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Sopes: The ultimate Mexican powerhouses that make Sopes: The ultimate Mexican powerhouses that make other foods say “Holy Guacamole, what just happened?!” 🤤🔥
💐 Happy Mother’s Day💐 To all moms, mother 💐 Happy Mother’s Day💐

To all moms, mothers, mamas, we are so grateful for all that you do, and we love you! Come celebrate at El Palomar with a Mother’s Day Brunch! 🥂🌮

What’s better than sharing a meal with your mama? 😍
🎉 Feliz Cinco de Mayo! 🎉 Join us today for 🎉 Feliz Cinco de Mayo! 🎉

Join us today for the ultimate fiesta, filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and festive vibes. Come enjoy your favorite sips and bites, and jam out with @themondayssc from 7-10pm. 

From tacos and margaritas to guacamole and chips, we've got all your favorite Mexican flavors covered. 🌮🍹

Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, and we're proud to be a part of it. We’ll be open from 11:30-10:30!

So come on over and raise a glass to Mexico, its people, and its rich history. Let's dance, sing, and eat to our heart's content! ¡Viva México! 🇲🇽🎉
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🎉 We're getting into the Cinco de Mayo spirit! 🎉 We're getting into the Cinco de Mayo spirit! These amigos know how to kick off the celebrations with some tasty margaritas. 

Join us tomorrow for the real fiesta, and let's eat, drink, and dance to music from @themondayssc 🍹🎶

Let's raise a glass to good times, good friends, and good vibes. ¡Salud! 🍹🎉🌮

We’re open today until 9:30pm! 👏
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🎉It's time to mark your calendars for the ultim 🎉It's time to mark your calendars for the ultimate Cinco de Mayo fiesta! 🇲🇽

Join us this Friday, on May 5th for a celebration of Mexican culture, food, and music. 🎶 

We'll have live music from the talented band The Mondays, who will keep you dancing all night long (or from 7-10pm) with their upbeat and catchy tunes. 💃🏻🕺🏻

And that's not all! We'll also have delicious food and drink specials all day long! Our chefs have prepared a special menu for the occasion, featuring all your favorite dishes and some exciting new ones. 🌮🥑

So bring your amigos and amigas, and let's raise a glass to Mexican heritage and culture. We can't wait to see you there! 💚🤍❤️
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Tacos are always a good idea, especially when they Tacos are always a good idea, especially when they're made with love and fresh ingredients like ours…and it’s Tuesday. 😍🌮 
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¡Viva la fiesta! 🎉 Looking for the perfect pla ¡Viva la fiesta! 🎉 Looking for the perfect place to host your next party or corporate event? Look no further than our beautiful banquet room! 🌮🥑🌶️

Our spacious and inviting event space is the perfect backdrop for any occasion. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, graduation, wedding, or looking for a private space for a corporate lunch, our banquet room can accommodate groups of all sizes. 👏

Plus, we offer catering services and customizable menus to fit your preferences and dietary needs. With delicious Mexican cuisine and top-notch service, your guests are sure to have an unforgettable experience. 🌮

So why wait? Book your event with us today and let's get the fiesta started! 🎊🎈🎉 
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Happy Taco (and/or) Tequila Tuesday! We support wh Happy Taco (and/or) Tequila Tuesday! We support whatever you observe, and we’re here to fulfill those needs. 🌮👏

We’re open today until 9:30!✨
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Botanas

Appetizers

  • Guacamole

    (Sm) $10 - (Lg) $15
  • Quesadilla de Johann

    Flour tortilla filled with jack and cheddar cheese. Served with sour cream, guacamole and salsa fresca.

    With shredded chicken, shredded beef or grilled chicken - $21
    With grilled steak or shrimp - $24

    $16
  • Taquitos

    Crispy corn tortillas filled with shredded chipotle chicken. Served with sour cream and guacamole.

    $17
  • Rollos

    Crispy flour tortillas filled with grilled chicken or garden vegetables, whole beans, bell peppers, onion and cheese. Served with sour cream and guacamole.

    With grilled steak - $26

    $22
  • Plato de Mariscos

    Shrimp and octopus marinated in citrus juices.

    With fresh fish ceviche - Market Price

    $24
  • 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

    $24
  • Nachos

    Tortilla chips topped with refried beans, cheese, salsa fresca, sour cream and guacamole.

