Servicio rápido comidas hechas frescas. Comimos tostadas de camarón mixtas, cóctel campechano y…read morecamarones costeños. Muy rico con platos grandes. El lugar es amplio y limpio. Fast service fresh food! We had shrimp tostadas, a shrimp cocktail and jalapeño popper style shrimp. The fresh salsas are great. Delicious large portions and very clean space!

What a gem in downtown Watsonville!…read more Surrounded by a sleepy and mildly depressed downtown, Encanto is a breath of fresh air. The owner has renovated the over century-old historic hotel interior to make it a charming and modern space, while retaining the beautiful details from the hotel's hay day. The owner continues to renovate, but where it is now is a stunning preservation! While I could go on about the ambiance, I could go on as long about the food and service! The owner, Victor, is incredibly friendly, easy-going, and leads a great kitchen and team. Everyone seems genuinely happy to be there, and it shows in their customer service and flavors. The incredible and warm friendliness adds to the visit. Then, the reason for going out to eat: FOOD! They specialize in modern and elevated takes on taqueria and American diner dishes, and it is all perfect! Whether you want grilled shrimp, fajitas, or a spot-on fried chicken sandwich, it is all delicious. My little baby taste buds that have been coddled by the lack of spice in most Santa Cruz County restaurants were getting a little firey with the flavors, but they were very nice in bringing a side of sour cream to accommodate. The spice was so tasty, I would have kept going without the sour cream. The complimentary chips and tomatillo-avocado salsa are delicious, the made-in-house tortillas are the perfect texture, the grilled shrimp are caramelized and crisped to just the right amount, and all the flavors and mouthfeel of any dish are spot-on. And on top of it all, the drink selection is amazing! Local craft Mexican-style beers and Mexican imported beers are on tap, a tempting strawberry margarita, and a wide selection of bottled beers all round out an exceptional experience.

This lil place in Watsonville has the best shrimp ceviche I've ever tasted, come give it a try soon…read more El mejor ceviche de toda el area y sus alrededores

This is the best of the best mexican you can have. Family own, nice people and the food is just…read moredelicious.

We had visited before and enjoyed it, but unfortunately the quality has really declined. We came in…read moreagain today and the young woman who took our order seemed unfriendly and inconvenienced while helping us. When we received our tacos, they had very little meat, and the chorizo tasted old and not fresh. Sadly, after this experience, we won't be returning.

Let's just say. I'll be back for sure. So good. I had the Gringa De Pastor. BOMB!! Also had a taco…read morede Chorizo n Suadero. Suadero was amazing. The tortillas are handmade. Can't go wrong with that. Green Salsa is a must have here.

Went there on a Friday night and there wasn't a line which was nice since it was kinda cold…read moreoutside. The menu was easy to read, and they were very helpful. The drinks were cold, and the food was super fresh and hot by the time we got home because we got it to go. Honestly the best asada burrito that I have ever eaten. The burrito could posbssnly be shared with two not that hungry people. However, if your hungry you could eat most of it. The rice and beans inside were tasty. The rice was nice and fluffy. I prefer whole beans so I was gladly surprised that they were. The salsa verde has great flavor and definitely some heat if you are not used to it. We got lucky with parking because there was an open spot right around the corner. They take cash and card which is really convenient. I highly recommend trying their food.

horrible I had to throw away my burrito because the beans…read moresmell so bad never coming back again

After raving reviews we thought to try out this place. place itself is vibrant, live music and…read moredecor gives you a vibe. We were 2 adults 2 kids. they give complementary chips and salsa. mind you the salsa bowl was so small we had to ask for 3-4 refills during our dinner, which was kind of let down since you had to wait until someone either checks on you or you somehow manage to get their attention Food was good nothing extraordinary based on what we order. veggie tacos and from kids menu bean and cheese burrito and Enchiladas (somehow order got mixed up and we got cheese qusedilla instead) Drinks were good.

