Claudia Mancia
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I would say that we are still fairly new to the Sacramento area and the surrounding cities. Coming from Southern California, where the options for fine dining are abundant, to say the least, finding authentic and interesting Mexican food has presented some challenges. Don't get me wrong, we've eaten at several places where the food is good but still predictable nonetheless. We've been trying new places in hopes of finding food that can surprise our taste buds yet give us that comfort you feel when eating foods you grew up with. That's what Todo un Poco offered us. Not only do I love everything that has to do with the culture surrounding Day of the Dead, which is what drew our eyes to the curb appeal of Todo un Poco. The dark tones of the bistro and the calavera mural facade sparked our curiosity since the day we visited this bistro for the first time. We were driving around looking for something new and interesting to try for the first time. It wasn't until we were seated down that we realized that this was a fusion of two amazing cultures all wrapped up into one; Mexican and Italian cuisine.
I have to admit that eating at a restaurant where two cultures are fused can be overwhelming for some, especially because the menu might feel a little foreign to you if you are not familiar with both cultures equally. But if you are, that will definitely make things much easier. My advice is just to go in with an open mind and pick whatever sounds the most interesting or, if that is too much, ask for recommendations by the staff. To be honest, whatever you pick will be a good experience regardless. Their fusions are spot on. Everything we've tried so far has been a solid 10/10. We've visited twice already this month, and it's quickly becoming one of our favorite places to eat.
So far, we have tried the Jalisco Heat Pizza, which includes white sauce, refried beans, chorizo, jalapeños, tomatoes, and cilantro. For our taste, it had the right amount of spiciness, but if spicy food is not for you, just say no to the jalapeños. We've also eaten during both visits, the Chicken and Cilantro Spaghetti with
Creamy Cilantro Sauce, chicken, garlic, and parmesan. This one is our favorite. My husband makes fun of me because I end up scraping the leftover sauce from my plate because the flavor of the sauce is so addicting. This one is always going to be a must-have on all future visits for us. My son tried the Chicken Piri Piri that includes chicken, spicy piri piri cream
sauce and fries. This one surprised us because we weren't convinced about the fries at first, but dipping the fries in the sauce was surprisingly delicious. My brother-in-law tried the Mole Enchiladas, which included three enchiladas, mole sauce, rice, beans, chicken, and cheese. I personally didn't try this one, but according to my brother-in-law, who is a mole lover, said it was perfect. My husband tried the Enfrijoladas, which included enchilidas, black bean sauce, chicken, cheese, and sour cream. So far, everything we've tried has left us wanting more, which is a good thing. There's so much more on the menu, enough to try something new for several visits to come. The prices are moderate; not low but not too high. The portions are generous, and the staff is extremely friendly. On our first visit, we were welcomed by the owners. Very lovely couple. The staff there is very friendly and attentive. It's definitely a good vibe as soon as you walk in there. The wait time is decent. The ambiance is very relaxing with moderate noise levels. While you wait, you can keep yourself entertained admiring all the beautiful art surrounding you. In conclusion, if you want to experience something new, definitely give this place a try....I promise you that like us, you'll want to come back.