Our server was Jenn, and this has been the best experience I have ever had at a restaurant! This was my first time at Zócalo and it was the most pleasant experience! The restaurant had beautiful decor and the music was booming! Our food was out in 5 minutes and was absolutely excellent! All of our accommodations were brought out in a timely manner. Jenn had great service, attentive, and extremely friendly! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Kat was amazing!!!!! Amazing Customer Service!!! Our server was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we sat down, they were friendly, attentive, welcoming, and made us feel completely taken care of. They had such a positive attitude, checked on us at just the right times, and truly went above and beyond to make our experience special. Great food is always a plus, but amazing service is what makes you want to come back, and our server definitely did that! Exceptional service from beginning to end. Highly recommend! read more

The average Mexican restaurant in Sac has set up shop as either a stand or cozy establishment, but Zocalo is far from average. It's an upscale establishment with a spacious grandiose interior and refurbished rustic exterior. Prior to this review, virtually every experience I've had with Mexican cuisine involved street food and a cheap place to sit down (or sometimes even stand up); little did I realize that I needed to experience the opposite end of that spectrum on occasion. The food begins with unlimited complimentary chips, black beans, and salsa. Our server Steven A. did an immaculate job refilling these starters and our water on time. I tried the taco de cazuela -- it's a cheezy culinary delight that tastes nothing like the typical street taco. Not for the faint of heart when it comes to spice levels but otherwise, it's a myriad of savory flavors combined into one bowl. However, it didn't blow me away enough to consider spending $24 on it again. Relative to its value, the food earns this restaurant 3.5 stars, but the overall experience and frequent service bumps it up to 4. Zocalo is the epitome of how non-food characteristics play a huge role in a customer's return. read more

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Zócalo is the type of restaurant that Mexican cuisine has needed. Most people think of Mexican food and immediately think of cheap, greasy late-night eats thanks to places like Taco Bell. While I have a special place in my heart for Taco Bell, Mexican cuisine has made leaps and bounds thanks to dedicated individuals who have fought hard to bring its intricate flavors and eye catching colors to the public. Walking into Zócalo, I was struck by the sheer beauty of the interior design. Light, airy color palettes and patterns along with some modern rustic finishes adorn a double height interior. This accomplishes 2 things in the mind of the diner: it transports the diner out of the city and into a grand yet familiar setting, changing expectations for the day! Our server was Angel and we came at the tail end of lunch service on a weekday, so there were plenty of seats immediately available. While I'm sure our server was tired after the midday rush, he was still jovial and full of recommendations. Angel was attentive and charismatic--lightly ribbing me for dining with two beautiful women (unbeknownst to him these were my sister and cousin, but I'll take the ego boost haha)! I opted for the carnitas wet burrito because burritos are awesome and I had heard their carnitas was especially delicious. The hearsay was confirmed on my end as the pork was delicious, juicy, and flavorful. As a lover of burritos, I was surprised to get a side of rice and black beans in addition to there being some inside the burrito. That's okay because it just meant that I had a couple easy sides to pair a protein with later as I took them home with me. My only nitpick for my dish was that it needed some acidity and spice to really take it up a notch. I should have asked for either some fresh lime slices or if they had a hot sauce to add. My sister ordered the Enchilades en mole and loved her dish! I tried a bit of hers and understood why this dish is a favorite. Complexity and depth of flavor from the mole is apparent and their choice of serving plantains added a beautiful counterpoint of sweetness to balance out the dish. I forgot to ask to try my cousin's Salmon bowl, but she was very happy with her choice. Overall, I would recommend Zócalo as a solid spot to impress someone or if you are feeling ennui from the concrete jungle of the metropolitan city life. read more

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I ordered the Arrachera which was their version of a carne asada plate. The grilled asada was served with a side of green rice, beans, a side of tortillas and a grilled green pepper. The flavors blended well but the service was not the best which left a bad taste in my mouth. The waiter's expression changed when he asked if we were ordering appetizers or drinks and we said we would just stick with water. I'm assuming the bad service was because we he assumed we were not going to tip well because we didn't order much food. It was difficult to get someone to refill our waters, bring us our check, and to just get Togo boxes. It was not very busy which made it all worse. I would've understood if it was a busy night and they were falling behind. We also ordered the salmon bowl which was light and healthy. Overall the food was great! But we left not feeling like they lived up to their potential, we believe Zocalo is worth a second try. read more

Zócalo - Arancherra plate and salmon bowl - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came here after a flight from LAX. The service was amazing!! We loved all the dishes we got. The sizes are huge and we had leftovers. I recommend giving this place a try. The drinks here were so yummy and our server was amazing! The restaurant is also so beautiful, elegant, and classy. Amazing for brunch or dinner!! read more

