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Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1415 16th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 857-8331
Website: https://www.mezacalifornia.com/
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Reviews
Kyle Cox
Meza is a perfect addition to midtown. The food is excellent: would highly recommend the eggplant chickpea bowl. Everything we ordered was delicious and I can’t wait to go back and try the whole menu over time! I look forward to seeing their restaurant thrive! Staff and owners were lovely, cozy interior with great music and beautiful art. I might have to get their tahini chocolate chip cookies as a weekly habit
… moreRafee Masud
This halal Arab-Mexican restaurant has been a wonderful find for me in the downtown/midtown Sac area
Great food, great drinks, great music, even better staff
I had their Hummus, Taco Arabe, and Lemonade Arabe and all were top notch
Hummus 9/10: hummus has been the best that I’ve had in the Sac area, though I do prefer pita bread served with the hummus
Taco Arabe 10/10: HUGE portion, easlily shareable, great savory taste of al pastor lamb
Lemonade Arabe: 15/10 hands down some of the best Arab lemonade I’ve had
Wonderful hospitality
Hope this place gets the attention it deserves!
… moreGreat food, great drinks, great music, even better staff
I had their Hummus, Taco Arabe, and Lemonade Arabe and all were top notch
Hummus 9/10: hummus has been the best that I’ve had in the Sac area, though I do prefer pita bread served with the hummus
Taco Arabe 10/10: HUGE portion, easlily shareable, great savory taste of al pastor lamb
Lemonade Arabe: 15/10 hands down some of the best Arab lemonade I’ve had
Wonderful hospitality
Hope this place gets the attention it deserves!
Sam Greenlee
I’ve got a restaurant review I have to share. Meza California has officially celebrated its grand opening this week and I was lucky enough to visit today.
First, let’s get the disclaimers out of the way. Meza is a business in the Alchemist Kitchen Incubator Program. I am the CEO of Alchemist CDC, home of that program. I’ve had the good fortune to know Kasandra, the founder of Meza, since she first joined our program a few years ago. So I went into this lunch with the expectation of enjoying the food, and cannot escape an underlying bias, BUT I feel certain that the experience of my taste buds was not biased.
This was one of the best meals I have ever eaten. This is not an exaggeration. My friend and I split the shakshouka and the Taco Arabe. I’ve had several other Meza entrees before, but these two were new to me. I had the Amanecer for my beverage.
The shakshouka: I like shakshouka and it’s hard to go wrong with it in general, but when I have ordered it at restaurants before it always suffers in a couple of ways. It’s very common for the tomatoes to be too-watery and lacking in flavor. It’s also really common for the eggs to be overcooked and lacking in flavor. This is NOT the case at Meza. The tomatoes were deep and rich and the egg’s savory flavors shone through. And then, I added the complimentary hot sauce and the flavors were *perfectly* balanced. This was an incredible lunch but would also be a phenomenal breakfast or brunch.
The Taco Arabe: I like lamb. I have always liked lamb. The al pastor lamb in this dish was — without a doubt — the best lamb I have ever had. It was tender and moist and bursting with flavor. The arugula, pickled onions, etc., were the perfect complements and didn’t overwhelm the meat. I don’t know where the arugula was sourced, but I have to note that even alongside the lamb and the pickled onions, the arugula was a star on its own. So fresh, so peppery. I will think back to this dish many, many times in the future.
The Amanecer: this is a blend of the house Jamaica Rosada (hibiscus tea) and Limonada Arabe (lemonade with mint and orange blossom). I have previously had Meza’s Jamaica and Limonada separately, and both are great. But if you have the chance, get the Amanecer. The flavors blend so beautifully. It is so easy to overwhelm a beverage with mint, but the mint here brings a bright finish to every swig that feels like a celebration of the hibiscus and lemon. This beverage works as a dessert. It works as a mocktail.
You need to visit Meza California. If you eat there once, you will become a regular.
