Zocalo – Mexican
Zocalo captures the vibrant energy of a bustling Mexican plaza, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of sizzling carnitas and toasted corn. Diners gather over communal plates of citrus-bright ceviche and golden, crispy empanadas, while the rhythmic sound of mashing avocados for fresh guacamole sets a lively, festive tempo. From the gooey pull of warm queso fundido to the crunch of perfectly seasoned tostadas, every bite celebrates the bold and soulful spirit of traditional street-side flavors.
1182, Roseville Parkway http://zocalosacramento.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Tostadas De Carnitas - $14: Carnitas, chorizo beans, tomatillo salsa, onion and cilantro, sour cream, queso cotija Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $12: Avocados, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, onion, radish, fresno chile and queso cotija Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanadas - $13: House ground beef, pinto beans, monterey jack cheese, fresh cabbage, pico de gallo, poblano crema, queso cotija Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostadas De Tinga - $14: Shredded chicken and onion in chipotle salsa, chorizo beans, romaine, fresno chile, avocado salsa, sour cream, queso cotija Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $15: Tortilla chips, chori-queso, pinto bean purée, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, queso cotija, choice of chicken or carnitas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Esquites - $10: Braised corn, chili lime salt, queso cotija, lime pickled onion, chipotle aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche Verde - $16: Shrimp, aguachile verde, avocado, cucumber, red onion, serrano, and cilantro Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche de Guaymas - $16: Fish or shrimp, pico de gallo, avocado, cucumber, radish, house made Zócalo hot sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido - $14: Chorizo, onions, mushrooms, Monterey Jack cheese, and chipotle salsa. Served with tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flautas - $13: Potato, spinach, Monterey Jack cheese, serrano salsa, fresh cabbage, pico de gallo, sour cream, queso cotija Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla Oaxaca - $14: Fresh masa tortillas, Monterey Jack cheese, braised chicken, epazote, tomatillo salsa, onion and cilantro, queso cotija Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- Caesar Salad - $13: Romaine, baguette crumbs, queso fresco, black garlic, caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostada Salad - $15: Ground beef, pinto beans, cherry tomato, roasted corn, avocado, radish, sour cream, grilled flour tostada, queso cotija, red wine vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepita Salad - $14: Roasted carrots, orange, avocado, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, balsamic chipotle vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Bowl - $22: Blackened salmon, baby kale, brown rice, black beans, roasted sweet potato and carrots, pickled red cabbage, mango glaze, cilantro pesto, red wine vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito Bowl - $18: Grilled chicken, cilantro-lime rice, David's beans, Monterey Jack cheese, serrano salsa, sour cream, guacamole, romaine, pico de gallo, radish, queso cotija, jalapeno toreado Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pozole Bowl - $16: Pork simmered in a red chile broth with hominy, cilantro, onion, cabbage, radish, roasted chiles Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Arrachera - $28: Medium-well steak, portobello mushroom with poblano chile, onion and Jack cheese, cambray onion, jalapeño toreado, tomatillo arbol salsa, tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito Norteno - $19: Grilled chicken, cilantro-lime rice, David's beans, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, guacamole, chile puya salsa, romaine, pico de gallo, queso cotija Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Manchamantel - $26: Atlantic salmon, mole manchamantel, grilled broccolini, jicama slaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno - $21: Battered poblano chile stuffed with Jack cheese and red chile pork, black bean puree, serrano salsa, slaw, queso cotija Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Colorado - $22: Beef braised in a chile california salsa, totopos, pinto bean puree, red onion, queso fresco, tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Blackberry Margarita - $14: Organic blackberry purée, fresh squeezed lime juice, 100% blue agave tequila
- Mimosa - $10: Brut Champagne, orange juice
- The Bloody Mary - $12: Vodka, local Preservation Bloody Mary Mix, lime juice, chamoy rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Zocalo Michelada - $9: XX Amber, local Preservation Bloody Mary Mix, lime juice, chamoy rim Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
Desserts
- Flan - $9: Vanilla and caramel custard, candied almonds, blueberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Tres Leches - $10: Cinnamon sponge cake, condensed milk syrup, vanilla mousse, vanilla ice cream, blackberry compote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Churros & Ice Cream - $10: Bavarian cream filling, vanilla ice cream, dulce de leche, chocolate drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Black Beans - $4: A side of Black Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cilantro Lime Rice Side - $4: A side of cilantro-lime rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Salsa - $5: Tortilla chips with salsa mesa and black bean dip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Restaurants near Zocalo
- Carl's Jr. / The Green Burrito — Mexican
- Sabores Mexican Restaurant — Mexican
- Freeb!rds World Burrito — Mexican
- Don Quixote's Mexican Grill — Mexican
- Jimboy's Tacos — Mexican
- Nixtaco — Mexican
- La Fiesta Taqueria — Mexican
- Del Taco — Mexican
- Taco Loco Taqueria — Mexican
- Taco Exxpress — Mexican
- Taqieria El Balcon — Mexican
- Mi Pueblito Taqueria — Mexican
