street

    Prospect

  • Parking details

    Valet located on East 4th street, enter on <br />Prospect. Street parking is also available as well as pay lots around the arenas.

  • Public transit

    RTA and free trolley available downtown.

  • Entertainment

    Located on East 4th street across from the Quicken Loans Arena and Progressive Field. We offer live music in the summer and live music on the street.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 628 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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  1. Levi

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Drinks were great! Food was great and came out very fast. Would love to come back. Food was so fresh

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on October 21, 2019Afternoon Levi! Thanks so much for visiting us at Zocalo and for your terrific 5* recommendation. We sure hope you DO come back soon.

  2. MelissaR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I really like this restaurant especially for dinner before a show at Rocket Mortgage Field-house because they validate valet parking on East 4th and they understand that people need to get their food and get to the show.

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on October 21, 2019Hi Melissa! Thanks for your great review! Hope you enjoyed the concert....we heard rave reviews. We hope to see you real soon.

  3. Rita

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Good place to go for a good bite to eat. Limited menu but food was fine. Good margaritas.

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on October 21, 2019Thanks for stopping by Zocalo Rita. We hope to see you soon.

  4. Ajay

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seated promptly, great service, very friendly, quickly fixed any mistakes. We will revisit. Great time.

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on October 21, 2019Hey Ajay, thank you for stopping by Zocalo and for taking the time to leave us your 5* review! Much appreciated, hope to see you soon.

  5. Radiojack

    Detroit

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Tacos were great. Between the 5 of us we ordered all styles and everyone was happy with their tacos. The margaritas were large & tasty. We will go back again.

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on October 21, 2019Radiojack, thank you so much for stopping by Zocalo and for your great 5* review! We hope you stop by for more tacos real soon!

  6. Emptynester46

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2019

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    This place is the worst. Out of control and chaos everywhere. 10 minutes for waiter to arrive. Food showed up with no utensils - 5 minutes extra to get those. Dirty non-serviced tables all over restaurant. This place needs to shut down and give up prime location to another viable restaurant.
  7. TRISHAD

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2019

    overall2food2service3ambience1
    We were really disappointed with the tequila flight. The price was a bit high for what you got. This place is Mediocre at best.
  8. RWATL

    San Francisco

    95 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2019

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    We had a group of 8 at 7 pm on a Monday night. There were very few customers in the restaurant. Service was very slow and it took almost 45 minutes after we ordered to get our food. About a 1/3 of our group got their food first and were done eating before the rest received it. Some of the food was not hot and the overall service was poor. I would not recommend this restaurant based on our experience.
  9. GrayHare

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Serve was very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our time in the restaurant.

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on October 7, 2019Gray, thanks so much for your 5* recommendation! We appreciate your visit to Zocalo and hope to see you again very soon!

  10. ShellyP

    Cleveland

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2019

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The place was almost empty on a Thursday night before a concert. Got seated right away. No beer on draft (went through it all on Sunday?). Margarita was huge and good. Tacos were small for $5, but tasted good
  11. DanielleH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2019

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    Food was subpar and waiter on the patio area was inattentive and either annoyed or just hated his job.
  12. JanS

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The place was PACKED with the Indians and Browns game fans, who were not being very civil with poor girl working at the hostess stand. She did a valiant job of handling everyone and not just breaking into tears. Instead, we got a smile and were seated with our OpenTable reservation without any problem. SO glad we made the reservation. Our server was great, visited the table often and kept her cool despite the chaos. Seriously, given the situation, they handled it like pros!
  13. Kayla

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Zocalo was packed due to a browns game and an indians game! The service was a little slow but the server took off the queso that took a long time to get to our table.
  14. Dcohio

    Columbus

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Very disappointed that the website I went to was incorrect- listed happy hour as 2-7 Mon- Fri. Passed by other restaurants/bars on 4th street with Happy Hours to go to Zocalo and got there and no happy hour on Friday. Prices were a bit high for what you got and food was ok. Server was good - though had to ask for plates for our shared appetizers and look for knives from someone else. Will not return- too many other choices.
  15. katieb

    Cleveland

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2019

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    Zocalo was affordable and the food was what you’d expect. We weren’t blown away but everything was prepared nicely and tasted good. If you want to go downtown without spending a fortune, this is a good option. We had the tacos, enchiladas and shared a margarita. We got out of there for around $50.

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on September 16, 2019Good morning Katie! We appreciate your visit to Zocalo and your 4* review! We look forward to your next visit!

  16. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2019

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Our food took over an hr. It was an extremely long wait
  17. AliciaK

    Cleveland

    101 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Restaurant was awesome. Food selection felt limited, but was amazing. Tons of tequila options. Happy hour specials were great. Decor and atmosphere was amazing. Will dine again when in Cleveland.

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on September 3, 2019Good morning Alicia, thank you so much for visiting us at Zocalo. We sure appreciate you terrific 5* review and hope to see you again next time your are in the CLE!

  18. eisonly

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This testy is one of our favorites in Cleveland to go for dinner before am Indians game! The food is always good and the service is great!

