You might think agave nectar is consumed by people that do yoga, drive a Prius, or shop at the Natural Foods Co-Op. That might be true but it’s a little more mainstream now and has some great benefits. I like to use it on my pancakes and pour some in my coffee. At Zocalo we use around 40 gallons a week for margaritas and here’s why:
1. Agave nectar is derived from Agave plants...
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I’m so happy when it’s December but this year it seemed to come and go faster than our empanadas that we gave away. It’s always great to see people enjoying the day, leaving the office around 3 to run a quick errand and stop in their local favorite watering hole for a drink. I’m a big fan of afternoon drinking, I really am…I just feel guilty doing it. Vacation is...
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Mexican cuisine is often thought of as unhealthy in nature and when it comes to ingredients, well, pretty basic. We have always said this is untrue! And UNESCO is now backing us up.
Mexican food is now considered an ‘intangible cultural heritage of humanity’, meaning that it is one of three major cuisines in the world alongside French and Chinese food. It is complex, it is rich and it is...
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Governor Schwarzenegger takes a break and visits Zocalo for some delicious mexican food and live entertainment. Take a break and visit us in midtown Sacramento...
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Zocalosacramento.com is proud to celebrate the new season with a fresh look for all our loyal visitors. Thank you for bearing with us through the transitions over the past few months.
We welcome everyone to join our online community by sharing your thoughts and ideas. Check us out on facebook, twitter, or simply leave us a comment right here on our website. Happy Easter to you...
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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...
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