We go to Humble Sea pretty often and this truck is there every weekend. I've had their loaded vegan…read moreguac chips, but hadn't tried the fish and chips yet. Had it on Saturday after a hike and wish I'd tried it sooner! Carpo's makes my favorite fish and chips in the area, and Scrumptious is a close second. They use a unique batter, and the fish inside is moist and delicious. I usually pass on fries (chips), but these were amazing. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. The curry ketchup is so good, too. The line to order moves quickly and we didn't wait very long for our food - great service at the Humble Sea location. There's plenty of seating in the beer garden, though it can get a bit crowded in the afternoons.

We stopped in for the fish and chips and they absolutely delivered. The fish had an incredible…read morecrunch while still being light and flaky inside. The breading was done really well, crispy in every bite without feeling greasy. The potato wedges were also surprisingly good. I'm usually not a fan of thicker fries because they can end up soft or soggy, but these were perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. We also ordered the clam chowder and a side of mushy peas. The chowder unfortunately missed the mark for us and felt pretty bland compared to the rest of the meal. The mushy peas... well, let's just say they had a smell that could clear a small room. Somehow though, our baby loved them, so maybe I just don't have a refined mushy pea palate yet.

All the way from Tahoe and man oh man that burrito was amazing and there's parking which is a hard…read morething to find around here haha Stop on by Quick update the next day I stopped for a veggie taco the next day....BEST TACO I've ever had. Great flavor and the veggie taco has rice!! Yum Service is fast very nice as well and there are a few tables out front to sit and eat. Stop here you won't be disappointed

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!

Had a great time trying arepas at Pana while at the sharks game on a Thursday night!…read more It's a popular spot that capture a long line because of its live cooking and delicious food. It took about 7-10 minutes for my food to be done. I ordered the Sifrina which is an arepa with shredded chicken, cheese, mayo, and avocado. It was so delicious, great amount of filling, and the avo spread was so tasty. Would love to come here again!

I can't believe I hadn't written a review for Pana before!…read more I hadn't been around the Santa Cruz area in a while, but I was so happy to be back and finally check out their new spot inside Abbott Square Market, right on Cooper Street. I've been to Pana before and usually go for the Pabellón arepa, which is also delicious, but this time I tried the Reina Pepiada, and wow. It's made with shredded chicken, mayo, and avocado. The arepa was extra crispy, which I loved. Honestly, even as a Colombian, and someone who grew up eating arepas all my life, I have to say, this Venezuelan version is amazing. Super flavorful and well-balanced. Germán, the owner, was super welcoming as always. He told me they're opening a new location in San José, which is way closer to me, and I'm honestly so excited to visit them there too! The vibe that day was perfect. There was live music playing, people dancing, and I was just sitting there enjoying my arepa in the sun with all that great energy around me. If you haven't tried Pana, you're missing out. The food, the people, the vibe, todo was on point.

Just got a chance to try this new foodie truck tonight at our local brewery. An Asian Mexican…read morefusion truck with a small but tasty menu. I'll start out by saying that the food I tried was quite tasty but... I had the Banh-Torta, an attempt at a fusion of the Vietnamese Banh Mi and the Mexican Torta. You can get either of these on their own in San Jose for about 6 bucks but adding guacamole makes this Bahn Mi 9 bucks? The bread had a tough bite, not the crunchy crust and soft center of a killer French baguette or the yummy texture of a great Torta roll grilled on a flat top. More like a day old sourdough that wasn't sour, not a good fit in my opinion. Lots of good flavored fillings like pickled and fresh jalapenos, and Sriracha mayo. The real disappointment was that everything was cold. If the steak was first warmed on the grill (standard practice for any food truck) or the bread was toasted or something to add some warmth to the equation, maybe I would have been swayed to 4 stars. I know they are just starting out and this is the first Yelp review but I did mention I was going to add them to Yelp and Rachel the chef/owner handed my wife her cold sandwich while smoking a cigarette with the other hand. I'm not sure if this is some sort of health code violation or what but California's no smoking laws don't allow smoking within 25 feet of any door or window leading to a place that serves food. Smoking in the kitchen is a pretty bad display of disregard in my opinion. I won't be lining up next time this truck is in town but you should try them for yourself and hopefully my honest review gives them some direction for success.

Just had an I Love Lucy sandwich. Absolutely delicious, perfect balance of crunch, salty and…read moresavory. Friendly, fast service, and getting a sandwich presented this beautifully is rare. Recommended without reservation!

Amazing comfort food at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk pier! Whatever can you ask for?…read more This is definitely a go-to place. There will not be any disappointment from Shockwave Food. The portion is huge for its price....Friendly staff, quick service, and just a happy place to be!! To top it off with a warm day at the Santa Cruz beach, come and watch the sunset, enjoy the day and build a great memory with Shockwave Food!!

Great service, a view, lots of hot sauce choices, and yummy food. Perfect for having with a beer…read morefrom humble sea on the wharf!