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Pretty restaurant, great ambience, very airy and spacious, wonderful bar area, cute outdoor patio (we dined inside since it was way too hot to be outside). The enchilada mole was just delicious! Great service and a fun location, a coffee shop next door and gelato a few doors down. Will be back again before the end of the year. read more

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Tasty food, friendly service, fun atmosphere. Their happy hour is awesome! I'm a pescatarian and there were plenty of options which I loved. read more

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Historically ever since this restaurant opened up way back in 2005,going to Zocalos was always a special occasion. We would go on birthdays,graduation dinners,anniversaries,maybe visitors from out of town,it has always been something in our family,going to Zocalos usually meant something good has happened in the family. You see Zocalos isn't your hole in the wall taqueria-this is a high end Mexican spot-walking into this restaurant it's beautiful inside,beautiful decor,beautiful art on the walls,generally I'd say people dress nice when they go here,though not a requirement. Overall I'd say it's a nice restaurant-a place to spend special times with loved ones eating pretty high quality food. Let's talk about this particular visit. It started off pretty normal for me-no reservation,so I put my name down on the waitlist then proceeded to walk across the street at another popular restaurant and put my name down there as well and started my little game of "Which restaurant was going to text me first with a seat?" To kill time the wifey and I grabbed a seat at their beautiful bar in the middle of the restaurant and ordered a couple of drinks and enjoyed their complimentary chips and salsa. I ordered an Oaxacan Old Fashioned($17.00) and the wifey got a Chile Pineapple Paloma($18.00) Both drinks were dynamite and I would order again.The Chili Pineapple featured a Chili Liqueur that gave the drink a nice bite and the Old Fashioned featured La Luna Mezcal which gave the drink a very unique smoky twist-quite enjoyable. As luck would have it,Zocalo won my little contest and texted me with a seat first,so we made our way to our seat at the outside dining area. We decided to go with a few things. -Ceviche Verde($19.00) -Quesadilla Oaxaca($12.00) -Tampiquena($29.00) I'm a massive fan of Ceviche,I literally could eat it every day,so was looking forward to this dish & it didn't fail to impress,very flavorful with its Aguachile and for sure had a kick to it-very nicely seasoned. The Quesadilla was very tasty with its freshly made tortillas and Jack cheese and chicken on the inside topped with Cotija Cheese. The Tampiquena was a wonderful dish.Its a medium well steak,served with a cheese enchilada in their signature mole sauce and a portobello mushroom topped with Jack cheese.This dish was served with a side of Cilantro-Lime Rice and Black Beans and freshly made tortillas. This was so delicious and so filling-perfectly cooked,perfectly seasoned an-I definitely recommend it but be sure to come with an appetite-it's a solid dish. This was for sure not a cheap meal but this also not a cheap place-Zocalo is truly a wonderful restaurant and a true star in the Sacramento dining scene. One of my favorite spots to eat in midtown. read more

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We got seated fairly quickly since my friend and I were only a party of two. This place was poppin since Argentina was playing the World Cup, so you can sense the excitement and energy. Seating outside was alright, I recommend sitting in the shady area or asking for an umbrella to be opened. My fish tacos were fantastic, and the cilantro rice was surprising touch. read more

Zócalo - Green Cilantro Lime Rice Side - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Had a wonderful late lunch with my mom and brothers at Zocalo. This Capitol ave location is very popular and always packed, we arrived after a graduation earlier in the day so a few large parties were already seated when we arrived. The waiter informed us it was still happy hour so we ordered a couple of cocktails. I got the Cadillac Margarita with clase Azul and a Paloma. Complimentary chips, salsa and bean dip were served while ordering, chips were cold but the salsa and dip were very tasty. Our group ordered a few mixed taco combos, enchiladas and quesadillas- all came with cilantro rice and black beans. The quality and flavor of every dish is always on point, but the guacamole was not something I would order again. Boozy cocktails and an inviting atmosphere; zocalo is a friendly and fast paced restaurant that is great for large groups. You can even rent out a private area for your events. I definitely recommend. read more

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really enjoyed the Zócalo quesadilla and the Baja + shrimp tacos! The quesadilla is definitely more like a burrito, but the green sauce and overall flavor were really good. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing, and the carnitas taco didn't quite hit the mark for us. Overall, though, we enjoyed the meal and would come back for the dishes we loved. read more

