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Announcing Our New Monthly Dinner- Nov. 7th

Zocalo — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:18:14 +0000

Chef Ryan Rose Teaches You How To Make Skirt Steak Tacos!

Zocalo — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:54:08 +0000

In the spirit of Mexican independence Day this coming Friday, Sept. 16th, Chef Ryan Rose teaches you how to make Skirt Steak Tacos, a dinner entree packed with great chile flavor! Can you say yummy?

Yelp Eats! Week at Zocalo!

Zocalo — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:57:23 +0000

Yelp Eats! Week is July 11th-17th!

We will be offering a special 3 course dinner to Yelpers at 50% off! If you’re an avid Yelper, you cannot miss this event. Stay tuned for more details.

Williams-Sonoma Presents A Three-Course Tasting Menu..

Zocalo — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:01:40 +0000

Don’t miss out on this three-course tasting menu with Chef Ryan Rose, Wednesday July 27th at 6:30pm!

Menu Feature: Cochinita Pibil

Zocalo — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:48:47 +0000

Looking to try something new at Zocalo? We all have our favorites- carnitas, carne asada tacos, and enchiladas. Before you order “the usual” during your next visit, try out something new and just as delicious- cochinita pibil! Want to learn more about this dish? Check out this tutorial video from Chef Ryan Rose. Cochinita pibil may be your new favorite dish!

Zócalo green rice

ryan — Tue, 24 May 2011 18:16:15 +0000

If there was a side dish that defined Zocalo, it’s our green rice. It has been with us since day one and will be with us forever. Check out this video and give it a shot at home. Few ingredients, easy to do and delicious are just a few reasons to try it! But remember this, rice is very tempremental. Not too much touching and focus on your portions.

Provecho!

Welcome to “A Taste of Mexico” food blog

ryan — Wed, 18 May 2011 22:07:08 +0000

Mi gente de Zocalo!! I’m very excited to introduce a new feature to our web page which is a food blog called ” A Taste of Mexico”. Here you will see behind the scenes action as to what goes on in the Zocalo kitchen. Anywhere from cooking videos, to recipes, to food related discussions will live forever inside this blog. Feel free to ask questions, ask for recipes, and become a part of this interactive site.

Provecho!

When I Think of Mother’s Day… By Yvonne Stockwell

Zocalo — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:06:52 +0000

Mom’s have been famous for giving advise and telling their children what to do. If you are familiar with Bible stories you can imagine a mom yelling, “SAMSON! Get your hand off that lion! Who knows where it’s been!” Or even, “CAIN! Get off your brother! Your going to kill him someday!”

One thing my Mom has said over the years is that after proving a point on a particular subject, she would say, “I didn’t go to school to eat my lunch!”

In every country and culture Mothers are respected for their extreme devotion to their kids. One of the most popular ways to show love for your Mom is for the family to gather together and share a delicious meal. Here at Zocalo, we are going to have a fantastic Brunch Menu with everything on it from Carnitas con Huevos to our Ensalada Salmón. For entertainment, Dinorah will be here with her beautiful voice and joining her we will have Mariachi! So far it looks like the weather is going to be sunny and perfect and I will be serving Bottomless Mimosas …… I hope to see you and you Mom there!

Mother’s Day Brunch Menu

Zocalo — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:36:54 +0000

Mother’s Day is right around the corner- have you made plans to pamper your lovely Mother yet? Make your Mother’s Day Brunch reservations at Zocalo today- Mom will thank you for it! Zocalo has a delicious Mother’s Day Brunch menu that is sure to put a smile on your Mom’s face!

Special Mother’s Day Brunch Menu

Pan de Maiz
Complimentary cormmeal muffin topped with a cinnamon crumble.

Desayuno
All breakfast items are served with refried black beans, Mexican rice and homemade corn tortillas.

Chile Verde con Huevos

Pork in a green sauce with eggs. 11.5

Chorizo con Huevos

Scrambled eggs mixed with Mexican chorizo. 10

Jamon con Huevos

Sauteed ham and jalapeno mixed with eggs. 9

Carnitas con Huevos

Tender pork mixed in a chipotle sauce with eggs. 12

Pozole Rojo

Pork simmered in a red chile broth and hominy. 9

Salsa Mexicana

Eggs topped with a spicy tomato sauce. Served with your choice of bacon, sausage or ham. 9

Chilaquiles

Fried tortilla strips sauteed with a chipotle sauce and served with eggs. 10 Beef or chicken option-add $2

Huevos Rancheros

Eggs covered with beef and vegetables in their own gravy. 11 Vegetarian option: 9.5

Arrachera con Huevos

Top-grade Stockyard skirt steak and two eggs cooked to order. 13

Carne en su Salsa

Beef braised in a chile sauce with eggs. 12

Almuerzo
Carnitas

Tender, lean pork served with pickled red onion green guacamole and tomatillo salsa. Served with house flour or corn tortillas. 16.5

