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

No feeling compares to finding the perfect chip in the nacho pile 🧀✨
07/14/2026

No feeling compares to finding the perfect chip in the nacho pile 🧀✨

¡Vamos, México! 🇲🇽⚽ Come catch the match with us at El Palomar today -- We're bringing the energy, food & drinks! 🍹
07/05/2026

¡Vamos, México! 🇲🇽⚽ Come catch the match with us at El Palomar today -- We're bringing the energy, food & drinks! 🍹

Cheers to a holiday weekend! 🍻🎆 El Palomar is OPEN tomorrow, so come stop by for dinner and drinks before the fireworks ...
07/03/2026

Cheers to a holiday weekend! 🍻🎆 El Palomar is OPEN tomorrow, so come stop by for dinner and drinks before the fireworks in Watsonville 💫

🌯 Restaurant hours: 11 am - 9 pm
🌮 Taco bar hours: 11 am - 8:30 pm

We can't believe it's already the last day of June! ☀️ This year is flying by, and if you haven't joined us for a margar...
06/30/2026

We can't believe it's already the last day of June! ☀️ This year is flying by, and if you haven't joined us for a margarita yet, here's your sign to do so 🍹

A Sunday well spent. 🌊✨ We 💙 you Santa Cruz!
06/28/2026

A Sunday well spent. 🌊✨ We 💙 you Santa Cruz!

Independently owned and family operated in Santa Cruz since 1983. 💙
06/25/2026

Independently owned and family operated in Santa Cruz since 1983. 💙

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! ☀️

📸: beachboardwalk

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. 🍳😍

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

Website

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