    With shredded chicken, shredded beef or grilled chicken - $23
    With grilled steak - $26

    $19

Sopas Y Ensaladas

Soups & Salads

  • House Salad

    Organic mixed greens topped with sliced tomato and cucumber with shredded carrot and red cabbage.

    $14
  • Sopa de Tortilla

    Shredded chicken, chopped onion and cilantro in a spiced chicken broth with crispy tortilla strips, diced avocado and queso fresco.

    $20
  • Pozole

    Simmered bone-in pork and hominy in a New Mexico chile broth. Topped with shredded cabbage, diced cilantro, onion and salsa fresca.

    $21
  • Ensalada de Pollo

    Organic mixed baby greens, topped with grilled chicken sautéed in a tomatillo salsa, whole beans and sliced avocado.

    $23
  • 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.

    With grilled chicken - $21
    With skirt steak - Market Price

    $19
  • Ensalada de Mariscos

    Organic mixed baby greens salad topped with citrus marinated shrimp and octopus.

    With fresh fish ceviche - Market Price

    $24
  • 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.

    $31

Del Mar

Seafood

Entrees served with rice & beans or house salad

  • Jose's Special

    Charbroiled snapper, skirt steak, prawns and octopus & shrimp ceviche. Served with tortillas.

    Market Price
  • Camarones a la Diabla

    Prawns sautéed in a spicy guajillo salsa with sliced onion and fresh jalapeno. Served with tortillas.

    $28
  • Huachinango

    Charbroiled snapper topped with a sautéed tomatillo or guajillo salsa served with guacamole and sour cream. Served with tortillas.

    $27
  • Camarones a la Michoacana

    Prawns and fresh garden vegetables in a sautéed tomatillo salsa. Served with tortillas.

    $28
  • 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

    $25
  • Burrito de Camarones

    Flour tortilla filled with sautéed shrimp, whole beans, salsa fresca and cheese. Topped with tomatillo salsa.

    $25
  • Enchiladas de Camarones

    Corn tortillas filled with sautéed shrimp. Topped with red enchilada sauce, cheese, Linda’s cabbage, sour cream and guacamole.

    $27

Favoritos De La Casa

House Favorites

Entrees served with rice & beans or house salad

  • 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.

    $23
  • Enchiladas Verdes

    Corn tortillas filled with grilled chicken. Topped with green tomatillo sauce, cheese, sour cream and guacamole.

    $23
  • Pollo con Mole

    Grilled chicken with sweet and spicy mole sauce. Served with tortillas.

    $24
  • Tacos de Carne Asada

    Handmade corn tortillas filled with grilled steak, tomatillo salsa, diced cilantro and onion.

    $25
  • Enchiladas Caseras

    Corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken or shredded beef. Topped with red enchilada sauce, shredded cabbage, salsa fresca and sour cream.

    $21
  • Chimichanga

    Crispy flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken, whole beans, bell peppers, onion and cheese. Topped with salsa ranchera, sour cream and guacamole.

    With grilled steak - $29

    $25
  • Chile Verde or Chile Colorado

    Simmered pork in a tomatillo sauce or guajillo sauce. Served with tortillas.

    $22
  • Rib-Eye

    Marinated rib-eye steak charbroiled to desired temperature served on tomatillo salsa with guacamole. Served with tortillas.

    Market Price
  • Carne Asada Ranchera

    Charbroiled strips of skirt steak served with salsa ranchera, Linda’s cabbage, cheese, and sliced avocado. Served with tortillas.

    Market Price
  • Enchiladas Especiales

    Corn tortillas filled with grilled chicken. Topped with red enchilada sauce, cheese, Linda’s cabbage, guacamole and sour cream.

    With grilled steak - $27

    $23
  • Fajitas

    Served sizzling with sautéed bell peppers, onion and ranchera salsa, guacamole, sour cream and salsa fresca. Served with tortillas.

    With grilled chicken - $28
    With skirt steak - $33
    With prawns or combination - $33

    Choose meat

Vegetarianos

Vegetarian

Entrees served with rice & beans or house salad

  • Burrito

    Flour tortilla filled with refried beans, rice and cheese. Topped with guacamole and salsa fresca.

    $19
  • Enchiladas

    Corn tortillas filled with cheese. Topped with green tomatillo salsa, shredded cabbage, salsa fresca and sour cream.

