El Palomar

  4.4 – 1,459 reviews   • Mexican restaurant

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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…

Mexican dishes from family recipes served in an airy room where wooden beams create a relaxing vibe.

✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out El Palomar 95060

Hours

Friday11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday11 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday11 AM–8:30 PM
Monday11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday11:30 AM–8:30 PM

Address and Contact Information

Address: 1336 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Phone: (831) 425-7575

Website: https://elpalomarsantacruz.com/?y_source=1_MTQ2OTg4NTAtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D

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Reviews

silpa das
Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. You can tell the ingredients are quality and the recipes are authentic. A great spot for real Mexican food—simple, satisfying, and delicious.
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Kathy Pierandozzi
Very nice architecture and atmosphere. Comfortable booths very good food wonderful staff highly recommend. The chips and salsa were amazing..
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Anirud Pande
I visited El Palomar on a late Saturday afternoon, and it had a great vibe right from the start. The restaurant has a strong Mexican feel to it—the architecture and interior design really add to the atmosphere.

Although the outdoor seating looks nice, I found the indoor area to be much more comfortable and inviting.

We ordered the vegetarian quesadillas, vegetarian burrito, enchiladas de camarones (shrimp), and chicken fajitas, along with horchata to drink. The food was tasty and arrived quickly—within 10 to 15 minutes of ordering.

Overall, it was a great experience with good food, fast service, and a welcoming setting. I’d definitely come back!
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J.R Z
5 star for our bartender/server Tim. Amazing service from behind the bar as we were on the floor. Go during Happy hour, 3-6pm. Reasonable prices and specials ( half price pitcher of margaritas), vs the regular high price menu. Amazing chips and salsa.
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Michael Lange
Loved our evening meal! Located in the historic Palomar Hotel lobby, with original hand painted mural and ceiling, fantastic stained glass lanterns, a lively cantina area and more; this is a Santa Cruz experience not to be missed. Wonderful food and service makes this a true California gem.
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Archer BO
This is definitely a hidden gem. It’s in a hotel but don’t judge it by that, the interior is very charming aside from the noise. They give Free Chips which were good but too salty and the Salsa was amazing and flavorful. I got the Normal Burrito and added Steak, not joking when I say it was the best Burrito I’ve had in my entire life, the Steak was juicy and flavorful, the Guacamole with Pico de gallo was amazing and the Rice and Beans were a good change up. Moving on from the food the service was incredible, our waiter was kind, gave good recommendations and refilled are waters many times. If you’re looking for Mexican food and are in the area I would definitely check this place out!
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Katherine Lee
Such an amazing place hidden in Santa Cruz. I had their Sopes with pulled chicken and side salad and it was so good! Honestly big enough to split for lunch with there tasty chips and salsa I will be back!
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A.F.
Food was good and service was great! I also loved the indoor and outdoor ambiance.
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Driving Deveros
Great dinner here. Solid chips and salsa to start, then we got the Baja fish tacos and carnitas tacos, both were very flavorful and good sized portions. Service started a little bit slow but once we got our drinks, it seemed to be steady and pleasant. Would definitely return to try some of the other items.
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Tristan Smague
Food Portions were very good and large. Price tu Ankunft of food was very good. The Service was Amazing and very Sympathic. The Atmosphere was nice, especially in the part under the transparent roof, as it allowed a lot of light to pass from the sky into the room.
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