Great location steps from the beach. Small space but so worth the try. We ordered the street al…read morepastor tacos & a vegetarian burrito. Whoa, the burrito was way yummier than what I expected from a veggie burrito! Tacos were good and perfect size. The ingredients they use here are definitely fresh and not prepackaged. The chips are made fresh & the salsas as well. The avocado salsa was BOMB! You can taste the roasted poblano in it which is one of my & my mother in laws favorite flavor. Highly recommend. Mari & Pam

We miss you and so happy to see that the scheduled reopening might be August - your food truly is…read morethe best, and can't wait to come back!

I came to Tacos Moreno 3 and had one of their burritos. It was one of the best burritos I've ever…read morehad. The staff provided exceptional service, and everything looked clean, fresh, and delicious. I would highly recommend that anyone visiting the area stop by and treat themselves to some delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine.

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.

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!

Dined here for my father in laws birthday dinner. The FOH manager I believe was at the host stand…read morechecking us in when upon arrival we had decided to sit outside given the nice weather. Our party was 7 guests and she seemed annoyed that they had to set an alternative table outside. Our waiter was green, nice but very unprofessional. Example: I did the old go to the bathroom and give the waiter my credit card trick to pay for dinner. We were barely into apps and hadn't even ordered dinner or dessert when he brings me the bill moments later... Our silverware, b&b plates or napkins did not arrive until we asked mid apps. The tea my wife ordered was putrid and was unable to take off our bill because our waiter already ran my card following apps... He even inclined to not provide the itemized receipt after the 2nd, final bill was dropped at the table.. The only highlight was the fish tacos that were excellent and the waitress who covered our server for his " 10 minute break." She was outstanding, friendly and engaged in our tables event, took pictures and was just overall outstanding, as a we would expect given the nature we were celebrating a birthday. 2 starts for the tacos and last minute save from the waitress. Much training is needed and a review of standard SOP's and steps of service.

Best breakfast burrito I have ever had!…read more I ordered the chorizo breakfast burrito which had egg, potato and cheese. It is a large portion for a good price. Inside they have a salsa bar where you can grab chips and an assortment of different salsas and radish/peppers. Absolutely delicious and want to come back to try their lunch menu!

Chips are over crispy. Tacos are small and expensive…read more Overall good flavor but would I drive out of the way to go get it? No. Are the workers working hard and fast? 100%. Great quick bite. Expect a wait in line.

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.

Great service huge serving!…read more It's in the mall and you may miss it but we got the asada fries they put fries stuff on top more fries more cheese etc. On top. Lots of seating mall is smaller side and of all the choices in the mall best to choose from. Staff was great

Best "poh boy" taco I ever had (also my first). Got another couple delivered the following day…read more Will go back often. Tell yer friends so they can stay in business!