Taqueria Santa Cruz Express
Taqueria Santa Cruz Express is a San Luis Obispo, CA taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 1,051 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in San Luis Obispo, 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.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does Taqueria Santa Cruz Express serve?+
Taqueria Santa Cruz Express is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Taqueria Santa Cruz Express located?+
Taqueria Santa Cruz Express is at 1308 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA in San Luis Obispo, California.
Is Taqueria Santa Cruz Express good?+
Taqueria Santa Cruz Express has a 4.5★ average across 1,051 Google reviews — loved by locals by San Luis Obispo taco standards.
How expensive is Taqueria Santa Cruz Express?+
Taqueria Santa Cruz Express sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a San Luis Obispo taquería.
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