I recently returned to Salsa's Taco Bar in Live Oak. No more ordering through a window... they now have indoor seating and a fresh new look! They didn't call out my to-go number, instead, my order was personally delivered to me by one of the brightest smiles I've ever seen! These folks like what they do and it shows. The food is excellent and they're known for vegan and gluten free items. The burritos are perfectly wrapped and generously portioned! I recommend visiting at least once a week and suggest you order an extra burrito and hide it in your fridge for the next day. read more

We absolutely love Salsa's Taco Bar. The food is consistently delicious and the service is outstanding. It has truly become an institution in our family. My daughter has adored Salsa's since she was 3 years old, and it is still her favorite place to go. When she is having a tough day, it always lifts her spirits. When there is something to celebrate, we find ourselves right back at Salsa's again. It holds so many special memories for us. I especially appreciate the wide range of vegetarian and vegan options, which makes it easy for everyone to find something they enjoy. The homemade salsas are incredible. The owner is one of the kindest people you will meet, and it feels good to support a local business that cares so much about its food and its customers. We are so grateful to have Salsa's in our community! read more

We had the vegan beyond meat nachos at Salsa's Taco Bar in Santa Cruz and they were fire!!! And huge! The staff was very friendly and they have a ton of vegan options. You also get chips and salsa with your order. read more

Salsas Taco Bar - Vegan menu (instagram: jax.vegan.eats) - Mexican Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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A local influencer reviewed this restaurant and it seemed really yummy. I've had nachos before, but never nacho fries. The inside had lots of seating for such a small place and the young lady taking my order was very nice. She even brought my meal out to me. These fries were loaded! Everything was so fresh and delicious. There was no way one person can eat this all on their own. The freshly made churro was the icing on top. So light and delicious and not greasy at all. High marks across the board for this spot. read more

Salsas Taco Bar - Chocolate Churro - Mexican Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Best breakfast burrito... they tend to go heavy on the potatoes and they are big chunks but cooked to perfection

Best veggie burrito in town! Super consistently good and the people that work there are nice too. Seriously though, I dream about their burritos! read more

I stopped by Salsa's Taco Bar and got four crispy asada tacos, they were phenomenal. Tons of meat, tons of fresh toppings, perfectly crispy shells. Honestly couldn't have been any better. You can tell they take pride in what they make. The staff here are some of the nicest people you'll meet. Everyone is super friendly, polite, and on top of things. The manager, Johnny, is an awesome dude. They're really welcoming and make sure everyone leaves happy. If you're anywhere nearby, you've got to stop in. Great food, great vibes, great people. Easily one of my favorite taco spots! read more

Salsas Taco Bar - 4 crispy tacos (asada) - Mexican Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

I always and forever order the Shredded Chicken Chimichanga and 2x of fries, but hands down this place has the BEST Comida Mexicana in Capitola. They always deliver speedily and timely orders and the grub is always soooo awesome. I also find their Pozole superbly done. When you need to fill your tummy with food that makes you smile and sleepy at the same time, Salsa's is where to come! read more

High-quality tasty food Unusual variety of delicious salsas Friendly staff, Fast service We often get takeout here & also recommend it to our friends & family read more

I love living nearby this spot. The food is fresh. People working the counter are friendly. I really like the avocado salsa. A neighborhood gem for sure! read more

Amazing service, also took everyone's order who came in after they had already closed! That never happens. Amazing food and hardworking and friendly employees!! read more

This place has some of the best carne asada and al pastor in capitola. Super underrated and they always have great deals for locals!

AMAZING VEGAN MENU!!! The people that work there are so sweet and so kind. Their vegan cheese is delicious and I just love this place! read more

Salsas Taco Bar - Vegan Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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It was was at the friendliest place I've ever been , with such excellent tasty warm delicious food!!! I got the special tacos with different salsa and it came with rice and beans and shredded pork my goodness it was so delicious I'm going to tell everybody about! read more

Great food! The salsa is amazing and everything we ordered was delicious. Very friendly service too, will definitely be back!

