The Capitola Mall Walkers recently went to Evarista's Comal Restaurant for brunch/lunch. There were 6 of us. The staff was welcoming and helpful and the restaurant was clean and attractive. Our first time at this restaurant was a pleasant surprise, and we appreciated the attention and the generous servings of our meals. We all agreed that the food was wonderful.The menu offerings were extensive. Something on the menu for everyone. We all decided this cozy, friendly place will be on our list of restaurants to enjoy. read more

Was so happy to visit them in their new location. Food, service and decor were great! We had 3 different types of Egg Benedict, Salmon, Bacon and Avocado and traditional. All were cooked perfectly. You could choose hash-browns or fruit and both were delicious. We were pleased that they had their cinnamon coffee at the new location too. Our Waiter was incredible. Quick service with a smile. And checked in with us regularly. Excited to go back soon and try more menu items. read more

Lovely, clean, safe breakfast, and lunch. Friendly and easy going. Excellent fresh food. read more

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Brand new restaurant to capitala mall Awesome employees Awesome food.I got the salmon burger with fries and a soft drink m Very yummy I recommend this place read more

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Such a great little spot next to the mall. You wouldn't think much of it passing it but the food speaks for itself. Me and my wife both had the birria plate and it was so good! The meat was flavorful and tender with the consome it was excellent! Ty Briana for the attentive service! We also got a horchata and it was so creamy and was smooth ! Most definitely going to stop by again! read more

Evarista’s Comal Restaurant - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

Came with the fam, we ordered huevos rancheros 4/10 the salsa used seemed more like an enchilada sauce or Taco Bell mild sauce and there was so much of it, my plate ended up looking like a bowl of soup. Unfortunately, it didn't hit the mark. Corned beef hash and eggs 6.5/10. Chilaquiles verdes 9/10, chilaquiles rojos 10/10, Build your own omelet 7/10, iced horchata latte 12/10 it tasted earthy and cinnamony in the best way, not overly sweet like many other horchata lattes tend to be. Cafe de olla 10/10 also not extremely sweet which my parents appreciated. Staff was friendly and attentive. They asked multiple times if we needed coffee refills and if we needed anything else. Bathrooms were clean, and front of house was too. read more

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I came here today for a breakfast takeout order. The young gentleman that helped me was very nice and helped me make my choices. All of which were delicious!! I sat at the bar seating to wait and he offered me ice water, and I could see the chefs cooking. I ordered the huevos rancheros. The over easy eggs were cooked perfectly even after I brought it home to eat. I ordered my son the chile verde pork omelette which came with handmade corn tortillas (or toast) he said the meat was flavorful and tender and he would get that again. We shared the concha French toast... omg soooo good! Everything was great. It was our first time eating food from here and we will be back! read more

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Evarista's Comal is incredible! From the moment we walked in, we felt super welcomed. We ended up having the nicest conversation with the staff! It seriously felt like we were just catching up with a family member. The conversation flowed so easily, and the overall vibe completely felt like having food at an aunt or uncle's house (the ultimate Hispanic household hospitality!). On top of the amazing energy, the food came out super fast and was absolutely delicious. Our server kept checking in on us and made sure we had everything we needed. We felt so taken care of and can't wait to come back! read more

Evarista’s Comal Restaurant - Top: chilaquiles rojos con birria Bottom: chilaquiles verdes - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

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Great breakfast place, family operated on top of that. Came here due to the reviews, was def worth it. We got corned beef hash, Chile Verde omelette, pancakes and avocado toast. The Chile Verde was great, salty and flavorful with a slight spiciness. Combined with the omelette, it was a great treat in the corn tortillas. Beef hash was solid, albeit not too special but the hash brown was crunchy. Pancake was fluffy and decorated with banana and strawberries. Don't expect rush service and enjoy. read more

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It's the small town Cafe / Catina you've been waiting for. Delicioso. They have fantastic breakfast, killer tacos, and perfect hamburgers. All in a cafe vibe. read more

This place is not fancy, trendy or hip. However if you want to go to a friendly cozy place with good food this is it! This is a welcoming family-owned and run place where they treat you like you are visiting their home. I enjoyed the hamburger with handmade patties that were juicy and flavorful. The only thing I would change is the bun as it got moist and was a little to soft to hold up to the hefty meat patty. The Salmon Eggs Benedict had generous portions the hollandaise sauce was particularly good and the accompanying hash browns were cooked to perfection being crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. read more

