Today my son, granddaughter and I went to Caballo Blanco at 5604 Franklin Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95824. This restaurant has been operating at this location since 1961. The interior looks like a restaurant from the 1960's and was meticously maintained. Much effort has been made to keep this appearance through the years. The tables and chairs were impressive. The entire restaurant was very clean, including the restroom. Refer to the pictures other reviewers have taken. They also have an area named Zapata Room for private events. The server and staff was wonderful and worked as a team. The menu was impressive and they are now open on Sundays. Now let's talk about the food. I could tell that everything was home made-nothing tasted reheated or kept under a heat lamp. The guacamole was excellent and the chips seemed to be made to order as they were hot and a bit greasy. Juevos rancheros was very good but had potatoes on the side. Chili reyano was good but was a bit too salty for me. The 2 chicken tacos had a fried crispy shell, which my granddaughter liked. Complimentary home made soup was also given which was absolutely outstanding! I do want to compliment the rice and beans-really good but again, a bit salty for me. I also understand that many customers prefer salted dishes, especially for this type of food. We really enjoyed ourselves and plan to come back to try some other dishes. I definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

Caballo Blanco - Entrance - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place was recommended to me by Reddit looking for restaurants in the area with the best salsa. Decided to try this place first. Salsa was in fact on point! I ordered from Door Dash a 3 combo plate to split between my husband and I, as well as a large salsa. It didn't say that it came with chips, but most places give you chips when you buy a tub of salsa. I had chips at home so I was willing to gamble. They did not include chips. Okay. Noted. Shredded beef taco was tasty, I'd totally order again. Cheese enchilada came to me cold and unmelted, stuffed full of unmelted shredded cheese. The chile relleno was also cold. However once I put everything in the oven and heated up and melted cheese, the food was great! So the take away, maybe don't order to go. I'd be willing to check this place out again if I dined in. read more

We went on Cinco de Mayo, arriving around 7:15 PM. It wasn't busy, so we were seated right away. Service was quick at the start--chips and salsa came out immediately and my strawberry margarita was made promptly. I mentioned I don't like overly sweet margaritas, and while they offered to adjust it and added more strawberry flavor, it still came out pretty strong and wasn't my favorite, so I didn't end up finishing it. We also ordered a small side of guacamole, which was fresh but a bit small for the $5 price point. Throughout the meal, service was attentive, but it felt like multiple staff members were helping tables rather than one dedicated server, which made things a little inconsistent. For food, I ordered a build-your-own plate with a cheese and chicken enchilada, a crispy chicken taco, and a side tamale. My friend ordered combo meals to go. The food came out pretty quickly--about 10 minutes. The standout for me was definitely the tamale--the masa was flavorful and well-textured, the sauce was very good, and it had a solid amount of meat inside. The crispy taco was also excellent--perfect crunch, well-seasoned, and easily my favorite part of the meal. The enchilada was a bit disappointing. It came without cheese as requested and ended up being more chicken and potato than expected. The green suiza sauce was also very light, so it didn't add much flavor or coverage. Overall, I can see why this place is recommended. The crispy tacos and tamales were definitely the highlight for me, and I would come back for those alone. It's a bit out of my way, but worth a return visit for those items--just would likely skip the margarita next time. read more

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One of my favorite spots is now open Sundays 9-3 for brunch, menudo, pancakes and of course the regular menu is available! Oh mustn't forget bottomless mimosas. The staff are friendly and efficient. If you have been here now's the time, Sunday brunch with friends oh yeah, if you haven't tried their flour tortilla chips ....order them! read more

Caballo Blanco - #4 two crispy tacos and enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

This old establishment is just as I remember it, nothing fancy, very casual. The service is excellent and appreciate their friendliness. My pollo loco was fine but nothing special, the salad that came with it was maybe 3-4 bites. What was delicious was the soup that comes with dinner - that was excellent! The flour tortillas chips were addicting too, they were so good. My friend had trouble finding the chicken in her tacos - it was minimal. It was a reasonably priced restaurant so wouldn't mind returning to try something different. read more

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I have been going here since childhood and now in Sr years. I went today, I won't be back. The soup I have grown to love seemed to be 4 days old. The food was bland and unseasoned. I am not sure what is going on, but they are not the same. read more