We were in Watsonville for a tournament and were looking for a place to have dinner. We had heard…read moregreat things about Jalisco and were excited to give it a try. The restaurant is located in a beautiful traditional building with a lot of character. I really enjoyed the ambiance and decor, which created a warm and inviting atmosphere. Even though the restaurant was busy, they were able to seat us right away. The menu was extensive, offering a wide variety of options. We started with the complimentary chips and salsa, which were both good. The salsa had a nice flavor, and the chips were fresh. We also ordered the nachos as an appetizer. For our entrees, I ordered Combo Plate #6, which included a chile verde burrito, a cheese enchilada, and a carne asada taco. We also ordered a carne asada taco plate with a cheese enchilada and a chimichanga. When the food arrived, the presentation was impressive, and the portions were very generous. Unfortunately, this is where our experience started to decline. The rice and beans were good, but the chile verde burrito was quite dry. The pork lacked tenderness and was overcooked. The cheese enchilada was decent, though not particularly memorable. The carne asada taco was also disappointing. While the tortilla was excellent and the meat was well-seasoned, the steak itself was very fatty and undercooked. In fact, no one at our table was able to finish their steak tacos because of the quality of the meat. The chimichanga was another letdown. It arrived covered in sauce like a wet burrito, which eliminated the crispy texture you would expect from a chimichanga. As a result, it became soggy and still somehow tasted dry inside. The highlight of the meal was definitely the nachos--simple, flavorful, and enjoyable. The service was also very good. Our server was attentive, regularly refilling our drinks and bringing additional chips without us having to ask. Overall, we really wanted to love this place because the atmosphere and service were excellent. Unfortunately, the food fell short of our expectations. I probably wouldn't return for dinner, but I would consider stopping by for happy hour, some nachos or appetizers, and to enjoy the ambiance.

Flavorful ! With homemade tortillas.service was amazing. Really flavorful and fast service.read more

This place is a hidden gem. 5 outta 5, no round-ups. Looks to be a family owned business. Got lucky…read moretrying out this taco truck out in the middle of nowhere. Surprised this place doesn't have more reviews! I came really hungry and ordered: 5 Tacos 1. Carne Asada (Grilled Beef) 2. Pollo Asado (Grilled Chicken) 3. Al Pastor (Grilled Pork) 4. Lengua (Beef Tongue) 5. Caveza (Beef Head) 2 Quesa Birrias (Beef) 1 Sopez de Lengua (Beef Tongue) Tacos Analysis * Hand-made tacos OMG! It's soft and fluffy on the inside, crispy and textured on the outside. * The tacos are very well loaded. 3 bucks I think is well worth it. * The condiments are fresh. Both lemons and cucumbers were very juicy. * The salsa was had authentic tomatio flavors. It was spicy in a good way but not out to kill. Quesa Birrias Anaylsis * Still handmade tortillas. Bomb! * Very well loaded with balance of mozzarella and birria. * Tortilla shell is very well toasted outside with birria sauce all over. * The birria itself was very soft with guajillo (the red) sauce. * Hands down best quesa birrias I've had. Sopez de Lengua Analysis * Still handmade tortillas. Win! * Very filling with many ingredients - bean spread, shredded lettuce, queso fresco, and lengua chunks. Verdict / TL;DR This place is amazing and worth stopping for. The highlights are home-made tortillas, generous portions, just fresh ingredients. The flavors come from the ingredients rather than just salt.

This place is gourmet. El Morro food truck is a big black food truck usually parked along the main…read moredrag in Pajaro. Driving into Pajaro from the south, it's parked on the right, just before the Food Center. My friend gets the steak and shrimp quesadilla -- I get the ramen quesabirria. The have big portions. Their ramen is so good that I get up in the middle of the night and eat leftovers.

Food had no flavor. My carne asada burrito was more like a bean burrito and it also tasted like…read moreburnt beans. The only food we really liked was the quesabirrias.

Hooked on the coctel de camaron!! Definitely a hidden gem that needs more attention, highly…read morerecommend!!

Delicious food, the best agua chile in town! And the coctel is awesome! Fish tacos are fresh and…read moregood, caldo de camaron with the home made tortillas wife's must have on the weekends.