El Palomar
El Palomar is a Santa Cruz, CA taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.4★ rating across 1,473 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Reasonable mid-range pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Santa Cruz, CA
- •Strong Google review volume
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does El Palomar serve?+
El Palomar is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is El Palomar located?+
El Palomar is at 1336 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA in Santa Cruz, California.
Is El Palomar good?+
El Palomar has a 4.4★ average across 1,473 Google reviews — highly rated by Santa Cruz taco standards.
How expensive is El Palomar?+
El Palomar sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Santa Cruz taquería.
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