Zocalo
201 East Main Street . Charlottesville, VA . (434) 977-4944
http://www.zocalo-restaurant.com
The full story on Zocalo is here. The Zocalo gallery is here.
Why Zocalo?
In a word, consistency. Over the last decade, no area restaurant has produced excellent food as consistently as the kitchen run by Zocalo chef-owners Andrew Silver and Ivan Rekosh. Zocalo’s many loyal customers always know what to expect: a stable menu of outstanding Latin-American influenced food, professional service, and well-paired wines that stand up to the fire and spice. Whether for a bowl of mussels and a beer at the bar, or dressed up for a special occasion, Zocalo never disappoints. The Charlottesville 29 would not be complete without Zocalo, one of Charlottesville’s signature restaurants.
Our Picks
- Chili Broth Steamed Mussels, grilled flour tortillas ($10.50)
- Spicy Tuna Tartar, red corn tostadas, cucumber relish, pasilla-negro vinegar, tequila crema ($11)
- Key Lime Free Range Chicken, black bean rice, avocado salad, chili arbol vinegar ($19.50)
- Black Bean and Corn Relleno, smoked tomato grits, smoked pico, cilantro-buttermilk honey ($19)
Chef Picks
Chefs Silver and Rekosh chose the Spicy Tuna Tartar and Mussels that we liked, as well as:
- Spinach Salad, masa fried oysters, chipotle remoulade, warm cider bacon vinaigrette ($10.50)
- Tamarind Braised Pork Shank, winter squash and root vegetable lentils, queso fresco, ancho pork jus ($23)
