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Stories from the Zócalo Table
Recipes, traditions, and moments from Midtown’s favorite Mexican kitchen, shared by the family that’s been welcoming Atlanta since 1995.
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Espresso Martini: The Coffee Lover’s Cocktail
January 13, 2026
The espresso martini is a cocktail that feels right any time of night. It’s a chilled drink built around freshly brewed espresso and coffee liqueur, shaken until smooth and topped with a layer of foam. Despite the name, it’s not a traditional martini, since there’s no vermouth involved. The drink first gained popularity in the []

Shrimp Fajitas, A Customizable Take on Mexican Cuisine
December 31, 2025
Craving something with a little sizzle and a whole lot of fresh Mexican flavor? Our shrimp fajitas are ready to deliver. Shrimp fajitas are a wonderfully balanced dish built around juicy grilled shrimp paired with sweet bell peppers and onions. They’re meant to be wrapped up in warm tortillas and finished with mouthwatering toppings. At []

Torta Cubamex: A Closer Look at a Mouthwatering Sandwich
December 24, 2025
Let’s talk about one of our standout sandwiches, the torta Cubamex. In Mexico, a torta is a type of sandwich that you’ll find everywhere, from street carts to casual sit-downs. The torta tradition in Mexico is huge and diverse. There are tortas de milanesa with breaded cutlets, tortas de huevo for breakfast, and tortas cubanas []

Costra: When Cheese Takes the Spotlight
December 2, 2025
Every now and then, you find a curious dish. Costra is one of those dishes. It’s a crispy layer of melted cheese that turns a simple tortilla into something completely unique. If you have never tried one, you are in for a delicious surprise. And if you already know the magic of a good costra, []

Taste the Coast with Our Baja Fish
November 24, 2025
Some dishes feel like a little getaway when they arrive at the table, right? And this one has a relaxed attitude that instantly puts you in vacation mode. We thought we would share a bit about what makes Baja fish so popular among our customers, and what you can enjoy it with. Let’s have a []

Churros, Ice Cream, and Chocolate: The Trio You’ll Crave Again and Again
October 31, 2025
Crispy, golden, and dusted with sugar. Simple yet incredibly cherished, churros are a quintessential treat in some countries, like Mexico and Argentina. And if we tell you that, at Zócalo, our churros come with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce, you’ll not be able to resist! Let’s explore the []

