This was my 2nd visit to this taqueria and it was even better than I remember. Guests will enjoy a…read moreself-serve taco bar with 4 salsas, fresh and picked vegetables along with some spicy jalapeños and onions you don't regularly see, and warm and salty self-serve tortillas. I sure did! Today, I tried the Baja Fish Taco in addition to a super burrito. Way too much more food for me, so I figured I'd start with the fish taco since they don't travel as well. At almost $8, I thought the taco was pricy until I saw it. The fish filet is so large you can barely close the taco at all! It ate much more like a tostada in that sense, the large fish been exaggerated by the generous portions of cabbage, creamy guacamole, and the spicy salsa. The fish was crispy, abundant, and well-seasoned and perfectly complemented by the supplied toppings. There were a few opportunities where toppings had gotten knocked off and there was space to add some of their other sauces, but this is a rare taqueria item I think was perfectly balanced on its own. I'd come back just for this. I still enjoyed, but was a little torn on the super burrito I got. I got a super carnitas burrito. The additional super toppings: guacamole, cheese, sour cream, and pico all added freshness or creaminess that helped add flavor and cut down on the richness of the meat. To their credit, there was LOTS of carnitas but in my opinion they were too salty and they took away from the overall balance of the burrito, particularly in meat-heavy bites. This was somewhat remedied by adding their creamy avocado salsa, their especially tangy tomatillo salsa, or getting a bite with some of the super toppings, but the carnitas were overall disappointing. But, this wasn't my first time here! Last time I was here I had an al pastor super burrito and the balance worked much better. That burrito on its own is a safe 4 stars. Combined with the Baja fish taco and the chips and salsas/toppings? That's an easy 5 stars for my favorite Mexican food in Santa Cruz. If you're still on the fence, try the asada super burrito or stick to the fish taco and you'll be VERY impressed.

My partner got sick after eating here. He had the enchiladas and baja fish tacos. He usually has a…read morebig appetite, but he could not finish his food.... On the drive home, he just felt nauseous and had an upset stomach all night. I didn't like their the salsas at all, but the warm chips were good. I had the coctel de camaron but it didn't come with any cucumber which I was disappointed with. food was also pricey.

My Favorite Mexican in Santa Cruz! Best salsa ever and best…read moreburrito hands down! Beans and fabulous can't wait to go back

Excellent as always. We got a quesadilla- huge flour tortilla folded over full of cheddar and jack…read morecheese and piping hot; 3 chicken tacos- juicy and good quality and great with the green salsa; and a tres amigos plate. It's the same as it has always been, taqueria ambience.

Stopped by Taqueria Los Viejones with family and friends after spending the whole day at the Santa…read moreCruz Boardwalk, and this place hit the spot! The service was great! I got the shrimp burrito, and it did not disappoint. They definitely don't skimp on the shrimp--there was so much in there, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. My wife got the birria ramen, and that was delicious too. Rich, flavorful broth with plenty of birria. Everyone else in our group really enjoyed their food as well, so it was a win all around. Definitely a hidden gem just outside of the Boardwalk area. If you're in Santa Cruz and want some really good Mexican food away from the more touristy spots, Taqueria Los Viejones is worth checking out. We'll definitely be back!

Taqueria Los Viejones just opened a week ago on Saturday and has already skipped the trial period ,…read morethey're off and running. The menu looked extremely promising, it's fair priced and has the options you want. I got the carne asada fries extra crispy and a horchata. My friends got carne en su jugo, Los Veijones burrito and a California burrito. The moment I was handed my chilled glass for horchata , I had a good feeling. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The horchata and pickled jalapeños tasted home made. We got the carne asada fries and burritos in about 10-15 minutes after enjoying our complementary chips. The carne en su jugo took about 20-25 minutes and came with fresh corn tortillas. Everyone thought the food was surprisingly good. In a town of so many taquerias it stood out. Coming from SoCal this place tasted very authentic. The carne asada appears to be skirt steak and was very legit. Check out the pictures , I recommend you give it a try. In total I paid $23 bucks for the horchata and carne fries. The ambiance includes a nice outdoor covered eating area, and about 8 tables inside. Featuring a tasty salsa bar. I would recommend you try this spot

Been going here almost every hear and when I'm nearby I always get something birria. Finally tried…read moretheir tapatio cup noodles with birria. Wow it was salty but good. Comes with some chips and veggies to make it healthier! It was loaded with birria broth and a bunch of meat. Definitely worth its price and filling. But it's just too difficult to beat their nacho fries.

