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Escape to the vibrant flavors of Mexico at Tarros Mexican Restaurants and Bar, nestled in the heart of Santa Cruz. Established in 2024, Tarros offers a culinary journey that celebrates the essence of Mexican cuisine, bringing together tradition and innovation in every dish. With a focus on authentic ingredients and a touch of love, the menu features original recipes hailing from the central regions of Mexico, such as Michoacán and Guanajuato. Be sure to join Tarros’ exclusive mug club to enjoy personalized discounts and promotions, while savoring your favorite craft beers in your own mug, custom engraved with your name and club number.
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Reviews
Jeri Gintert
We stopped in for dinner before a Warriors game. Service was great! The food took center stage. I tried the green enchiladas and my husband the flautas. Both were amazing! Enchiladas had just the right amount of kick. Lots of local beer choices. We will definitely be returning!
… morePorschephilia
Been twice in about a 2 week span, and impressed both times. Dishes sampled include the chili verde bowl, poutine, chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy. Definitely as good as anything I’ve had in town for this type of food. Actual drumstick and thigh for the chicken and waffles, not a boneless breast or chicken tender as one most often encounters around here. On that note, they do do a very good job with their chicken, the chicken called in the chili Verde bowl was also excellent.
Very good beer and wine selection as well including a Lambrusco which is generally hard to find.
Now, if only they could get a hard alcohol license and do cocktails…
… moreVery good beer and wine selection as well including a Lambrusco which is generally hard to find.
Now, if only they could get a hard alcohol license and do cocktails…
Kathy Escott
Very impressive! We came here expecting standard pub fare, having enjoyed so many evenings at 99 bottles. But this is different. Not only do they have a good selection of local beers and wines, but the food is culinary artistry.
We shared the buttermilk fried chicken and Korean mixed rice. The chicken was done to perfection, moist and lightly crispy, with a sweet and spicy chutney-style sauce. On the plate was a very nice spring salad, topped with fennel and sliced nectarine. Excellent.
The Korean fried rice showed creativity and originality, while keeping an authentic flair with gochujang (I’ve been eating my Mom’s Korean food all my life). Pulled brisket was mixed with the rice to create a lightly crispy texture and meaty flavor. Pickled radishes and sprigs of cilantro added brightness to the dish.
On to the service. Bryson was very friendly and professional, making our experience all the better. He seemed genuinely personable.
Santa Cruz has a gem in this place. We can’t wait to go back and try something else, and encourage everybody to go check it out.
… moreWe shared the buttermilk fried chicken and Korean mixed rice. The chicken was done to perfection, moist and lightly crispy, with a sweet and spicy chutney-style sauce. On the plate was a very nice spring salad, topped with fennel and sliced nectarine. Excellent.
The Korean fried rice showed creativity and originality, while keeping an authentic flair with gochujang (I’ve been eating my Mom’s Korean food all my life). Pulled brisket was mixed with the rice to create a lightly crispy texture and meaty flavor. Pickled radishes and sprigs of cilantro added brightness to the dish.
On to the service. Bryson was very friendly and professional, making our experience all the better. He seemed genuinely personable.
Santa Cruz has a gem in this place. We can’t wait to go back and try something else, and encourage everybody to go check it out.
Shahram Mehraban
Visited this gem in downtown San Jose for a second time. Had dinner around 6:30 and all the booths were taken. They have a few tables outside too which is nice during summer. Last time here I tried the pork shoulder tacos. This time around I ordered their soba noodles. They are served warm in a small bowl for $23. The combination of heat and sweetness was amazing and the chicken and brussel sprouts really nicely complement each other. My only complaint is that the dish was too oily and it doesn’t need to be. They can use 50% less oil as otherwise it’s an amazing dish. Even though the bowl seemed small for a hungry guy, I left feeling full.
… moreMichael Hansen
Tarros Mexican Restaurant & Bar – A 10-Star Culinary Firework Show
Listen, I have a strict policy when it comes to rating restaurants—I cap out at 6 stars out of 5 when I’m thoroughly impressed. But today? Today, I break my own rules. Tarros Mexican Restaurant & Bar isn’t just worthy of 10 stars—it demands them. If Google Maps refuses to acknowledge this, I insist we start a petition immediately.
First, Let’s Discuss the Water.
Yes, you read that right. The water deserves its own section. Smooth, room temperature. Pure. It tasted like it was hand-delivered from an untouched local mountain spring by a squad of highly trained hydration specialists. I’ve had my fair share of questionable restaurant water, so believe me when I say this was top-tier H2O in a nice glass.
Service? If NASA Ran a Restaurant, It Would Look Like This.
Two people. That’s it. Two employees running the entire place like a perfectly synchronized machine. Drinks were refilled, orders were taken, and food was served with the speed and precision of a SpaceX launch. If NASA operated this efficiently, we’d have vacation homes on Mars by now.
