El Chino Mexican Restaurant Menu – Santa Cruz, CA

Type : Mexican restaurant

Location : Santa Cruz, CA

Based on 309 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout

El Chino Mexican Restaurant 95065

Address:
2525 Soquel Dr STE A, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Phone: (831) 476-7175

Website:

Hours

Friday 11 AM–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–8 PM
Sunday 9 AM–8 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11 AM–8 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–8 PM
Thursday 11 AM–8 PM

Menu

Appetizers
Nachos
Topped with melted Cheddar Cheese and Jalapenos.		 $5.05
Nachos, Cheese And Beans
Nachos topped with Beans, Cheddar Cheese and Jalapenos.		 $6.40
Nachos Con Todo
Nachos crowned with Beef, Beans, Melted Cheddar Cheese and Jalapenos, topped with Sour Cream.		 $9.35
Guacamole Dip & Chips $6.30
Corn Quesadilla $2.70
Flour Quesadilla $3.55
Quesadilla Con Todo
Filled with Cheddar Cheese, Jalapenos, Bell Peppers, Onions and Olives.		 $5.85
Quesadilla Vegetariano
Filled with Cheddar Cheese, Spinach and Olives.		 $5.85
Quesadilla El Chino
Two Flour Tortillas (Flat), layered on top of Lettuce with melted Cheddar Cheese, strips of mild California Chiles, Spinach and topped with Guacamole.		 $8.15
Cheese Crisp Flour Tortilla $4.40
Mexican Pizza
A large Flour Tortilla covered with Refried Beans, Shredded Beef Cheddar Cheese garnished with Onions, Green Peppers and Olives.		 $8.25
Salads
Avocado & Chicken Salad
Tossed lightly with Mayonnaise, Diced Pieces of Chicken, Slices of Avocado, Tomatoes, Olive, Onions, Bell Peppers, Jack and Cheddar Cheese on top.		 $9.45
Avocado & Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken with slices of Avocado and Tomato over a bed of mixed Green Lettuce, Carrots, Red Cabbage and Red Bell Pepper.		 $10.00
Avocado & Shrimp Salad
Slices of Avocado and Baby Shrimp over a bed of mixed Green Lettuce and Tomatoes.		 $10.25
Dinner Tossed Salad
Fresh mixed salad Greens, Carrots and Red Cabbage. Choice of dressing.		 $3.70
El Chino Specials
Menudo
Freshly served daily with Oregano, Onions, fresh Jalapenos, and Corn Tortillas, Good for Hangovers, Sleepless Nights and Upset Stomachs.		 $6.75
Caldo De Res
Vegetable Beef soup made with fresh vegetables and tender beef. Includes Rice and warm tortillas.		 $3.85
El Chino Super Burrito 1 1/2 Pound
One 12″ Flour Tortilla with Rice, Beans and chicken, shredded beef or pork, plus Cheese, Onions and Hot Sauce.		 $7.95
Burrito Ranchero
Shredded Beef or Chicken and Refried Beans wrapped up in a Fresh Flour Tortilla and covered with Ranchera Sauce, topped with melted cheese and garnished with Sour Cream.		 $9.50
LA Big Tostada (Grade)
Comes with a big Tortilla Shell layered with shredded Beef or Chicken, Beans, Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Cheese topped with Guacamole and Sour Cream.		 $9.90
LA Chimichanga
Tender shredded Beef, Chicken or Pork, beans and Cheese wrapped in a Flour Tortilla and Deep Fried. Topped with Guacamole and Sour Cream.		 $8.45
Prawn Fajitas
Cooked with Butter, Spices, fresh Bell Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes. Served sizzling to your table. Includes Guacamole, Rice, Beans, and warm Tortillas.		 $17.25
Fajitas
Steak Fajitas $15.65
Chicken Fajitas
Marinated strips of Skirt Steak or Chicken, grilled with fresh Bell Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, and Special Spices. Brought sizzling to your table. Served with Guacamole, Rice, Beans, and warm Tortillas. To be eaten like a Taco.		 $15.65
Fajitas For Two
(Combo) Beef & Chicken		 $29.45
Combos (Little Apetito)
Enchilada
One Corn Tortilla wrapped around your choice of Shredded Beef, Chicken or Cheese.		 $8.45
Taco
Crisp Corn Tortilla with your choice of Chicken or Beef topped with Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce and Tomatoes.		 $7.55
Tamale
Ground Corn Meal filled with Shredded Beef & Pork, steamed til tender, then smothered with Enchilada Sauce.		 $8.45
Relleno
A mild Chile stuffed with Cheddar Cheese dipped in Egg Batter and grilled.		 $8.45
Burrito
One 10″ Flour Tortilla with your choice of Pork Carnitas, Shredded Beef, or Shredded Chicken. Includes Onion and Hot Sauce.		 $8.45
Taquitos
Two Fried Corn Taquitos filled with Shredded Beef and topped with Guacamole and Sour Cream.		 $8.95
