Met a friend here on Friday evening to catch up. We each had yummy Happy Hour food - the quesadilla and the fish tacos - and a delicious cocktail. We ate out on the patio as it was a nice evening and they turned the heater on for us. Zocalo can be counted on for good food, great cocktails and a lovelyatmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadilla, Baja Fish Tacos, Black Beans
Yash Kapadiya
Good food and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
KenM
Everything but open table needs to go away. Insults me every time I use it. Tried to correct without success. Every time I sent correct information and then they set the reservation under my daughter's name. Advised other restaurants and they couldn't help resolved.
Dawn Schuman
Soup was cold. They had so many employees doing things like running food and filling waters we barely saw our waitress. She was basically an order taker with too big of a section.Parking: Lot was packed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Reyna Weikert
We went for happy hour on a Thursday, it was super busy but we managed to snag eight chairs at the bar, and the bartenders were prompt in getting our orders, getting us served, and they were super friendly and very outgoing. I don't think I've ever had so much fun during a happy hour. Amazing place and amazing staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: HH Ceviche, Shrimp Tacos, Black Beans
We were on our way to see Madonna, and we were also celebrating a birthday. Our server was so kind and attentive. She anticipated our needs before we did!! The food was excellent. It was a fun time.
FranH
The atmosphere was very nice. Ordered a carnita tostada. The carnita meat was hard and overcooked. Was given two small street taco size shells with very little pinto beans with a large portion of sour cream and salty queso cotija. Nothing else came with the "tostada". Looked like a snack instead of a meal. Overall the carnita meals were overcooked. Pinto beans and black beans had no flavor. Not worth the price. Servers were friendly. Would not recommend.
First off... Zocalos is one of my local favorites in the Sacramento and Roseville area. I really love the service and ambiance of the UV location. I made reservations and the lovely hostess got me seated quickly even though u arrived earlier than my reservation time.. such a great display of customer service! The occasion was a birthday dinner for my niece and it was her first time there and she was super impressed! Her favorite was the blackberry margarita.. of course! The staff sang happy birthday to her and she was so impressed with the great service and food, she will definitely return back to this location!
jon mott
Been going here and midtown for years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
PaulG
Our server Maria was awesome. The food was tasty however, when I spend $200 for dinner for 2, I would expect the food to be served fresh cooked and hot. The meals arrived room temperature which means it was sitting around before it was served, that also leads to bacteria growing in the food and would explain why we both had stomach aches later that night.
Went for their Valentine's Day special. It was hit and miss. Drinks were great and food was alright. It was very expensive. Service was slow initially, and then they forgot about our dessert meal until I asked about it when the waitress handed the check. Meatball appetizer was good but cold. My wife enjoyed her entree (Chile Relleni) but said parts of it was cold. My entree was excellent (Cochinita Pibil). The dessert (red velvet cake) was pretty bad. Atmosphere at this location is nothing to be excited about. For some reason they decided to play mostly party/dance music, instead of something that would be more romantic. As I mentioned earlier, drinks were the star of the show here. Both the initial drink and dessert cocktail that were included. We also purchased an extra cocktail with our entree. We have had great experience in the past at the Zocalo Midtown location, but we would not come back to this location. It's a fairly expensive, upscale Mexican restaurant so it's definitely a treat for us to go there. After this experience, we determined that we would not do another pre-fix meal at Zocalo in the future. I'm not sure if we will go back to any location in the near future
Samantha Sidebotham
Always good no matter what we choose!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole and Chips
Our dining adventure at Zocalo began with a warm welcome, especially when they learned it was our first visit. The Restaurant Manager made a memorable first impression by presenting us with a sampler plate, a delightful preview of the culinary journey ahead. With a party of five, we were eager to dive into a variety of dishes that promised to tantalize our taste buds. The **shrimp in garlic enchilada sauce** stood out immediately; it was cooked to perfection, with the garlic enhancing the shrimp's natural flavor without overwhelming it. This dish was a unanimous favorite and set a high bar for the rest of the meal. Unfortunately, the **wet burrito** didn't quite meet our expectations. While we anticipated a blend of flavors and textures, the dominance of rice made the dish somewhat underwhelming. It felt like a missed opportunity to showcase the kitchen's capabilities. The **enchiladas** presented an interesting conundrum. Each had the same filling, differentiated only by their sauces. While the sauces added a nice variety, the uniformity of the filling left us wishing for a bit more diversity in flavor and texture across the three enchiladas. However, they were still enjoyable overall. Our experience with the **happy hour fish tacos** was more positive. They were well-prepared, with the fish being both flaky and flavorful. This dish was a reminder of Zocalo's potential to deliver satisfying and delicious meals. The **steak salad** was the most mixed bag of our visit. The out-of-season oranges and overcooked steak were disappointments. The salad could have been a vibrant mix of fresh, zesty, and savory notes, but the missteps in ingredient quality and preparation held it back. Beverage-wise, the Cadillac Margarita and Sangria were delightful. Both drinks were well-crafted, with the margarita being a particular highlight. They provided a refreshing and enjoyable complement to our meals. Overall, our visit to Zocalo was a journey of highs and lows.
Luis Mendoza
Bean Dip was good ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito
Pam B
Came here for a team lunch. We had a reservation but had to wait for our table to be ready. Seating wasn’t the best as we were cramped into their booth style seats instead of getting a regular table for a party of 7.Basic and fast service once seated. Their salsa and bean dips,as well as their guacamole were superb. I had a taste of ceviche and it was so fresh and light! My mole enchilada plate was good and hearty. It had cheese inside which was a twist, and came with cilantro rice and black beans. The plantains on the enchilada were tender and sweet. Lots of dishes and drinks to cater to one’s taste. Folks loved the battered fish tacos. Will try that next time.Parking: Might get tricky to find parking during lunch.
