8 Best Taco Restaurants in Santa Cruz

The Real Taco Tacos •
1204 Mission St, Santa Cruz

“I'm from The 818 and happened to come across this place when we were so hungry . It's hard choosing which place to eat with a picky Mexican mom but I found this truck we tried it and it was a HIT. She said none in The Valley taste like this and it's super fresh. The agua frescas are top tier . Anything you try you won't be disappointed. The men in the truck are so welcoming and helpful so stop by ! Will be making it a staple to stop here every time I'm in Santa Cruz“

4.8 Superb63 Reviews
Steamer Lane Supply Cafe • $
644-670 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Quesadilla
Salmon Poke Bowl
Breakfast Tacos
Break-A-Dilla
Fish Tacos
Chileques

“Steamer Lane is the place to be! Everything on the menu is delicious, and the staff are very friendly and care deeply about the community of Santa Cruz. Their menu has expanded over the years, and a lot of care is taken by the whole team to make sure the all of their offerings are really tasty and inclusive to all dietary needs.I have celiac disease, and typically feel safe eating here. They have a handful of very tasty gluten free items, and are very friendly and accommodating. I love the breakfast tacos, poke and other fish bowls, fish tacos, chicken leg plate, and the burger (with no bun). As with pretty much all places, not guaranteed to have no cross contamination, but if you want them to take extra precautions, just ask! I remind them I have celiac and they do a great job :)Dietary restrictions: Options for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free. You can ask for accommodations too (ie no cheese, or add cabbage)“

4.7 Superb67 Reviews
Los Viejones Taco Truck Mexican • $
236 Ocean St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

California Burrito
Quesabirria Taco
Super Burrito
Jumbo Burrito
Birria Ramen
Birria Taco
Nacho Fries
Quesadilla
Bean Bunto
Carnitas

“Great food. I ordered my favorite. Quesabirria taco. Delicious! Ive been wanting to stop here for quite some time. I drive by it alot during work. The guys are soo nice and made ordering easy. The taco was full of flavorful meat, it was heavy. I could barelyy eat it all to be honest. I like that it came with grilled onions on the side. Definately stopping by again. They do take card payments. I was able to use a restroom in the nearby building. Parking lot is small and if your like me and drive a big vehicle, your better off parking on the street.“

4.6 Superb70 Reviews
Los Pericos Market Mexican • $
21400 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Burrito with Bacon & Potatoes
Cali Burrito
Taco

“One of the best burritos and tacos that I've ever eaten there the flavor is good, but what really stands out is the tenderness of the chicken meat that they serve so good so juicyVegetarian options: All items can be modified so there's no meat in it just need to ask“

4.4 Superb44 Reviews
Tacos El Chuy Mexican • $
402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Big Flour Single Quesadilla Birria
Homemade Guacamole with Chips
Burrito & Enchiladas
Single Quesabirria
Flour Quesadilla
Corn Quesadilla
Burrito & Nacho
Tacos Carnitas
Tacos Birria
Tacos Pastor

“Let me preach for yall one sec..., I am a first generation Mexican American so I've been eating Mexican food for the 20 years that I have been alive. I grew up in the East Side of the 408(San Jose) where damn near everyone is Mexican and there is Mexican food at every corner of every street, so I have tried hundreds maybe even thousands of Mexican spots. When I tell y'all this the best quesadilla I have ever had in my life it means something. The quesadilla de maíz (corn) with tripas felt right at home. It touched my Mexican soul like no other. The tortilla was handmade and you could tell because of the flavor of the masa and the texture. The cheese was so rich and flavorful. The tripas were so perfect. Please for the gringos reading this don't be scared TRY tripas. This quesadilla genuinely, GENUINELY made my ancestors proud.“

4.3 Superb58 Reviews
Ruben's Tacos Tacos • $
1815 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Quesabirria Tacos
Choice of Meat
Bean Burrito
Street Tacos
Al Pastor

“I live around the corner from Garden Deli, where Reuben's Taco Truck is located {except when he has a catering an event}. I ignored it for a couple months, thinking the food would be marginal at best. Then I was feeling lazy, so walked over and got dinner, expecting to be underwhelmed. OMG!! I was so effing wrong. Their food is So Fricking Good that I've gotten dinner there almost once a week ever since!!“

4.8 Superb9 Reviews
Taqueria Vallarta Mexican • $
1221 Mission St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Súper Nachos with Beef
Reg Nachos with Meat
Super Burrito Mojado
Super Steak Burrito
Vegetarian Burrito
Carne Asada Plate
Breakfast Burrito
Shrimp Cocktail
Carnitas Plate
Alpastor Taco

“Needed some late night food and swung in here for some grub… The service was great and the food was amazing! We had a mix of asada tacos, fish tacos, breakfast burrito & a side of rice… My wife claimed the fish tacos were the best she’s ever had and the asada tacos were delicious! We’ll definitely return!“

4.1 Good65 Reviews
Tacos El Chuy Truck Mexican •
2405 Mission St, Santa Cruz

“Let me preach for yall one sec..., I am a first generation Mexican American so I've been eating Mexican food for the 20 years that I have been alive. I grew up in the East Side of the 408(San Jose) where damn near everyone is Mexican and there is Mexican food at every corner of every street, so I have tried hundreds maybe even thousands of Mexican spots. When I tell y'all this the best quesadilla I have ever had in my life it means something. The quesadilla de maíz (corn) with tripas felt right at home. It touched my Mexican soul like no other. The tortilla was handmade and you could tell because of the flavor of the masa and the texture. The cheese was so rich and flavorful. The tripas were so perfect. Please for the gringos reading this don't be scared TRY tripas. This quesadilla genuinely, GENUINELY made my ancestors proud.“

4 Good43 Reviews
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