Zocalo - University Village

4.6

1828 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for happy hour

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
http://WWW.ZOCALOSAC.COM/
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.

Location
466 Howe Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825-5507
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

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Guacamole$10.50
Start your meal the right way. Prepared fresh with avocados, and combined with tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, onion, lime and queso cotija
Ceviche de Guaymas*$12.75
Fish or shrimp, pico de gallo, avocado, cucumber, radish, Zócalo hot sauce
Tostadas$8.50
Pinto Beans, Carnitas, Tomatillo Salsa, Crema, Cotija, Grilled Onion, Cilantro
Queso Fundido$11.50
Chorizo, Steak or Chicken, Onions, Mushroom, and Queso

Ensaladas

All our salads use organically grown spring mix. Add chicken $4

Taco Salad$11.50
House Ground Beef, Pintos, Cherry Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Avocado, Grilled Tostada, vinaigrette
Fresa$11.50
Strawberries, Blue Cheese, Candied Almonds, Dried Cranberries, Pickled Red Onion, Lemon Dressing
Pepita$11.50
Roasted carrots, avocado, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, oranges, balsamic-chipotle dressing
Tejano$11.50
Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes, Black Beans, Feta, Tortilla Strips, Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette

Burritos

El Burrito$18.00
Flour tortilla, choice of carnitas, asada, vegetables or fajita chicken. Includes Davey's beans, rice, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole. Served "wet" with a chile puya sauce, queso cotija, and pico de gallo
Burrito Bowl$18.00
Gluten free with all the burrito fixings

Tacos

All tacos are served on locally made corn tortillas containing gluten, unless requested otherwise

Carnitas$17.75
Slow-cooked pork, chile morita salsa, tomatillo pico de gallo
Asada$18.75
Steak, Tomatillo Salsa, Jalapeño Rajas, Davey's Beans, Grilled Onion
Tacos Americanos$16.00
Two crispy tortillas, braised chicken, jack and cotija cheese, romaine, salsa serrano, crema, pico, zocalo hot sauce
Baja Fish Tacos$18.75
Don't miss our most popular tacos. Beer battered, with chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, and topped with fresh repollo
Camaron$18.75
Lightly Sautéed Shrimp in Garlic, Chipotle Aioli, Pico de Gallo and Pickled Red Cabbage
Cazuela$18.00
Steak or Chicken sautéed with House Chorizo, Onions, Mushrooms, and Queso-Baked. Served Casserole-Style with Tortillas. Vegetarian Option Available

Enchiladas

Our enchiladas come filled with cheese & chicken braised in Pasilla Chile. All can be filled with seasonal vegetables upon request

Salsa Roja$18.00
California and japonés chile, roasted tomato, cumin. Sour cream and cotija cheese
Guanajuato$18.00
Poblano and jalapeño chiles, tomatillos and cilantro. Sour cream and cotija cheese
En Mole$19.00
Hints of chile, dried fruits, toasted nuts and chocolate — 26 ingredients in all. Our recipe was taught to us at the Convento de Santa Clara in Puebla, Mexico, the birthplace of mole poblano

Hearty Bowls

Mexican inspired bowls. Filling salad of baby kale, local brown rice and pebble black beans. Topped with our signature cilantro pesto

Pollo Bowl$14.75
Yucatecan Chicken, Roasted Bell Peppers, Pico de Gallo, Jalapeno & Carrot Pickle
Salmon Bowl$15.75
Roasted Sweet Potato and Carrot, Mango Glaze, Pickled Red Cabbage
Asada Bowl$14.75
Roasted Fingerling Potato and Grilled Onion, Chipotle Aioli, Chile Guero Pickle
Veggie Bowl$14.75
Asparagus, Brocoli, Roasted Bell Peppers, Tomatillo Salsa, Pickled Red Onion
Create Your Own Bowl$14.75

Platos Favoritos

Served with corn tortillas containing gluten unless requested otherwise

Cochinita Pibil$21.00
Smoked shoulder of pork in an achiote rub, achiote glaze, habanero salsa and pickled red onion. Accompanied with arugula salad and local tortillas
Carnitas$19.00
Slow-cooked pork shoulder with hints of condensed milk, cinnamon and orange, tomatillo salsa, pickled onion
Arrechera
Portobello Mushroom, Poblano & Cebolla Mix, Jack Cheese, Jalapeno Torreado