Lesson learned to not go to a place that is deemed "vegan". Majority of their menu is considered vegan. My duaghter order bean rice and cheese burrito. It was pretty much all rice, tiny bit of beans and no cheese. She said it wasn't good and was pretty flavorless. Definitely not worth $9. I ordered the bobbys burrito with shrimp, had to pay $4 extra for shrimp. NO flavor whatsoever, at least add salt or something. Their green "salsa" literally just tasted like blended up cucumber, np flavor, no salt, no nothing. Unless you are vegan,. skip this place. They don't know what seasonings are. read more

Salsas Taco Bar - Mexican Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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Friendly service, really great fish and shrimp tacos. And really good churro's too. Will definitely be back!

This place is bomb! As others have stated, it has an extensive separate vegan menu that features Beyond meat and vegan cheese and sour cream. Options range from enchiladas to chimichangas and various burritos, also flautas and tacos. The service was excellent- the cashier was welcoming and friendly in a way that you rarely see these days. We ordered the Beyond burrito and chimichanga- the portions were ample and both had a nice balance of flavor, especially with the lime and various salsa options. Price was totally fair for the amount and quality of food. I so appreciate when restaurants make the effort to provide thoughtful and delicious vegan options and offer kind service on top of it, I will definitely be back! read more

We just moved to Santa Cruz about a month ago and have been to Salsa's Taco Bar 3 times! (We're heading there tonight as well.) We are both vegetarians and we are simply obsessed. Not only is the food delicious but the service is amazing. We always see the same group taking care of us and they are beyond friendly. We love this place and I swear they have the best rice and beans. read more

I've been going here for a few years now off and on since I've moved to the area. This place is definitely a solid option for food. I've tried a little bit of everything on the menu and I can say that their Baja fish tacos are quite tasty and hard to resist. The breakfast burrito is a solid option as well. I haven't had anything that was bad from here. This place even has a full vegan menu and I've tried their vegan chimichanga with beyond meat and it's quite tasty. The place has recently improved the dining experience by finally reopening their indoor seating. People can now eat inside which is nice especially on the rainier days. The people are friendly and the food comes out quickly. They are still getting the salsa bar set up for self serve but they do hook it up with the salsa and have a variety ranging from mild to extra hot. I'm a fan of the guacamole salsa and the extra spicy options as well. If you like heat, the Michoacán or the Pantera salsa is for you, but if you like milder salsas you can't go wrong with the ranchera. They are all flavorful even the very spicy ones which is why I like them so much. If you're in the area and looking for a nice burrito, definitely stop here and give them a try! read more

I got the burrito bowl vegetarian and it was delicious but I love how they put a bunch of veggies in it like carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and mushrooms. I forgot to mention how kind everyone is here. read more

I've visited Santa Cruz numerous times, and I was so excited to finally discover this spot! We were driving through on the way to Monterey and decided to stop over for lunch. I had the "mini" chicken California burrito, which was huge and definitely fills you up as a meal. Their "large" burrito was listed as 5 lbs! My friends tried their tacos which looked amazing - besides mixing up one taco (carne asada instead of salmon), service was great and friendly! Seating is outside, the weather was perfect to enjoy lunch at one of the tables around the corner. read more

Salsas Taco Bar - Chicken mini burrito - Mexican Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

While passing through Santa Cruz on our way down the coast for the holidays, my husband and I were staying in an Airbnb nearby and decided to give this spot a try for dinner. I ordered a bean, rice, and cheese burrito while my husband ordered a Carne Asada burrito. Both burritos were absolutely massive! I loved that they had a variety of salsas that we could choose from, and each had its own unique flavor profile. The service was fast and friendly. If you are looking for some good, fast Mexican food, definitely check out Salsa's. read more

I love this place. Wish they were on Door Dash. The tacos are the best anywhere! And I love that they have cabbage!! This is my favorite Mexican take out place in Santa Cruz by far! read more

