Taqueria Tepeque

Great sold and service. This business also treats the local high schoolers really well, giving…read morediscounts if students are missing a dollar or two. I love supporting businesses that give back and support the community and that's exactly what this restaurant does.

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. .

Spicy sauce

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Exterior

San Marcos Charquito Tacos y Tortas

4.4(253 reviews)

0.9 mi

One of the better mexican places I've had in Capitola. Small but food was delicious. When we…read morevisited there were two ladies there, one prepped the food, the other took orders. Cash only!

Food- grabbed a breakfast burrito and peed the dog…read more Service- one lady who took food and prepared it. Ambiance- zero on a weekday in between meals. New hours on the service window, so... AI (so it sounds EpiC!!!!!!!!) says: "San Marco Taqueria in Capitola is a pretty popular spot, known for its solid Mexican food, and their breakfast burrito is definitely a crowd favorite! If I remember right, their breakfast burritos are loaded with a good mix of eggs, bacon or sausage, hash browns, and cheese, all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. They've got that perfect balance of hearty and comforting--plus, their salsa is pretty legit! Have you been there before or just heard good things about their breakfast burrito?" The breakfast burrito was hot. (temperature-wise) It was filled with plenty of fillings, but potatoes and eggs only go so far. The winning solution was the salsa in the ketchup squeeze bottle looking things at the window. Unfortunately, I ran low on that stuff not even half way consuming the burrito. Fortunately, the burrito was a decent size. Win some, lose some. Got a chorizo breakfast burrito and wasn't overwhelmed by the meat content. Sort of wanted that to happen. Nice outdoor seating with a window to the outside, probably for serving customers who didn't want a roof. Bowls of water (a couple, at least) for the dog were found outside. Don't forget the salsa. (That's your flavor...everything else...meh...)

Cashier/chef/hostess. And the dining room.

Left to right: fish, al pastor, and carne asada tacos.

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Little Tampico

3.1(235 reviews)

0.9 mi

It's been 3yrs since we been there and does not taste the same and not the great service either,…read morenot from the hosts but the woman going around serving water. Not sure what was her deal! She was serving water like she didn't want to be there and no friendly smile or saying you're welcome.. when I told her thank you multiple times. The drinks were mid.. my did not taste like alcohol and no flavor at all. The food was very bland, no flavor, the guacamole was missing lime and salt.. my enchiladas were covered in too much cheese, I couldn't tell what I ordered. I didn't finish my plate, just ate a 1:4 of it.. Sorry for the waitress for not leaving a decent tip, but this place went down hill..

I met a friend for lunch today.I ordered the chicken enchilada with beans and rice.I also got a…read morediet Coke The food was very tasty.Icalso got a flan for dessert The service was very good.There is plenty of parking

7. Enchilada

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Mijo's Taqueria

4.4(374 reviews)

1.1 mi

Great tacos! Best Baja fish tacos in santa cruz County hands down! Friendly staff, great food.read more

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.

Inside

Burrito con Todo with al pastor. Crema on side.

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Taqueria Los Pericos

4.1(1.7k reviews)

3.1 mi

This is a great spot for tacos and a staple for me every time I'm in Santa Cruz. Food is great,…read moreparking is terrible, and prices are okay but during peak hours there's a line out the door. You have to find parking maybe blocks away and walk here but it is a very good place. Also tons of offerings for food. Do not let your eyes order for you because their super taco is massive. I thought the super taco just meant it was a regular street taco with more filling inside but I was severely mistaken. It is an actual burrito size tortilla. If you want to end your day with great food and a nap, this is the place to do it

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.

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Breakfast #1

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Outdoor seating

Manuel's Mexican Restaurant

4.0(1k reviews)

3.2 mi

Manuel's Restaurant Make it a beach day + date day! Spend…read morethe day at Seacliff State Beach, then head over to Manuel's for some authentic Mexican food, cocktails, great atmosphere, and excellent service! Family-owned, family-friendly, and definitely worth the stop. The beach was beaching... now the tacos are taco-ing! Lunch, dinner, or takeout--Manuel's is a 5-star stop!

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.

Entry way/ self serve seating

Enchilada and burrito

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Mango margarita

Margaritaville

4.1(1.2k reviews)

1.0 mi

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!

