Las Palmas Taco Bar

Santa Cruz, United States

3

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20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
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Telephone:
+1 831-429-1220
Website:
www.laspalmastacobar.com
Address:
55 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
40 ftPacific & 2nd northbound
110 ftPacific & 2nd southbound
180 ftTrolley Stop — Exploration Center
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Apple Pay
No
Good For
Lunch
Parking
Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
No
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Waiter Service
No
Caters
Yes

Today

Today 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Santa Cruz) 08:49 Friday, 29 November 2024

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Description

Specialties

The crispy tacos; shredded beef, shredded chicken, and ground beef. We also specialize in the Las Palmas Super Burrito and the Especial Burrito.

History

Established in 1975.

The original Las Palmas Taco Bar started in 1955 when Martin Mendez Sr. and his son Martin Jr. opened one of the first taco bars of its kind, in San Jose, CA located on The Alameda. Widely known for their crispy tacos and authentic fast food theme, Rick Sr. met his wife Liz, at the original Las Palmas, who started the 4th generation of the family business. Their two sons, Robbie and Ronnie, have been working alongside Rick Sr. to keep Martin Senior’s dream alive. On behalf of the Mendez family, we are honored and blessed to help serve you and our community.

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20 reviews of Las Palmas Taco Bar

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Place rating: 1
Chicago, IL
Everything is microwaved. The service is on the funny side the person that rings you up is rude but funny.
Place rating: 2
Washington, DC
Employees were extremely rude when asking a simple question about the menu. Then continued to be rude throughout the whole ordering process. The food was also below average and the tacos were so spicy my friend was unable to eat them and had to pick apart her taco to get anything out of it. Will not be returning to say the least.
Place rating: 1
Los Gatos, CA
I love this place. I like to eat here because the food is good and the price is right. I got charge without being told $ 1.75 for changing the meat. That was shady and when I came back to question the discrepancy the cashier bolding tried to hide it… it is kinda sad but I am unfortunately not supporting this business never again. I would have been okay with paying 10 bucks for the burrito if I was charge that much. It is just the small detail of squeezing a little here and there. I would have not noticed if it was for my friend who is an accountant lol
Place rating: 1
Soquel, CA
Me and my friend came here for lunch at 12:30 pm on a Thursday. The cashier was friendly but the food was possibly the worst Mexican food either of us have had. I ordered the taco plate and the tacos were tiny and the beans and rice were below par, they also charge an extra $ 2. for chips and salsa and the salsa was terrible imagine tomatoe sauce ketchup mixed with jalapeños, my friends burrito was also falling apart. I’m not gonna be returning
Place rating: 5
San Ramon, CA
Perfect place to grab a bite right by the beach/​Boardwalk. All the crispy tacos are great, and the chimichanga is fantastic (though you’ll probably need a friend to help you finish it). Staff is very friendly and service is quick! Ronnie is awesome too :)
Place rating: 5
Salinas, CA
I enjoy the staff. They always greet me with smiles and make me feel welcome. Quick, friendly service. Oh! They make a good chicken quesadilla and a plain chili verde burrito if you ask me. Cold Beer too! Happy hour food/​drink specials are only $ 5.50. Three outdoor seating areas, indoor as well. No restrooms. Street Parking meters only eat quarters and dollars so bring change. There are a few free spaces to park behind restaurant while you eat. The Beach Boardwalk, wharf, beaches, surfers, downtown are within a very short walking distance. ATM inside. Free cold water. Upon exiting, please dispose of your trash and clean your area for the next person to sit. You’ll be happy you did! M
Place rating: 4
Santa Cruz, CA
I buy any tacos or burritos from this place with chicken as my choice of meat. It is always filling, and most of all it is very affordable, especially the burritos. Their menu is simple and they can cook it to go quick. More enjoyable than that are how filling their servings are which overall makes this a great place to swing by for a bite.
The only challenge with this joint is how small it is and how it only takes cash payments so I only pass by when I have a couple bucks to take something to go. Just recently I tried «ground beef» on tacos and found if to be watered down grey mush. Seemed like canned food and I’m not sick, but definitely not willing to try that again.
Like I said, chicken on anything and you’re set.
Place rating: 5
Sacramento, CA
