BEST CARNITAS in Sacramento
I heard somebody mumbling something about which restaurant has the best carnitas in Sacramento. I thought I'd just clear that up. My husband, a man whose somewhat frightening obsession with carnitas has led us to most Mexican eating establishments in the tri-county area, has spent our 6 years in Sacramento trying to solve this very same perplexing question. He has absolutely tried all carnitas available in Sacramento, and swears, and I agree, that the best carnitas in Sac can be found at Zocalo (accent on the first syllable). However, I think they have a different (better) chef on the weekends, so make a reservation and go on the weekend. The food is AMAZING; please excuse the noise and yuppies on Friday or Saturday nights. The place will be packed and bustling, but the food is worth it, and they undoubtedly serve the best carnitas in town, alongside some fabulous homemade tortillas, beans, and cilantro rice. Also serve margaritas and mojitos (full bar).
Zocalo Restaurant
1801 Capitol Ave (18th and Capitol Ave)
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 441-0303
Hours:
Mon. - Wed. 11am - 10pm
Thurs. 11am - 11pm
Fri. & Sat. 11am - Midnight http://www.zocalosacramento.com/
