El Palomar Restaurant

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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. Order online today!

Tag your cocktail crew and join us tonight at El Palomar! 🍹📍1336 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060
10/09/2026

Tag your cocktail crew and join us tonight at El Palomar! 🍹

📍1336 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Happy National Taco Day! Celebrate with us here at El Palomar!🌮📍1336 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060
10/06/2026

Happy National Taco Day! Celebrate with us here at El Palomar!🌮

📍1336 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Start your week off fresh with our Ensalada de Mariscos. Made with organic mixed baby greens, topped with citrus-marinat...
10/05/2026

Start your week off fresh with our Ensalada de Mariscos. Made with organic mixed baby greens, topped with citrus-marinated shrimp and octopus. 😋

Date night at El Palomar! 🤩
10/02/2026

Date night at El Palomar! 🤩

Thank you for the 5-star Yelp review, Gloria! "El Palomar is the best place for drinks & food! Where friends and familie...
09/30/2026

Thank you for the 5-star Yelp review, Gloria! "El Palomar is the best place for drinks & food! Where friends and families can get together and enjoy some of the best authentic Mexican food."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Did someone say Enchiladas Especiales? Our Enchiladas are made with corn tortillas filled with grilled chicken (or grill...
09/28/2026

Did someone say Enchiladas Especiales? Our Enchiladas are made with corn tortillas filled with grilled chicken (or grilled steak). Topped with red enchilada sauce, cheese, Linda’s cabbage, guacamole, and sour cream. 🤩

Happy National Quesadilla day! Celebrate with us here at El Palomar! 😋📍1336 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060
09/25/2026

Happy National Quesadilla day! Celebrate with us here at El Palomar! 😋

📍1336 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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

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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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