In Spanish California, a heroic swordsman named Zorro, who is secretly the noble Don Diego de la Vega, fights against corrupt authorities. By day, Diego pretends to be a timid intellectual, concealing his true identity from everyone except his loyal servant Felipe. The ruthless Alcalde, a representative of the Spanish government, serves as Zorro's arch-nemesis. Meanwhile, Zorro's romantic interest is Victoria Escalante, a determined and independent cantina owner.

A shocking murder rocks Victoria's tavern, and to everyone's surprise, the ow...