Latin cuisine: the best places to taste it in Santa Cruz
8 restaurant menus in Santa Cruz, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"I was raised Hispanic, and this place did not disappoint.
We got the super taco which was very satisfying. And we also got the mixed pupusa which was..."
Brianna Garcia
"We were from out of town looking for yummy food. Thank goodness we found this place. Food was delicious and fresh. We ordered the pupusas with..."
Jasmine
"The food and aguas frescas that we ordered tasted great. Customer service was good and we got our food fast. Definitely coming..."
Marisol Carbajal
"We got Burritos from here a week ago and honestly whoever made them did an excellent job. Bits of every ingredient in every bite, tasted fresh and..."
Squeakdragon
"Delicious! Rice was a bit underdone but was flavorful none the less. Got myself the pupusas, excellent! Hubby got himself the flautas, he said they..."
"Excellent food preparation was done by them, one of the tastiest food that I tasted in this..."
Calvin Alvarez
"Had the Burrito Supreme Al Pastor and it was hands-down the best! Loved the cabbage in it instead of soggy lettuce. The beans and the beans were..."
Kimberley Cuachon Haugh
"Had a veggie burrito and a veggie quesadilla, great taste. My friends had the Al Pastor burrito and they loved it.
Would recommend this place.
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"great tacos after playing Delavega disc golf course - cash only - get one of each including the Lengua - was my first time and DANG ! really tender..."
Anthony Pastor
"Every time I think of trying, they are closed. Finally made it early and the carnitas are..."
tom curtis
"Burrito supreme al pastor TOP NOTCH. Cash only. Glad I had..."
"Who doesn’t love some delicious Mexican food. I am a very picky eater, but when I find a favorite, they are my place.
El Chino is a long standing..."
MJ Stearns - Your Local Real Estate Expert
"Excellent food. The waiters and waitresses are so
Kind and friendly. They make sure you are comfortable and happy with your meal. I've been coming..."
aaron lopez (Salem guy)
"I have been to this restaurant several times and it is fairly consistent.
I planned ahead for a birthday party of 20 people. 32 people ended up..."
Jonathan Smith
"Excellent dinner, prices didn't go to high. Just a couple dollars more. Got mushroom enchilada and it was very good. My friend took a bite of it and..."
Penny Potter
"When I lived in California, this place was the first time I tried authentic Mexican food back in 1998 and it blew my mind! The Carne Asada dinner..."
RodneyW
"Staff is friendly, service is great. Food was yummy. Drinks aren't the best but totally fine and the bartender aims to please, most importantly the..."
caroline garcia
"Food is very tasty and well worth it, but their take out chips and salsa is very overpriced for the miniscule amount of salsa..."
"I moved to Mexico and found myself longing for La Cabana. I cant hype this place enough, it’s too good to be true. Amazing vegan-veg options with..."
Mckenzie Gannon
"Some of the best tacos of my life! I hate to admit this, but better than any taco I’ve had in Chicago IL or Austin TX, and I love their tacos...."
Gene Ha
"This place is great! I was amazed by all the vegetarian and vegan dishes on the menu here. They even had some permanent menu and rotating options. I..."
Alexa Barnes
"Very nice people run this restaurant. You can sit in or outside or order take out. Fast service!
I had a chicken burrito and it was good but not..."
"Veggie buritos with french fries. I think it the only place in town that dose it it's so..."
Arion Cartwright
"Awesome salsa. Good fair priced food, and lots of..."
Dave Horvath
"Wanted to share this, My husband went today to buy me this shrimp plate OMG it's the best ever this place has the best food and service if your in..."
Esmeralda Gaitan Figueroa (Essi)
"Love this place. Locals catching the soccer game, chips crispy, sauces/salsas tasty n spicy, tacos legit. I am an out-of-towner but will hit this for..."
Nathan Mueller
"AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD. Literally amazing the enchiladas, beans, rice were amazing!!!! Service was also so kind! UCSC students get a discount w/..."
Liliana Vazquez
"Javi serves the BEST Chavela around!! His food is just delish!! A definite must when in the Santa Cruz..."
Yessica Frescas
"There is another more popular place around the corner (based on reviews online), but it was packed out and the digital menu was broken so I walked..."