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on August 26, 2019Eisonly, thanks so much for stopping by Zocalo and for sending us such a lovely review! We sure appreciate it and can NOT wait to show it to Dee! We take great pride in our guest service and Dee sure shinned through! See you next time.....

  19. KTEG

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited again for the 3rd year in a row for our annual trip to Cleveland and received Dee the server we had from our last trip and boy were we glad to see her!! She makes us feel SO welcomed and she really takes the time to be personable with us which makes the experience very worth while. When we come back next year, we hope to have her awesome self again!! Thanks for making our trip one to remember, again!!!

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on August 26, 2019Good morning Katie, thanks so much for stopping by Zocalo and for sending us such a lovely review! We sure appreciate it and can NOT wait to show it to Dee! We take great pride in our guest service and Dee sure shinned through! See you next time.....

  20. norm2004

    Cleveland

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2019

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Great location but honestly the food is slightly above average for Mexican. I get fajitas everywhere I go and theirs was uninspiring. The onions and peppers were overcooked, and the meat was just thrown on top. The main reason I go here is location - the food is better here than inside Progressive.

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on August 8, 2019Good morning Norm. Thank you for choosing Zocalo over the weekend before going over to watch our Tribe! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We take our food quality very seriously and appreciate the opportunity to improve. We hope to see you again soon.

  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, tequila, & people!
  22. janinet

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    we had the beyond beef tacos and street fries with the same beyond beef. I was so happy to see a veg meat options and the tacos were so delicious. The street fries were also great. I ordered the blood orange margarita and it was so good, I ended up having 4!! Even though it was very busy, the wait for our food was not long at all, everything was hot, fresh and really really delicious.

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on August 6, 2019Wow Janinet! Thank you for visiting us at Zocalo and for leaving us your awesome 5* recommendation. We sure hope to see you again soon.

  23. ChuckM

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Our table of 6 had a reservation before the Indians game. The hosts were busy (in slow motion) setting up a table for a large party which kept the line of guests on hold. Once seated, our waiter did his best to serve us during a busy 5:30 pm dinner crowd. The atmosphere and location are terrific for downtown with plenty of nearby parking. The food and drinks were good. Keep your expectations in check when the place is busy. Our last drink order took nearly 30 minutes...when we were ready to leave for the game. The server understood and did not charge for that drink. FYI - the impossible taco was really good as a veggie option.

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on August 6, 2019Thanks Chuck, for you visit and your 4* review. We sure can get packed and appreciate your understanding! Hope to see you soon.

  24. WorthTheMoney

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2019

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    This was my 3rd time going to Zocalo. The food was fantastic and I can't say enough good things about the drinks. I sat at the bar with my daughter while we waited for the rest of our group to arrive. The bartender was attentive, refilling chips and salsa without us needing to ask. He was great! However, the service once we were seated (we had a reservation for 6) was not that great. The waiter didn't smile - even once. We were not a high maintenance group at all. We were just there to have some drinks and eat dinner. It wasn't that busy and we would have probably stayed there longer if he would have smiled at us or even been nice. He made us feel guilty for even being there. Instead we left as soon as we were done eating and went to another bar. Fortunately East 4th has so many options that it wasn't a big deal to find another place to go to. I'm hoping this was a fluke. I will definitely go back to see.
  25. Trish

    Baltimore

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing the best Avocado Toast! Made reservations as no issues walked right in & even gave us booth like requested!

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on August 2, 2019Good morning Trish. Thank you for your visit to Zocalo and for leaving us your terrific 5 * recommendation. We hope to see you soon.

  26. JS25

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2019

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Service and Atmosphere were great for our group of 6 adults. We were able to have conversations and watch the TRIBE! Food was just ok. Carnitas were very dry and tough and taco shells were also tough. But Salsa was Yummy.

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on July 30, 2019JS25, thanks so much for stopping by Zocalo and for taking the time to leave us your review! We take great pride in our Carnitas as well as all of our food and appreciate you letting us know that we slipped up on Saturday and giving us the opportunity to improve. Hope to see you soon.

  27. AlexandraM

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Zocalo has always been 1 of favorites, mostly because their salsa is by far the best in the city. Their drinks are world class margaritas and what an awesome tequila selection. Fred, a manager there, barrel aged a tequila mixed w/ Cointreau and it was delightful!!! I wish I knew the name but be sure to always ask the bartenders what new tequilas and infusions they have going! We had a party of 11! Big group. At first the server seen a little annoyed at having to serve a big party, or maybe just us, I'm not sure, but she eventually warmed up to us! I'm so glad because we were celebrating a 50th bday and I would hate to have an attitude ruin it! It turned out great! We ordered tons of margaritas, a few guacs, some quesos and the chips kept getting refilled and refilled. We probably shouldn't have filled up on those chips... We all had left overs from our entrees. I ordered the salad, it was amazing, I LOVED the chipotle vinaigrette dressing. At our table the tres enchiladas and fajitas all had big reviews as well!!

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on July 30, 2019Alexandra thank you and your group for choosing to celebrate with us at Zocalo! We really loved your great 5* review and will share it today with our team! Great way to start our day! We hope to see you soon!