Tacos de Cazuela

Steak or chicken sauteed with chorizo, onion, mushrooms and topped with cheese. Vegetarian option available. 14.5

Ensalada tejano

Southwestern style–spring mix, roasted bell pepper vinaigrette, grilled chicken or steak, guacamole, corn, bell pepper, bean medley and crispy tortilla strips. 11.5

Enchiladas En mole

Three chicken and cheese enchiladas topped with housemade mole poblano, queso Cotija and sesame seeds. 14.99

Enchiladas salsa roja

Three chicken and cheese enchiladas topped with a red chile sauce, sour cream, repollo and queso Cotija. 14.99

Enchiladas guanajuato

Three chicken and cheese enchiladas topped with queso Oaxaca, tomatillo sauce and queso Cotija. 14.99

Enchiladas vegetales

Seasonal sautéed vegetable medley, queso Oaxaca and red enchilada sauce. 14.99

Ensalada san Ángel

Choice of chicken or steak with spring mix, orange vinaigrette, cucumber, tomato, avocado and carrot in a flowering tortilla shell. 11.5

Tacos de Asada

Three soft housemade miniature corn tortillas with grilled steak topped with chorizo, guacamole and red salsa. 13

Tacos de pollo Three soft housemade miniature corn tortillas with marinated chicken, guacamole, and salsa. 13

Ensalada salmón

Spring mix, romaine, chipotle-honey vinaigrette, grilled salmon, black beans, red bell pepper, corn, scallions, and cucumber. 15

Arrachera Los Altos Grilled skirt steak with our portabello mushroom and chimichurri. Served with housemade tortillas 19.5

Sides
Potatoes, fruit, sausage, chorizo, bacon, ham $2 Each

Cócteleria por la Mañana
mimosa
Fresh squeezed orange juice with Cava. 6

Johnny Apple Seed
Calvados Brandy, Presidente, Apple Cider, Cinnamon. 8

Hello Lover
White Zinfandel, champagne, strawberries, orange twist. 7

Theobrama
Patron XO, Old Soul Coffee, topped with whip creme and Mexican Chocolate. 7.5

Evolution #75
Rum, cucumber, lemon, sugar, champagne. 7

Margaritas
margarita de la casa
100% Blue Agave Blanco, Agave and Lime. 8.5 / pitcher 35

the hand-crafted
Corazón Blanco, Agave and Lime. 10.5 / pitcher 44

corazón puro
100% Blue Agave Blanco, Canton Ginger, POM pomegranate, Agave and Lime. Served up. 9.5

blackberry margarita
100% Blue Agave Blanco, Blackberries, Agave and Lime. 9.95 / pitcher 42

Postres
brownie con nieve
Chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream with Old Soul Coffee sauce. 6

tres leches
Homemade moist cake enriched with three types of milk. 6

flan
Rich custard topped with chocolate syrup. 6

plátano macho
Golden pan fried plantains sprinkled with brown sugar and cinnamon. 6

churros
Fried-dough filled with vanilla cream and a side of vanilla ice cream. 6

Key Lime Pie
Frozen lime custard, graham crackers crust, agave-lime syrup. 6

Healthy Mexican Food? By Rebekah Peterson

Zocalo — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:56:47 +0000

“Healthy” and “Mexican” do not sound like they belong in the same sentence. When I think about eating Mexican food, my mind fills with the image of me eating countless chips dipped in a fresh guacamole, fluffy flour tortillas wrapped around fried carnitas and cream filled churros served with a heavenly vanilla ice cream. This, is needless to say, not healthy!
It is true, some of the main staples in Mexican food are very fattening or unhealthy such as cheese, fatty cuts of meat (mainly pork) and fried tortillas (chips, tostadas, crunchy tacos). They are all high in saturated fats which cause excessive weight gain and may lead to heart problems. However, there is good news!! There are still many fantastic Mexican dishes that are not horrible for your health. A huge staple of Mexican food in the costal regions is fish. Fish is low in saturated fats, and provides an excellent source of protein. I personally, find the fish dishes of Mexico to be some of my favorite. For example: ceviche, which is fish cooked in lime jucie and served with fresh pico de gallo, shrimp in a spicy sauce with rice, or salmon salad tossed in a spicy dressing.
Don’t like fish? No problem! Here are a couple tips of how to still order what you want but with a healthy twist:
1. Ask for light cheese or no cheese
2. If something is fried, ask for it to be served grilled
3. Limit your intake of chips AND tortillas
4. Stay away from pork. (steak is okay once in a while).
Eating Mexican food and eating healthy is not impossible, it just takes a little modification.