Taqueria Los Pericos — tacos in Santa Cruz, CA

Taqueria Los Pericos

4.6· 3,664 Google reviews·$

Taqueria Los Pericos is a Santa Cruz, CA taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.6★ rating across 3,664 Google reviews.

Rating
4.6
Loved by locals
Reviews
3,664
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Affordable, everyday 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.
  • →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Taqueria Los Pericos serve?+

Taqueria Los Pericos is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Taqueria Los Pericos located?+

Taqueria Los Pericos is at 139 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA in Santa Cruz, California.

Is Taqueria Los Pericos good?+

Taqueria Los Pericos has a 4.6★ average across 3,664 Google reviews — loved by locals by Santa Cruz taco standards.

How expensive is Taqueria Los Pericos?+

Taqueria Los Pericos sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Santa Cruz taquería.

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