The most AMAZING MEXICAN FOOD IN ALL OF CALIFORNIA!!! If you are EVER in Santa Cruz ca this place is a must. You cannot go wrong with anything that you order. From the chicken tacos to the pan fried burrito. The rice is one of a kind. All of the food is homemade. I could go on… This little hole in the wall has been in Santa Cruz forever and I’m hoping it stays there!!! Please, don’t miss out on this amazing food
Place rating: 5
Boulder, CO
Great little lunch place for tacos. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Simple, but very tasty menu. I got the lengua and carnitas tacos, and they were reasonably priced, with rice and beans, and the meat was tender and flavorful! The staff is very friendly as well.
Place rating: 4
Sacramento, CA
I’ve been coming here since I was a little girl. This place is still awesome, and really well priced. There’s free parking available, as well indoor and outdoor seating. Two tacos with rice and beans is around $ 8.00. The shredded beef and carne asada are really good, and the beans and rice are delicious, and made fresh. It’s within walking distance from both the wharf and the boardwalk, making it easy to find while walking, driving, or biking.
Family owned and really worth the wait if there’s a line. So happy it’s still amazing after all these years!
Place rating: 4
Alabaster, AL
Solid little dive taco stand! We got there to grab breakfast before they were officially open and they went ahead and opened for us. I had the Chile Verde breakfast burrito and it was great!
Place rating: 1
Huntington Beach, CA
I should of left when I walked into this place and flies were everywhere. Then to top it off waiting for my food i was surrounded by wild dirty birds inside the restaurant. Moreover on the food. Mexican food is cheap to make. This place was awful 3 enchiladas rice and bean with a coke $ 13.00. By far the worst Mexican food I have ever had. Year to date I have been on earth for 37 years. As the day went on I almost sh^% my pants twice. Iam not coming back!!!
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
CHICKEN TACOS only, the BEST I have ever had. Very relaxed vibe with the beautiful ocean and wharf across the street. FLAVORFUL and JUICY and FILLING and FRIENDLY! buy your food and enjoy your lunch on the beach. makes me feel special every time!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! simple and amazing
BEST TACOS BEST TACOS BEST TACOS i wish i was eating one right now!!!
deserved more stars
i dont think i can aany otheer taco
Place rating: 1
San Francisco, CA
Had a taco de carne asada and it was truly disgusting. Carne asada is my favorite thing to order on a menu. Who doesn’t love little strips of steak in a tortilla? This place decided to use ground «beef» and disguise it as carne asada. The tortilla was cold and sticky like it had been microwaved. On top of the mystery meat was 2 – 3 chunks of white onion and gelatinous green salsa that was putrid to say the least. It was the worst taco I have ever had in my life.
Place rating: 1
Sacramento, CA
So normally my fellow Unilocalers are on the money. But everyone that said this place is a good place to eat. Might want to get their taste buds checked. Because that food was tasteless. There was no seasoning and it tasted of grease. My deep fried taco just tasted like burnt tortilla. And my shredded beef burrito had whats less then zero flavor. Never again would I try this place or recommend it. It was so bad I had to tell my guy. I ate half of the burrito, don’t want to waste your money can I please throw this away. The low price now makes absolute sense. For what we paid for 3 meals it still wasn’t worth it.
Place rating: 1
Fresno, CA
Horrible food!!! Like 3 type of meat and they all taste nasty, tortillas seems to be warmed in microwave, not the place to come if you want real mexican food… Dont waste your money
Place rating: 2
San Jose, CA
This place USED TO BE great. But unless you want a crispy chicken taco, don’t bother. Yes they have that item locked down and they’re really good at it but that’s it. The can’t get your order right if you simply ask for no this or add that. They won’t put ground beef in a burrito but they will in a taco? Plus the service is shit mainly because of that prissy little snatch that works at the registry. Younger Latino dude with orange hair.
NEWSFLASH YOU’RE A CAREER TACO SLINGER. YOU’VE GOT NO REASON TO ACT LIKE ANYTHING ELSE. That prissy little trinket of a man will try to belittle you, generally will be rude and screw up your order on top of that. Not even worth the crunchy tacos.
Place rating: 5
Walnut Creek, CA
This is the real deal here.
Two buck fifty per for some of the best tacos I’ve had in awhile. BBQ pork (soft taco) and shredded beef (hard taco), and they top it with real grated cheese, fresh diced veggie and saucy chile verde.
I love love the way they make their hardshell.
Small place, but the guys that work there as super friendly and casual. Water in the corner to alleviate a spicy mouth.
Place rating: 3
Fort Lee, NJ
The prices are ok, but the tacos were nothing besides common. Probably the are better options around the boardwalk area.
Place rating: 4
Bothell, WA
It’s a solid California style Mexican joint in Santa Cruz. It’s cheap, has good food, cold beer and it’s a block from the pier.
Watch the sunset with a cerveza and a big plate of their chips! The chile Colorado is awesome!