And Then Came the Food…
I ordered the flautas and asked Will to hold the tomatoes. Somewhere in the cosmic forces of miscommunication, this translated to “hold the cheese” instead. Was I upset? No. Did I question if I had suffered a minor stroke that altered my ability to speak English? Maybe.
But then the plate arrived. Absolutely smothered in tomatoes.
And here’s where things got complicated—I HATE tomatoes. I don’t even want their juice breathing on my food. But something about the presentation made me hesitate. It was as if the flautas were whispering, “Trust us.”
So, I took a cautious bite—no cheese, no sauce, no sour cream I even removed the tomatoes and onions. Just chicken and shell. Good. Decent. Nothing life-changing.
Then, I added the cheese. WOW!
Then, I drizzled on some sauce. Alright, now we’re really talking.
Then, I went all in with the sour cream and finally—against EVERY fiber of my being—I took a bite WITH THE TOMATOES, the Fourth of July erupted in my mouth. Grand finale. Sky-exploding. Crowd-cheering. The whole works. The flavors merged in a way that made my soul dance. For 41 years, I despised tomatoes. Today, Tarros made me a believer.
Final Verdict? A Medal-Worthy Experience.
To the Will, and the culinary wizards at Tarros—you have changed me. I walked in expecting a good meal, and I walked out a different person.
10 out of 5 stars. Someone start engraving the medals.
(NOTE the picture was taken after eating 2 out of 3 and onions removed, the original presentation was 10 stars.)
… moreListen, I have a strict policy when it comes to rating restaurants—I cap out at 6 stars out of 5 when I’m thoroughly impressed. But today? Today, I break my own rules. Tarros Mexican Restaurant & Bar isn’t just worthy of 10 stars—it demands them. If Google Maps refuses to acknowledge this, I insist we start a petition immediately.
First, Let’s Discuss the Water.
Yes, you read that right. The water deserves its own section. Smooth, room temperature. Pure. It tasted like it was hand-delivered from an untouched local mountain spring by a squad of highly trained hydration specialists. I’ve had my fair share of questionable restaurant water, so believe me when I say this was top-tier H2O in a nice glass.
Service? If NASA Ran a Restaurant, It Would Look Like This.
Two people. That’s it. Two employees running the entire place like a perfectly synchronized machine. Drinks were refilled, orders were taken, and food was served with the speed and precision of a SpaceX launch. If NASA operated this efficiently, we’d have vacation homes on Mars by now.
And Then Came the Food…
I ordered the flautas and asked Will to hold the tomatoes. Somewhere in the cosmic forces of miscommunication, this translated to “hold the cheese” instead. Was I upset? No. Did I question if I had suffered a minor stroke that altered my ability to speak English? Maybe.
But then the plate arrived. Absolutely smothered in tomatoes.
And here’s where things got complicated—I HATE tomatoes. I don’t even want their juice breathing on my food. But something about the presentation made me hesitate. It was as if the flautas were whispering, “Trust us.”
So, I took a cautious bite—no cheese, no sauce, no sour cream I even removed the tomatoes and onions. Just chicken and shell. Good. Decent. Nothing life-changing.
Then, I added the cheese. WOW!
Then, I drizzled on some sauce. Alright, now we’re really talking.
Then, I went all in with the sour cream and finally—against EVERY fiber of my being—I took a bite WITH THE TOMATOES, the Fourth of July erupted in my mouth. Grand finale. Sky-exploding. Crowd-cheering. The whole works. The flavors merged in a way that made my soul dance. For 41 years, I despised tomatoes. Today, Tarros made me a believer.
Final Verdict? A Medal-Worthy Experience.
To the Will, and the culinary wizards at Tarros—you have changed me. I walked in expecting a good meal, and I walked out a different person.
10 out of 5 stars. Someone start engraving the medals.
(NOTE the picture was taken after eating 2 out of 3 and onions removed, the original presentation was 10 stars.)
lucia curley
the place was fun but me and my family ended up waiting an hour for our food. they had 5 staff members, one of which had to be called in as backup during their rush hour. the food was pretty good, but they didn’t create the brisket and fried rice mild or put the bacon on the side of the kids mac and cheese. they definitely needed more than one hostess, one waitress, one bartender and two cooks for their rush hour
… moreRob Lentz
Awesome service from Inga, our bartender. She was super friendly, knowledgeable about everything available on tap and bottle, and had a great handle on what was coming out of the kitchen. Some really great appetizers on the menu, and the broccolini was delicious.
… moreRenee F
Excellent food, very flavorful and portions are worth the price. Service was great. Good beer choices, clean space. Great variety on the menu.
… moreAraceli Velazquez
The food was absolutely delicious!! Very generous portions. I highly recommend the Korean fried rice.
… moreJessica Mesa-Chhuon
Went for my Birthday and it was Fire! Also Bottomless Mimosa were delicious!
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