El Palomar Restaurant

El Palomar Restaurant Serving Downtown Santa Cruz since 1983 with unique & fresh Mexican cuisine! 🔥
Our Taco Bar is OPEN Wednesday - Sunday 🌮 You can also enjoy our b**r on tap.
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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. 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 - 8:30 pm
Friday: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 9:30 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 8:30 pm
Taco bar closed Monday & Tuesday

Fun fact: We serve our Pozole 7 days a week! Perfect for lunch or dinner.😋
09/23/2026

Fun fact: We serve our Pozole 7 days a week! Perfect for lunch or dinner.😋

Some may say the perfect bite doesn't exist. Here at El Palomar, we say otherwise! Come dine with us this week!📍1336 Pac...
09/21/2026

Some may say the perfect bite doesn't exist. Here at El Palomar, we say otherwise! Come dine with us this week!

📍1336 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

This is your sign to start your weekend early here at El Palomar! 🌮🍸📍1336 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060
09/18/2026

This is your sign to start your weekend early here at El Palomar! 🌮🍸

📍1336 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Thank you for the fantastic Google review, Elaine! "Amazing food, as always, and great staff. We had the best time at El...
09/16/2026

Thank you for the fantastic Google review, Elaine! "Amazing food, as always, and great staff. We had the best time at El Palomar! The sopes are perfect." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Don’t feel like cooking tonight? Consider this your sign to let El Palomar handle dinner! 🥗
09/14/2026

Don’t feel like cooking tonight? Consider this your sign to let El Palomar handle dinner! 🥗

It’s NACHO average Friday night at El Palomar! 🎶🎺Spice up your weekend with our live mariachi band, performing every Fri...
09/11/2026

It’s NACHO average Friday night at El Palomar! 🎶🎺Spice up your weekend with our live mariachi band, performing every Friday and Saturday evening! Come for the music, stay for the food, and make it an experience you won't forget.

📍1336 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

It’s WEDNESDAY, and you know what that means: our taco bar is OPEN now through Sunday!Stop by and build your perfect pla...
09/09/2026

It’s WEDNESDAY, and you know what that means: our taco bar is OPEN now through Sunday!
Stop by and build your perfect plate. One taco, two tacos, or hey, make it three! 🍺🌮

Thank you for the outstanding review, Arisa! "A delicious choice for every occasion. I've been coming here for over 20 y...
09/07/2026

Thank you for the outstanding review, Arisa! "A delicious choice for every occasion. I've been coming here for over 20 years and love it. The main restaurant, with its deep booths and beautiful high painted ceilings, is a lovely destination for fancy dinners. The bar is a great date spot, and the taco bar in the far back is perfect for a quick bite or drink with a buddy. Their chips and salsa are next level. I love coming here for lunch when I work in downtown Santa Cruz."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

📍El Palomar Restaurant: 1336 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

How we'll be celebrating the long weekend.
09/04/2026

How we'll be celebrating the long weekend.

A little taco therapy never hurt. 🌮
09/01/2026

A little taco therapy never hurt. 🌮

Address

1336 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 9pm
Thursday 11:30am - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

+18314257575

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