Fabian C.
8/25/2025
Had an awesome experience at El Palomar in Santa Cruz! Came in with a friend and everything was great. The food was excellent, but the service really stood out. Our waitress, Camille, was...
El Palomar
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1336 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Join us for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch or our weekday happy hour specials. Since El Palomar's opening in 1983, Jose and Amelia Espinoza have been serving Santa Cruz unique and fresh Mexican cuisine inspired by authentic family recipes. Our commitment to excellence has continuously earned El Palomar the award of "Best Mexican Restaurant in Santa Cruz." El Palomar boasts a full bar with an extensive, hand-picked tequila selection. Join us every Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 pm for happy hour specials on our house margaritas and 100% agave margaritas. You can also enjoy our beer on tap. We also feature a Taco Bar for those on the go, as well as banquet and catering services to bring the experience to any event or location. Come see us at our Taco Bar! The hours of operation are: Wednesday & Thursday: 11:30 am - 8 pm Friday & Saturday: 11:30 am - 8:30 pm Sunday: 11 am - 8 pm
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3.51,125 reviews
David B.
3/24/2025
This must be the last remaining old-line restaurant on Pacific Avenue. I used to come here frequently before the earthquake of 1989, which knocked down half the buildings, after which the street...
Aurelia J.
7/22/2025
So we've been going to El Palomar for 20+ years and it's definitely had its fluctuations, but this last visit on 7/12 just wasn't up to their previous standard. Here you go: Food - 3/5: the free...
Kim T.
6/30/2025
One of our go to spots for Mexican food when we were in college. We usually would grab tacos and burritos from the cantina side. This was my first time sitting in the restaurant. The service was...
Gloria L.
8/27/2025
one of the best and authentic Mexican food my favorite spot I had been lately trying different dishes . I am very happy with their flavor and taste. I tried but I upgraded my dish choosing grill...
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