1413 16th St, Sacramento (Formerly Simon’s Chinese Food)
… moreFirst, let’s get the disclaimers out of the way. Meza is a business in the Alchemist Kitchen Incubator Program. I am the CEO of Alchemist CDC, home of that program. I’ve had the good fortune to know Kasandra, the founder of Meza, since she first joined our program a few years ago. So I went into this lunch with the expectation of enjoying the food, and cannot escape an underlying bias, BUT I feel certain that the experience of my taste buds was not biased.
This was one of the best meals I have ever eaten. This is not an exaggeration. My friend and I split the shakshouka and the Taco Arabe. I’ve had several other Meza entrees before, but these two were new to me. I had the Amanecer for my beverage.
The shakshouka: I like shakshouka and it’s hard to go wrong with it in general, but when I have ordered it at restaurants before it always suffers in a couple of ways. It’s very common for the tomatoes to be too-watery and lacking in flavor. It’s also really common for the eggs to be overcooked and lacking in flavor. This is NOT the case at Meza. The tomatoes were deep and rich and the egg’s savory flavors shone through. And then, I added the complimentary hot sauce and the flavors were *perfectly* balanced. This was an incredible lunch but would also be a phenomenal breakfast or brunch.
The Taco Arabe: I like lamb. I have always liked lamb. The al pastor lamb in this dish was — without a doubt — the best lamb I have ever had. It was tender and moist and bursting with flavor. The arugula, pickled onions, etc., were the perfect complements and didn’t overwhelm the meat. I don’t know where the arugula was sourced, but I have to note that even alongside the lamb and the pickled onions, the arugula was a star on its own. So fresh, so peppery. I will think back to this dish many, many times in the future.
The Amanecer: this is a blend of the house Jamaica Rosada (hibiscus tea) and Limonada Arabe (lemonade with mint and orange blossom). I have previously had Meza’s Jamaica and Limonada separately, and both are great. But if you have the chance, get the Amanecer. The flavors blend so beautifully. It is so easy to overwhelm a beverage with mint, but the mint here brings a bright finish to every swig that feels like a celebration of the hibiscus and lemon. This beverage works as a dessert. It works as a mocktail.
You need to visit Meza California. If you eat there once, you will become a regular.
1413 16th St, Sacramento (Formerly Simon’s Chinese Food)
Nick-Marta Koehler-Gasulla
Have been following Meza the past several years and am so happy they opened a brick and mortar. The food and service is fantastic. Also, the best cookies in Sac hands down.
… moreTaylor Hunsucker
Walked in on a whim, curious to see what took the old simpns spot. I’d take a photo of the food but it is gone. 10/10 would recommend. I am very much looking forward to coming back. Flat breads are absolutely delicious. I’m so excited to try the soup next time
… moreJessica Rudes
Food was great and staff was very friendly Tried the lamb taco arabe and the pan de elote. Both delish. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and I probably should have stopped halfway through but ended up eating it all myself it was so good. Pan de elote was tasty and not too sweet. I’ll def be back to try more stuff!
… moreS
The food is delicious, the people are kind and the business is very human and oriented towards community. Great addition to the neighborhood.
… moreNoelle Walsh
Truly incredible food- inventive, creative and novel- you can tell that the owners and staff care about the meals they make. Everything is presented with care, is satisfying and feels nourishing going down. I’ve been in a few times now and the staff is always attentive and sweet. The atmosphere is inviting and unpretentious- I feel like I’m going to a friend’s house for a home cooked meal in the very best way. I don’t eat out often anymore, but I just can’t resist coming here. Make sure to try the hibiscus tea, and their pastries for dessert (especially the chocolate chip cookie!)
… moreBraden Kay
Meza is so good! Great people cooking great food and a welcoming and comfortable space in downtown Sacramento. I have been going to the pop-up for years and it’s great to see Kas and her crew have their own space. Make an afternoon or evening of it and enjoy yourself!
… moreAnkita Roy
Delicious food that was very fresh and flavorful in addition to great service
… more