Part of Isola, the Capital's live guide to eat, drink & do — open-now status, menus and one-tap directions.
Looking for mexican food in Sacramento? Here are the Capital's mexican spots — with menus, prices, hours and live "open now" status. Tap any restaurant to call, get directions, or see the full live menu.
We track 7 spots here, averaging 4.4★. Every listing shows the day's hours, a sample menu with prices, and one-tap call, directions and ordering — plus live "open now" status on the main guide.
On this page: Zócalo Midtown, Centro Cocina Mexicana, Mas Taco Bar, Taqueria Jalisco, Bud's Buffet, Tres Hermanas and La Esperanza Mexican Food Products.
Sacramento's original upscale-casual Mexican spot on Capitol Ave — loud, festive, great patio, chips-and-bean-dip are a local rite of passage; go for the tequila list, not for a quiet conversation.
Hours: Sun 11am–9pm · Mon 11am–9pm · Tue 11am–9pm · Wed 11am–9pm · Thu 11am–10pm · Fri 11am–11pm · Sat 10am–11pm
From the Paragary's restaurant group — a modern, sit-down take on Mexican classics with house-made tortillas and salsas; a dependable Midtown dinner pick that's less chaotic than Zócalo.
Hours: Sun 4pm–9pm · Mon 4pm–9pm · Tue 4pm–9pm · Wed 4pm–9pm · Thu 4pm–9pm · Fri 4pm–11pm · Sat 4pm–11pm
Untraditional, globally-inspired tacos (Korean fried chicken, pork belly) with a serious tequila list — leans more party-taco-bar than authentic taqueria, and it's fun for exactly that reason.
Hours: Sun 11:30am–8:30pm · Mon 11:30am–8:30pm · Tue 11:30am–9pm · Wed 11:30am–9pm · Thu 11:30am–9pm · Fri 11:30am–12pm · Sat 11:30am–12pm
A real-deal, no-frills taqueria on 16th Street that's been feeding Midtown since the '70s/'80s — cheap, fast, and the salsa bar alone is worth the stop between bars.
Hours: Sun closed · Mon 11am–7pm · Tue 11am–7pm · Wed 11am–7pm · Thu 11am–7pm · Fri 11am–9pm · Sat 11am–9pm
The 1988 downtown lunch legend reopened in 2026 under new owners as a halal Tex-Mex counter — the old deli sandwiches are gone, replaced by halal tacos, burritos and bowls. Notable for late-night weekend hours downtown.
Hours: Sun closed · Mon 11am–9pm · Tue 11am–9pm · Wed 11am–9pm · Thu 11am–9pm · Fri 11am–12pm · Sat 11am–12pm
Three-sisters-from-Chihuahua Mexican on K Street, a Midtown staple since 1996 for lively patio dining, strong margaritas and northern-Mexican classics. Weekend mornings bring huevos and chilaquiles.
Hours: Sun 9am–8pm · Mon closed · Tue 11am–9pm · Wed 11am–9pm · Thu 11am–9pm · Fri 11am–9pm · Sat 9am–9pm
A Franklin Blvd Mexican market-taqueria locals swear by for carnitas, tamales and breakfast burritos; order at the counter and grab groceries on the way out. No-frills and cheap.
Hours: Sun 6:30am–5:30pm · Mon 7am–7pm · Tue 7am–7pm · Wed 7am–7pm · Thu 7am–7pm · Fri 7am–7pm · Sat 6:30am–7pm