Around for ages, older than most patrons and even servers here, Caballo Blanco is a Sacramento Mexican dining staple. Upon walking in there's cobblestone and wood all over the place. The place feels old and historic but by design. It's well kept and clean. My grandparents met here on the second floor back when it was open at night for live music and dancing. Knowing that holds a special place in my heart. So I'm inclined to like the place. Last Friday was only second visit here. Why my mom never brought me here growing up knowing her parents met here, I will never know. But the food is damn good here! Its authentic classic Mexican dishes make me want to try everything on the menu. The complimentary chips and salsa are the perfect starters to a great meal. Then the soup that is included with every entree are like a small hug from an old family member. The broth is hearty, the noodles and perfect. I could eat a huge bowl of it. The guac appetizer is creamy and flavorful, would recommend. The carnitas here are juicy yet crispy, they also serve a lot of it . Tortillas served with every dish are handmade and taste spectacular. Their beans are really good but I'm not sold on the rice. Went with the steak on my last visit and that hit the spot! Servers here are attentive and friendly. The crew here is tight knit and get people in and out in a timely fashion without the hurry up feeling. Caballo Blanco's food impressed my fiancee and I within the first few minutes of our visit. Her and I will be back again and again as it is now one of our favorite Mexican restaurant options in the Sacramento area. read more

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Upon entering we were able to seat ourselves no wait time. Our servers was Lupe & Pepe they were more than accommodating with personality plus. We ordered the Skirt Steak Enchilada with Rice & Beans and Filete De Pescado with rice & Beans. Our food was served piping heat hot and oh my goodness the food was AWSOME! Packed with lots of flavor. The food was definitely prepared with much love. You will be amazed. We definitely will be back. read more

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I had been going here 40 years. It was the go to Mexican restaurant of mine and my late husband. He passed 10 years ago so I haven't had the heart to go back without him. But I finally did on what would have been our anniversary. It's alright but it's not the same. Food has lost a lot of its flavor. They used to have the best red sauce on their enchiladas. Now it's pedestrian nothing special. And of course the homemade fried flour tortilla chips are gone replaced with common bagged tortilla chips. Shame...nothing ever stays the same. Service was friendly and excellent. read more

Caballo Blanco - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

First time coming here, food was way below mediocre. Not a lot of flavor and food was mushy. There are so many other great mexican restaurants in Sacramento. On top of that, a waitress made a racist comment towards my family and I. She assumed our ethnicity and said "ni hao" to us when we already greeted her in English. We're not even chinese. Severely disappointing in this day and age! read more

For the price I paid you will get your monies worth the food will put a good foundation in your tummy! The employees were fantastic read more

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We went this morning, when they opened. Already lots of people waiting, our waitress did a wonderful job as she was the only one!! Everything was good and delicious!!! Kudos! I did not get her name , but she was on it!!! Thanks for a good experience read more

Delicious food, both the chicana de res and chile colorado are flavorful and good quality beef. The service here is quick and friendly. I like the interior decorations it feels old school but kept up. There is a parking lot in the back as well which is nice. read more

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Yes this restaurant is still fire. I haven't been here in over 30 years. However, after 30 years I finally returned and it was everything I remembered it to be. The restaurant is older but it's clean and the staff is amazing. It's not to noisy and very inviting. The food is fire, I had the 2 beef taco and cheese enchilada combo. Everything tasted really good and they give you plenty of food. I enjoyed everything and I definitely recommend sliding through here. read more

Caballo Blanco - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Caballo Blanco is past sixty years of having the best table chips in Sacramento, possibly the world. Don't forget your food is coming after though. Got the spicy chicken. Their spicy actually is spicy, not Burger King angry fries fake spicy. You won't not take stuff home. I am stuffed but somehow still hungry for more. This is not light Mexican food for those on diets such as myself, though the salad is good. They serve soup before dinner but not worth mentioning. Good service and still sane prices in 2024. No complaints at all, left with a full happy belly and then some. Not crowded either, thankfully this place is a local secret to this day. read more

Caballo Blanco - Spicy chicken - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Best soup in town Great Mexican rice fluffy and flavorful Whole pinto beans I can eat like soup. Family run for years!!! read more