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I had only been to Zocalo a couple times prior today but I will be coming back for sure. The michelada was refreshing and the food was amazing. The chile verde chilaquiles were 11/10. The tortilla chips were nice and crispy and the childe verde was delicious. The arrachera was 12/10 and is one of the best I've had in Sac. Such rich flavor. I'm not much of a French toast person but the French toast here was 13/10 and must try. Other French toast I've had was too sweet but this one was perfect. I loved the ambiance and that they had multiple tvs with different games going and the staff was quick and helpful. It was my birthday and they provided complimentary ice cream. Coming back to try the rest of their menu. read more

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Been years since I've been to Zócalo. It felt like a good day to sit on a patio, enjoy some Mexican food, and I've always liked the Midtown location. Truthfully, I've always thought the food was pretty mid and wondered why it consistently makes the Michelin Guide. But I decided today was the day to give it another chance. We were seated immediately upon arrival, and the service was excellent throughout. Water glasses were constantly refilled, and the staff kept the chips, salsa, and beans coming. The complimentary beans were especially good, with a deep smoky flavor that stood out. The chips were solid and the salsa tasted fresh. We ordered the fish and shrimp ceviche to share. It was good overall, though I didn't think the seafood tasted quite as fresh as it could have. The fish and shrimp were a bit softer than I'd prefer, which made me think it may have been prepared a day or two earlier. Still, it was enjoyable. For my entrée, I ordered the two enchiladas en mole, noting that it's one of the restaurant's Michelin-recognized dishes. I have to admit, I was impressed. The enchiladas were packed with chicken and cheese, the tortillas tasted fresh, and the mole was excellent. Complex, smoky, sweet, and full of warm spice, it was easily the highlight of the meal. The addition of plantains was unexpected but worked beautifully with the sauce. The rice and beans on the side were good, though nothing particularly memorable. In fact, I thought the complimentary refried black beans were better than the whole black beans served with the entrée. Overall, I was much more impressed than I was during my visit years ago. The food quality seems to have improved, and the service and atmosphere were both excellent. If you've been avoiding Zócalo because of a past disappointing experience, I'd say it's worth giving it another try. read more

Zócalo - Enchiladas Mole - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Zócalo remains consistently excellent. We visited during happy hour (3:00-6:00 PM, Monday through Friday) and enjoyed two drinks and three items for less than $50. Great prices, great food, and always delicious! Friendly service and always clean read more

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Excellent service, plenty of indoor seating during midweek lunchtime. The flautas were a decent portion and good quality, can say the same for the chips with salsa and bean dips. We had a good time here. Good choice for Mexican food or simply to enjoy a lunch spot. read more

My favorite Mexican spot in Sac... Came here with a large work group on cinco de mayo. Vibes were immaculate. Haven't been to zocalo where they had music blasting before. I went with the ole reliable mole enchiladas, which never disappoint. Rice and beans are also solid, but also the complimentary bean dip is amazing. Service was good, even on a busier night. Will be back. read more

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Such a cute spot with a great aesthetic! They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice, but it does get pretty loud inside--so it can be a bit hard to hear conversations if you're with a group. They start you off with salsa, black bean dip, and chips, and the black bean dip was definitely my favorite. I ordered the flautas and the salmon bowl, both had great portions and tasted fresh with really flavorful ingredients. Parking can be a little tough, so I'd recommend giving yourself extra time to find a spot. The wait staff was friendly, but they didn't come around much to check on us or refill drinks, which would've made the experience even better. Overall, still a solid place I'd come back to! read more

Zócalo - Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Stopped by Zócalo Midtown on a Tuesday afternoon and it ended up being such a vibe. We were seated right away, and with the rain and the big windows it felt really nice and cozy. The place itself is beautiful, full bar, big screens, and everyone was dressed nice which added to the experience. I ordered the tostada salad and it did not disappoint fresh, flavorful, and really good. We also got a few pitchers (blackberry, mango, and Cadillac) and they were actually pretty strong. Our waiter was super friendly and attentive, constantly checking in and refilling our drinks. When a couple more friends joined us, they moved us to a bigger booth with no issue which I appreciated. Overall great service, great atmosphere, and good drinks. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

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GET THE FISH TACOS AND BLACKBERRY MARGARITA 10/10 Service and ambiance were good. Came for a friend's birthday dinner and the servers brought a dessert and sang. We asked for a round of shooters and they made blackberry + tequila which were really good! read more

