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 beer 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 extens

ive, 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

Is it even summer if you don't have your trip planned to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk? 🎢🌭 Yesterday marked the first day of ...
06/22/2026

Is it even summer if you don't have your trip planned to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk? 🎢🌭 Yesterday marked the first day of the season! ☀️

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Happy Father's Day! Wishing all the dads a wonderful day filled with happy memories 🌯🍺
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day! Wishing all the dads a wonderful day filled with happy memories 🌯🍺

Your next favorite meal is waiting… and we’re saving you a seat. 🦐
06/18/2026

Your next favorite meal is waiting… and we’re saving you a seat. 🦐

Brunch is served. 🍳😍
06/14/2026

Brunch is served. 🍳😍

CONGRATS to all the UCSC grads! 🎓✨ You've earned it. 💙💛Need a place to celebrate after commencement? We're your spot! 🍹📸...
06/12/2026

CONGRATS to all the UCSC grads! 🎓✨ You've earned it. 💙💛

Need a place to celebrate after commencement? We're your spot! 🍹

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Now that it's officially June, summer parties and graduations are in full swing! ☀️ If you need catering for your event,...
06/08/2026

Now that it's officially June, summer parties and graduations are in full swing! ☀️ If you need catering for your event, give us a call 📞

This weekend is Santa Cruz Pride! 🌈 There's many fun events going on downtown this weekend, with the parade happening on...
06/04/2026

This weekend is Santa Cruz Pride! 🌈 There's many fun events going on downtown this weekend, with the parade happening on Sunday. Make plans to visit El Palomar after all the celebrating 🎉

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Just what you need to kick off the first day of June. 🍹☀️ See you soon for happy hour!
06/01/2026

Just what you need to kick off the first day of June. 🍹☀️ See you soon for happy hour!

A Friday night well spent. 🍹🥰
05/29/2026

A Friday night well spent. 🍹🥰

Fresh ingredients make all the difference. 🍉💫 What are you ordering during happy hour tonight?
05/27/2026

Fresh ingredients make all the difference. 🍉💫 What are you ordering during happy hour tonight?

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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