opened about 2 weeks ago
NEW CONCEPT
Sactown Hmong BBQ offers Texas-style ribs and pork belly smoked over mesquite wood, alongside grilled chicken and house-made Hmong sausage, all served with kua txob, a traditional Hmong hot sauce made with bird's eye chilis. Sticky rice and combo platters round out the offerings.
-Sacramento Bee
OPENING DEC 2026
CHAIN LOCATION
Mandi House is a California-founded Yemeni restaurant specializing in mandi, a traditional slow-cooked meat and fragrant basmati rice dish, alongside haneeth, madhbi, Yemeni stews, and breakfast plates, with all meats prepared to 100% halal standards. The menu spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring appetizers such as hummus, fattoush, and shafoot, as well as seltah, the national dish of Yemen.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 3 weeks ago
LOCAL ADDITION
Erica's Cafe is a breakfast and lunch cafe serving a blend of American and Mexican-inspired dishes, with handmade tortillas as a signature touch. The menu highlights items such as homemade chile relleno and chilaquiles, alongside classic American fare like bacon avocado burritos, country fried steak and eggs, and biscuits and gravy.
opened about 4 weeks ago
LOCAL ADDITION
Taqueria La Perla Tapatia is a family-friendly Mexican restaurant with a menu spanning tacos, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, enchiladas, dinner plates, shrimp plates, caldos, molcajetes, and seafood cocktails.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING TBD
NEW CONCEPT
Filipino restaurant offering dishes such as chicken inasal, adobo, pancit, lumpia, and kwek-kwek.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 4 weeks ago
NEW CONCEPT
The Pizza Next Door is an independently owned pizzeria co-founded by Audrey Nicole Pearce and Brittany Lynn Sampson, serving the Shingle Springs community in El Dorado County.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 4 weeks ago
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Dak Good is a Michigan-based Korean-American chain specializing in hand-battered, double-fried Korean fried chicken. The broader menu includes bulgogi, bibimbap, bao buns, japchae, fried rice, and tteokbokki.
-Sacramento Bee
opened about 1 month ago
NEW CONCEPT
My Favorite Teriyaki is a local Japanese-inspired restaurant serving teriyaki plates and bowls, stir-fried noodles, Korean beef ribs, and burgers with proteins ranging from chicken and beef to salmon, tofu, and spicy pork bulgogi.
opened about 4 weeks ago
CHAIN LOCATION
Bambuza is a Vietnamese restaurant chain based in Portland, Oregon with an emphasis on locally-sourced, organic ingredients.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING TBD
LOCAL ADDITION
Offers a variety of Hawaiian-inspired dishes such as BBQ chicken, chicken katsu, BBQ short ribs and Spam and egg plates.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 4 weeks ago
NEW CONCEPT
Sushi Nito is a Sacramento-area sushi concept built around customizable specialty rolls, shareable party platters, and a signature "Titanic Boat" presentation served on a wooden boat.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING TBD
LOCAL ADDITION
Hot Bunz is a family-owned Sacramento-area smash burger chain serving 100% grass-fed, Zabiha halal beef patties pressed on a high-heat grill to develop a caramelized crust. The menu focuses on smash burger combos in varieties such as the Classic, Jalapeño, and Triple Smash, alongside sides like house-made mac and cheese, seasoned fries, and onion rings.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 4 weeks ago
NEW CONCEPT
Chicken Hub is a Sacramento-based Thai concept from the team behind Noodles to Thai For, centered on chicken-focused dishes rooted in Thai culinary tradition. The menu features items such as a chicken rice combo and chicken salad, with poached chicken among the highlighted preparations.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING 2027
LOCAL ADDITION
Taqueria El Puerto de Vallarta is a casual Mexican restaurant where seafood shares the menu with traditional fare, including street tacos, molcajetes, mariscadas, tostadas, enchiladas, carne asada, and pina locas. Sizzling fajitas and fresh seafood dishes are among the dining highlights.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 2 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Amber Hazel Vietnamese Kitchen is a locally owned Sacramento restaurant serving classic Vietnamese dishes including phở, bánh mì, bò lúc lắc (shaking beef), broken rice, and bánh xèo alongside Vietnamese coffee, matcha, and refreshing drinks.
opened about 2 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Sake is a family-owned sushi and Asian fusion restaurant offering an all-you-can-eat dining format with a menu spanning nigiri, sashimi, specialty rolls, spicy tuna tacos, hibachi beef and Korean-style short ribs.
OPENING FALL 2026
LOCAL ADDITION
Cantina Alley is a Mexican restaurant and cantina founded in 2017 in Midtown Sacramento, offering authentic Mexican street food, handcrafted cocktails, and Mexican craft beers. The menu features street tacos, elotes, tortas, quesadillas, and other traditional Mexican specialties. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, colorful street art, and Mexican-inspired décor, Cantina Alley combines casual dining with a lively bar experience that celebrates Mexican food and culture.
-Sacramento Bee
just opened
RELOCATION
Founded in 2019, Taco Exxpress is a locally owned Mexican fast-food restaurant.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING TBD
CHAIN LOCATION
Chipotle, is an American chain of fast-casual restaurants founded in 1993 by Steve Ells and currently operates more than 2500 locations across the US, Canada, UK, France, and Germany.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 2 months ago
LOCAL ADDITION
All-you-can-eat sushi concept that offers a plethora of dishes including specialty rolls, nigiri, kitchen food, sushi burritos and tacos, hibachi, donburi and even boba drinks.
-Sacramento Business Journal