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El Palomar - Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

El Palomar - Santa Cruz

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$30 and under
Mexican
1336 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

About this restaurant

Join us for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch or our weekday happy hour specials. Since El Palomar's opening in 1983, Jose and Amelia Espinoza have been serving Santa Cruz unique and fresh Mexican cuisine inspired by authentic family recipes. Our commitment to excellence has continuously earned El Palomar the award of "Best Mexican Restaurant in Santa Cruz." El Palomar boasts a full bar with an extensive, hand-picked tequila selection. Join us every Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 pm for happy hour specials on our house margaritas and 100% agave margaritas. You can also enjoy our beer on tap. We also feature a Taco Bar for those on the go, as well as banquet and catering services to bring the experience to any event or location. Come see us at our Taco Bar! The hours of operation are: Wednesday & Thursday: 11:30 am - 8 pm Friday & Saturday: 11:30 am - 8:30 pm Sunday: 11 am - 8 pm

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    We offer on-site catering services featuring a taco bar complete with handmade tortillas made to order at event, as well as a buffet option featuring an array of our most popular and signature dishes. Please inquire with manager for more details. (Note: Our catering services are for a minimum of 50 guests only.)<br />We also offer many of our menu items in large to-go portions to create your own event at home, please contact us for more info.
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate up to 35 guests for a seated event and up to 55 guests for an appetizer/cocktail event. Please inquire with manager via email or restaurant's reservation phone for more details.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Cruz
  • Cross street
    Soquel Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public garage located at Soquel/Front
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

FAQs

El Palomar - Santa Cruz offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 425-7575.

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1336 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Soquel Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Cruz
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public garage located at Soquel/Front
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer on-site catering services featuring a taco bar complete with handmade tortillas made to order at event, as well as a buffet option featuring an array of our most popular and signature dishes. Please inquire with manager for more details. (Note: Our catering services are for a minimum of 50 guests only.)<br />We also offer many of our menu items in large to-go portions to create your own event at home, please contact us for more info.
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate up to 35 guests for a seated event and up to 55 guests for an appetizer/cocktail event. Please inquire with manager via email or restaurant's reservation phone for more details.
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