I can remember my year as a high school junior and prom. I was so excited for that Saturday in May to come, but I didn’t care too much about the dance or even about my date. Sounds kinda crazy, but I was more concerned about what restaurant we were eating at. I grew up in a small town in the central valley near the mountains (Porterville) and the best restaurant was 30 minutes away in... read more...
Many customers ask us what type/brand of tequila we drink at Zocalo. From the owners to management we all have our favorite. Fortaleza is definitely one of those favorites.
With so many new brands of tequila coming out, you may find yourself scratching your head (as I do myself) from time to time. Fortaleza is a true artisan-style, boutique tequila that is a game changer in the fastest... read more...
Picture yourself on vacation in a beautiful Restaurant off the Pacific Coast with nothing on the agenda for the day. The breeze through the palm trees tosses your hair off your shoulder as you grab for traditional Mexican fare and of course…your cold beer. This is our setting at Zocalo daily (without the coast but with a great view of the Capitol) and could be a reality for you during... read more...
Have you ever wanted to make Zocalo’s great agave nectar margaritas at home? You might want to learn with summer and pool parties just around the corner.
Mixologist and Professional Tequila Drinker Erick Castro will teach you the ropes with Don Julio Tequila.
Class starts at 6PM and space is extremely limited to get your Margarita Station. Come by to sample some of Don Julio’s great... read more...
ZOCALO and DON JULIO invite Sacramento’s Bar and Restaurant Industry to toast to the new 1942 package.
Monday, February 1st 8pm
Mingle with your peers, drink Don Julio cocktails prepared by former Zocalo Mixologist Erick Castro (now of the world famous Rickhouse SF) and toast to the new 1942 bottle.
Tequila Ambassador, Gina Castillo will conduct a brief Don Julio education and answer... read more...
Save some of the party for after New Years when Zocalo will taste you on Chinaco tequila. Join Joe Anthony as he will taste you on the unique tequila that comes from the state of Tamaulipas. Tickets are $10 per person and space is limited. Must be 21 and over to taste.
Chef Ryan Rose will be making some great appetizers to accompany the tequila. See you... read more...
A couple of weeks ago I was fortunate to get a call from Julio Bermejo (tequila ambassador to the United States and owner of Tommy’s restaurant in SF) and was asked to help judge some extra anejo’s with NYC writer/mixologist Naren Young. I couldn’t pass up this opportunity. A new category as recent as 2005, XA is aged 3 years and longer. Not too many people know what... read more...
