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One of Sacramento's most noticeable traits is its ethnic diversity. This especially comes through in the culinary scene. Many different cooking traditions are represented at restaurants in the city. Even if you have a hankering for something that you wouldn't expect to find in a town of this size, you might be in luck: Nepalese stews, Southwestern barbecues, Spanish tapas, and Chinese baked goods are just a few of the unique eats Sactown has to offer.

Here is a list of the best choices for filling your stomach in Sacramento.

Budget

Dos Coyotes Border Café (1735 Arden Way) is actually a regional chain that started in the nearby university town of Davis. There are several suburban locations in the Sacramento area. This is not a typical Taco Bell wannabe, though. The servings (featuring quesadillas, salads and other southwestern favorites) are large and the café-style setting quite comfortable and welcoming.

Pieces Pizza by the Slice (1309 21st Street) is a late night institution in Sactown's main nightlife neighborhood. It is open until 2:30 am on weekends. Despite its small size, this is no hole-in-the-wall pizza joint. The offerings include stuffed crust pizzas with gourmet ingredients like feta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. They also serve beer.

Value

Tapa the World (2115 J Street) serves up Spanish style appetizers. In addition, this popular hangout spot is known for its free-flowing sangria and frequent live music performances. Despite good quality and authenticity, the small dishes are reasonably priced.

Tower Café (518 Broadway) is a popular spot for breakfast and lunch. In fact, it is so popular that you'll have to wait for a seat during peak hours. The popularity is not unwarranted, though. The food is good, in a classic café sense, and the staff is laid-back and welcoming.

Splurge

Morton's Steakhouse (521 L Street) is priced like a typical, upscale steakhouse, but it has some elements of fun. The wait staff actually let you see the dishes before they are cooked and you make your choices based on their presentation, not based on a menu description. It might seem gimmicky, buy the quality is excellent.

Biba Ristorante Italiano (2801 Capitol Ave) is Sacramento's best Italian eatery. It has a wide selection of Old World favorites and was started by a local celebrity chef named Biba Caggiano.

Plum Blossom (1830 J Street) is an Asian food emporium with a restaurant and attached bakery. The menu is pan-Asian with plenty of classic favorites. The bakery is known in the city because it offers hard-to-find Chinese-style baked goods.