Reviews for El Chino Mexican Restaurant in Santa Cruz, CA

Good food for a good price! Homey, welcoming atmosphere. Hits the spot :)

Who doesn?t love some delicious Mexican food. I am a very picky eater, but when I find a favorite, they are my place. El Chino... is a long standing Mexican restaurant here in Santa Cruz, and I guess you could call it a hole in the wall. The shredded beef isto die for. My ultimate favorite is the ranchero burrito with shredded beef. When I get bored with that, I change it up toshredded beef crunchy tacos. But everything they have is delicious! I have never been dissatisfied. Salsa is excellent. I alwaysget a 16oz to have some at home for the week. Check them out next time you're craving delicious Mexican food. Read more

Very tasty enchiladas. Lots of cheese on rise and beans. They even stayed longer for as. Google said they are open till 8pm but... in fact they close at 7:30 on Sunday?we were there at 7:28pm and stayed way passed 8pm Great service thank you guys Read more

When I lived in California, this place was the first time I tried authentic Mexican food back in 1998 and it blew my mind! The... Carne Asada dinner plate was (is) the best! 10 STARS! Read more

Excellent dinner, prices didn't go to high. Just a couple dollars more. Got mushroom enchilada and it was very good. My friend... took a bite of it and will get it next time we go there. Went back and got a mushroom enchilada, friend got the same Read more

I have been to this restaurant several times and it is fairly consistent. I planned ahead for a birthday party of 20 people. 32... people ended up showing up. The staff knew we were coming so they brought in more people to accommodate thr larger party. Theservice was great and very friendly, they made sure everything worked for us and accommodated all our requests. The food was asexpected, not anything amazing but was very good. Overall a very nice experience and we will continue to come here. Read more

Excellent food. The waiters and waitresses are so Kind and friendly. They make sure you are comfortable and happy with your... meal. I've been coming here since I was a kid. I really love the food here. The 1 1/2 pound borrito is my favorite. ???? Read more

It was Our 1st time Visiting this Restaurant, and we were craving Good Mexican Food! So we were Lucky we found this Place when... I got out of my Dentist Appt! I Ordered the Enchiladas Rancheras and they did not disappoint! My Husband Got the Plate with aTaco(Asada) and Enchilada(Pollo) And He Also Loved it! And yes we are Picky when it comes to Good Mexican Food! And again thisPlace did not Disappoint!! Read more