Looking to uncover all that Elk Grove has to offer? Get to know Sacramento's southern sibling by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a neighborhood fixture Thai place to a Korean-American sandwich spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Elk Grove, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Thai Chili
An unsurprising contender to find topping this list, Thai Chili is a beloved local Thai spot that has been in operation for over a decade. Located at 8696 Elk Grove Blvd., Suite 5, it boasts 4.5 stars out of 1,283 reviews on Yelp.
Customers especially love the Bangkok Street Noodles and the drunken noodles, although desserts like the fried banana with coconut ice cream are also high on the list. (You can check out the full menu here.)
2. Boulevard Bistro
Next up is upscale French restaurant Boulevard Bistro, situated at 8941 Elk Grove Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 521 reviews on Yelp, it's widely considered Elk Grove's best choice for fine dining.
From the regularly rotating menu, Yelpers have special praise for the house specials like bone marrow, duck confit and filet mignon. As befits a French restaurant, there's an extensive wine list — although it leans toward California reds, rather than imports. (You can take a look at the full menu here.)
3. Old Town Pizza & Tap House
Next, there's Old Town Pizza & Tap House, a pizza pub with over 18 taps. Yelpers give the taphouse, located at 9677 Elk Grove Florin Road, 4.5 stars out of 459 reviews for its pizzas like the all-meat Chuck Norris and the spicy Angry Swine, with pepperoni, bacon and jalapeños.
Yelpers also love its variety of beers on tap, and its sides like the paco fries: blue cheese fries with roasted garlic, bacon, parmesan and wing sauce. And yes, this parlor delivers. (The pizzeria's website has the full menu.)
4. Oz Korean BBQ
Oz Korean BBQ, a Korean spot that offers barbecue and more, is another high-traffic neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 1,455 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2605 Riparian Drive to try some of the family-owned joint's grilled beef, pork, chicken or seafood.
Yelpers especially praise the rancho galbi (marinated bone-in beef short ribs), and the chili wings appetizer.
5. Jimmy's Superb Subs and More
Last but not least, check out the affordable and beloved Jimmy's Superb Subs and More, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 398 reviews on Yelp. Reviewers love its great prices, generous portions and multitude of options for full subs that start at less than $4.
Customers especially recommend the spicy Korean Philly cheesesteak, but Jimmy's also serves an eclectic range of non-sandwich fare, from burgers to Indian curries to burritos.