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Made a reservation for a Friday night. Extra busy with lots of birthdays. They sang extra loud for every bday so it's a fun place to celebrate, lol 5/5 free chips and salsa with black bean dip 5/5 Ceviche verde - hubs liked it 5/5 Guanajuato chx enchiladas has excellent sauce. Got the à la carte for $6. 5/5 arrachera comes medium well but I requested medium. It was tasty and flavorful with a portobello mushroom. We requested they split share. 5/5 friend got the Baja fish tacos which were huge and looked amazing. They were happy with it. Interior is a bit dark and also loud but the decor is elevated and it's a fun place to start the night. read more

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One of the most popular places in Sac, for a reason! I don't come here often but I'm not mad when I find myself here. There will probably be at least 10 birthdays when you come but that's a part of the atmosphere lol the food is really good, the decor is nice especially around the holidays and the service/drinks are great too. All around, can't go wrong. Food: 4.1 Service: 4.3 Ambiance: 4.2 Marcels foodie score: 4.2 read more

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I love, love this restaurant! Brought my parents here Thursday! Please order their Queso appetizer! It comes with homemade corn tortillas! Its amazing! Their empanadas are very good as well. Their salsa & black bean dip are both perfectly made. Simply clean, delicious and a must have! read more

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Wow, I have nothing but remarkable things to say about this place. My girls and I came here for lunch on Valentine's Day and I truly had a fantastic experience! I have to start off by talking about our waitress, Talisa. Her demeanor and service were EXACTLY how well customer service should be nowadays. When we sat, we were welcomed by her forthcoming, warm personality and her bright energy! She gave a full rundown of the drink menu when we asked for recommendations, and actually recommended the strawberry crème espresso martini. We ordered two of those, as well as a blackberry margarita, which were all terrific! Talisa also brought over complimentary pineapple muffins which were also quite delicious. When it came to ordering food, she recommended the most ideal dish from all the taco options. So I ordered the taco plate from which I chose two shrimp tacos and a fish taco, and they was AMAZING. The mango flavors I tasted on the tacos were a great surprise, and the cilantro rice the dish came with was also a great pairing that I truly enjoyed! I only took pictures of the drinks, but when my taco plate arrived, it looked so good that I completely forgot to take a photo. Sometimes, it's rare to come to an establishment where the service, as well as the food are BOTH exceptional, but in my opinion, Zócalo intentionally delivers. I still day dream about everything I ordered, so I could not recommend this place more!! read more

Zócalo - Strawberry Crème Espresso Martini and Blackberry Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Wonderful experience tonight the day before valentines! Francisco was our waiter and was amazing. Honestly their customer service in general is great. The complimentary salsa is a little spicy for me but the table loved it. The complimentary beans were good but do have a small amount of spice if you're sensitive to that. We had the fish tacos, the Zoco quesadilla and the carnitas tacos. The flavor is THERE for all their food. The carnitas were incredibly tender and the fish tacos had a great texture. We ended with the tres leches that had a slightly different take but I did love it. Creamy and light. Please add this to your list of places to eat! read more

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Zocalo was decked in Valentine's Day decor when we went in late January. I always like that this location in downtown is always well decorated and really to celebrate something, not matter what time of year. We enjoyed the house salsa and bean dip but the chips with a bit hard and firm. (We've been here many times and remembered the chips may have been more the thin and chirpy kind in the past.) We got there a bit early so we ordered the happy hour fish tacos first. They were great! We weren't that hungry so we shared the Tampiquena (their delicious marinated steak, grilled portobello, and mole enchilada combo). The steak, portobello, and cilantro rice were great as always. I liked the mole enchilada, but the wifey didn't like the crunchy plantains on top. Service was great and very attentive. Thanks for a lovely experience, as always! read more

Zócalo - Baja Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Solid choice for dinner! We were a party of 5 that was seated quickly. They keep the chips and salsa coming which was great! We got a variety of dishes which each were delicious. I also got a mojito and it was refreshing. Our server was kind and quick. The inside of the restaurant was very nicely decorated. It was clean as well. It was a bit noisy but it was during the World Cup so makes sense. They have outdoor and indoor seating. Parking can be a bit hard to find because it's midtown. Definitely worth checking it out! read more

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I always love coming here because of the staff. I am always taken care of on every level. It feels like family. The space is always so inviting and the ambiance is wonderful. I also love the posole for a quick snack Mochi and Luis is always so wonderful and makes the entire party feel seen. Love this place! read more

Zócalo - Blood Orange Paloma - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Service was top notch. Decor is grand. Our server Brandon was incredibly attentive, kind, and helpful. Really friendly service. The manager brought us a complimentary desert for being first timers! So sweet. Really loved it. My food was delicious. We got a burrito bowl and enchiladas. They are very accommodating of gluten allergies. Highly recommend!! read more

