Taqueria Santa Cruz — tacos in Santa Cruz, CA

Taqueria Santa Cruz

4.2· 1,335 Google reviews·$·Seabright

Taqueria Santa Cruz is a Santa Cruz, CA taco spot in the Seabright area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.2★ rating across 1,335 Google reviews.

Rating
4.2
Highly rated
Reviews
1,335
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick bite

Why people love this place

  • •Solid local ratings
  • •Affordable, everyday pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Seabright, Santa Cruz
  • •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
Neighborhood
Seabright, Santa Cruz
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Taqueria Santa Cruz serve?+

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

Where is Taqueria Santa Cruz located?+

Taqueria Santa Cruz is at 1002 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA, in the Seabright neighborhood of Santa Cruz, California.

Is Taqueria Santa Cruz good?+

Taqueria Santa Cruz has a 4.2★ average across 1,335 Google reviews — highly rated by Santa Cruz taco standards.

How expensive is Taqueria Santa Cruz?+

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

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