Dessert

Churros$6.50
Cinnamon sugar fried-dough filled with vanilla cream and a side of vanilla ice cream with chocolate drizzle

What 1,828 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zocalo - University Village offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food and outstanding service." Guests rave about the "fresh guacamole" and "Baja Fish Tacos," and the ambiance is both "electric" and inviting. While occasional service lapses occur, the friendly staff and beautiful decor ensure a memorable visit.

1,828 Reviews

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joseph
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
On 2 visits, we ordered guacamole dip and to our dismay, it arrived very late. When it did arrive, we ordered and in approximately 5 minutes, our meal arrived. The point is; no time to enjoy our appetizer…. Btw, the dip was merely so so-
Zocalo - University VillageResponded 2 days ago
Hello Joseph, My name is Alejandra, I'm one of the mangers. We appreciate our customer feed back and take very serious each one of our customers experience. We want to apologize for the manner in which each of your courses arrived. I will speak to the server that took care of you as well as our kitchen. Again, we apologize please come back again and on your next visit please ask for me. I'll make sure to swing by and make sure you have a great experience.
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David
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. We had young kids and they got the food out quickly. Great experience for the whole family.
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Regan
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We went to lunch at Zocolo in University Village. The service is really good, along with the ambiance. At night it's too noisy, but it's ok for lunch. There were three of us, and we all had enchiladas which we were tasty. I've been here several times over several years and the chips that are put out on every table are always slightly stale. I have no idea why. So it's a three star occasion for me.
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Cynthia
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the customer service was outstanding....a breath of fresh air ! food and cocktails were great thank you for a nice evening makes me feel hopeful that service and attitude is not lost!!!
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Silas
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Katie was our server at the UV location and let me tell you she hands down gave the best service I’ve ever had. She was attentive and checked in just enough. We will definitely be coming back because of KATIE!
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Catherine
Sacramento
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time. Enjoyed the mariachi music, just wish they stayed longer. Great food and service!
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Nina
Sacramento
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Zocolo University Village is beautiful. We did the CENA DE LAS ÁNIMAS on November 1st. I had high expectations for this special occasion but unfortunately, Zocolo fell short. The service was good (they only forgot 1 item), the restaurant is beautifully designed, and the cocktails are delicious. But the food is mediocre. Zocolo - get a head chef who knows the flavors. Mexican food needs to have a diverse flavor profile with excitement. This just didn't happen.
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Amy
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious dinner and I felt welcomed as a single diner sitting at the bar. In fact, I felt like a princess with all the attention and check-ins I received from the bar team.
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lisa
Sacramento
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
glad the empanadas are back! best appetizer! service was prompt.
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Desirae
Sacramento
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was going downhill for a long time, but there were noticeable improvements this time.
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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 4.6 stars by 1828 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 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

Website
http://WWW.ZOCALOSAC.COM/
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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Zocalo - University Village

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

56 Sacramento Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Platos Chicos

Guacamole$10.50

Ceviche de Guaymas*$12.75

Tostadas$8.50

Queso Fundido$11.50

Ensaladas

Taco Salad$11.50

Fresa$11.50

Pepita$11.50

Tejano$11.50

Burritos

El Burrito$18.00

Burrito Bowl$18.00

Tacos

Carnitas$17.75

Asada$18.75

Tacos Americanos$16.00

Baja Fish Tacos$18.75

Camaron$18.75

Cazuela$18.00

Enchiladas

Salsa Roja$18.00

Guanajuato$18.00

En Mole$19.00

Hearty Bowls

Pollo Bowl$14.75

Salmon Bowl$15.75

Asada Bowl$14.75

Veggie Bowl$14.75

Create Your Own Bowl$14.75

Platos Favoritos

Cochinita Pibil$21.00

Carnitas$19.00

Arrechera

Dessert

Churros$6.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Zocalo - University Village offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Zocalo - University Village restaurant rated?

Is Zocalo - University Village currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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