EL Palomar Restaurant - Reviews

The service was exceptional. They had two bowls of chips, two salsas, and waters placed on the table within 1 minute of us being seated. Waiter was prompt, seve...

Exceeded expectations. I was a bit put off by the low Yelp score, but I gave them a try anyway. I'm glad I did. The strips of steak were very good. Chips tasted...

Paula=lovely. However order was incomplete and then I received six ! phone calls to say they had forgot to charge. ???

Great location in a historic building in downtown. Friendly service and great food in large portions. A decent Margarita with chips and a spicy salsa while you...

Our fave Mexican restaurant in town. Homemade tortillas , fresh ingredients, great ambience and fine service. Love their fish tacos, ceviche, margaritas, etc. W...

Great food and service! Try one of their unique margaritas. Very recommend their Verdes Chicken enchiladas.

The server disappeared about 10 minutes at the beginning, which was good, I guess. The money I've ever spent on a burrito that has only rice beans and chicken....

Amazing Mexican food! Tried her Jose plate! Great! The Carne Asada Ranchera! Great! And her chimichanga! Great! I always come to lunch after my beach trip. Grea...

I remember when El Palomar was the place of action, the knees of bees, the destination for the best Mexican food in the city. With this high vault ceiling it wa...

All of the staff were very attentive to us. Their food was some of the best I've ever had. The chips, dinner plates (seafood tostada, seafood cocktail, vegetabl...

Amazing food, nostalgic location and feel. Perfect spot for a romantic dste night or to hang out with friends in the bar and watch some games.

Fast service,really delicious Mexican food(Tacos the taco bar are my go to for this place)! Especially if your low on funds and have little time to grab your fo...

Love the vibe and the ambiance. Drinks are good as well.

Like a lot of places, the quality of the food has come down a notch since before the global pandemic. Still very tasty though, still a great place for a date ni...

We love this place! The food is always good and authentic Mexican! The service is great and the drinks are awesome! Enjoy!!!

Service was great!!! They were unexpectedly very busy and my server was still very attentive to our table. The food was outstanding My 6 year old was like this...

This place is delicious. Had the red snapper taco; it began with a handmade tortilla, refried beans, sauteed red snapper, finely chopped cabbage and a green sal...

There is no better Mexican food in our area. Everything is perfectly fresh and yummy. The service can't be beat and the staff is so easy on the eyes. I could no...

Excellent food, amazing people and an awesome family oriented establishment! Love this place!

we drive every 2 years from Montreal canad to santa cruz... and eating at your restaurant is on our To do LIst.... we love the place and the food!!!

Joe made me the best marg ever! Spicy watermelon was so good, I split a mango one after. This spot has the best chips and salsa around too. Their pazole...

Definitely one of those times. I wish I could leave 3 and 1/2 stars. The atmosphere is fine, nothing to get excited about but not bad either. The chips and...

This is my boyfriend's favorite place for chili Colorado . The sauce is spicy with a hint of sweetness. Mahi Mahi tacos are very traditional, presented...