    $20
  • Chimichanga

    Crispy flour tortilla filled with sauteed zucchini, jalapeño, whole beans, bell peppers, onion and cheese. Topped with salsa ranchera, sour cream and guacamole.

    $23
  • Tostada

    Crispy corn tortilla topped with refried beans, cheese, shredded cabbage, salsa fresca, sour cream and guacamole.

    $20
  • Burrito Michoacano

    Flour tortilla filled with sautéed garden vegetables, whole beans and cheese topped with salsa ranchera.

    $21
  • Chile Relleno

    Anaheim chile filled with jack cheese, egg battered and lightly fried. Topped with stewed onions and tomatoes, garnished with chopped cilantro and onions.

    $20

Combo Plate

Served with rice & beans or salad

  • House filling choices

    Choose two individual items: Taco, enchilada, or sope
    House filling choices: shredded chicken, shredded beef, chile verde, chile colorado, grilled chicken, cheese or guacamole

    $23
  • Upgrade your filling choices:

    With grilled steak, shrimp or snapper
    Ask your server for pricing

A La Carte

House filling choices: shredded chicken, shredded beef, chile verde, chile colorado, grilled chicken, beans & cheese or guacamole

  • Sope / Tostada

    $11
  • Enchilada

    $11
  • Taco

    $10
  • Burrito

    $15
  • Upgrade your filling choices:

    With grilled steak, shrimp or snapper
    Ask your server for pricing

Margaritas

Single / Litre
  • House

    Milagro 100% Agave Blanco Tequila, triple sec, sweet-n-sour, lime juice

    $13 / $52
  • Top Shelf

    Pa' Todos Blanco Tequila, triple sec, sweet-n-sour, lime juice

    $15 / $60
  • Skinny

    ArteNOM Blanco Tequila, agave nectar, fresh lime juice

    $16/ $64
  • Gran

    ArteNOM Blanco Tequila, Patron Citronage, fresh lime juice, Grand Marnier

    $17 / $68
  • Blended Fruit

    Milagro 100% Agave Blanco Tequila, triple sec, sweet-n-sour, strawberry or mango

    $14 / $56

Specialty Margaritas

Single / Litre
  • Silver Coin

    ArteNOM Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice

    $16 / $64
  • Essence Margarita

    ArteNOM Blanco Tequila, agave nectar, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice

    $17 / $68
  • Sweet Heat Margarita

    ArteNOM Blanco Tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, muddled jalapeños

    $16
  • Oaxacan Margarita

    Mina Real Blanco Mezcal, triple sec, fresh lime juice, pineapple juice

    *Mezcal - Strong and Smokey Flavor!

    $15

Specialty Drinks

  • El Jefe

    Pa' Todos Blanco Tequila, cucumber, jalapeño, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, sweet-n-sour

    $16
  • La Paloma

    Milagro Blanco Tequila, fresh lime juice, grapefruit soda, soda water

    $15
  • Chipotle Mango Colada

    Malibu Rum, cream of coconut, mango, Myers Rum, chipotle salt rim

    $15
  • Mexican Haze

    Pa' Todos Blanco Tequila, fresh lime juice, Modelo Especial Beer, Chili-lime salt rim

    $17
  • Blood Orange Cantarito

    Pa' Todos Reposado Tequila, grapefruit juice, orange juice, fresh lime juice, grapefruit soda, Blood Orange syrup

    $16
  • Spicy Watermelon

    Artenom Blanco Tequila, Watermelon Juice, chile de arbol syrup, fresh lime juice

    $16
  • Passion Tequila Mojito

    Pa' Todos Blanco Tequila, muddled fresh mint, fresh lime juice, Passion Fruit syrup

    $16
  • Hibiscus Margarita

    Pa' Todos Reposado Tequila, Patron Citronage, fresh lime juice, Jamaica syrup

    $16
  • Panama Mojito

    Panama Pacific Rum, mint, fresh lime juice, soda water, simple syrup

    $15
831.425.7575

Kid's Menu

All Items $8.00

For Ages 10 & Under
Items served

  • Nachos

    Beans & Cheese

    * Not served with rice and beans

  • Burrito

    Filled with beans and cheese

  • Quesadilla

    Jack & cheddar cheese filled flour tortilla

  • Taquitos

    Rolled crispy corn tortillas filled with your choice of shredded beef or chicken, served with sour cream & shredded cheese

  • Taco

    Soft or crispy corn tortilla with lettuce, cheese, sour cream and your choice of shredded beef or chicken

  • Enchilada

    Choice of shredded chicken or cheese

  • Fajita Strips

    Grilled strips of chicken breast or carne asada

  • Upgrade your filling!

