Zocalo Cafe Taqueria Fresca
Austin, TX 78703
Phone: (512) 472-8226
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- 12th Street
- Hours:
- Daily 11am-10pm
Editorial Review for Zocalo Cafe Taqueria Fresca – by Tara Hall
In Short
Like its nearby sister eatery Galaxy Cafe, Zocalo swims in color inside and out--in this case, stark white and lime green. The clean, bright design foreshadows the fresh, bold menu featuring healthier versions of standard Mexican fare (ground turkey tacos, grilled fajitas, stuffed burritos) alongside creative concoctions like crispy stacked enchiladas and the house specialty, chilaquiles. Weekends draw a crowd enjoying mimosas and a special brunch menu (10am-2pm) including traditional dishes like eggs Benedict and huevos rancheros.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe cafe offers six types of Mexican sodas, or frescas. If you're looking for more of a kick, grab a Mexican beer or try their handmade sangria.
The ExtrasTortillas, chips and salsas are all made fresh on site daily at this counter-service restaurant.
User Reviews for Zocalo Cafe Taqueria Fresca
03/30/2008 Posted by guitargirl2
There migas were great and my boyfriend liked his huevos verdes. Coffee could be better so next time I'll wait and go across the street to Medici. But the vibe of the place is fun. I would definitely meet friends there next time.
Pros: fun space
02/11/2008 Posted by davebuoy
Went there for lunch today having never been there. You walk in, order, pay and sit down, they bring the food to you. Having never been there I had lots of questions and the hostess was more than ready to help. I viewed on the menu that you could substitute this or that for the rice n beans. I asked if instead of this n that can I sub guacamole? She said, "absolutely." I also wanted chips for the guac but it costs extra, I paid wanting it for the guac. I fixed my Tea and sat down. I had ordered the beef tacos which come as an order of three. Most beef tacos come bland as hell with NO seasoning. Not these, the beef was seasoned with cumin and several other spices and was great. The beef was sauteed with poblano peppers as well. They had enough cheese, and enounh pico along with a rojas sauce to pour on. I also had the option of whole wheat tortillas which I took. These were DEE-Lish. The guac was standard fare but generous. The chips were almost puffy and very fresh and good. The chips came with two salsas, both warmed on the stove top. Very mild and very good. A rojas, and a verde, the green was a little more spicy, but they were gingo sauces for sure. With iced tea the bill was $11 something, pretty good deal for the food I got, and pretty tasty food as well. My server was really helpful and even ran to the back to get a question answered. The fact that I almost pestered her, (she was smokin hot) didn't faze her a bit. You are gonna love this place.
Pros: Great food and service, great value for the $
Cons: None
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