This place has an amazing view of the waterfront and the colorful Capitola buildings while you dine…read moreon their outside patio. We went on a Monday for lunch, and there was no wait; we were seated immediately. Our waiter, Josiah, took good care of us throughout, and a manager also checked on us while we were eating to make sure everything was good. I had a mai tai that was amazing with fresh pineapple taste. I also ordered the Baja fish tacos. The fish was cooked just right with great toppings, including large pieces of avocado and a Chipotle sauce. My friend ordered chips and salsa and the clam chowder. The chowder was good, and the chips were fresh, but the red salsa was very bland. Not just mild with no spice, but bland, like not even any flavor. The green salsa was slightly better. Even so, we both enjoyed our meals and drinks and thoroughly enjoyed the view. I would definitely come back here for drinks and food! Main reason I didn't give 5 stars was because of the salsa, but everything else 5 stars.

Skirt Steak Plate & Caesar Salad

Midnight Margarita

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Quesabirria, Ceviche, Chile Verde Plate

Tortilla Shack

4.0(98 reviews)

1.0 mi

Got the Philly burrito with the habanero sauce, and was amazed by how fresh this was…read more They make the dough for the tortillas on site, press them and heat them up right in front of you. Ingredients are also hand picked by you, if you prefer. My girl got their breaded fish tacos, the meal was incredible. I'll be back without question. THANK YOU GUYS!

order two fish tacos. They looked great, but lacked flavor in the breaded or fish itself. They came…read morewith two salsas, green and orange and the green was good, something you would expect the orange had a little sweetness to it and was good also. I got a side of rice and beans which was a pretty good size for the $2 each it cost. The beans had a flavor to them I can't put my finger on. Overall it was fair for the price and experience.

Fish bowl

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Inside dining

Taqueria Los Pericos

4.0(113 reviews)

3.4 mi

The service was luke warm, but most expensive of all the Taquerias in the Santa Cruz County. I…read moreasked for a super burrito, steak asada, which is the main staple in the majority of traditional Mexican taquerias and here they charge you one dollar extra for asada. The total came up to $17 plus change no soda

Came here on a Saturday evening and there was a constant stream of people coming here, so that was…read morea good sign. Carnitas soft tacos: 5/5. Delicious. Perfectly cooked meat (just the right amount of crispiness), and the cilantro, onions, and spice were spot on. I will be back.

Order at the counter

Chicken Quesadilla - @rayz

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Señor Chilaquiles

4.2(53 reviews)

0.5 mi

The food had Big portions and flavors hostess was friendly and kind…read more I will definitely come back

We went here around 2 pm on a Sunday and it was empty. The woman who greeted us was very…read morefriendly. My daughter ordered a carnitas burrito and I didn't have to ask her if she liked it. It disappeared pretty quickly. I ordered two tacos ala carte: grilled chicken and al pastor. They were both decent portions and very tasty. My tacos were a bit too spicy for me. I'm not sure if they have a less spicy salsa or not. The food took a long time to come out. That was surprising since we were the only ones there. The prices were decent. The food was good. I would go back.

Wet Super Burrito "Bandera" with green and red sauce

Chiliques burrito

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Chorizo chiliques breakfast

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Nerio M.

272

32

49

16 years ago

I ordered a Carne Asada regular burrito with fresh jalapenos. Something didn't sit right with me after I ate the burrito. Maybe it was the addition of the jalapenos. Whatever it was, my stomach wasn't feeling so hot after eating there. Taqueria Vallarta makes a better burrito with the fresh jalapenos. I might give this place another go and try a burrito without the extra jalapenos. read more

Brian C.

23

15

14

11 years ago

Worst quesadilla we ever had! Everything came from the can. The guac, sour cream and even the chicken.

Alex L.

4

33

6

6 years ago

They always messed up my orders every time I order there. Plus they are not safe during this time.

Audrey B.

0

4

0

14 years ago

Service wasn't great. Food was okay, not anything special.

David G.

9

84

2

13 years ago

lame. cup of ice and call it hirchata.

Mike S.

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2

0

6 years ago

Good food but terrible service!!

Taqueria Tepeque - mexican - Updated September 2026

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