Olitas Cantina & Grille

Olitas pushes Mexican cuisine to new terrain. On our menu, traditional #Mexican plates are joined with innovative specialties.

6 / 10
78
ratings
  • Phone

    (831) 458-9393

  • Website

    olitassantacruz.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

49B Municipal Wharf Santa Cruz , CA 95060 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer

Comments / 30


Keywords:

tacos margaritas scenic views chile rellenos good service surf & turf salsa dinner black beans lunch
Athonia Cappelli

Peep their veganizable menu items indicated w/a V (not obvious at first). At least 10 of their dishes can be made with plant-based ingredients. Try vegan enchiladas (pictured) w/serraño ????s ‼️

Barbara Matthews

Taco Tuesday 's. We love this time of year to enjoy the view , savor an Olitas margarita (not too sweet!) and their black bean tacos . Order a side of tortillas to round out the generous servings

Mitchell Money

Happy Hour 3-6 Monday thru Friday $3.50 Margaritas and tap beers . Tuesday and Thursday Taco and a Margarita $6.00 Margs - 2 knock you on your butt!!!

Christoforo K.

Amazing view . Tuesday night is Locals Night. $6 tacos and margaritas or draft beer , and parking is free for 2 hours. Make sure to get the parking validation.

Clayton Donley

The lobster quesadilla was very tasty.

Emily B

This salsa is the best!!

Rebecca Lancaster

The crab is delicious. The Margarita's are strong...the bartender has a heavy hand but that makes the drinks even more worth it!

Jeff Parry

Best tacos & margaritas on the central coast! Best staff and the view from the top of the wharf can't be beat! Fish no sour for me ;-)

Maria <3

If you plan on eating a super burrito , DON'T eat anything else. Still good for however much I actually ate.

Lisa Tobias

Best mix of Mexican and seafood I've ever had. One of my fav restaurants

lina roque

Great sunsets over the water, even better Mexican food .

Chris

Surf and turf quesadilla is damn good.

Gody

Get an OlitaRita and the crab n' shrimp enchilada . Soooo yummmm…

Michele Peterson

Great views in all directions. .bar specials

Morgan C.

Menu looks fabulous, staff very sweet, whole restaurant had a very strong smell that was headache inducing..... Bummer...

Emily B

This salsa !!!!!

Emily B

Literally the best salsa in the world

Vondee Styles

Blackened Fish Tacos , Yummmm!!!!

Chris

Food is good, but none of the employees seemed happy to help me here. Not sure why

Alice Bui

Lobster quesadilla

Christian Colasuonno

Free Salsa was awesome. Rest of the meal - eh.

Ron Record

Great chili relleno - even better view !

Morgan C.

Have tried to eat here 3 times; horrible air here and so I've never made it past the door. They need a much better A/C system here!

NE

Very touristy

Simon Hofmann

Food is good, but stuff is unfriendly and unmotivated.

Michele Peterson

Expensive for quality of food. .cantina food at four star prices. .lacking creativity abd flavor

Jacqueline O.

Best taco and margarita deal ever!

David Christopher

Randall makes the BEST margaritas !

Nick K

Taco Tuesday !

Elizabeth Allen

Horrible service...food very bland. Only good thing is the view

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