Corey Potter
"In the north end of Pacific Avenue, behind the Clock Tower is this gem. Friendly service and great..."
"Went to dinner here for my birthday on Friday 11/17 (party of 4). We got there about 8pm, and were seated originally at a table that was gonna he too..."
Constance Lynn
"This place is delicious. Had the red snapper taco; it began with a handmade tortilla, refried beans, sauteed red snapper, finely chopped cabbage and..."
Mariella Romero
"Service was great!!! They were unexpectedly very busy and my server was still very attentive to our table. The food was outstanding
My 6 year old..."
Carolyn Cornaggia
"There is no better Mexican food in our area. Everything is perfectly fresh and yummy. The service can't be beat and the staff is so easy on the..."
Rebecca Hanson
"Excellent food, amazing people and an awesome family oriented establishment!
Love this place!..."
Emanuel F. Barros
"we drive every 2 years from Montreal canad to santa cruz... and eating at your restaurant is on our To do LIst.... we love the place and the..."
Jessy Ann
"Great food, great service , the atmosphere is great, sat in patio , they have TV's outside, very..."
Javier Magallon Jr
"It was Sunday afternoon. No wait. Large booth for the five of us. The waitress, Sarah, was very friendly and hospitable. The food was excellent!..."
Lorenzo John Mares
"Our go to spot for Mexican food downtown. Everything is good. Great service. Excellent bar..."
Toby Gray
"This review is based almost purely on the delicious chips and salsa! To die for. I was only in for a drink but got the free chips and salsa which I..."
Deborah Claire
"Best carne asada I've had almost anywhere. So tender and juicy. Perfect wrapped in house made corn tortillas. Friggen' yummy..."
William Charles Jeffries III
"It's beautiful and naturally lite and a fun place for lunch the food was..."
Carolyn George
"Had dinner with my wife food was good.
I had Joe's dinner plate and it was screaming..."
Alex Sobreyra
"I was waiting for my girlfriend to have dinner with her and I finally got to try that El Camino Real Don Julio Tequila it was good but it's not worth..."
Steven Shaw
"My son, daughter and I had dinner at the El Palomar this evening. I had the Chicken Tortilla Soup which is absolutely delicious. The best I’ve had..."
Deloria ManyGreyHorses
"Amazing Mexican food!
Tried their Jose platter! Awesome!
Tried their Carne Asada Ranchera! Awesome! And their chimichanga! Awesome! I always come..."
Richard Lee
"I remember when El Palomar was the happenin place, the bee’s knees, the destination for the best Mexican food in town. With that high vaulted..."
Elija Bandersnatch
"All of the staff were very attentive to us. Their food was some of the best I've ever had. The chips, dinner plates (seafood tostada, seafood..."
Marisela Gutierrez
"This place is great! The Horachata and Margaritas (strong...lol) were delicious. The customer service was great! We ordered burrito, sopes (different..."
Carlos Pineda
"I have not had Mexican food this favorable in a while. Service was great everyone was friendly. Had the choice of eating on patio or inside. I had..."
Vickie Pattillo
"Would definitely return for the food for sure. We had the carne asada ranchera plate and it was cooked really well. Well seasoned too.
They have..."
"Plenty food and quick service. Tacos & the asada dishes seem to be their specialty with hefty meat servings. Flavor is ok, ordered the enchilada. The..."
Anabel Hernandez-Mejia
"One of the things I miss terribly in Colorado is good Mexican food. There are many good taquerias in Santa Cruz, but this is my favorite. ..."
Robert Bixby
"Always great food. Fresh and served quickly. The homemade salsas are..."
fuh kinay
"All around great food options that is truly affordable. This is a stable for the local community and also a great spot for visitors out of town. The..."
miniqooper
"Amazing tacos!! The shrimp, al pastor and the carne asada was soo good. And definitely filling! Gotta eat them quick for take out, or it gets soggy...."
Dhanurja De Silva
"This was the best burrito (I'm a vegetarian) I have ever eaten. And it just got better from there... The salsa at the bar, the chips...just..."
Shai Plonski
"Al Pastor and Fish Tacos are soooooo delicious! Carne Asada and Grilled Pollo are not bad too. Definitely coming back..."
K Min
"The food here is excellent. This is undoubtedly the best taqueria experience in California. You order at the counter and they bring your plate to..."
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