This is a good spot for South Sac Mexican dine in. Much better than El Novillero down the street. Service has always been good. Food has always been good. My only criticism is parking can be a little annoying but not really so much. I'd definitely recommend this place. read more

This family owned restaurant has been open for years. Good Mexican food as well as service. I've been eating here for years, always delicious. read more

The environment felt authentic ,the food was alright, and the servers were nice. We went on a saturday for lunch and the service was pretty quick for our table of 5. We have always seen this restaurantin in passing for about 20 years and we finally tried it . read more

This spot is a great spot to get some OG mexican food. They have a big space and plenty of parking. They have a good size menu but I usually go for the combo plates because you get a lot of food for around 15 bucks. All the plates come with rice and beans, and the meal starts with chips and salsa, which is solid. My go to is a crispy beef taco and enchilada. Both are covered with cheese and delicious. You will get all the authentic mexican food feels. There are other options for meats, and they have burritos, tostada, quesadilla, etc. Definitely a staple on Franklin that is worth trying if your nearby. read more

Caballo Blanco - Taco and tostada combo - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Not sure what happened to this place Flavorless Was about all we experienced on this last go And for the record Esperanza tortillas, are not worth it to me Chorizo bean dip with what seems to be zero chorizo or seasoning Same with the rice and plate of beans As well as the ground beef enchilada Or the shredded beef enchilada I think the Modelo Negro The water And the small pre food soup had the most flavor But yeah Taco Bell has more flavor at this point Nice try But no cigar Good luck! read more

I loved our waitress. I don't remember her name but she was really nice and kept checking on us. It took awhile for 40 mins) us to get out food but there was a lot of us (9). I ordered the 3 item combo which was chili relleno, chicken enchilada & pork tamale. Food was really good and flavorful. I will definitely be back. I'm rating it a 4 because we had to wait 40 minutes for our food. read more

First time dining in at Caballo Blanco with Sonia C. and Aubrey R. for a weeknight dinner. They have their own parking lot which is well-lit. I didn't see any Aguas frescas options on the menu, so stuck with...just agua, lol. To start we each got some kind of vegetable/pasta soup and corn tortilla chips and salsa. We also shared some flour tortilla chips, which reminded me more like fluffy fried wontons. Not sure if they use lard here. If you've had the flour tortilla chips at Novillero, they're not the same consistency/texture. #8 Ocho combination plate: 1 beef taco and 1 cheese enchilada, which came with salad, rice, and beans. The cheese enchilada was good; the crispy beef taco held its own. Service was attentive and the meal was filling without being overstuffed. Sonia got a 3 item plate with two tacos and a cheese enchilada; Aub got the chile Colorado beef dish. On your way out, if you're lucky, you might even catch el lindo gato del parking lot. read more

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We went to el Caballo Blanco for the first time today. As others have noted, BEST tortilla chips in town. We base a Mexican restaurant on the chile verde (outstanding), the chile relleno (I had a bite of my husband's, and want to have my own the next time we go there), and the carnitas (sampled my son's and que rica!) the portions are so big that we have enough for dinner tonight. Welcoming and gracious service. A comfortable, spacious dining room. We look forward to our return. read more

The food is excellent ( best chicken tacos) in Northern California. Service is outstanding. Ambiance is great. I recommend Caballo Blanco before any Mexican restaurant on the blvd read more

I came here for dinner with friends because, we've been wanting to try it for a while now. The free corn tortilla chips were delicious and fresh, you can tell with how warm they were and they were yummy. But we also ordered for an additional cost, the flour tortilla chips and they were so good too and so fluffy. The salsa was good but pretty spicy. The complimentary soup was great it tasted like something homemade with some veggies, pasta, and tomato broth, and it didn't have any meat. I ordered the 3 items to make your own plate. My 3 items were: crunchy carnitas taco, carne asada taco, and the cheese enchilada. The cheese enchilada was pretty good but, not my most favorite thing on the plate. The tacos were very delicious, the soft taco with carne asada was stuffed with meat and it was soo tasty. The crunchy carnitas was so delicious as well. The beans on the side were yummy and my favorite side. The rice was good but I prefer my Spanish rice to have more tomato flavor personally. The service was good and timely as well. read more

