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    Tacos Moreno

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    68 Reviews
    #51 of 299 Restaurants in Santa Cruz
    $Mexican, Latin, Spanish
    1053 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1512
    +1 831-429-6095
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    Overview
    4.5
    68 reviews
    • Excellent73%
    • Very good14%
    • Average10%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible1%
    Travelers talk about
    “al pastor” (6 reviews)
    “burrito” (28 reviews)
    “tacos” (20 reviews)
    Open Now
    11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Hours
    CUISINES
    Mexican, Latin, Spanish
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    LOCATION
    1053 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1512
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    1 - 10 of 61 reviews

    Reviewed December 8, 2017
    THIS PLACE IS GOOD FOR TAKE OUT FOOD- THE PLACE IS CLEAN AND FOOD IS GOOD

    Tacas Morenos has ben in business for over 20 years0 they have all kinds of drinks and a variety of fods to choose from

    Thank Will S
    Reviewed October 24, 2017
    In the running for last meal choice

    I have been eating at Tacos Moreno since 1983 (and still have a shirt from 1985 that drew a surprised reaction from the owner's daughter, the champion boxer, when I wore it on a visit there a couple of years ago). When I started going...More

    1  Thank Falafelsryummy
    Reviewed May 29, 2017
    Authentic home cooked food simply delicious--No frills local favorite--the Real McCoy

    I have been eating at Tacos Moreno for over 20 years. It is a family run business and the food is homemade and always fresh. I actually have withdrawal symptoms every December when the family goes to Mexico for the holidays and closes shop for...More

    Thank karencyd53
    Reviewed May 11, 2017
    A Sad Place with Sad Food

    While in Santa Cruz on a recent Saturday afternoon my wife and I decided to try Tacos Moreno for lunch. The place was very sad and the service lacking. Because this sometimes is the case in authentic Mexican eateries, we overlooked it because the quality...More

    Thank TJFLG42
    Reviewed April 26, 2017 via mobile
    Food was great, service even better

    The value was incredible. The young lady working the counter was phenomenal, attentive and extremely efficient.

    Thank csksr
    Reviewed March 10, 2017
    Authentic Mex. for a great lunch break!

    Best of everything! I heard about this from the guys at work...they recommended the burittos, but I had a craving for tacos & they were fantastic! Beats anything I've eaten in Mexico!

    Thank nicolegall
    Reviewed November 18, 2016
    Cheap, fresh and yummy!

    We grabbed lunch at this place on our stop in Santa Cruz. The good ratings on Tripadvisor were true. It a very good place for burritos, tacos and thelike. It looks rather unimpressive from the outside. But there was a line-up which is always a...More

    Thank LoonCA
    Reviewed September 24, 2016 via mobile
    Take out

    We ordered take-out over the phone. They didn't put in the order until I arrived so defeated the purpose of calling ... Al pastor was overcooked. Salsa was good. Sour cream and guacamole sides were tiny. I like the simple menu. If I did it...More

    Thank Scott F
    Reviewed September 17, 2016
    Everything Is Excellent Here

    This is my favorite place for burritos and tacos. They have a small menu but everything is special. In my opinion they make the best bbq pork burritos. The meat/sauce is unique and tasty especially when their signature salsa is added. If you have a...More

    Thank Tom H
    Reviewed August 4, 2016 via mobile
    Excellent Tacos!

    We had a late dinner one of the evenings we were in Santa Cruz. Some of the staff at the hotel recommended Tacos Moreno for excellent fish tacos. We agree! A couple of us had burritos and they also were fresh and very good. Prices...More

    Thank RAMX13

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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    $5 - $10
    Cuisine
    Mexican, Latin, Spanish
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible
    Good for
    Local cuisine, Kids, Families with children
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Monday
    11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday
    11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday
    11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday
    11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday
    11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 1053 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1512
    • Location: United States  >  California (CA)  >  Santa Cruz
    • Phone Number: +1 831-429-6095
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