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    Sarita's Mexican Restaurant

    3.6 (163 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Ria T.

    If I could give 0, I would. Not very tasty or authentic at all. I was excited to try the flan and it was gross. It came in a soupy mess and was very hard like it had been sitting there awhile. Also the flavor was not right.

    Chicken Enchilada one item lunch combo
    Amy S.

    We popped in here by chance due to the positive reviews on Yelp and it was a great decision. Our entree were each around $11 and we ordered the chicken enchilada and the chile relleno. The flavors were delicious and chips seemed like the home made kind. The chile relleno I've had in the past has more typically had a red sauce. This one did not but had hella cheese. It was still delicious but atypical.

    Chorizo con Huevos
    Ashley L.

    Was staying in the motel across from the street with 0 breakfast options and walked over to Sarita's. Yummy food, fast service! I liked how they offered both traditional American & Mexican breakfasts. Chose to go with the chorizo con huevos. Can't complain

    Chorizo con Huevos
    Berenice L.

    Good food the portions were a good size and the service was great! The place had a nice and welcoming ambiance, the inside was very colorful and definitely more casual.

    Tacos

    Sarita's is definitely the "go-to" place for some of the best Mexican Cuisine on The Monterey Peninsula. The service is always so great, friendly/warm, and you almost feel like family The ambiance is so nice, the menu(s) are situated within the tabletops This is such a plus... that way if you'd like to order more, you can make another selection immediately. I personally recommend The Enchiladas (either sauce is delish) The Nachos are slamming too! Please NOTE: THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL FEE; IF YOU DO NOT PAY WITH CASH

    Whole fish entree with flour tortillas; comes with fries too.
    Terry T.

    We have been coming to this small place for awhile now and each time we have had a delicious meal and good service. Sometimes we opt for old favorites like tacos and enchiladas and other times, like last night, we try something different. I had a fish taco and chile rellano that was so good; I wasn't that hungry but I managed to eat the entire thing. Hubs chose the whole fish entree and it was huge and cooked so crisp and delicious. More than enough to share (had we known about portion size) but we took home and we'll use the fish for homemade sushi hand-rolls tonight! This Sarita's location is in a small strip mall, but don't let that deter you...it's worth a stop for homestyle Mexican food.

    David A.

    We like to go for breakfast. We get the breakfast special, eggs, toast, bacon, sausage, the regular stuff. Clean, Good food friendly service. Thanks!

    Nachos that are horrible
    Manuel G.

    I am Mexican and I hate to give a Mexican restaurant a hard time or bad feedback but I don't think I'll be coming back to eat here. I hate to give bad reviews but these nachos were terrible , there's hella chips and not Even not enough meat and the cheese is really nasty. Usually other Mexican restaurants put Monterey white cheese on top of the chips and melt it but this one is yellow American cheese melted on top of the chips and taste horrible. I even tipped 5 dollars I wish I can take it back.

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    I come here at least 3 times a week. I can't get enough of their great Good Morning breakfast and their cheese enchilada plate. So good.

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    The menudo was delicious!!!! So good service was quick. Ambiance is on brand. Wish I had a bolillo to sop up the caldo but miner details.

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    I was in town a couple of nights and this place was nearby so I thought I'd try it. Waste of money. I took a few bites and threw it away.

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    Ordered chicken enchiladas pretty sure the chicken was undercooked. A little too pink for my taste

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    El Pollo Rey - Half Chicken Combo (super moist chicken and awesome beans) - 5/6/2024

    El Pollo Rey

    4.5(370 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    The family pollo & carne very delicious. Everyone is very nice. Highly recommend this spot for…read moreauthentic pollo asado.

    We've gotten take-out from this place several times already. It's consistently good! It does take…read moreabout 15-20 minutes to package the food, so you'll want to call it in before. We usually get the Whole Chicken Combo. It is not possible to get only white or dark meat. The chicken is "slick" enough that even the white meat is good. There is some char on the outside and the skin is cooked nicely. It comes with a few tortillas (can pick flour or corn), 2 kinds of salsa (spicy red and chipotle based), and pickled onions. Roasted hot peppers (yes, they have some heat!!) and onions are a nice touch. The whole chicken isn't too large. Sides are Spanish Rice (great flavor, but seemed a bit hard), seasoned whole beans (tender and flavorful). It's enough for a family of 4 with little kids. But you might think about ordering more if you have more adults or older kids. We also got a guacamole (loaded with onions, tomatoes) and chips. Guacamole is fresh and creamy. You'll love it if you like the style with extra stuff added. Chips are thin and oh-so-greasy, in a good way. Kids loved the extra colors. Portion size isn't too big, could probably have ordered an extra one, because you won't want to stop eating them! Overall, a great place to grab a quick dinner. Can't go wrong with this spot!