I am not sure what happened, but Salsa's, you have got to think of your customer base. I was double upcharged for to add asada to my vegetable burrito, which is already $4 more expensive than your regular burrito that includes meat. I can see a $2 upcharge, even though other taqueria's only include $1 upcharge for asada, but $4 upcharge? Come On! The next time I spend $17 on a burrito, it will be because I have purchased all of the ingredients and made multiple. And, you now charge $2.25 for chips and salsa? They used to be complimentary, and they are complimentary at the other Taquerias. I hate to say this, since I have loved eating here for 4 hears, but you you have lost me as a customer. Even though you are walking distance, I would rather order from a food delivery service or drive into Santa Cruz for a more dense and less expensive burrito. I am so sad! I loved you guys. read more

Delicious crunch tacos. Salsa could have more flavor though, considering the name of the restaurant is Salsas! Overall very good

I seriously daydream about the veggie burritos here. The food is always top notch and the people working here are cool. Also, I once witnessed an old lady yelling at them about chips and they handled it like class acts lol. read more

Review Wow! We love this place. Saw it when we wanted to get piercings at a neighboring place (which we love too), and they advertised vegan. We also really like Mexican food. I typically get the vegan burrito here, and it's just so saucy and loaded with a lot of things like broccoli, carrots, and zucchini/courgettes, which is a pleasant surprise compared to places that just do something simple like rice and beans only. It's kind of saucy but not overwhelmingly drenched, and the distribution of the ingredients is very good too. You get a little everything in every bite. I like the guac salsa and pour it on there. Needed to cut a little bit of the carbs for medical reasons, and they were able to put the wrap on the side; the inside content is still very good (still has rice though I was just making small cuts lol). It's definitely my most favourite burrito. Something else I really like on the vegan menu is the spinach enchilada, which has a lot of spinach in it. It's got this zesty taste to it and I really like it. My wife is not vegan, but she tries different things during each visit. She finally got the vegan part of the menu and was curious about the chimichanga. That's all she orders now. I haven't tried it, but it does look good. Very good portion sizes too... that burrito alone... it takes her a few days to finish it, and it looks like it could feed a family of 4 if you really wanted to stretch your dollar lol. Older daughter likes the cheese enchilada sometimes we can get her to eat it with chicken in it. She loves the rice and probably can't get enough it. Both of the kids like cheese quesadilla, and sometimes they steal my wrap; they also love the chips. Chips are not automatically free so sorry if that's important (usually that's important to me too, but the vegan options are too good here for me to overlook). All of us like to snack on the fries too, and easy for the ~1 year old to hold. I wont ding them for a service they don't offer: Dine in; however: They do have a few tables outside, and you can eat outside if you'd like. I really like to eat the food at restaurants when we visit, and quite honestly I think sitting outside is pretty nice. Area seems pretty safe and there's a little foliage blocking the street way so we don't have to worry about the kids bolting off onto the street. It is a little more difficult to eat there when it's cold or if there's any weather, which of course is expected if you're sitting outside. Doesn't look covered or I haven't seen it yet so I wouldn't eat here on a rainy day, but again, it's good and I'd probably just make an exception and pick it up. They have a key to the restroom so if you do choose to eat there, then you'll be good. People are super super super friendly. They have taken our orders pretty accurately and even though there's no dine-in if they see us sitting outside they'll actually bring us our food, which we think is extremely nice. From time to time they've offered a few things like flan, which we thought was fun. read more

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Holy Moly!! This place is SOOO GOOD!!! We stopped by here post surf/post run and put down a good amount of (vegan) food! My plant-preferring friend ordered the spinach enchiladas and I had the vegan baja tacos. Salsa's Taco Bar was not short on vegan options whatsoever, and offered even more "regular" options for the carne-appreciating crowd. The enchiladas were jam-packed with veggies, unlike most places who make make their enchiladas sort of sparse on filling (veggie or not). My friend was super pleased with her plate and devoured the entire thing. My vegan baja tacos were basically tacos where the battered fried "fish" were onion rings. Okay, so maybe not the healthiest of vegan options but you gotta hand it to them for their creativity. All I have to say is, this is sure to please, vegan or not. Because.... fried stuff! The salsas were very tasty and they offered ultra mild for my friend who can't tolerate heat, but also had other sauce options or those needing a bit more spice in their life. There isn't really much seating there, so this is more of a grab and go type of spot. Take your food to the beach and enjoy the day! We'll be back for sure! read more