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My grandmother used to bring me here as a child and have fond memories of this place. Have pictures of Pancho Villa and other revolutionaries on the wall. Love it. Mila was our waitress provided great service. She was attentive and kept bringing that cold filtered water. Soup Meals come with a small cup of soup, with pieces of penne and hamburger. It is ok. Chips and salsa. Very good. Huevos Rancheros Very good, generous portion. Beef Chile Colorado I have mixed feelings about this dish. Generous portion, tender beef. The texture of sauce was perfect, just thick enough. It had a strange flavor that I could not put my finger on. I was informed they use oregano. Not sure if it belongs in there. Refries beans Fantastic Spanish rice Dry, no flavor. Flour Tortillas Taste almost homemade, very good. They have liquor license so real Margaritas, something Novillero does not have. read more

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I've been coming here for 54 years and the food hasn't changed still delicious as always, especially the tacos ( these are not street tacos). Great customer service. Servers always pleasant and smiling. I hope they never close and the kids take over the business when Ruben & Roy call it quits. read more

I ordered a bean/cheese burrito. They didnt use there normal big tortillas and it was saturated in grease from the grill. It was really small, asked for sour cream inside and they gave me a cold brick of sour cream that I guess your supposed to dip your burrito into the sour cream? Anyways, I would be more than happy to come help the cooks make a bean/cheese burrito. read more

Ok so I've been going here with my family so it's been decades ... but my current boyfriend took me here on our first date .. at first I was surprised because he said he was taking me somewhere special... so he says to ne me up says el Novello is closed and he didn't realize , I said it's ok my family has been going to caballo blanco for years .. I've always loved how they have their own homemade chips ... Iget so full on the chips everytime because they are so good ... the food is good I'm sorry but not enough for 5 star but it's really good... I always get so full on chips I can't finish my meal ... everything I've every ordered has been good... one our born of family .. Places ... chips are a 5 but food 4-5 Favorites to go to! Always good service !haven't been in a while so I'll let you know the update soon read more

Been coming here for years... mind you I don't live very close to this location. The service and food is always spot on... even during COVID. they always made us feel welcomed as soon as we are seated. All the staff are super friendly. We always pay the extra cost for the flour chips. I have not had a dish I did not like. But our favorite carne seca de jalisco is no longer on the menu but still available to order. The crispy meat in the sauce is soo good. They serve you a nice bowl of soup if you order a meal. The salad dressing is spot on. Today we also ordered the burrito grande wet (red sauce). They always decorate the place based on the holiday. read more

Caballo Blanco - Wet carne asada Burrito Grande - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I went alone during a recent visit from San Diego, I lived in the neighborhood my entire childhood and even played on their lemon hill little team team in the very early 60's I was in kindergarden at St, Patrick's. With dear friends I still visit when in town. After the game they brought us a sheet pan full of tacos. Probably 1963. Hurray for the 43rd Street Gang! I had Enchiladas, soup and amazing Gunther's Mango ice cream. Love to Caballo Blanco. Viva Zapata, read more

Best Mexican food I've tried at ANY restaurant Was SO sick and tired of all the fake mexican foods at all the other restaurants THIS place Has all the right stuff HIGHLY recommended read more

This is the best Mexican restaurant in Sacramento BY FAR! The food is absolutely delicious, and is always filling. The staff is so incredibly sweet! They always remember my family and our oders! I couldn't recommend this enough!!!! read more

Bland food. Service was ok. It was super hot and sweaty inside. Suprised they still go hand written tickets. Pretty sure I still paid for the food I took back. Not going back read more

Food quality is deplorable server forgot just about everything she possibly could not going back to this place

5/5/25 Caballo Blanco this is my 2nd time coming to Caballo Blanco I can remember my server name but she provided excellent service the soup was delicious the chicken enchiladas meal they could have added a little more seasoning read more

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From start to finish the service was amazing even with the large parties that were there you could tell everyone in the restaurant was having a great time and the food was delicious served hot and fresh would definitely return here again and highly recommended read more

I can't believe I've never reviewed this place when I've literally been eating here since I was old enough to eat. This has been one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the Sacramento area my whole life. There have been a few times where the food hasn't been the best quality, but that's very seldom, and for the most part their food is bomb 100% of the time. read more

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Food, service and choices were fantastic. Now we know why this Mexican restaurant has been in town over 70 years. A must try.