These street tacos were fabulous! I always just a taco spot by their al pastor tacos and these were…read moretop notch. I loved being able to eat at the side of the truck with a Jarritos in hand and can't wait to visit again the next time I'm in Santa Cruz.

Manuel's Restaurant Make it a beach day + date day! Spend…read morethe day at Seacliff State Beach, then head over to Manuel's for some authentic Mexican food, cocktails, great atmosphere, and excellent service! Family-owned, family-friendly, and definitely worth the stop. The beach was beaching... now the tacos are taco-ing! Lunch, dinner, or takeout--Manuel's is a 5-star stop!

We're visiting from the Bay Area. This was our first time at Manuel's. It will not be our last!…read more The restaurant is cute and reminds me of a Mexican restaurants I grew up going to. Beautiful decor, fresh flowers & friendly staff. The chips & salsa were fresh and delicious. The salsa had a different flavor. I'm not a chef. But it reminded me a little of adobo (maybe)? Whatever it was we all really enjoyed it. The guac was creamy and limey. Most of us got combination plates. I got the 2 items: a cheese enchilada with the carne asada taco (it's a bit of an up charge & it was definitely worth it!) the asada was so delicious! Chewy and flavorful. The enchilada sauce was perfect too. My husband's combo plate, was similar but he got 3 items, including a pork tamale. He said it was great. Other things of note: the beans were good & not runny, according to others as I don't eat beans. Rice - so good, my kid ate an entire side of it. Loved the rice. Chili verde - incredible accounting to my MIL Daily lunch specials were repriced very reasonably & there's several options.

Bet place for drinks & food , where friends ,family get together …read more Also best for large parties takeout food , best steak asada, chicken skewers, red chile ( like chile verde) but cooked red chiles first time I tried very flavored, pork meat very tender and chile verde it's awesome tasty flavorful. To me it's one the best authentic Mexican food . Best customer service by waitress ,bar tender (Tim ) Kim , and Johaan E friendly, helpful as always all their staff goes above and beyond extra mile . I just stopped at the last minute to order large take out to have ready for next day to be picked up. Is always good to try different dishes . Thank you to the kitchen staff for cooking and made my day easy.

3.5 stars. Beans and rice lacked salt & flavor. Shredded chicken enchiladas and sopa were alright…read more I did enjoy the combo steak and prawn fajitas, however, very little protein. Their tortillas are fresh and chewy that was a plus. Service was slow on a Tuesday evening. They charge for salsa other than the complementary salsa roja.

You've gotta try these Crunch wraps the elevated Taco Bell version. Mine was filled with Birria…read moremeat with lettuce and tomato's and bean! OMG awesome!!! Don't forget their green sauce " 2 legit to quit " Your welcome

Nice and clean taco truck currently parked in the Garden Deli parking lot. They are very nice there…read moreand thank you for your business and coming to try their restaurant. Burrito wise it's just a regular ol NorCal burrito. Crunch wrap with suadero was quite good though! Everything seems fresh and the salsas are good too, though the red one I wished had a little more flavor. I would go back to try the other more traditional items on the menu as well, just wanted to try the Crunchwrap first.

Yes, this is the best Birria in town by far. Eating here is like having a meal at somebody's family…read moregathering and tasting all of the secret recipes. They also feature monthly special plates that are not on the menu. For example, I had the chicken mole which was outstanding. It was served with rice and corn tortillas. Follow this business on Instagram to know what special plates are being featured, and when they will be available. The owners shared with me that they will also feature a variety of tamales for the holidays, which I'm really looking forward to. The service is top shelf. They really care about their customers opinions. Wonderful people serving outstanding Food!

Never wrote bad reviews before but the birra ramen was cross contaminated and tasted like cleaning…read moreFabulouso product. Got food poisoning for 3 days throwing up non stop just by eating that bs. Would NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL.