I found the asada to be a bit dry. I really liked the carnitas. Tortillas held up nicely and didn't…read morefall apart. Salsas were very tasty. Habanero is very spicy, just the way I like it.

Mija burrito, carnitas, no rice. Just what I needed today- burrito at the beach. Good portion,…read morewrapped tight, spicy, and with cabbage crunch! With a can of soda, it came to approx $16. Fast, friendly service.

Amazing food! Really fresh, well seasoned and served hot! Very warm and accommodating hosts. Highly…read morerecommend the fish tacos!! A must visit if in the area. Beautiful location too! The owner was very kind and fulfilled all special requests!

Before you go: cash only…read more Only tried their pastor tacos and they did not taste anything like pastor. One of two tacos were super dry. Sadly won't be coming back.

Great sold and service. This business also treats the local high schoolers really well, giving…read morediscounts if students are missing a dollar or two. I love supporting businesses that give back and support the community and that's exactly what this restaurant does.

We went there after long time. We ordered our usual spinach cheese pupusuas and veggie burrito…read more They did not have spinach and they told we can fo Loroco and Cheese and they told it is vegetarian, we took a chance and then I was looking up Loroco as i was not familiar with that and never tried it. Loroco is an edible, unopened flower bud from a Central American vine, and is a staple in Salvadoran cuisine, especially in pupusas. When the dish came it just tasted like spinach! Take a look at the pictures. Burritos was were i was disappointed, the gave a platter instead of Burrito, but they quickly complied to take it back wrapped it up in tortilla. But when we split rice and bean was on one side and vegetables on the other, which diluted the whole experience. We got another burrito to go, which was also folded wrong Wow I learnt how wrong way of folding a Burritos can bring this much difference. Also their Jalapenos were not having the kick. So this trip did not turn out well. So reducing a star. Hope next time they will earn it back. .

Sea food is my favorite and rarely am I impressed by new recipes. The vast variety of ceviche that…read moreis available is amazing. The mango and fish Ceviche was delicious and is my new favorite. Definitely my new favorite spot in Santa Cruz.

Have been here twice and tried their aguachile verde both times. I got their plate which is perfect…read morefor two people. I believe it is made fresh for every order so it can be a bit of a wait, but totally worth it. The aguachile is delicious and you can also choose if you want no spice, mild, or spicy. It comes with a few tostadas, but they charge if you want extra. They make agua fresca as well, but they had ran out this last time. The service is okay, it can definitely be improved. There is indoor and outdoor seating available. There is some street parking available and I believe a parking lot in the back. Definitely worth a try!

Super cute spot right off the beach. We also got a view of the colorful houses from our table. We…read morechose outdoor seating where our table was close to a lil pond and ducks were swimming up to us! We also saw someone stand-up-paddleboarding in there as we were eating! Happy hour is M-F 3:30-5:30pm but I heard they may be discontinuing it soon :( We got the Happy Hour Cucumber Margarita + Chicken Taco Combo, Lagunitas IPA Draft Beer + Shrimp Taco, Calamari, and Loaded Nachos. Happy hour plating size is smaller than the full menu size but the amount of food was perfect for my group of 3. They gave a generous amount of chicken+shrimp on the tacos so we put the extra meat on the nachos! The shrimps are grilled with a smoky charred flavor and the chicken is so juicy and flavorful, almost having a curry/tumeric taste. So delish. Staff is super nice and our waiter was super helpful. Vibes are immaculate and I'm sure food would hit even better after a warm summer swim!

This place has an amazing view of the waterfront and the colorful Capitola buildings while you dine…read moreon their outside patio. We went on a Monday for lunch, and there was no wait; we were seated immediately. Our waiter, Josiah, took good care of us throughout, and a manager also checked on us while we were eating to make sure everything was good. I had a mai tai that was amazing with fresh pineapple taste. I also ordered the Baja fish tacos. The fish was cooked just right with great toppings, including large pieces of avocado and a Chipotle sauce. My friend ordered chips and salsa and the clam chowder. The chowder was good, and the chips were fresh, but the red salsa was very bland. Not just mild with no spice, but bland, like not even any flavor. The green salsa was slightly better. Even so, we both enjoyed our meals and drinks and thoroughly enjoyed the view. I would definitely come back here for drinks and food! Main reason I didn't give 5 stars was because of the salsa, but everything else 5 stars.

Food was fantastic! So authentic! Quick and kind service. While we were here 15 people came in…read morewithin the 20 minutes we were here. (Dinner time). The flavoring and quality of meat was perfect. The salsa on the tacos had just the right amount of kick! We're so bummed we don't live here but will absolutely be back! Free warm chips And a salsa bar Can't say enough great things about this place!

We had been coming here for years, and it was honestly one of our favorite Mexican food spots…read more Unfortunately, that changed after an experience a few months ago. I ordered an al pastor taco that came with a lot of lettuce. I ate it, and the next day I got extremely sick with what felt like the worst food poisoning I've ever experienced. It was bad enough that it honestly traumatized me from eating Mexican food altogether. And just to give you an idea of how bad the experience was--I love Mexican food, and I haven't eaten it at all since then. It took me months to even feel comfortable enough to leave this review. I really liked this place before, so I'm not saying this lightly. If you decide to go, I personally would avoid the al pastor tacos and anything that comes with their lettuce. I haven't gone back since.

Veggie taco is fresh & awesome Quesabirria is wonderful…read more 3 crispy tacos is delicous -- Authentic real Mexican food we are picky eaters & LOVE LOVE LOVE THE REAL TACO!

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!

I like their food very much. I always sit outside in order to soak up the happy Capitola vibes…read more The building has been fixed up and it looks nice.

Had lunch at El Toro Bravo while at the Capitola Art & Wine festival today. It is a small…read morerestaurant with a good size menu of Mexican food. We were seated and given menus immediately. A waitress then came right away to take our drink order and bring us chips and salsa. I ordered the crispy taco with carne asada and my sister ordered chicken quesadillas. The taco was good, but could have used some cheese. Instead it came with a large portion of shredded lettuce. I ordered the pico on the side in case it had jalapeños in it, which it did. My sister didn't care for the chicken quesadillas. It had pieces of raw celery and green peppers in it and not enough cheese. I tasted it and the chicken was flavorless. I'd go back for the carne asada tacos but would order two next time and ask for cheese to be sprinkled on them.

We almost didn't go here due to the 3.3 star rating, but we just wanted a quick bite before heading…read moreto Nisene Marks state park, and the parking lot was full of cars outside so we thought it must not be that bad... And it wasn't! My boyfriend enjoyed his carnitas burrito. I enjoyed my carne asada taco and tostada de camarones. Decent service. Food could be more flavorful. Good taco spot if you want a no frills type meal with quick service. Cash only, but they have an atm inside.

The place doesn't look like much from the outside OR the inside. They only take cash and the menu…read moreis fairly limited compared to other taquerias. But - I've now eaten here three different times and each time the food was well prepared, delicious and with nice portion sizes. This is now a go-to spot for burritos, nachos, and quesadillas when I'm in the area.

Best "poh boy" taco I ever had (also my first). Got another couple delivered the following day…read more Will go back often. Tell yer friends so they can stay in business!

Great service huge serving!…read more It's in the mall and you may miss it but we got the asada fries they put fries stuff on top more fries more cheese etc. On top. Lots of seating mall is smaller side and of all the choices in the mall best to choose from. Staff was great