Food: 4/5 Decent coffee with creamer and sugar available…read more Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 If you walk on the water closely please cautious of the sand fleas. Spray yourself beforehand! Suffering through it currently.

A Must-Visit Gem in Capitola! If you are craving Mexican…read morefood with an unbeatable backdrop, Tacos Moreno is the place to be. We ordered a spread including the taco salad, a savory chile relleno burrito, and a variety of tacos like asada, al pastor, shrimp, and fish. While the food was certainly good and hit the spot, I'm giving it a 4/5 because nothing in the main dishes particularly stood out as "blow-your-mind" unique. However, the chips were the unexpected star--they were incredibly fresh, and you can tell they are made from scratch! Overall, food was pretty good, but nothing was really We chose to sit outside on the patio and were greeted with the most stunning sunset view over Capitola Beach. Just a quick tip: the restaurant is right next to Zelda's, so be careful to sit only at the tables designated for Tacos Moreno. The staff kindly informed us they couldn't bring food to the tables facing the ocean directly due to those boundary lines. Despite the seating logistics, the atmosphere remained vibrant and welcoming. It truly is the perfect spot to enjoy your food while watching the waves.

Great Mexican restaurant. Authentic food, reasonably priced and great service. They serve…read morebreakfast, lunch and dinner.

We went there after long time. We ordered our usual spinach cheese pupusuas and veggie burrito…read more They did not have spinach and they told we can fo Loroco and Cheese and they told it is vegetarian, we took a chance and then I was looking up Loroco as i was not familiar with that and never tried it. Loroco is an edible, unopened flower bud from a Central American vine, and is a staple in Salvadoran cuisine, especially in pupusas. When the dish came it just tasted like spinach! Take a look at the pictures. Burritos was were i was disappointed, the gave a platter instead of Burrito, but they quickly complied to take it back wrapped it up in tortilla. But when we split rice and bean was on one side and vegetables on the other, which diluted the whole experience. We got another burrito to go, which was also folded wrong Wow I learnt how wrong way of folding a Burritos can bring this much difference. Also their Jalapenos were not having the kick. So this trip did not turn out well. So reducing a star. Hope next time they will earn it back. .

I looked up the highest rated mexican food in Santa Cruz and I'm so glad this place popped up and…read morelived up to the hype. I will definitely be hitting this place up post surf when I'm in the area. We got the ceviche in salsa roja. For $25 it fed the two of us perfectly and I have a big appetite. I ordered an extra side of tostada chips for $2. The ceviche was so tasty with crunchy bits of mango, onion, and cucumber. It was super spicy but we love spice. The people next to us ordered shrimp tacos and we're just saying 'damn so good' with each bite so those are a hit too.

Have been here twice and tried their aguachile verde both times. I got their plate which is perfect…read morefor two people. I believe it is made fresh for every order so it can be a bit of a wait, but totally worth it. The aguachile is delicious and you can also choose if you want no spice, mild, or spicy. It comes with a few tostadas, but they charge if you want extra. They make agua fresca as well, but they had ran out this last time. The service is okay, it can definitely be improved. There is indoor and outdoor seating available. There is some street parking available and I believe a parking lot in the back. Definitely worth a try!

Super cute spot right off the beach. We also got a view of the colorful houses from our table. We…read morechose outdoor seating where our table was close to a lil pond and ducks were swimming up to us! We also saw someone stand-up-paddleboarding in there as we were eating! Happy hour is M-F 3:30-5:30pm but I heard they may be discontinuing it soon :( We got the Happy Hour Cucumber Margarita + Chicken Taco Combo, Lagunitas IPA Draft Beer + Shrimp Taco, Calamari, and Loaded Nachos. Happy hour plating size is smaller than the full menu size but the amount of food was perfect for my group of 3. They gave a generous amount of chicken+shrimp on the tacos so we put the extra meat on the nachos! The shrimps are grilled with a smoky charred flavor and the chicken is so juicy and flavorful, almost having a curry/tumeric taste. So delish. Staff is super nice and our waiter was super helpful. Vibes are immaculate and I'm sure food would hit even better after a warm summer swim!