We were visiting Santa Cruz a few weeks ago. We were so happy to hear about this great food truck!…read moreI ordered two birria tacos. The tasted very delicious and the presentation looked very appetizing. My husband ordered some carne asada tacos. He said that they were the best he ever had. The service was fast and super friendly. Thank you for caring. We'll be back!

Came here during a Thursday evening. Empty lot and only one or two parties here waiting. I was…read moreworried there was a lot of people but surprisingly there was no line. I ordered their Birria Ramen and it was very tasty! The beef is super tender and easy to chew. I was worried it was going to be a hint of spicy, but it wasn't! They did a great job at the packaging because I had to drive back to the hotel and no spill. The guy who took my order was super nice. The chips and sauces that came, I think both sauces are super super spicy. I dipped one of the lighter mild sauce with the chips and had a spicy tingling. Overall it was very good and very filling. There's no seating nearby but it was pretty cold at night.

Delicious food, good customer service.... Ill be back to try more soon. Thank you Santa Cruzread more

We have seen Saucey'z around, but have never tried it, so when we saw that they would be at Sante…read moreAdarius in Capitola, we headed up for dinner. I ordered two vegan tacos, my spouse ordered two aloha tacos with pork, and we got Brussels sprouts (no bacon) to share. The food came out quickly and was piping hot. The chef delivered it himself and was very pleasant. Food was amazing, but two tacos AND half of the Brussels sprouts was a lot of food. These were massive dishes! That being said, we ate most of it and just had to roll ourselves home. The sauce was a bit too spicy for me, but would probably be fine for someone who enjoys spice more than I do. I'll be on the lookout for this truck from now on!

This food truck is a gem! They really know how to cook traditional Oaxacan food and gosh, it's…read moredelicious!! Big portions and better priced than the other Mexican food spots in the area. They are at the Capitola Mall on Fridays and in front of Boardwalk Bowl during weekends. They even do private events and catering. Can't wait to get their quesabirria next time! It's planned haha

Stopped by for lunch and wow, this was insanely mid. As someone that's been to Buster's in SF, I…read morewas expecting a decent portion of large semi-thick cuts of meat in a toasted sandwich. What I got was far from that. $16 got me a very lightly filled "Philly cheesesteak" that was filled what what appeared to be "steak umms." After browsing their Instagram page I was fully expecting the tender and large cuts of meat and portion advertised as I have attached but whatever I got was far from what was advertised. Coupled with undercooked vegetables and thin processed meat that was what appeared and tasted to be seasoned with taco seasoning, this was far from a "Philly cheesesteak." They advertise in their Instagram bio that they have "The best sandwiches and burgers in town" but what I experienced today leads me to feel strongly otherwise. To those that want a Philly cheesesteak, I'd advise you to go somewhere else, and for those seeking a similar experience, try the frozen Philly cheesesteak you can find at the Dollar Tree.

These guys were at my local brewery Steel Bonnet tonight and I was blow away that they were not on…read moreYelp! (I grabbed the first!) I was in the mood for nachos and past by our local Mexican joint on the way here and saw the truck. I took a chance and tried their take on the classic and was super stoked! Alberto explained that they don't do it the classic Mexican way! These Nacho's (see picture) we're more classic American style (think Beavis & Butthead) (nacho cheese sauce) mixed with carne asada, and bacon, jalapenos, and grilled onions! Topped with a house made sauce that melted all together right! They were a pleasant surprise! S&B, Sandwiches & Burgers! They are not trying to be a standard Mexican food truck, it's all about their take on the classics. Cheese Steaks, BAVO (Bacon Avocado Lettuce Tomato), Burgers, Nacho Fries... Alberto also said their burritos are all meat with just their special sauce, very untraditional bit sounds great. It's only my first visit but they say they are at Steel Bonnet every Wednesday night. Check'em out! I'll be back next week to try a burger!

I stopped by El Chuy in Santa Cruz after a day at the boardwalk and a swim at the beach and WOWW!…read moreIt was exactly what I needed. I ordered the quesabirria and the birria ramen, and the birria was hands down the best I've ever had. After living in San Diego for four years, I truly thought SD had the best birria, but I was wrong. This completely exceeded my expectations. The quesabirria was perfectly cheesy, ooey gooey goodness and sooo crispy. Every bite had that rich, savory flavor, and the beef was incredibly tender, literally melts in your mouth. The birria ramen was also really yummy and such a fun twist. My only note is that I wish there was a bit more meat, and I ordered it spicy which ended up being hotter than I expected but it was still super flavorful and worth trying. Overall, the food quality is amazing, and you can tell they put a lot of care into it. I would happily drive 1.5 hours to come here every day if I could. Definitely a must-try spot if you're in Santa Cruz!

9% service fee. That's a rip-off…read more Food-wise: 4/5: Birria tacos: Good, but beef could be more marinated. Tacos could be more pan fried.