El Palomar Menu Prices at 1336 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Mexican dishes from family recipes served in an airy room where wooden beams create a relaxing vibe.

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.

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All Day Menu
Botanas
Guacamole Guacamole (Sm) $7 – (Lg) $11	$7.00
Quesadilla de Johann Flour tortilla filled with jack and cheddar cheese. Served with sour cream, guacamole and salsa fresca.	$11.00
Taquitos Crispy corn tortillas filled with shredded chipotle chicken or shredded beef. Served with sour cream and guacamole.	$12.00
Rollos Crispy flour tortillas filled with grilled chicken or garden vegetables, whole beans, bell peppers, onion and cheese. Served with sour cream and guacamole.	$17.00
Plato de Mariscos Shrimp and octopus marinated in citrus juices. With fresh fish ceviche – Market Price	$18.00
Coctel de Mariscos Prawns or octopus and shrimp served in a chilled tomato broth with diced avocado, cucumber, green onion and cilantro. With fresh fish ceviche – Market Price	$18.00
Nachos Tortilla chips topped with refried beans, cheese, salsa fresca, sour cream and guacamole.	$14.00
Sopas Y Ensaladas
House Salad Organic mixed greens topped with sliced tomato and cucumber with shredded carrot and red cabbage.	$10.00
Sopa de Tortilla Shredded chicken, chopped onion and cilantro in a spiced chicken broth with crispy tortilla strips, diced avocado and queso fresco. Served with tortillas.	$15.00
Pozole Simmered bone-in pork and hominy in a New Mexico chile broth. Topped with shredded cabbage, diced cilantro, onion and salsa fresca. Served with tortillas.	$16.00
Ensalada de Pollo Organic mixed baby greens, topped with grilled chicken sautéed in a tomatillo salsa, whole beans and sliced avocado.	$17.00
Baby Greens Salad Organic mixed baby greens, slivered almonds, dried cranberries, and gorgonzola cheese tossed in a citrus vinaigrette. Topped with crispy chipotle tortilla strips and fresh sliced apple.	$14.00
Ensalada de Mariscos Organic mixed baby greens salad topped with citrus marinated shrimp and octopus. With fresh fish ceviche – Market Price	$17.00
Seared Ahi Salad Seasoned filet of ahi tuna with a miso glaze on organic mixed baby greens, tossed in a wasabi vinaigrette. Topped with roasted red bell pepper, sliced cucumber and avocado.	$22.00
Del Mar
Jose’s Special Charbroiled snapper, skirt steak, prawns and octopus & shrimp ceviche. Served with tortillas.	$37.00
Camarones a la Diabla Prawns sautéed in a spicy guajillo salsa with sliced onion and fresh jalapeno. Served with tortillas.	$24.00
Huachinango Charbroiled snapper topped with a sautéed tomatillo or guajillo salsa served with guacamole and sour cream. Served with tortillas.	$22.00
Camarones a la Michoacana Prawns and fresh garden vegetables in a sautéed tomatillo salsa. Served with tortillas.	$24.00
Tostada de Mariscos Crispy corn tortilla topped with refried beans, citrus-marinated shrimp and octopus, shredded cabbage and guacamole. With fresh fish ceviche – Market Price	$18.00
Burrito de Camarones Flour tortilla filled with sautéed shrimp, whole beans, salsa fresca and cheese. Topped with tomatillo salsa.	$20.00
Enchiladas de Camarones Corn tortillas filled with sautéed shrimp. Topped with red enchilada sauce, cheese, Linda’s cabbage, sour cream and guacamole.	$22.00
Favoritos De La Casa
Sopes Handmade corn tortillas puffed into soft shells filled with refried beans, your choice of shredded chicken, shredded beef or guacamole. Topped with shredded cabbage, salsa fresca and sour cream.	$18.00
Enchiladas Verdes Corn tortillas filled with grilled chicken. Topped with green tomatillo sauce, cheese, sour cream and guacamole.	$18.00
Pollo con Mole Grilled chicken with sweet and spicy mole sauce. Served with tortillas.	$19.00