  28. PghFoodLover1

    Pittsburgh

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2019

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Nice staff and great server. The guacamole was just “ok”. The salsa was very good. The fajita was just “ok”. Nice enough place but definitely not the best choice on the street.
  29. katieb

    Cleveland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Zocalo has great food and margaritas, but was very affordable! It’s nice to get a good dinner in the city that doesn’t cost a small fortune. Nice atmosphere, good presentation of the food. I had the enchiladas with beef, which was delicious! We would definitely go back!

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on July 25, 2019Wow Katie, thank you so much for your lovely 5* review! We sure appreciate you visit to Zocalo and look forward to your next visit!

  30. Scott

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2019

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    The food was adequate; however the service was awful. The waitress was pretty much unavailable, and we actually saw her in the corner on her phone. The restaurant was unaware of Open Table too. I had to email Open Table to get my points.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bachelorette party dinner fabulous food and margaritas!

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on July 22, 2019Thanks so much for your 5*s. We are thrilled you had a great night out with the girls! Hope to see you soon! Lets celebrate the "Big Day"!

  32. CheyenneM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food at a great price! I have already recommended it to my friends! The chicken bacon chonger was just awesome!

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on July 17, 2019Wow Cheyenne! Thanks so much for your terrific recommendation! We hope you stop by real soon!

  33. Sheila

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Handled our large group of 10 (plus another group of 10 nearby) perfectly. Called ahead to make sure everything was set and they had the table reserved and ready. everyone raved about the food and drinks. Great atmosphere for a Friday night.

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on July 17, 2019Shelia, your 5* review and recent visit are very much appreciated. We hope you choose us again real soon.

  34. PattiK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 6, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    It was a beautiful night in Cleveland. The tacos were delicious, drinks were great. Our server was very knowledgeable about the tequila and the ambiance was fantastic. Cant wait to return!

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on July 8, 2019Patti we sure appreciate your visit on one of those gorgeous nights in The CLE and for taking the time to leave us your 5* review and kind words. We can not wait to see your return either!

  35. SueK

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The food and drinks here was very good.. I’m giving it four stars because of the patrons.. not really something the restaurant can control, but a good number of the people there were younger, loud and overserved. Possibly just that evenings experience and not something that would stop my husband and I from returning as everything else was great!!

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on July 3, 2019Hi Sue, Thanks for your 4* review. We appreciate it very much. Our crowds vary a great deal with what is "happening" in CLE. We sure hope you choose us again real soon.

  36. MaureenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a party of 7 to celebrate my daughter's birthday and Zocalo was a great choice. We were lucky and it was a beautiful evening and with an Indian's game happening that same evening the streets were bustling with people! I appreciate immensely that Zocalo validates parking! The food was delicious and the service was outstanding.

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on June 24, 2019Thank you for choosing Zocalo for your daughter's birthday Maureen. You sure picked a fantastic weekend to celebrate her birthday, Cleveland summer weather (at last!) and a Tribe sweep over Detroit City. Your review simply made my morning! Hope you and your family choose us again soon!

  37. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were able to eat at an outdoor table which was great. Food was delicious and plentiful.

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on June 24, 2019Thank you so much for your great 5* review! We hope to see you a Zocalo again very soon!

  38. MBdiner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2019

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The food was great. Service was horrible. Did not take drink orders for the kids. Drinks came after appetizer. Dinner came right after appetizer. It was wait wait then rush it all on the table

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on June 24, 2019MBdiner, we apologize for the disappointing service you experienced recently at Zocalo. We take pride in our customer service and appreciate you sending us this teaching moment. We hope you choose us again soon. We thank you for taking the time to send us your review.

  39. Ewise

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such great food and our waitress was the bomb. Vibe is cool, especially if it is warm out and the patio is open. Try and sit out there at night, the lights on east 4th make it even better.

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on June 12, 2019Wow, Ewise, thank you so much for your great 5* review! We appreciate your recent visit and hope to see you soon and often over the summer's patio season!

  40. EmilyH

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and wonderful service! Highly recommend the fajitas and burrito bowl! Margaritas are awesome!!

    Zocalo ClevelandResponded on June 12, 2019Emily, thank you for your recent visit and your terrific 5* review. We aim to please and looks like we hit your bullseye! Hope to see you again real soon.

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Zocalo Cleveland offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 781-0420.

Zocalo Cleveland is rated 3.8 stars by 628 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

  • Cross street

    Prospect

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Mexican

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet located on East 4th street, enter on <br />Prospect. Street parking is also available as well as pay lots around the arenas.

  • Public transit

    RTA and free trolley available downtown.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Sam Boccuti

  • Entertainment

    Located on East 4th street across from the Quicken Loans Arena and Progressive Field. We offer live music in the summer and live music on the street.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (216) 781-0420

  • Private party facilities

    Zócalo Mexican Grill and Tequileria is the perfect place to plan your next party or special event. We have separate dining rooms on different levels for parties up to 100. Call us at (216) 298-4107 to get started.

  • Private party contact

    Molly McCarthy: (855) 398-8827

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