Really, really nice folks. Only taqueria I’ve been to in a while with full table service– though that might just happen when they’re slow. I had two tacos, one pastor and one asada. Both were tasty, fresh and hot. The red salsa is the spiciest and my fav. Also tried the avocado salsa, nice if you want something milder. Had already discovered the red before I got to the tomatillo, so can’t tell you about that one. Overall, I’d like to see this place do well. They’re pretty hidden– I imagine they’d be way busier if they were easier to find. Will be back next time I’m in that neck of the woods.
RayshelleandMike E.
Place rating: 4 San Jose, CA
My husband and I were looking for some delicious, authentic Mexican food, and Taqueria Santa Cruz did not disappoint. For $ 20 we got four asada tacos, a chili rellenos plater, a chicken huarache, and two drinks. The chili relleno, while not a very big portion, was cooked perfectly and had a very tasty, flavorful red sauce. My huarache was pretty good, not amazing. The chicken was sautéed with onions which gave it a nice, robust flavor. The beans were smokey… not burned… just smokey, which took a second to get used to, but filled out the flavor well. Now, the tacos… oh, boy, the tacos! The asada was tender and juicy, and full of flavor! They came out piping hot, with perfectly warmed tortillas, and very fresh cilantro and onion. They have a creamy, green sauce(maybe avocado/cilantro) to put on the dishes that was de-lish! Great amount of kick! The service was super fast and friendly! This will definitely become one of our go-to places!
Jessica G.
Place rating: 5 Portland, OR
A gem in a place where it’s hard to find«real» Mexican food. Delicious and authentic. Family who runs it are wonderful.
Mark S.
Place rating: 5 Vancouver, WA
Awesome Mexican food and even better prices… I come here 2 – 3 times a week… I’ve tried tacos, burritos, tortas, huaraches everything was great. Not to mention a friendly staff! What are you waiting for come try this place!