Zócalo - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Always good for food but unless you're independently wealthy maybe find another spot for drinks. A group of us stopped here to grab some margaritas, for 3 singles and 5 doubles (8 total drinks), it was $263.00. I've paid less than this at full service resorts. The drinks and service were great, but way too expensive in my opinion. read more

Zócalo - Bill - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

This is my go-to spot for date night or brunches with my girlfriends. We've started a tradition of celebrating Cinco de Mayo or Dia de Los Muertos every year here or the Folsom location. I enjoy the Mariachi. Food is always excellent. I love their chips and salsa. My star dishes are the steak, cochinita pibil, mixed taco plate, or the chicken bowl. Service and drinks are always great. Always book a reservation, and you can never go wrong. read more

Beautiful ambiance and delicious, well-presented food, but the customer service was extremely disappointing. I sat at the bar for about 10 minutes while five staff members were behind the bar, yet no one bothered to serve or even acknowledge me. Once I finally received a menu, no one asked if I wanted water. I ordered a beer and a ceviche tostada, and not once during my visit did anyone check on me or ask if I needed anything else. What was especially frustrating was watching the staff spend their time flirting and socializing with female customers instead of serving guests. One employee was even making plans with a customer to go out and take shots later that night. The food and atmosphere are great, but the service was unacceptable. Management should seriously address the staff's professionalism, attentiveness, and basic customer service. read more

Food is always delicious, especially the enchiladas. Everyone is always friendly and the vibe of this place is beautiful. read more

Zócalo - Quesadilla Oaxaca - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Food and service was great, definitely a modern Mexican restaurant as advertised. We had a late dinner here so didn't get to experience their patio, but it looks like a lovely place to dine outside. A couple call outs: I loved the guacamole. It was bright green and fresh, and paired perfectly with the chips for the table. The flan - AMAZING and a must try. It's super creamy with some nice texture from the candied almonds sprinkled on top. The cilantro lime rice was very flavorful and paired well with all of the mains we ordered. I ordered the cochinita pibil - I haven't had this before so I don't know how it compares to others but someone in my party says it's on the sweeter side for this dish. It was sweet but paired with the tortillas and sides of rice and beans, it evened out the flavor. We tried all 3 desserts and I liked the flan best. I did not like the churros and found them to not be as fluffy and crunchy as I would have preferred. Overall a great spot to sit down for a meal and our servers were very attentive. read more

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This place is amazing. This was my husband's and my girlfriend 65th bday, they made it very special for her. Food, ambiance, service are excellent. They know have reservation but hostess made it possible for us without it. Thank you for making my friend's birthday very special. Good prices, great food and drinks, read more

Great service! Lots of nice indoor and ourdoor seating. We say ourdoor and had empanadas, Chile Colorado, and enchiladas trip. And three delicious margs, guava, blackberry and original. Nice place downtown after a long day, got right in. read more

Zócalo has solid menu options that can satisfy your appetite as food inspired by authentic Mexican recipes. The tacos are good staple no matter which kind you select from the options. That said, the quality didn't taste like enough for four or more stars. The ingredients for their sides taste fresh, flavorful and are cooked, for example, to maintain freshness of vegetables. The salsa and bean sauce for their ships was our favorite! Service staff are fun, kind, professional and go above/beyond be sure patrons are comfortable and well take care of. The ambiance is festive without being cliché. The atmosphere can make a good date night, family event or lunch time setting for business. read more

Came in yesterday for a friends birthday, we do this every year. I finally was intentional in taking photos. Pozole needed some salt, but was delicious after I added salt. Regardless, The food is consistent and delicious here. We also got the fish tacos and salmon tacos. Their beans and rice are so yummy! For birthdays they sing you a song and come out with a sparkler, they make it really special. The dessert is delicious too! I don't drink alcohol anymore, but when I did, it was always consistent as well. Great place for dinner dates, celebrations, business dinners, and catching up with friends. read more

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Private dinner vibes at Zócalo Midtown was a 10/10 experience! Will definitely go there again for a private event!! Started off with a Blackberry Margarita, the most delicious margarita in town! Then sampled the Guava Margarita, it was tropical, sweet, and good, but I'd prefer the blackberry over the guava. For my entrée, I had the Arrachera steak. It was juicy, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the melted Monterey Jack and poblano mix. Service was top-notch, even with a big group, and the restaurant's atmosphere was lively without feeling chaotic. It was truly the perfect place for a group dinner! Highly recommend! read more

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Love, LOVE this Zocolo location! And our server Kat is the absolute best and most amazing server. She's as sweet as can be and our family had an impeccable experience!! We will be back soon! read more

Zócalo - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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