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Zocalo - University Village, Sacramento, CA

Zocalo - University Village

4.6
4.6
1828 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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.

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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
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Regan

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 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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  4. Cynthia

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 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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  5. Silas

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 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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  6. Catherine

    Sacramento

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 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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  7. Nina

    Sacramento

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 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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  8. Amy

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 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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  9. lisa

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 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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  10. Desirae

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 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 booking

2 people
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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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