We're visiting from the Bay Area. This was our first time at Manuel's. It will not be our last!…read more The restaurant is cute and reminds me of a Mexican restaurants I grew up going to. Beautiful decor, fresh flowers & friendly staff. The chips & salsa were fresh and delicious. The salsa had a different flavor. I'm not a chef. But it reminded me a little of adobo (maybe)? Whatever it was we all really enjoyed it. The guac was creamy and limey. Most of us got combination plates. I got the 2 items: a cheese enchilada with the carne asada taco (it's a bit of an up charge & it was definitely worth it!) the asada was so delicious! Chewy and flavorful. The enchilada sauce was perfect too. My husband's combo plate, was similar but he got 3 items, including a pork tamale. He said it was great. Other things of note: the beans were good & not runny, according to others as I don't eat beans. Rice - so good, my kid ate an entire side of it. Loved the rice. Chili verde - incredible accounting to my MIL Daily lunch specials were repriced very reasonably & there's several options.

First time visiting Manuel's. The atmosphere is cosy and welcoming. My mom and I were seated right…read moreaway at a nice table by the window, though my mom felt it was too cramped. The service was amazing. I had the daily special, which included a salad, tea or coffee, and ice cream. The potions were too big for me to finish, but overall it was delicious. The mole especially was excellent.

I found the asada to be a bit dry. I really liked the carnitas. Tortillas held up nicely and didn't…read morefall apart. Salsas were very tasty. Habanero is very spicy, just the way I like it.

Mija burrito, carnitas, no rice. Just what I needed today- burrito at the beach. Good portion,…read morewrapped tight, spicy, and with cabbage crunch! With a can of soda, it came to approx $16. Fast, friendly service.

1sr time here. The food was absolutely delicious…read more Super clean environment and the atmosphere is family friendly I went in the midst of of the lunch hour and was still given absolute awesome customer service If I was stranded in an island and could only get Mexican food from 1 place. This would be it Don't hesitate to try it out. I know they gained a customer when in the area. Cuz OMG it is so good

By far my favorite taqueria in Aptos. Come here anytime we're in town and we come from Orange…read moreCounty! Their food is fresh and they're always friendly. My daughter got the carne asada nachos, I got the super quesadilla, and my little one got two carne asada tacos plain. It was all hot and yummy. Chips were warm and crunchy. Will keep coming here whenever we can!

I believe this place is permanently closed and replaced by another restaurant…read more Food was good. Service and ambience okay.

Food was excellent, after a couple of tweaks for us vegans!…read more The veggie burrito (without crema and cheese) is so delicious! It tastes like the best seasoned fajitas but wrapped up in a tortilla. The veggie comes in a spinach tortilla, which makes you feel like you are eating so healthy too! They have amazing hot sauces. We could only have 2/3 because one has crema, but wow they were delicious. The red salsa they serve with their chips (which were fresh as can be the two times we ate here in the past month) was scrumptious. It is clear that someone in the kitchen cares enough to cook with great spices, and to make sure things are done incredibly - not overcooked, not undercooked, not overseasoned, not underseasoned. The food is amazingly flavorful. The person who helped us was incredibly kind. We were greeted with a smile and she seemed to really enjoy meeting our needs. That was really refreshing in a world where everyone seems to be in a hurry to get somewhere else. It led to a great experience. The place itself is definitely not fancy. There's a little patio out back that is cute. We ate at a table directly in front of the window. We now make this a destination when we are hanging out along the Monterey Bay as it is truly one of the best spots for a quick bite of Mexican food that is super flavorful!

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. .

For what it is 5 stars based on quality of food, friendly serve, portions and price. I've been here…read morebefore, but first time I brought the family and they loved it as well. The interior is small and quant.

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!

My hubby and I first tried Dos Pescados on our honeymoon last year, and we absolutely loved it! The…read moreoysters, carne asada plate, and fish tacos were all delicious. We enjoyed it so much that we came back the very next day and met some of the sweetest servers. Fast forward a year later, and we were a little disappointed to see that the carne asada plate and oysters had been removed from the menu. That said, after trying some of their current dishes, we were happy to find that the food was still just as delicious, even if it was a bit different from what we remembered. The only downside for me was the fish tacos. I remember loving them the first time around, but this visit they tasted a bit fishier than I expected and were slightly overcooked. A special shoutout to the young gentleman working this Wednesday afternoon! He was incredibly patient, seemed to be handling just about everything on his own, and maintained such a positive attitude the entire time. As for the food, everything else was very yummy, and the complimentary chips and salsa alone deserve five stars. My hubby really enjoyed his meal, and despite a couple of small disappointments, we're excited to come back and try more of the menu.

So glad they went back to the original Palapas menu…read more Bartenders are great! Very friendly and engaging. Service can get slow during live music events but otherwise I really enjoy coming here

We had Tacos831 cater my parents' 50th wedding anniversary, and they absolutely exceeded every…read moreexpectation. Not only was the food amazing fresh, flavorful, and hands-down some of the best tacos we've had but the customer service was on another level. Miguel and his crew were incredible. It ended up raining during the party, and without hesitation, they jumped in and quickly rearranged everything outside to make sure our guests stayed dry and comfortable. Everything was ready right on time, they are dependable, organized, and served everyone with genuine smiles the entire time. If you're looking for delicious food and a team that shows up for you, Tacos831 is it! We'll absolutely be using them again!

Attended a memorial service today and this group catered. Best Mexican food I have had for a long…read moretime. Portions were whatever you wanted. Loved the grilled onions. Would hire them in an instant