Tacos de Carne Asada Handmade corn tortillas filled with skirt steak, tomatillo salsa, diced cilantro and onion.	$22.00
Enchiladas Caseras Corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken or shredded beef. Topped with red enchilada sauce, shredded cabbage, salsa fresca and sour cream.	$17.00
Chimichanga Crispy flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken, whole beans, bell peppers, onion and cheese. Topped with salsa ranchera, sour cream and guacamole	$19.00
Chile Verde or Chile Colorado Simmered pork in a tomatillo sauce or guajillo sauce. Served with tortillas.	$18.00
Rib-Eye Marinated rib-eye steak charbroiled to desired temperature served on tomatillo salsa with guacamole. Served with tortillas.	$23.00
Carne Asada Ranchera Charbroiled strips of skirt steak served with salsa ranchera, Linda’s cabbage, cheese, and sliced avocado. Served with tortillas.	$23.00
Enchiladas Especiales Corn tortillas filled with grilled chicken. Topped with red enchilada sauce, cheese, Linda’s cabbage, guacamole and sour cream.	$19.00
Fajitas Served sizzling with sautéed bell peppers, onion and ranchera salsa, guacamole, sour cream and salsa fresca. Served with tortillas.	$23.00
Vegetarianos
Burrito Flour tortilla filled with refried beans, rice and cheese. Topped with guacamole and salsa fresca.	$15.00
Enchiladas Corn tortillas filled with cheese. Topped with green tomatillo salsa, shredded cabbage, salsa fresca and sour cream.	$16.00
Chimichanga Crispy flour tortilla filled with sauteed zucchini, jalapeño, whole beans, bell peppers, onion and cheese. Topped with salsa ranchera, sour cream and guacamole.	$18.00
Tostada Crispy corn tortilla topped with refried beans, cheese, shredded cabbage, salsa fresca, sour cream and guacamole.	$15.00
Burrito Michoacano Flour tortilla filled with sautéed garden vegetables, whole beans and cheese topped with salsa ranchera.	$16.00
Combo Plate
House filling choices Choose two items: Taco, tostada, enchilada, sope or chile relleno : With shredded chicken, shredded beef, beans & cheese or guacamole	$18.00
Upgrade your filling choices: With grilled chicken, chile verde or chile colorado +$1 per item With carne asada +2 per item With shrimp or snapper +$3 per item
A La Carte
Sope / Taco	$8.00
Enchilada	$9.00
Tostada	$9.00
Burrito	$10.00
Upgrade your filling choices: With grilled chicken, chile verde or chile colorado +$1 per item With skirt steak, shrimp or snapper +$3 per item
Kids Menu
Food
Nachos Beans & Cheese	$7.00
Burrito Filled with beans and cheese	$7.00
Quesadilla Jack & cheddar cheese filled flour tortilla	$7.00
Taquitos Rolled crispy corn tortillas filled with your choice of shredded beef or chicken, served with sour cream & shredded cheese	$7.00
Taco Soft or crispy corn tortilla with lettuce, cheese, sour cream and your choice of shredded beef or chicken	$7.00
Enchilada Choice of shredded chicken or cheese	$7.00
Fajita Strips Grilled strips of chicken breast or carne asada	$7.00
Upgrade your filling! Carne asada OR chicken breast + $2.50 Shredded chicken OR shredded beef + $2.00	$7.00
Drinks
Nino Tropical Blended strawberry smoothie
Kid size drinks Milk, chocolate milk, lemonade, juice, sodas, Shirley Temple, Roy Rogers OR Horchata
Catering Menu
Catering Menu
Basic Taco Bar Enjoy Handmade Tacos stuffed with guacamole, grilled skirt steak or chicken topped with marinated cabbage, tomatillo salsa. Serves approximately two tacos per person. We complete the fiesta with tortilla chips, red table salsa, rice and refried or…	$30.00
Fajita Bar ender grilled chicken and skirt steak, bell peppers and onions, shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, marinated lime cabbage, sour cream, homemade guacamole, flour and/or corn tortillas, rice and refried or whole beans. Serves approximately thr…	$38.00
