The first time I went to eat at Zocalo, my eyes catch the true artisan/style from Mexico and the poems that are behind every pottery. Now, I been working for the company for almost 3 years and half, and the most popular question that costumers made is where do we get our decorations? I born in Guadalajara, Jalisco and all my family are from San Pedro Tlaquepaque, Jalisco; I found out that every...
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At Zocalo, we are all a family. We depend on each other to make our workplace successful. There are people that work at the front of the house that costumers get to know and sometimes to create a relationship with, however, there are others working behind closed doors that make Zocalo such a great restaurant! These people are the chef, cooks, preparers, dishwashers that always are the first to...
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In October of this year it will be my fifth year working at Zocalo. It has been great working with such a good people and great ambiance. I’ve learned so many things and met many new people. One of the thousands of things I’ve learned working at Zocalo is how to make balloons decorations, arches, pillars, etc. Never in my whole life had made that many balloons, even my kids learned...
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Besides devoting much of my time at Zocalo as a server, I am also a volunteer for the Healthy Start Program at Freeport Elementary. As the holiday season was fast approaching, many needs were arising from students and their families. The first thought that came to my mind to help those in need was to include Zocalo somehow. Having such a supportive owner, caring...
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When you hear about Mexico, what do you think about? Cancun? Cabo? For those of you that are a bit more adventurous you probably think of Guanajuato or Oaxaca. But I’m sure you don’t think about the state of Hidalgo. Hidalgo is my home state where I lived until I was 10 years old. I want to share some of the rich culinary and cultural treasures from Hidalgo, Mexico. The name of the...
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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...
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