Met a friend here on Friday evening to catch up. We each had yummy Happy Hour food - the quesadilla and the fish tacos - and a delicious cocktail. We ate out on the patio as it was a nice evening and they turned the heater on for us. Zocalo can be counted on for good food, great cocktails and a lovelyatmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadilla, Baja Fish Tacos, Black Beans
Good food and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Everything but open table needs to go away. Insults me every time I use it. Tried to correct without success. Every time I sent correct information and then they set the reservation under my daughter's name. Advised other restaurants and they couldn't help resolved.
Soup was cold. They had so many employees doing things like running food and filling waters we barely saw our waitress. She was basically an order taker with too big of a section.Parking: Lot was packed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
We went for happy hour on a Thursday, it was super busy but we managed to snag eight chairs at the bar, and the bartenders were prompt in getting our orders, getting us served, and they were super friendly and very outgoing. I don't think I've ever had so much fun during a happy hour. Amazing place and amazing staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: HH Ceviche, Shrimp Tacos, Black Beans
We were on our way to see Madonna, and we were also celebrating a birthday. Our server was so kind and attentive. She anticipated our needs before we did!! The food was excellent. It was a fun time.
The atmosphere was very nice. Ordered a carnita tostada. The carnita meat was hard and overcooked. Was given two small street taco size shells with very little pinto beans with a large portion of sour cream and salty queso cotija. Nothing else came with the "tostada". Looked like a snack instead of a meal. Overall the carnita meals were overcooked. Pinto beans and black beans had no flavor. Not worth the price. Servers were friendly. Would not recommend.
First off... Zocalos is one of my local favorites in the Sacramento and Roseville area. I really love the service and ambiance of the UV location. I made reservations and the lovely hostess got me seated quickly even though u arrived earlier than my reservation time.. such a great display of customer service! The occasion was a birthday dinner for my niece and it was her first time there and she was super impressed! Her favorite was the blackberry margarita.. of course! The staff sang happy birthday to her and she was so impressed with the great service and food, she will definitely return back to this location!
Been going here and midtown for years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our server Maria was awesome. The food was tasty however, when I spend $200 for dinner for 2, I would expect the food to be served fresh cooked and hot. The meals arrived room temperature which means it was sitting around before it was served, that also leads to bacteria growing in the food and would explain why we both had stomach aches later that night.
Restaurantji Recommends
Went for their Valentine's Day special. It was hit and miss. Drinks were great and food was alright. It was very expensive. Service was slow initially, and then they forgot about our dessert meal until I asked about it when the waitress handed the check. Meatball appetizer was good but cold. My wife enjoyed her entree (Chile Relleni) but said parts of it was cold. My entree was excellent (Cochinita Pibil). The dessert (red velvet cake) was pretty bad. Atmosphere at this location is nothing to be excited about. For some reason they decided to play mostly party/dance music, instead of something that would be more romantic. As I mentioned earlier, drinks were the star of the show here. Both the initial drink and dessert cocktail that were included. We also purchased an extra cocktail with our entree. We have had great experience in the past at the Zocalo Midtown location, but we would not come back to this location. It's a fairly expensive, upscale Mexican restaurant so it's definitely a treat for us to go there. After this experience, we determined that we would not do another pre-fix meal at Zocalo in the future. I'm not sure if we will go back to any location in the near future
Always good no matter what we choose!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole and Chips
Our dining adventure at Zocalo began with a warm welcome, especially when they learned it was our first visit. The Restaurant Manager made a memorable first impression by presenting us with a sampler plate, a delightful preview of the culinary journey ahead. With a party of five, we were eager to dive into a variety of dishes that promised to tantalize our taste buds. The **shrimp in garlic enchilada sauce** stood out immediately; it was cooked to perfection, with the garlic enhancing the shrimp's natural flavor without overwhelming it. This dish was a unanimous favorite and set a high bar for the rest of the meal. Unfortunately, the **wet burrito** didn't quite meet our expectations. While we anticipated a blend of flavors and textures, the dominance of rice made the dish somewhat underwhelming. It felt like a missed opportunity to showcase the kitchen's capabilities. The **enchiladas** presented an interesting conundrum. Each had the same filling, differentiated only by their sauces. While the sauces added a nice variety, the uniformity of the filling left us wishing for a bit more diversity in flavor and texture across the three enchiladas. However, they were still enjoyable overall. Our experience with the **happy hour fish tacos** was more positive. They were well-prepared, with the fish being both flaky and flavorful. This dish was a reminder of Zocalo's potential to deliver satisfying and delicious meals. The **steak salad** was the most mixed bag of our visit. The out-of-season oranges and overcooked steak were disappointments. The salad could have been a vibrant mix of fresh, zesty, and savory notes, but the missteps in ingredient quality and preparation held it back. Beverage-wise, the Cadillac Margarita and Sangria were delightful. Both drinks were well-crafted, with the margarita being a particular highlight. They provided a refreshing and enjoyable complement to our meals. Overall, our visit to Zocalo was a journey of highs and lows.
Bean Dip was good ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito
Came here for a team lunch. We had a reservation but had to wait for our table to be ready. Seating wasn’t the best as we were cramped into their booth style seats instead of getting a regular table for a party of 7.Basic and fast service once seated. Their salsa and bean dips,as well as their guacamole were superb. I had a taste of ceviche and it was so fresh and light! My mole enchilada plate was good and hearty. It had cheese inside which was a twist, and came with cilantro rice and black beans. The plantains on the enchilada were tender and sweet. Lots of dishes and drinks to cater to one’s taste. Folks loved the battered fish tacos. Will try that next time.Parking: Might get tricky to find parking during lunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mole