El Palomar Restaurant

Serving Downtown Santa Cruz since 1983 with unique & fresh Mexican cuisine! ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Our Taco Bar is OPEN Wednesday - Sunday ๐ŸŒฎ You can also enjoy our beer on tap.

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

09/13/2024

You know what's spookier than Friday the 13th? Skipping happy hour ๐Ÿ‘ป ๐Ÿ˜†

09/09/2024

Happiness is only one plate away. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Come see us this week at El Palomar! ๐Ÿ’ซ

09/06/2024

Exhale negativity, inhale El Palomar. ๐Ÿ˜†

09/03/2024

Enchiladas and margaritas for dinner tonight? ๐Ÿน We can't think of a better idea ๐Ÿคฉ

08/31/2024

End your month on a high note with brunch at El Palomar! ๐Ÿณ๐Ÿพ We've got all your favorites ๐Ÿคค

08/29/2024

Tacos, come get your tacos! ๐ŸŒฎ Our Taco Bar is OPEN Wednesday - Thursday, so come get lunch or dinner tonight! ๐ŸŒŸ

08/27/2024

Happy hour starts NOW at El Palomar! ๐ŸŽ‰ Join us Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm for happy hour tacos, quesadillas, margaritas, and nachos ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿน

08/23/2024

Which plate are you reaching for first -- Blue or green? ๐Ÿ˜

08/20/2024

Reaching for an excuse to treat yourself to a burrito tonight like... ๐Ÿ˜†๐ŸŒฏ We're open until 9 pm!

08/16/2024

No better weekend plans than Mexican food, margaritas, and a beach sunset! ๐ŸŒฏ๐Ÿน๐ŸŒŠ

08/12/2024

Life happens. Tacos help ๐Ÿ˜†๐ŸŒฎ

08/09/2024

The views are better from up here! ๐Ÿ˜

08/06/2024

A little bit of this, a little bit of that... You've gotta try it all at El Palomar! ๐Ÿคค

08/02/2024

No plans for your Friday night? How about dinner and drinks at El Palomar? ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿน

07/30/2024

We recommend visiting El Palomar with a group of friends... That way, your table can look like this! ๐Ÿ˜

07/26/2024

Tacos for lunch today? You bet! ๐ŸŒฎ Our taco bar is open from Wednesday - Sunday ๐Ÿ˜‹

07/23/2024

Can't think of a good reason to go out for dinner tonight? Well, here's three. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Cheers!

07/19/2024

It doesn't matter what the weather is -- It's always pozole season at El Palomar ๐Ÿ˜‰

07/16/2024

Shrimply delicious. ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿฆ See you tonight at El Palomar! We're open until 9 pm ๐Ÿ’ซ

07/12/2024

You can never have too many taquitos. ๐Ÿคค Comes with your choice of chicken or shredded beef!

07/09/2024

Seasoned filet of ahi tuna with a miso glaze on organic mixed baby greens, tossed in a wasabi vinaigrette, topped with roasted red bell pepper, sliced cucumber, and avocado -- Our Seared Ahi Salad is the perfect lunchtime meal ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿฅ—

07/04/2024

Wishing you a day filled with family, fun, and fireworks. Happy 4th of July from El Palomar! ๐ŸŽ† If you need a margarita before the fireworks start, you know where to find us ๐Ÿ˜‰

07/02/2024

๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ "Downtown Santa Cruz has the best restaurants, and El Palomar is one of the best! They have great food and a FULL bar and itโ€™s right downtown. You can shop and eat and enjoy your day!" - Jeana B. via Google ๐ŸŒฎ

06/28/2024

Come take a seat, relax & unwind with us this weekend! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿน

06/25/2024

When everything you need is right in the palm of your hand. ๐Ÿ˜‰

06/21/2024

Raise your hand if this made you thirsty ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿน

06/16/2024

Nothing says 'I love you' like tacos and margaritas. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Celebrate Dad today at El Palomar! ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿน

06/14/2024

The sun is shining, the food is hot, and the drinks are strong. ๐Ÿ‘ Happy Friday! Kick your weekend off with El Palomar ๐ŸŒŸ

06/11/2024

Let us take you from hangry to happy at El Palomar! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

06/07/2024

Happy Friday! ๐Ÿ’ซ Margaritas are calling your name ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

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Fresh from our kitchen to your table ๐Ÿ™Œ Here's a little behind-the-scenes of our Tostada de Mariscos! ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฅ‘
It's finally the first Friday of spring, and the La Paloma is calling your name โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž Come quench your thirst! ๐Ÿน
There's only one place to spend Taco Tuesday. ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŒฎ
Good soup ๐Ÿฅฃ๐Ÿ˜‹ See you for a bowl of goodness this weekend?
We are so grateful for our community and your support, especially over the past year. Navigating regulations and adaptin...
Fresh guacamole made in-house

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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 11:30am - 10pm
Sunday 11:30am - 9pm

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