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We were visiting Santa Cruz, California to celebrate my nephew graduating from UCSC @ucsc and decided to walk up the street five minutes from the oceanfront Airbnb looking onto Twin Lake State Beach. My brother-in-law, a longtime Yelp user, found this highly-rated and reviewed Mexican spot, Evarista's Comal Restaurant @evaristascomal. Everyone there was extremely nice, and the chef and owner even came out to talk to us. The food was fresh and delicious - made to order. We ordered: - Special Café de Olla (x2) - Mexican cinnamon spiced coffee with brown sugar - Complementary chips and good salsa. - Guacamole & Chips to share - Fried Calamari to share - very tasty and fresh! With fries, roasted chili, salsa, and burnt lemon half. We didn't see the appetizers on the menu so just ask the server and they'll let you know what they have. - Salmon Benedict - on English muffin, sliced avocado, 6 oz salmon, hollandaise sauce, and 2 poached eggs, served with hash browns or fruit cup. My daughter loved this, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. - FRIDAY WEEKLY SPECIAL - Bistek Ranchero with rice, beans, cabbage, sliced avocado, 4 corn tortillas. Hubs said this was absolutely delicious and ate everything. - Carne Asada Plate - Served with Rice, Beans & Corn Tortillas - my other daughter said this was very good and ate most of the plates herself. - Rockfish Tacos - Served with Chips, Cilantro, Cabbage - YUM! So glad I ordered these tacos. I didn't think I'd be able to, but I ate everyone. They were very good and fresh. - House Salad - Mixed greens, rainbow carrots, red sliced onion, fennel, roasted beets, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, avocado - House Salad - Mixed greens, rainbow carrots, red sliced onion, fennel, roasted beets, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, avocado - ADD STEAK - House Burger (to-go) - 8 oz, any temperature, gorgonzola cheese, grilled mushrooms. crispy onions, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, served with french fries or small salad Vegan options available There are two large seating areas on one side of the restaurant and a smaller area near the kitchen with a bar and register. There is also a tiny patio along the street. Restrooms for customers. I can't wait to come back if we find ourselves in Santa Cruz again. read more

Top notch Michelada's w/ modelo negra. Highly recommend the Chile Verde omelette and a side of chips and salsa!

Super friendly and speedy service for breakfast and lunch. Cocktails aren't terrible or special - basic. On Sunday morning for brunch they have a duo performing Mexican music - really cute couple. It's small but we were seated quickly. I'd return. read more

Evarista’s Comal Restaurant - Birria served on the weekends - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

Sabores de Mexico! Bite after bite, I was transported. So many flavors and perfect presentations brought me back to great sensations, memories, and fantastic flavors of 40 years of traveling through Mexico. Warm greetings by the team resonated at all the right frequencies singing red white and green. Muchas Gracias y hasta Pronto Evarista's! read more

Evarista’s Comal Restaurant - Ahi Con agua chile appetizer. - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

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Me and my wife got red & green chilaquiles with some steak everything was delicious! My sister got huevos rancheros and they were also delicious! Cafe and chocolate Mexicano was tasty! read more

Evarista’s Comal Restaurant - Chilaquiles verdes with steak side - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

Food was very delicious. The cafe de Hoya too. The mango mimosa was spot on. The ratio of mango puree to champagne was perfect. Service was great as well as the ambience. Definitely recommend. read more

I will definitely will come back to this restaurant food was delicious and I was surprised on the drink menu Cafe de la olla my favorite. Their chilaquiles with birria had a lot of flavor . Service is great and live music read more

We returned to Evarista's Comal this weekend, having breakfast in their new location. The new spot is bright and clean and pretty. But most importantly the food is still great and the service is friendly, kind, and careful. I had an omelette with chili Verde, the filling was so good! My husband had his regular eggs and toast and bacon and he was happy. In fact, he liked it so much that we had breakfast there both weekend days, Saturday and Sunday. We're in Santa Cruz regularly and I know that we will be back to Evarista's Comal. read more

Tons of easy parking!!! Perfect spot for a pre-work breakfast or a lunch break during your workday at Evarista's Comal Restaurant. They serve real wholesome food for you and your family with fast made-to-order meals. read more

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Had lunch here with my team today and loved it. The food at Evarista's Comal was AMAZING. We had the fish tacos and the birria, both were so good and the homemade tortillas were next level. The service made it even better. The owner and his son greeted us and took care of our table, which made the whole experience feel really welcoming and personal. Such a great spot for authentic, delicious food and genuinely kind people. We'll definitely be back, highly recommend! read more

Great Mexican restaurant (with a few non-mexican dishes such as burger and breakfast items) at the Capitola Mall. I'm told this restaurant just moved to the Mall (just to the left of the Main entrance) a couple months ago and it's a great addition. We went there with our dog as it's dog friendly (outside seating for that) and they brought out a nice bowl of water for our small dog. I ordered the Salmon Sandwich and it was VERY tasty - especially the bread (I wonder if they make it there as it was so fresh). We also had Rock Fish taco's (tasty and beautiful presentation) and a couple other items. Service was excellent and all the food was well prepared and tasty (my wife especially liked the tangy sauce on the tacos). Top marks for a smaller family run restaurant! Recommend you check it out. read more

Great service and food! My husband and I came here for breakfast one Friday morning. I got the crab Benedict and he got the rojo pork omelette, I can't remember what it was called lol. But they both came out amazing. We were super stuffed and left happy! We will be back! read more

Evarista’s Comal Restaurant - Crab Benedict and Chile Rojo Pork Omelet - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

Excellent breakfast - chilaquiles for me and huevos rancheros for my husband. And cafe de olla, what a treat. The restaurant is cute and clean, friendly staff - a great spot. read more

