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About

Looking for a Mexican restaurant that offers authentic cuisine, reasonable prices, & a casual, family-friendly atmosphere? That’s exactly what you’ll find at Las Palmas Taco Bar, serving your favorite Mexican dishes since 1955. Enjoy classic Mexican fare or try one of our Las Palmas originals. From crispy tacos, burritos, quesadillas, & tostadas to enchiladas, vegetarian entrées, combination plates, and our signature homemade hot sauce, there’s something for everyone. Pair your meal with a cold beer or a refreshing glass of traditional horchata, and much more awaits!

Your meal will be prepared with locally sourced, fresh ingredients, cooked according to our old family Mexican recipes, & served with friendliness.

You can choose any menu item – breakfast, lunch, or dinner - at any time of the day. You’ll enjoy our casual ambiance while dining in or outside, ordering takeout, or having DoorDash deliver. Stop in or place your order by calling +1 (831) 429-1220 or via the DoorDash app. We’ll be glad to serve you.

Look Forward to Experiencing Authentic Mexican Dishes at
Las Palmas Taco Bar

  • Authentic Mexican Dishes
  • Indoor & Outdoor Seating
  • Take-Out Services
  • Fast, Friendly Service
  • Order Any Menu Item at Any Time of Day
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You’ll Love Our

  • Very reasonable prices
  • Casual, family-friendly atmosphere – a block from the world-famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
  • Fresh, local ingredients – including Monterey Dry Jack Cheese & our homemade hot sauce
  • Domestic & Mexican beers
  • Bay Area local handcraft soda made with pure cane sugar
We Speak English & Spanish!

We Speak English & Spanish!

If you like freshly prepared Mexican food with deeply satisfying flavor, you’ll love our family-owned Mexican restaurant.

Choose From a Menu Including

  • Appetizers – Nachos/Deluxe, Tortilla Chips, Guacamole, & Salsa
  • Tacos – with three types of beef, five types of pork, or shredded chicken (ground beef tacos are only sold on the crispy taco; no substitutions)
  • Burritos – including our famous Special Burrito & Las Palmas Super Burrito
  • Vegetarian items – Veggie Taco, 3 different Veggie Burritos, Veggie Tostada & Veggie Quesadilla
  • 20 different combination plates served with rice & beans (taquitos, enchiladas, tacos, and breakfast)
  • Quesadillas
  • Tostadas

We first opened in 1955 in San Jose & moved to Santa Cruz 20 years later. Since then, we’ve become a year-round favorite for both tourists & local residents alike.

Try our Mexican dishes once, & we think you’ll become a customer for life! Stop by or call Las Palmas Taco Bar at +1 (831) 429-1220 to place your order.

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