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El Chino Mexican Restaurant
2525 Soquel Dr STE A, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, United States
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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.
Where this information comes from
Prices and dish names are transcribed from the restaurant's printed menu, photographed in August 2026 and reproduced on the menu page. Hours, address and service options come from the restaurant's public business profile. An editor confirmed the restaurant was trading on 4 September 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.
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Business info
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Opening hours
- 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
Location
2525 Soquel Dr STE A, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, United States
Diner notes
5 out of 5
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.
5 out of 5
I loved the place. It's a very friendly family who runs the business. And the food was Soo tasty.
5 out of 5
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!!
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