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Mexican
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Lunch, Dinner
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Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol

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0.1 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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Reviewed August 3, 2020

Employees were rude to me. All had attitude. Seen some health violations. One employee Cristina topped the cake. She threw my money at me. I will never come here again

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed February 9, 2020 via mobile

Flavorful and BIG burrito full of fish and fixin’s for a very reasonable price. Very accommodating of food allergies.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed November 27, 2019 via mobile

You have to try this place. My wife and i came here for lunch to get our carnitas fix. The Carnitas were amazing. A regular size Burrito is pretty big and taste great. Tacos were delicious and so were the oysters. Definitely will go again...when i come back to Santa Cruz.More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed November 6, 2019

After spending some time at the boardwalk and overpaying for everything there, this was a relief. The food wasn't the best, but it's not nearly as bad as the reviews say it is. If you want to spare your wallet after a long day on...the boardwalk, this is a solid place to go.More

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed June 30, 2019

Waited 30 minutes, happy to do so but the nachos I received were clearly microwaved. Congealed beans and really dry pork. Restaurant were not interested when I asked for my meal to be changed, just taken away and put in the bin with no replacement...or refund. Would not recommend!More

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed May 13, 2019

This is an "authentic" Mexican food place. Overall the restaurant was clean. Although only 1/2 full we still had 30 minute wait for food. The food wasn't all that good and the prices were too high.

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed October 1, 2018 via mobile

I can honestly say my family has never ordered Mexican anywhere that for $10+ per person we all left hungry and unsatisfied- food was very disappointing without much flavor. Zero atmosphere - orders are done at a counter like Chinese take out and sodas are...literally a can, not even a plastic cup served with it. Skip this one for one of the many other options in the area...only redeeming factor was location directly across from boardwalk which I think they use to their advantage by putting out subpar food in small portions at an inflated price.More

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed September 8, 2018

One of the best things about coming to California was all the great Mexican food I was going to have (there's no good Mexican food in Belgium. At least I haven't found any). This was the first Mexican I had since I got here, and...let me tell you: what a disappointment. We got there around dinner time, first disappointed to find the whole boardwalk closed and then disappointed by the truly mediocre (at best) food. You have to order at the counter, which I've no problem with, and then take a seat. Food is brought out to you very quickly. Unfortunately this was reflected in the quality. I had the fajitas burrito and it was obviously not made to order. My tortilla was super soggy, so I'm pretty sure the burrito was pre-prepared and put in the fridge, only to be reheated when I ordered it. We also ordered nachos, which were ALSO soggy. I'm almost certain they were nuked, and not baked in the oven. I've waitressed in a Mexican restaurant, I know it's perfectly possible to make a food to order. Maybe we ordered the wrong menu items, maybe the chef (?) was having a bad day? Whatever it was, my faith in all the amazing Mexican food I was going to have has been well and truly shot down. And it wasn't even that cheap!More

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed August 25, 2018 via mobile

The enchilada sauce was smooth, light and hugely flavorful! Really delicious. Good guacamole. You order at the counter, and the bring food to your table.

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed August 15, 2018 via mobile
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Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed June 14, 2018 via mobile

Small restaurant with great tasting food and a very friendly staff. Super Burrito plate was plentiful and tasty! I had the pork. Wife had the Steak Super Burrito and raves about the flavor. Son had taco plate and was pleased (he’s 14). Daughter had the...chicken quesadilla and it was gone in a flash (she’s 18). Best meal we’ve had on our adventure from Vegas to San Francisco and south towards LA.More

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed June 12, 2018 via mobile

We left the Boardwalk to eat for less. We walked a few minutes and stopped here for a quick meal. We ordered salsa and chips, a chicken taco, and a beef taco. All were very good and a great price.

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed May 30, 2018

Had fantastic tacos here on a very busy Memorial Day Sunday, the place was packed but the staff was fast and most people grabbed their food and headed to the beach, lots of tables outside to catch some sun while you eat...... I have to...hit this place again next time we come to Santa Cruz!!!!More

Date of visit: May 2018
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Reviewed December 28, 2017 via mobile
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Date of visit: December 2017
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Reviewed October 19, 2017 via mobile
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Date of visit: October 2017
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Yes, El Hermoso Mar offers takeout services.

El Hermoso Mar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 3.5
  • Service: 3.5
  • Value: 3.5