Custom Dinner Buffet We can create a custom buffet for your event. Choose 4 entrees from our menu: Tamales (Chicken, Vegetarian or Pork), Chicken Mole, Pork Chile Verde, Carne Asada strips or Prawns sautéed with garden vegetables Includes rice, beans, green salad, and…	$50.00
How to Order
How to Order Select one package 50 persons minimum Includes: busser, disposable plates, utensils, serving equipment All prices subject to current sales tax 20% service fee applies Full-service catering subject to availability 20% deposit due upon placement of …
Large Party Takeout Menu
Taco Bar
Build your own Taco Bar for parties of any size! Choice of 2 Meats/Veggies Grilled Chicken, Carne Asada, Grilled Veggies, Chile Verde, or Chile Colorado Includes: Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, Cheese, Linda’s Cabbage, Guacamole, Salsa, Tortillas & Chips
Regular Order/Feeds 15-20	$460.00
Large Order/Feeds 25-30	$680.00
Meats & Veggies Tray
Carne Asada Steak (Feeds 3-4 People)	$115.00
Grilled Chicken Breast Add Guacamole	$90.00
Shredded Chicken	$90.00
Chile Verde (Pork)	$90.00
Chile Colorado (Pork)	$90.00
Sauteed Shrimp	$100.00
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables	$80.00
Side Dishes
Spanish Rice 64 oz Aluminum Tray	$45.00
Refried Beans 64 oz Aluminum Tray	$45.00
Whole Pinto Beans 64 oz Aluminum Tray	$40.00
Mixed Green Salad 64 oz Aluminum Tray	$50.00
Flour Tortillas Per Dozen	$12.00
Handmade Corn Tortillas Per Dozen	$11.00
Guacamole By the Quart – 32 oz	$32.00
Sour Cream By the Quart – 32 oz	$20.00
Shredded Cheese By the Quart – 32 oz	$15.00
Green Tomatillo Salsa By the Quart – 32 oz	$25.00
Linda’s Special Cabbage By the Quart – 32 oz	$22.00
Salsa Fresca By the Quart – 32 oz	$28.00
Table Salsa By the Quart – 32 oz	$18.00
Appetizers/Party Platters
QUESADILLA Pizza style – 16 pieces 2 large flour tortillas filled with jack and cheddar cheeses; topped with tomatillo salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. Regular $26.00 Add Charbroiled Chicken $36.00 Add Carne Asada $40.00
NACHOS A 13” plate topped with chips, beans, jack & cheddar cheeses, salsa fresca, sour cream and guacamole. Regular $30.00 Add Charbroiled Chicken $40.00 Add Carne Asada $45.00
MINI TOSTADAS 20 Per Tray A miniature crispy corn tortilla topped with beans, cabbage, sour cream, and your choice of filling. Guacamole $50.00 Shredded Chicken or Beef $60.00 Ceviche $65.00
TAQUITOS 35 Pieces Per Tray A golden flour tortilla filled with your choice of garden vegetables, carne asada or charbroiled chicken, whole beans, cheese, bell peppers and onions; deep-fried and cut into finger size pieces. Charbroiled Chicken $60.00 Veget…
STREET TACOS 24 Per Tray Small corn tortillas filled with choice of meat. Topped with tomatillo salsa, chopped onion and cilantro. Charbroiled Chicken $72.00 Carne Asada $72.00
CHICKEN SKEWERS 25 Pieces Per Tray Grilled chicken skewers topped with a homemade chipotle-barbeque glaze.	$62.00
CARNITAS SLIDERS 18 Pieces Per Tray Tender simmered pork in a tangy barbeque sauce served on slider rolls with marinated cabbage.	$54.00
SPICY MEATBALLS 30 Pieces Per Tray Homemade beef meatballs served in a spicy roasted tomato salsa garnished with chopped cilantro.	$30.00
Dessert
HOMEMADE FLAN	$65.00

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Contact El Palomar

Address: 1336 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Phone: (831) 425-7575

Website: https://elpalomarsantacruz.com/?y_source=1_MTQ2OTg4NTAtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D

Hours

Wednesday	11:30AM–9PM
Thursday	11:30AM–9PM
Friday	11:30AM–10PM
Saturday	11:30AM–10PM
Sunday	11:30AM–9PM
Monday	11:30AM–9PM
Tuesday	11:30AM–9PM

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