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Have always loved this spot: this last time I ordered nachos and checked the box that said "gluten free." I ended up feeling very sick after eating the nachos. So be careful. read more

Great street tacos Best in town Packed with flavor Salsa selections are great too Their chips are also really good read more

Worst burrito I've eaten! Barely had any meat and had the biggest chunks of tomato and cabbage! Had to rip off half the burrito to find the meat total pieces I probably found were 8! This was supposed to be a mini Super burrito they took mini on the meat to a whole other level....flavor wise nothing special and does not taste like carne asada more like marinated with a packet of "carne asada" flavor seasoning....customer service ok nothing special. read more

Salsas Taco Bar - Size reference of cabbage and tomato - Mexican Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

This has got to be my new favorite spot in the Santa Cruz area for a tasty, hearty, protein packed vegan burrito. Yep, you heard me. Salsa's Taco Bar has a dedicated vegan menu with items for about $10 each, and comes with chips and salsa. My friend took me here since he thought my plant-based self would find some enjoyment from a Mexican spot where I don't need to ask if their rice and beans are vegan friendly. I ordered the Vegan Burrito ($8.95) which was filled with seared mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, and mixed with the classics including rice, black beans, guac, and salsa. Wrapped up in a large spinach tortilla, this burrito turned out to be massive for the price. I loved the fillings and the combination of flavors from all the veggies. Most vegetarian burritos elsewhere are simply just lettuce, pico, rice, and maybe beans, so this was leaps and bounds above the competition. Absolutely loved it and was completely full even from just half. They also offer a Vegan California Burrito for $15 which is supposed to be 5lbs of burrito goodness. I am curious to try that the next time I arrive. The chips here were okay too. They weren't my fave since they were so thin, but a good side to have and fantastic spicy salsa to go with my meal. Right now they are only doing take-out but there is plenty of parking in the plaza for you to wait out your burrito. Definitely a must spot for any plant-based eater with a meal that is worth every dollar. read more

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Good burritos. Meat had good flavor. Got chips as well which was nice. Hot salsa was alright though.

The location is easy to find . The service was outstanding. CAMERON (CAM) was sweet , very open to offering options of what kind of tacos I wanted . Offered chips and salsa as well so that was cool. They do have outdoor seating as well. Can't forget the atmosphere felt very welcoming 10/10 recommend . read more

Salsas Taco Bar - Al pastor taco and a carne asada plate - Mexican Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

I'm updating this review. The vegan options now include vegan cheese, cream, and mock meats. Prices are pretty reasonable, the spicy salsa they make is top notch. For anyone that's listening, Santa Cruz is in desperate need for a completely vegan Mexican taqueria. There would be a line out the door everyday (and I would be in it). read more

I got the vegan torta and fries. The Torta was slightly bland as the veggies were unseasoned. I highly recommend getting beyond beef inside. However, the fries were fantastic. We also got the veggie burrito. It was bland because of the unseasoned veggies. Overall good spot for vegan and vegetarian Mexican food. read more

Salsas Taco Bar - vegan tortas and fries - Mexican Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Salsa taco bar was across the street from my apartment and after a couple of times seeing it pretty busy I caved in and walked over with my little daughter and decided to order some food had a very nice conversation with the gentleman from there after ordering their carne asada street tacos I can honestly say they're probably the best in Santa Cruz they use high quality skirt steak in their tacos which if you eat enough street tacos you know that is very rare. Me and my wife loved them we had to go back the next day for more. We will definitely be back to try the rest of their menu. But as for now the tacos alone get a 5 star. Would recommend read more

Friendly service and tasty food. Very reasonably priced. The vegan flautas were excellent. Easy access via Brommer Street. read more

This place is always a hit. Everything is super fresh. I love that they have a vegan menu. I love the crispy vegan tacos. My friend can't get enough of the Bobby's burrito. I also really love the regular burrito. Lots of salsas and crispy chips. Salsa's is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Santa Cruz! read more