El Palomar Restaurant

El Palomar Restaurant Serving Downtown Santa Cruz since 1983 with unique & fresh Mexican cuisine! 🔥
Our Taco Bar is OPEN Wednesday - Sunday 🌮 You can also enjoy our beer on tap.
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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 extens

ive, 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. 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 - 8:30 pm
Friday: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 9:30 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 8:30 pm
Taco bar closed Monday & Tuesday

Just what you need to kick off the first day of June. 🍹☀️ See you soon for happy hour!
06/01/2026

Just what you need to kick off the first day of June. 🍹☀️ See you soon for happy hour!

A Friday night well spent. 🍹🥰
05/29/2026

A Friday night well spent. 🍹🥰

Fresh ingredients make all the difference. 🍉💫 What are you ordering during happy hour tonight?
05/27/2026

Fresh ingredients make all the difference. 🍉💫 What are you ordering during happy hour tonight?

Happy Sunday! ☀️ Come pull up a seat at the bar, and we'll craft you something delicious 🍹✨
05/24/2026

Happy Sunday! ☀️ Come pull up a seat at the bar, and we'll craft you something delicious 🍹✨

We'll never get tired of this view. 😍
05/22/2026

We'll never get tired of this view. 😍

Served sizzling. 🔥🔥
05/19/2026

Served sizzling. 🔥🔥

Everything you need, all on one plate. 😍🦐
05/14/2026

Everything you need, all on one plate. 😍🦐

¡Feliz Día de la Madre! 💐 Mom deserves only the best, so bring her in for brunch at El Palomar 🥂 We open at 10:30 am!
05/10/2026

¡Feliz Día de la Madre! 💐 Mom deserves only the best, so bring her in for brunch at El Palomar 🥂 We open at 10:30 am!

Mother's Day is this Sunday! 💐 Have you made your reservation yet? If not, book your table via Yelp! 🌮 We'll be opening ...
05/08/2026

Mother's Day is this Sunday! 💐 Have you made your reservation yet? If not, book your table via Yelp! 🌮 We'll be opening earlier at 10:30 am 💫

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! 🎉 We'll see you today for:🌮 $5 tacos🍹 Drink specials🎶 Live music from 6 pm - 9 pm🌮 Taco bar open f...
05/05/2026

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! 🎉 We'll see you today for:

🌮 $5 tacos
🍹 Drink specials
🎶 Live music from 6 pm - 9 pm
🌮 Taco bar open from 2 pm - 9 pm

And we're open later today with the kitchen closing at 10 pm and the bar closing at 11 pm. See you soon! 💃

Address

1336 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 9pm
Thursday 11:30am - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

+18314257575

Website

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