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What to order at Petra Greek Midtown
- Must order
- The chicken or lamb gyro; the lamb plate with tzatziki; baklava to finish
- Signature dishes
- Gyros, Lamb plate
- Editor tip
- Counter for quick lunch. Sister locations downtown at Golden 1 and at the Palladio in Folsom. Patio fills fast.
CuisineGreek
Price$$
Neighborhoodmidtown
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Signature dishes: Gyros, Lamb plate
Must order: The chicken or lamb gyro; the lamb plate with tzatziki; baklava to finish
Tip: Counter for quick lunch. Sister locations downtown at Golden 1 and at the Palladio in Folsom. Patio fills fast.
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Location
Address: 1122 16th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
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Signature: Chile relleno, Pork burrito
Order: Chile relleno; the pork burrito; horchata; weekend chilaquiles brunch
Tip: Closed Monday. Weekend brunch from 09:00. Cash and card. Patio takes the K Street crowd.
Mas Taco Bar R Street ★ 4.1
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Signature: Pork belly taco, Korean fried chicken taco
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Tip: Patio runs along R Street. Happy hour drives the room. Sister locations downtown, Arden and Folsom.
Cornerstone Cafe and Bar ★ 4.0
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Signature: Breakfast platters, Bottomless mimosas
Order: Breakfast all day; the bottomless mimosa brunch; classic American lunch plates
Tip: Walk-in friendly. Brunch crowd queues after 10:00. Sister location in West Sacramento.
Cafe Bernardo Midtown ★ 4.0
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Signature: Burger plate, Breakfast scrambles
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More casual dining in Sacramento
Tres Hermanas ★ 4.2
Tres Hermanas on K Street in midtown Sacramento is the Northern Mexico room run by sisters Sonia, Norma and Dora since 1996, chiles rellenos.
Signature: Chile relleno, Pork burrito
Order: Chile relleno; the pork burrito; horchata; weekend chilaquiles brunch
Tip: Closed Monday. Weekend brunch from 09:00. Cash and card. Patio takes the K Street crowd.
Mas Taco Bar R Street ★ 4.1
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Signature: Pork belly taco, Korean fried chicken taco
Order: The pork belly taco; the Korean fried chicken taco; a craft margarita flight
Tip: Patio runs along R Street. Happy hour drives the room. Sister locations downtown, Arden and Folsom.
Cornerstone Cafe and Bar ★ 4.0
Cornerstone on J Street in midtown Sacramento has run since 1994 as the neighborhood brunch counter with bottomless mimosas and breakfast all day.
Signature: Breakfast platters, Bottomless mimosas
Order: Breakfast all day; the bottomless mimosa brunch; classic American lunch plates
Tip: Walk-in friendly. Brunch crowd queues after 10:00. Sister location in West Sacramento.
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Signature: Burger plate, Breakfast scrambles
Order: The Bernardo burger; breakfast scrambles at brunch; the seasonal salad
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