Higher prices but the portions arent terribly small at least. The clam chowder was pretty standard…read more(nothing crazy but nothing to complain about). The steak tacos were pricey for the amount you get but the meat was good. The enchiladas were probably the most worth and were tasty though the beans weren't particularly good. The chips may be pricey but they are unlimited which is nice. My friend had the margarita and said it was just ok which is probably a little disappointing if thats what youre coming for. Service was solid though and The outdoor seating facing the beach is really nice and they do have heat lamps since it can get chilly. Parking in downtown Capitola is a little crowded (and most of it is paid parking) so you'll prolly need to do a short walk. All in all, you're paying more for the ambiance and service but the food isn't terrible and it was overall still a nice experience

A few weeks ago, we went hiking with some relatives in Santa Cruz to the top of the world De…read moreLaveaga Park Hole 27 of De Laveaga Golf Course. On the way back home we stopped by this little Taqueria restaurant. There's no parking spaces here, we parked over the bank since it's on Sunday, empty. The restaurant is clean, the salsa bar is right there with all the great stuff, the amazing thing is the chips all you can eat are there too. The chips and salsa here are the best anywhere, even better than Mexico or Cancun. So crispy, light, and the pico de gallo is excellent and fresh. I had the fish tacos, plentiful but a little surprised since the fish is not fried as all the places I've been, it's sauteed or steemed, no vegetables like shredded cabbage or anything, just lots of fish chunks and soft taco shell. Anyhow, it's fresh and delicious. Our other members ordered beef, pork tacos and they're so mouth watering too. There are so many young people like students coming to this place, so crowded and lucky we got the table to finish our foods quickly so others can sit. I tried the rice drink and it's like rice water and sugar, it's good but extremely sweet. This is the place I will visit after a long hiking day, it's wonderful and I love the chips and salsa here.

This is the last time I will be coming here. The main cashier had a very bad attitude yesterday. I…read morewas reading him my order of 2 items. Mind you, there was a long line. I was trying to help him out, as I'm in the hospitality business for high level profiles. He responded and told me he's an old guy, but very rude when I told him the two items and he just cut me off while I was talking . It was a chicken burrito with refried beans, no rice & carne asada fries. He also threw my receipt at me. I get it if you under pressure, but never take it out on a paying customer because you can't work well under pressure. He left a bad taste in my mouth with his bad attitude. I will not be coming back. Be kind to your customers especially i was trying to help you. Lol. The meat was overly cooked. The burrito still had rice in it. Fries were very oily. I still tipped him, even though he didn't deserve any of it. Bad service. Bad attitude.

Veggie taco is fresh & awesome Quesabirria is wonderful…read more 3 crispy tacos is delicous -- Authentic real Mexican food we are picky eaters & LOVE LOVE LOVE THE REAL TACO!

Had lunch here today with the family…read more.. Pros- food was tasty. There were plenty of seats, both shaded and in the sun. Very dog friendly...including ours, there were 4 dogs in total. It's also in a cool location, several other eateries and drink spots to check out. We had 2 super burritos that were customized (one no sour cream, one no beans, both with 2 meats. The crispy beef tacos (fam favorite), and a fish taco (too spicy for me!), oh and chips and salsa. Cons- the super burritos were supposed to come with guacamole, but neither did. Didn't think about it until my son asked, but we were pretty much done eating at that point. We also had to pay for chips and salsa. Never a fan of that. The bag of chips and the salsa containers were also small. If you're going to charge, you should make it worth it for the customer(s). With tip, it was just over $70 bucks in total. Overall we all enjoyed our meal. Next time I'll look for the guacamole earlier, to make sure we get it! The location is near my son's place, so we will likely be back!

I like their food very much. I always sit outside in order to soak up the happy Capitola vibes…read more The building has been fixed up and it looks nice.

Today I think I had the most disappointing "super burrito" I have had in the state of California…read more Utterly bland. No sauce, no spice, not even much salt. It was like taking canned beans and unseasoned carnitas and a little bit of chopped lettuce and stuffing it into a tortilla. I told my wife about it and she asked, "Was it that place right across from the beach bathrooms at Capitola beach? I totally agree! It's terrible!" How sad that in a state with some of the best Mexican food on the planet--and at a breathtaking spot on a legendary beach--the food is so totally uninspiring! El Toro ownership--please make a change here. Do something!

We almost didn't go here due to the 3.3 star rating, but we just wanted a quick bite before heading…read moreto Nisene Marks state park, and the parking lot was full of cars outside so we thought it must not be that bad... And it wasn't! My boyfriend enjoyed his carnitas burrito. I enjoyed my carne asada taco and tostada de camarones. Decent service. Food could be more flavorful. Good taco spot if you want a no frills type meal with quick service. Cash only, but they have an atm inside.

Food meh Service ok…read more Ambiance nice Food quality was little below average there wasn't that much flavor portions were quite on the smaller side. Very little sitting for outside viewing best part of this restaurant is the outside view. If I was in the area, I would not come back again.