6 mexican places in Sacramento we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Sacramento | Mexican across every city.
Mexican food is woven through every level of Sacramento dining, from upscale dining rooms to neighborhood taquerias. Zocalo on Capitol Avenue in Midtown and Mayahuel on K Street downtown bring polished, sit-down cooking and deep agave lists, while Chando's Tacos on Arden Way and Tres Hermanas in Midtown cover the everyday tacos and family-style classics.
Zocalo ★ 4.3
midtown · 1801 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95811
Zocalo on Capitol Avenue, midtown Sacramento, is the Michelin Recommended Mexican room set in a restored 1920s automobile dealership with Tlaquepaque artwork.
Mayahuel ★ 4.3
downtown · 1200 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Mayahuel on K Street, downtown Sacramento, is Ernesto Delgado Mexican fine-dining and tequila museum, Gabriel Romo murals and an agave list.
Chando's Tacos Arden Way ★ 4.3
arden · 863 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95815
Chando's Tacos on Arden Way is Lisandro Madrigal's 2010 original storefront, the family street-taco counter that relaunched in late 2025 after a pause.
Tres Hermanas ★ 4.2
midtown · 2416 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
Tres Hermanas on K Street in midtown Sacramento is the Northern Mexico room run by sisters Sonia, Norma and Dora since 1996, chiles rellenos.
Mas Taco Bar R Street ★ 4.1
midtown · 1800 15th Street, Suite D, Sacramento, CA 95811
Mas Taco Bar on 15th Street in midtown R Street Corridor is the bold non-traditional taco room with pork belly tacos and a 50-tequila list bar.
Tres Hermanas ★ 4.2
midtown · 2416 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
Tres Hermanas on K Street, midtown Sacramento, serves Northern Mexico plates under $16, the sister-run family room since 1996 with chile rellenos.