I'm not going to lie..I had low expectations coming here ONLY because it's very difficult to find a really good authentic Mexican restaurant in any beach town/city. But omgg did this place exceed my expectations! Food was delicious, staff was super nice, drinks were good & refreshing. To reiterate what the lady sitting behind my fiancé & I said, Gordon Ramsey should definitely come here! read more

This is a reason this restaurant is highly recommended and a nice hidden surprise. Authentic dishes and flavor and the cocktails are really great. The staff is really great, courteous and friendly. read more

Evarista’s Comal Restaurant - Chili Verde omelet + Rockford shrimp tacos - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

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FOOD: -lots of options -my salmon sandwich was delicious but the fish was a bit too dry 8/10 -salad was fresh and flavorful -my child's grilled chicken was also dry and salty. It didn't taste fresh at all. The broccoli served with the fries, while much appreciated, was way too microwaved and had no seasoning whatsoever. My daughter actually loves broccoli, but she didn't enjoy this broccoli. It didn't taste so fresh -other family member loved his pesto burger -others in our group really enjoyed their eggs Benedict -fair prices AMBIANCE: -incredible music played by friendly musicians -fun and colorful atmosphere -indoor and outdoor seating -dog-friendly establishment read more

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Our First Time Here So Hopefully It's Good..?? We Came To A Concert Here In Santa Cruz And Ready To Head Back Home But First Some Good Ol' Fashioned Mexican Food..!!! I Am Ordering The Chile Verde Omelette With Hash Browns And Sourdough Toast, My Fiancée Is Having The Steak And Eggs Breakfast. To Wash It All Down I Ordered OJ, And My Fiancée The Bloody Maria..!! This Sleepy Town Takes Awhile For People To Get Going So Luckily We Are First Patrons This Morning. read more

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6 of us just enjoyed a wonderful breakfast at Evarista's. It's a Thursday morning and we were welcomed warmly, the food was all really well-prepared, perfectly cooked bacon & hash browns, eggs were delicious whether scrambled or over-easy. The sausage is extra good, not dry or tasteless like some places. We sat leisurely and enjoyed our conversations. Thank-you to Juan and everyone there! We will be sure to check out their new location (after Nov 2025) at the front of the Capitola Mall, near the transit stop. read more

Venimos de Los Angeles California y pasamos a este pequeño lugar super Rico la comida estaba 10/10 El ambiente es muy tranquilo y venimos un día miércoles Y el mesero fue muy atento y amigable Lo recomiendo read more

Evarista’s Comal Restaurant - Crepas - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

Everything is so fresh and people that work there are so kind and helpful. Please try it out and you won't be sorry.

Today I visited Evarista's Comal Restaurant and ordered the Chilaquiles with over-easy eggs, choosing both the red and green sauces for the perfect balance of flavors, along with a side of fresh corn tortillas. The dish was outstanding...rich, flavorful, and beautifully spiced with just the right amount of heat. Each bite was deeply satisfying and memorable and craving more. I felt like a hog haha. Overall, it was an excellent dining experience, and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic and delicious Mexican cuisine. read more

Evarista’s Comal Restaurant - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

Driving from Santa Cruz, we stumbled upon a hidden gem for breakfast/brunch and it did not disappoint. The food was amazing and the customer service was perfect, friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. read more

The food is probably the best Mexican food in Santa Cruz. The food is delicious and the presentation is outstanding. The service is very friendly and very efficient. Juan and Cristina really know how to run a restaurant. And now the location is very convenient in both terms of parking and easy to find in front of the bus stop on 41st in the mall. Congratulations on the move. read more

Super kind family runs the place, and the food is crazy good. I highly recommend steak and eggs!! read more

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Food was fantastic. My husband and I visited last Saturday early afternoon. I was craving just beans rice with an egg and they were able to make that for me even though it wasn't on the menu and it was delicious. My husband got a plate with carne asada and omg the steak had such a good flavor. Highly recommend. The waiter that assisted us was a nice young man. I lover their decor. read more

Best Mexican Breakfast. Amazing hash browns. Super Seafood. A reason to go to the Capitola Mall. Great atmosphere. read more

I had to go here to check this spot out. Especially when I'm the biggest fan of Chilaquiles. I had them with a side of meat with your choice. I chose birria. I added the red salsa and it was everything I thought it would be. I also got a side of pancakes with berries and banana. I also tried the huevos rancheros. It was amazing also and one of there specials. They play really nice Mexican music and I think it's just an amazing place to have breakfast. I give this place 4 stars for the food it is really good. Juan also made me feel at home. Thanks I will be coming back. read more

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10/10 recommend, everything was delicious and the service was great. Nice little cute spot we stopped by on the way to Santa Cruz boardwalk. read more

Evarista’s Comal Restaurant - Green Chilaquiles I added chicken and beans. Super delicious - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

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Tried this venue for the first time yesterday and wow! Definitely recommend. Great flavors, great service, and adorable interior open space (not overly crowded which is perfect for someone with slight social anxiety). We had huevos rancheros and chicken fajita omelette. The omelette was the best! read more