San Marcos Taqueria & Refresqueria

Why did nobody tell me about this place sooner!? Best kept secret in Santa Cruz! And my new favorite taqueria in town. My only problem is I rarely have cash on me so I’ll have to plan ahead since they are cash only. AMAZING SHRIMP TACOS Food: 5/5

Food was delicious and didn't take long Very nice cozy atmosphere nice music playing tooFood: 5/5

$Cash Only!$ Pretty good Tortas, could have used more filings, i.e. meat. The bread was really good. The tortillas corn are excellent, call ahead to order a dozen to go. Next time I'll try their tacos.

*edit* taking a few stars off since the older lady made a fuss about asking for a to-go container.. very strange attitude over a container considering their prices are doubling every 6 months you would think they would be willing to give you a to-go container without questioning what you need it for and why. Weirdo. Definitely will re consider eating here as often. Bummer. Very yummy. Cash only but delicious food. Will be back

Food tastes great, and the place is lovely,but the ratio of the food is small, I will not mind paying more, but the torta needs more meat in it.

This place is the real deal. Amazing food, homemade tortillas. Will be back for sure! $Cash Only$ UPDATE: Came back here in May 2024 and everything was as good as I remember. Had the tacos: fish, shrimp, and al pastor. All are served on homemade tortillas, made fresh daily, al pastor on a red tortilla, the seafood on green tortillas. Absolute perfection! My favorite is the shrimp: bathed in a spicy, smoky sauce, is unlike any shrimp taco I've ever had and absolutely incredible! Super kind, friendly service! Lovely patio seating. You must eat here!!!

I'm giving a 4 star rating for their tacos, the tortillas are hand made and really good. Also the patio has a big fountain which is really nice but overall I'd say it's a 3.5 stars restaurant. Besides the the tacos the rest of the food it's ok but not great plus there's not much variety on the menu. I ordered the chicken fajitas torta which is a mexican sandwich and my husband order tacos. I was expecting the fajitas to have grilled peppers and onions, like fajitas usually do and the sandwich to be a chicken Philly style sandwich but that was not the case. The chicken was a bit dry and the fajitas were just chunks of meat with fajitas seasoning and nothing else. I won't order fajitas ever again but the tacos are worth going back for.

Best asada tacos I've EVER had. I will literally drive 2 hours from The Bay JUST to have me some of these amazing tacos! The secrets th..... You're gonna have to go and find out for yourselfFood: 5/5

Great little spot. Wait is a little extreme because everything is made to order and homemade, down to the tortillas. But the price is great. Patio is gorgeous. If you're in a hurry I suggest placing a phone order. The flavor and quality is unbeatable though. I honestly couldn't even tell you of another place making handmade tortillas. It is cash only.

So so good. First time last night. Easy parking and entrance. Beautiful courtyard was hosting a birthday party and it looked fun. Ventured past the revelers and entered the cozy yet clean indoors. Sweating available indoors and out for dining in. Friendliest owner lady Lupita maybe? Trying to remember speaking with me about her husband's fresh made daily torta rolls and tortillas. Mural on the wall of his hometown. Food made quickly and exactly as ordered. Delicious. Can't wait to eat more off that menu! Thank you Thank you Thank you. Cash only.