Food- grabbed a breakfast burrito and peed the dog…read more Service- one lady who took food and prepared it. Ambiance- zero on a weekday in between meals. New hours on the service window, so... AI (so it sounds EpiC!!!!!!!!) says: "San Marco Taqueria in Capitola is a pretty popular spot, known for its solid Mexican food, and their breakfast burrito is definitely a crowd favorite! If I remember right, their breakfast burritos are loaded with a good mix of eggs, bacon or sausage, hash browns, and cheese, all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. They've got that perfect balance of hearty and comforting--plus, their salsa is pretty legit! Have you been there before or just heard good things about their breakfast burrito?" The breakfast burrito was hot. (temperature-wise) It was filled with plenty of fillings, but potatoes and eggs only go so far. The winning solution was the salsa in the ketchup squeeze bottle looking things at the window. Unfortunately, I ran low on that stuff not even half way consuming the burrito. Fortunately, the burrito was a decent size. Win some, lose some. Got a chorizo breakfast burrito and wasn't overwhelmed by the meat content. Sort of wanted that to happen. Nice outdoor seating with a window to the outside, probably for serving customers who didn't want a roof. Bowls of water (a couple, at least) for the dog were found outside. Don't forget the salsa. (That's your flavor...everything else...meh...)

San Marcos is an absolute standout in Capitola, especially if you appreciate truly great tacos. The…read morecarnitas tacos are incredible--tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, with just the right amount of crispiness. The carne asada tacos are equally impressive: perfectly grilled, bold, and satisfying in every bite. We dined on the patio on a beautiful Capitol day. What really sets this place apart, though, are the homemade tortillas--hands down some of the best you'll find anywhere. Warm, soft, and flavorful, they elevate every taco and make the whole meal feel special and authentically homemade. Service is quick and friendly. The rice and beans are delicious and comforting, clearly made with care, and round out the plate perfectly. Generous portions, amazing flavors, and those unforgettable tortillas make San Marcos a must-visit. If you love real-deal Mexican food, this place does not disappoint

I met a friend for lunch today.I ordered the chicken enchilada with beans and rice.I also got a…read morediet Coke The food was very tasty.Icalso got a flan for dessert The service was very good.There is plenty of parking

It's been 3yrs since we been there and does not taste the same and not the great service either,…read morenot from the hosts but the woman going around serving water. Not sure what was her deal! She was serving water like she didn't want to be there and no friendly smile or saying you're welcome.. when I told her thank you multiple times. The drinks were mid.. my did not taste like alcohol and no flavor at all. The food was very bland, no flavor, the guacamole was missing lime and salt.. my enchiladas were covered in too much cheese, I couldn't tell what I ordered. I didn't finish my plate, just ate a 1:4 of it.. Sorry for the waitress for not leaving a decent tip, but this place went down hill..

Great tacos! Best Baja fish tacos in santa cruz County hands down! Friendly staff, great food.read more

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.

This is a great spot for tacos and a staple for me every time I'm in Santa Cruz. Food is great,…read moreparking is terrible, and prices are okay but during peak hours there's a line out the door. You have to find parking maybe blocks away and walk here but it is a very good place. Also tons of offerings for food. Do not let your eyes order for you because their super taco is massive. I thought the super taco just meant it was a regular street taco with more filling inside but I was severely mistaken. It is an actual burrito size tortilla. If you want to end your day with great food and a nap, this is the place to do it

This is the last time I will be coming here. The main cashier had a very bad attitude yesterday. I…read morewas reading him my order of 2 items. Mind you, there was a long line. I was trying to help him out, as I'm in the hospitality business for high level profiles. He responded and told me he's an old guy, but very rude when I told him the two items and he just cut me off while I was talking . It was a chicken burrito with refried beans, no rice & carne asada fries. He also threw my receipt at me. I get it if you under pressure, but never take it out on a paying customer because you can't work well under pressure. He left a bad taste in my mouth with his bad attitude. I will not be coming back. Be kind to your customers especially i was trying to help you. Lol. The meat was overly cooked. The burrito still had rice in it. Fries were very oily. I still tipped him, even though he didn't deserve any of it. Bad service. Bad attitude.

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.

First time visiting Manuel's. The atmosphere is cosy and welcoming. My mom and I were seated right…read moreaway at a nice table by the window, though my mom felt it was too cramped. The service was amazing. I had the daily special, which included a salad, tea or coffee, and ice cream. The potions were too big for me to finish, but overall it was delicious. The mole especially was excellent.

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.

Got the Philly burrito with the habanero sauce, and was amazed by how fresh this was…read more They make the dough for the tortillas on site, press them and heat them up right in front of you. Ingredients are also hand picked by you, if you prefer. My girl got their breaded fish tacos, the meal was incredible. I'll be back without question. THANK YOU GUYS!

order two fish tacos. They looked great, but lacked flavor in the breaded or fish itself. They came…read morewith two salsas, green and orange and the green was good, something you would expect the orange had a little sweetness to it and was good also. I got a side of rice and beans which was a pretty good size for the $2 each it cost. The beans had a flavor to them I can't put my finger on. Overall it was fair for the price and experience.

The service was luke warm, but most expensive of all the Taquerias in the Santa Cruz County. I…read moreasked for a super burrito, steak asada, which is the main staple in the majority of traditional Mexican taquerias and here they charge you one dollar extra for asada. The total came up to $17 plus change no soda

Came here on a Saturday evening and there was a constant stream of people coming here, so that was…read morea good sign. Carnitas soft tacos: 5/5. Delicious. Perfectly cooked meat (just the right amount of crispiness), and the cilantro, onions, and spice were spot on. I will be back.