Most Voted Thai Restarunt in Santa Cruz. Serving Santa Cruz since 1999.
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. Order online today!
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SALSAS Taco Bar is your go-to spot in Santa Cruz for bold, authentic Mexican street food—fast, fresh, and ready to go. We’re all about flavor and convenience, serving up everything from juicy carne asada tacos to sizzling fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, and our signature house-made salsas. Don’t forget to grab one of our refreshing aguas frescas—crafted daily with real fruit and traditional flavors like horchata, jamaica.. SALSAS is family-owned and operated by a local husband, proud father of four, and taco lover who’s passionate about great food and building community. It’s been a journey full of flavor, love, and hustle—and we’re just getting started. With vibrant decor, upbeat music, and a welcoming atmosphere, Salsas is the perfect spot for casual lunches, happy hour hangouts, or late-night taco runs. Vegetarian and vegan options available, and everything’s made fresh daily. Come for the tacos, stay for the vibe. Taco Tuesday? We go hard. From our family to yours—Bienvenidos
We are a gourmet Bakery/Cafe in Santa Cruz offering the finest selection of wedding cakes, pies and tarts, pastries, and European style breads. We also serve hot breakfasts, lunch sandwiches, homemade soups, and crisp, fresh salads. All our menu items start with special ingredients like Glaum organic eggs, Saag's Black Forest ham, Live Earth Farm strawberries and locally grown produce when possible. Everything is fresh. We roll out our own pot pie crusts, make all our salad dressings from scratch, roast red peppers, and simmer our homemade soups daily. We've been voted Best Bakery in Santa Cruz many times and are widely considered the "Go To" cake place for weddings, birthdays and special occasions. You'll discover our takeout and catering menus feature the same premium ingredients and extra love that have made us famous, so they taste really terrific. Our friendly staff and cheery, neighborhood atmosphere make The Buttery a delightful spot to taste the flavors of Santa Cruz! Order your next major cake from us! Not only do we customize cakes for birthdays, graduations, and holidays, we also specialize in weddings cakes. Book an appointment with us by emailing CustomCakes@butterybakery.com or Weddings@butterybakery.com
The Hollins House is a historic venue built in 1931, perfect for weddings and special events. Our property features stunning views of the Monterey Bay and Pacific Ocean and lush green lawns that are perfect for outdoor celebrations. We offer all inclusive packages and customizable menus. Call today.
Simplicity never looked more romantic than at this small, unassuming restaurant. White linen tables, fresh flowers and comforting earth tones create a dining setting of complete calm. The kitchen mirrors this feel by hatching a seasonally changing menu full of organic vegetables and local farm products. The smoked salmon fettuccine and the Guinea hen with tarragon sauce rate very high. All the desserts and pastries are homemade. The wine list is superb and is offered by both the glass and the bottle.