    Carne asada OR chicken breast + $2.50
    Shredded chicken OR shredded beef + $2.00

Drinks

  • Nino Tropical

    Blended strawberry smoothie

    $2.50
  • Kid size drinks

    Milk, chocolate milk, lemonade, juice, sodas, Shirley Temple, Roy Rogers OR Horchata

    $2.50
831.425.7575

Large Party Takeout Menu

For Parties of 15-30

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

    $520 plus tax & 15%
  • Large Order/Feeds 25-30

    $760 plus tax & 15%

Meats & Veggies Tray

64 oz Aluminum Tray
3oz is recommended portion per taco

  • Carne Asada Steak

    $170
  • Grilled Chicken Breast

    $105
  • Shredded Chicken

    $105
  • Chile Verde (Pork)

    $105
  • Chile Colorado (Pork)

    $105
  • Sauteed Shrimp

    $140
  • Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables

    $90

Side Dishes

  • Spanish Rice

    64 oz Aluminum Tray

    $50
  • Refried Beans

    64 oz Aluminum Tray

    $50
  • Whole Pinto Beans

    64 oz Aluminum Tray

    $50
  • Mixed Green Salad

    64 oz Aluminum Tray

    $55
  • Flour Tortillas

    Per Dozen

    $15
  • Handmade Corn Tortillas

    Per Dozen

    $14
  • Guacamole

    By the Quart - 32 oz

    $36
  • Sour Cream

    By the Quart - 32 oz

    $22
  • Shredded Cheese

    By the Quart - 32 oz

    $18
  • Green Tomatillo Salsa

    By the Quart - 32 oz

    $28
  • Linda’s Special Cabbage

    By the Quart - 32 oz

    $26
  • Salsa Fresca

    By the Quart - 32 oz

    $32
  • Table Salsa

    By the Quart - 32 oz

    $20

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 $45.00
    Add Charbroiled Chicken $55.00
    Add Carne Asada $62.00

  • NACHOS

    A 13” plate topped with chips, beans, jack & cheddar cheeses, salsa fresca, sour cream and guacamole.

    Regular $34.00
    Add Charbroiled Chicken $45.00
    Add Carne Asada $52.00

  • MINI TOSTADAS

    20 Per Tray
    A miniature crispy corn tortilla topped with beans, cabbage, sour cream, and your choice of filling.

    Guacamole $55.00
    Shredded Chicken or Beef $65.00
    Ceviche $72.00

  • ROLLOS

    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 $68.00
    Vegetarian $68.00
    Carne Asada $80.00

  • STREET TACOS

    24 Per Tray
    Small corn tortillas filled with choice of meat. Topped with tomatillo salsa, chopped onion and cilantro.

    Charbroiled Chicken $80.00
    Carne Asada $82.00

  • CHICKEN SKEWERS

    25 Pieces Per Tray
    Grilled chicken skewers topped with a homemade chipotle-barbeque glaze.

    $70
  • CARNITAS SLIDERS

    18 Pieces Per Tray
    Tender simmered pork in a tangy barbeque sauce served on slider rolls with marinated cabbage.

    $62
  • SPICY MEATBALLS

    30 Pieces Per Tray
    Homemade beef meatballs served in a spicy roasted tomato salsa garnished with chopped cilantro.

    $65

Dessert

  • HOMEMADE FLAN

    Serves 14-16 slices
    A traditional Mexican caramel custard dessert served with whipped cream on top, Delicious!

    $72

Get Started

  • Rules

    El Palomar provides take-out service for large parties.
    There is an 15% prep-charge added to all to-go orders.
    El Palomar requests one week notice for orders.
    There are some Holidays & dates during which El Palomar will not be able to provide To-Go service; please call the restaurant in advance.
    El Palomar does not deliver currently.

831.425.7575

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Hours

Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 8:30pm

Friday 11:30am - 9:30pm

Saturday 11am - 9:30pm

Sunday 11am - 8:30pm

Contact

831.425.7575

elpalomarrestaurant@
comcast.net

Location

1336 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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