About El Chino Mexican Restaurant

Located at 2525 Soquel Dr STE A, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, El Chino Mexican Restaurant offers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere perfect for anyone craving authentic Mexican cuisine. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, this spot provides an array of service options, including outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, and dine-in, so you can enjoy your meal however it suits you. The menu features a variety of comforting Mexican dishes, along with small plates and quick bites ideal for sharing. El Chino Mexican Restaurant also offers a fantastic selection of beverages, including beer, cocktails, wine, and spirits, along with happy-hour drinks and food specials. Whether you’re coming in for a casual meal or a night out with friends, you’ll find plenty of options to satisfy your cravings. The lively ambiance combined with flavorful dishes and drinks ensures that El Chino is a great place to relax and enjoy a true Mexican dining experience.

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Business Info

Service options

Service options

+ Outdoor seating

+ Delivery

+ Takeaway

+ Dine-in

Highlights

Highlights

+ Fast service

Popular for

Popular for

+ Breakfast

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible car park

+ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair-accessible seating

+ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Cocktails

+ Coffee

+ Comfort food

+ Happy-hour drinks

+ Happy-hour food

+ Quick bite

+ Small plates

+ Spirits

+ Wine

Dining options

Dining options

+ Breakfast

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Catering

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

Amenities

+ Bar on site

+ Toilet

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cosy

+ Quiet

Crowd

Crowd

+ Groups

Planning

Planning

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

+ Credit cards

Children

Children

+ Good for kids

+ High chairs

+ Kids' menu

Parking

Parking

+ Free of charge street parking

+ Free parking lot

+ Parking

Hour time open

Right Now :

  • Monday: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Saturday: 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Sunday: 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
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2525 Soquel Dr STE A, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, United States

Reviews

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Been a long time since we'd been there. Still delicious. Service was quick and reasonably priced. They have great lunch specials.

- Genie Bennett -

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Now that I think about it after the dinner with my ex-coworkers I realize the acoustics in there are really good because there was a lot other people in there also and I didn't really hear anybody at the other tables and was able to hear All the people of my table.

- Paul Beisser -

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I made sure to eat here on three separate occasions before leaving this review to ensure my experience wasn’t an outlier or luck of the draw. I love El Chino. Each of my visits have been excellent. I have ordered a variety of items, including different types of enchiladas and tacos. The food has been consistently delicious and fresh. I cleaned my entire plate every time. Keep in mind that I visited El Chino for lunch, so I cannot speak to the service later in the evening, but I was happy to be seated and served very quickly on all three visits. The prices are fair and reasonable. I enjoyed the quiet atmosphere. There are booths and tables to sit at. This isn’t the most fancy restaurant you will ever visit, but you can expect a tasty meal and friendly service. The food arrived to my table hot and well cooked. Pretty good chips and salsa. Full Bar available, beer served in pint glasses. I will be returning to El Chino regularly. The front parking lot is small but you can access more parking in the back.

- Ryan M -

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I was working an event at One Plant and needed a bite and was delighted to find a la carte enchiladas on the menu here! It was perfect- the shredded beef was tender, full of flavor and they put plenty of it inside. The sauce was delicious and I was really happy- for a person with a small stomach the portion was perfect. I'll be looking forward to my next visit to Soquel when I'll try the enchilada Verde!

- Megan Dooley Fisher -

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I loved the place. It's a very friendly family who runs the business. And the food was Soo tasty.

- Daria Malysheva -

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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 a Taco(Asada) and Enchilada(Pollo) And He Also Loved it! And yes we are Picky when it comes to Good Mexican Food! And again this Place did not Disappoint!!

- Rosa -

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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.

- aaron lopez (Salem guy) -

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