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    El Cantaro

    El Cantaro

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    This is an amazing Vegan restaurant. I was in the area for the day and found this place. I haven't…read morebeen to many Mexican restaurants with any vegan options let alone a full Vegan menus. It took our party (8 people) a while to decide as we were spoiled with choices. But we had time as it was pretty busy for a Friday around 1. I ended up getting the carne asada nachos and the aqua Fresca that they had that day (mango and watermelon I think). Both were absolutely spectacular. The picture included might not show the best scale but I had 2 others helping me to eat this plate and otherwise I would not have been able to finish it (even as a larger man). The crunchy jalapeños with the chips, beans and guacamole were the perfect balance. As a meat eater, the texture of the faux meat was a touch odd, but the flavor more than made up for it. The staff was helpful and attentive even as they were balancing supporting customers, answer phone orders, and taking regular orders. My wife and will definitely be stopping by here more often!!

    Christian radio talking at me and my daughters the whole time, every time. Amigo, you are driving…read morecustomers away with this station and maybe that's how it should be- your mission to expand Christianity will lower your customer base and hurt your profits and allow you to pay less people. It's cool I'm sure your employees want less pay, less hours, and to listen to this all shift, every shift. And we know: the power of Christ Compels You to spread God's ideas despite what the heretics say. You're righteous, we get it. But you make amazing food, and are doing amazing things for the Mexican Community and the Vegan Community (and with that, the innocent animals of this world). Someone, somewhere down the line helped inspire the business decisions you are making right now. Maybe let this help you too. I moved to Santa Cruz the same year you opened and have been visiting 8-10 times a year since. Your menu continues to be extensive, and this last visit your cheeses weren't even as gooey as they had been (in the past the vegan cremes and cheeses were on the heavy side, but our 4 meals were all great yesterday.) We do know to order over the phone, because your line is slow, the options take a long time to explain, and the preparation is often a long process too. So we ordered ahead. Then got told we couldn't do that and would have to leave, but we had kids so you said this time was ok. After being scolded, we counted 26 seats. We took up 4 of them. Lots of available seating, and four smiling vegans in your restaurant, being cute (daughters 1 and 4) and writing 5 star reviews and spending maybe $5k there over my lifetime. Chill with the condescension, your service is slow AF sometimes. Everyone knows it and talks about it. We are seasoned and know to order ahead now. It's what we're going to do, while we continue to give you our money, while you consistently take a long time to get food to us if we order in store. Hopefully you stick around forever! Hopefully you change your horrifying radio station- but maybe God upstairs' opinion is more important than your customers. Gobbless

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    El Cantaro - Pretty mello. How I prefer it!

    Pretty mello. How I prefer it!

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    Authentic Mole Negro Oaxaca Style Plate and corn tortillas

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    Taqueria Zarape - Large Menudo

    Taqueria Zarape

    3.9(315 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Visiting the area for a service and was a little hungry - stopped here for some tacos - wow! If I…read morelived here I'd be eating here a lot! Ordered the ceviche tostada and ate the ceviche off of it - not fishy just tasty - also ordered a lengua taco and the meat was so tender and well prepared, no weird grisly pieces - husband ordered green chili pork and al pastor and was very happy with his selection as well - I had a bite of each of his and they were delightful. I love that you can help yourself to pico de gallo - which was fresh and alive with jalapeño ends - pico de gallo should be on the nutritional food pyramid as required daily haha - wow we were so happy with this meal, I wish we had been hungrier to try more items!

    ¡RACIST! Went with…read moremy family and unfortunately had a disappointing experience. The staff appeared more focused on watching a football game than helping customers, and the overall atmosphere felt unwelcoming from the moment we arrived. We were first-time guests and did not feel encouraged to return. When ordering drinks, our IDs were repeatedly questioned, which felt excessive and uncomfortable given that everyone provided valid identification. While I can understand staff needing to verify IDs, the interaction came across as distrustful and unpleasant. The food itself was decent, and the complimentary chips and salsa at the bar were a nice touch. However, service plays a huge role in the overall experience, and in this case it overshadowed the positives.

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    Menu side 1

    Taqueria Zarape - Burrito wrapped with chips and salsa's

    Burrito wrapped with chips and salsa's

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