El Chino Mexican Restaurant

About

Mexican

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 2525 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Phone: (831) 476-7175

Work Hours

Mon9:00 am-9:30 pm
Tue9:00 am-9:30 pm
Wed9:00 am-9:30 pm
Thu9:00 am-10:00 pm
Fri9:00 am-10:00 pm
Sat8:00 am-10:00 pm
Sun8:00 am-9:30 pm

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Accepts Apple Pay
    No
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    Good For
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Parking
    Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • Tom Cole

    star star star star star_border 26 May 2026

    Good food. Very quiet atmosphere, where you can actually have a conversation with someone. Service was good. I do appreciate a female server , the men there are great. Just not as soft on the eyes. 4*

  • Michael Cahlil

    star star star_border star_border star_border 22 May 2026

    Not the best place for a burrito. I’m sure their other dishes are redeeming however their “El Chino” burrito was >$10 and it was almost entirely beans and rice, with some cheese and barely any meat - no salsa or avocado either. It says it’s “1 1/2 lbs” and probably at least 20 oz of that was beans and rice. Most other places charge less for burritos in general and include a wider variety of ingredients at more even ratios. Their salsa is a good deal if you get a cup at a time (I got 16oz of it because I like salsa) but it didn’t make up for the burrito. Total including tip was nearly $20; you could probably get the same combo elsewhere for half the price. I didn’t realize this wasn’t a taqueria when I looked it up - it’s more of a sit-down restaurant.

  • donna magee

    star star star star star_border 15 May 2026

    Not the best decor, but the food and service is good. Enchilada verde and salsa hit the stop. Give them a try

  • Juanita Savinon

    star star star star_border star_border 15 May 2026

    Love this place quiet clean and always have great service.

  • Rosa Valenzuela

    star star star star star 12 May 2026

    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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