Tostada Rice And Beans $8.65
El Chino Combinations
Enchilada & Taco $11.15
Two Cheese Enchiladas $11.15
Enchilada & Tamale $11.15
Enchilada & Relleno $11.15
Tamale & Relleno $13.40
Enchilada, Tamale & Taco $13.40
Enchilada, Relleno & Taco $13.40
Enchilada, Tostada & Tamale $13.40
Los Platos Mexicanos
Carne Asada, Skirt Steak & Cheese Enchilada
Served with Rice, Beans, Guacamole and Tortillas.		 $15.65
Steak Picado
Cubes of Beef Steak sauteed with fresh Tomatoes, Bell Peppers and Onions. Served with Rice, Beans and Tortillas.		 $14.30
Chile Colorado
Tender diced Pork with mild Red Salsa served with Rice, Beans and Tortillas.		 $12.55
Chile Verde
Tender diced Beef Steak cooked with mild Green Salsa. Served with Rice, Beans and Tortillas.		 $12.55
Flautas
Two rolled Flour Tortillas fried crisp with Shredded Beef, topped with Guacamole, Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Sour Cream. Served with Rice and Beans.		 $12.45
Carnitas, Rice And Beans
Shredded Roast of Pork, deep fried, served with Guacamole and Tortillas.		 $12.35
Gallina En Mole
Pieced of Chicken, cooked with the tastiest Mole Sauce around. Served with Rice, Beans and Tortillas.		 $14.55
Taco Platter
Taco Platter
Big plate for two or more persons. Make your own Tacos or Burritos. Includes Carnitas, Beef, Chicken, Beans, Cheese, Guacamole and Salsa, with Flour or Corn Tortillas.		 $28.75
Los Huevos
Huevos Rancheros
A crisp tortilla with two fried eggs, topped with Salsa Ranchera. Served with Rice, Beans and Tortilla.		 $9.50
Huevos Con Chorizo
Eggs scrambled with Chorizo (Mexican Sausage). Served with Rice, Beans and Tortillas.		 $9.50
Machaca Con Huevos
Sauteed Shredded Beef, Scrambled with Eggs, Tomatoes, Onions and Bell Peppers. Served with Rice, Beans and Tortillas.		 $9.95
Nopalitos Con Huevos
Tender Cactus Spears, scrambled with Eggs, Tomatoes, Onions and Jalapenos. Served with Rice, Beans and Tortillas.		 $8.95
Hamburger
Hamburger Deluxe
1/2 pound Burger Patty served with Lettuce, Pickles, Tomatoes and Onions in French Buns.		 $5.05
Kid’s Hamburger $5.85
Grilled Cheese Sandwich $5.05
Enchiladas
2 Enchiladas Suizas
Two Corn Tortillas dipped in Green Tomatillo sauce. Stuffed with Chicken and topped with Cheese and Sour Cream. Served with Rice and Beans.		 $12.30
2 Enchiladas Rancheras
Two Corn Tortillas filled with melted cheese and smothered in Ranchera Sauce. Topped with Guacamole and Sour Cream. Served with Rice and Beans.		 $12.30
2 Carnitas Enchiladas
Two succulent Pork rolled in Corn Tortillas topped with melted cheese, mild Red Salsa and Sour Cream. Served with Rice and Beans.		 $12.30
2 Mole Enchiladas
Two Corn Tortillas filled with Chicken or Beef. Served with Rice and Beans.		 $12.55
Seafood
Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo
Sauteed Prawns in Garlic and Butter with a blend of fine Mexican Spices. Served with Rice, Beans and Salad.		 $15.40
Camarones Rancho Style
Sauteed Prawns in Ranchera Sauce with fresh Tomatoes, Onions and Bell Peppers. Served with Rice, Beans.		 $15.40
2 Enchiladas De Camarones
Two Corn Tortillas filled with Shrimp and smothered with Red Sauce topped with Sour Cream. Served with Rice and Beans.		 $13.75
Red Snapper Rancho Style
Red Snapper sauteed in Ranchera Sauce with fresh Tomatoes, Onions and Bell Peppers. Served with Rice and Beans.		 $13.40
Beverages
Milk $1.80
Coffee $2.05
Decaffeinated Coffee $2.05
Iced Tea & 1 Refill $2.05
Hot Tea $2.05
Hot Chocolate $2.05
Mineral Water $1.90
Apple Juice $1.85
Red Bull $3.45
Fountain Soda (One Refill) $1.35
Diet Sodas (Can) $1.70
Can Sodas $1.70
Penafiel $1.95
Jarritos (Mexican Soda) $1.95
Horchata Drink $1.95
Orange Juice $2.00
Guava Juice $1.95
Tamarindo $1.95
Beer
Budweiser $3.45
Bud Light $3.45
Coors $3.45
O’Douls (Non Alcoholic) $3.45
Miller Light $3.45
Miller Draft $3.45
Heineken $4.25
Corona $4.20
2 XX $4.20
Pacifica $4.20
Bohemia $4.20
Carta Blanca $4.20
Tecate (Can Or Bottle) $4.20
Negro Modelo $4.20
Premium Wines
White Zinfandel $5.55
Cabernet Sauvignon $5.55
Merlot $5.55
Sangria $5.55
House Wine $3.25
Full Bar
Full Bar
Ask for your favorite Tequila Margarita, Daquiri or Tequila Sunrise
Single Items
Full Order Of Rice $4.20
Full Order Of Beans $4.40
1/2 Order Of Rice $2.35
1/2 Order Of Beans $2.35
1 Tamale $4.20
1 Relleno $4.20
1 Cheese Enchilada $4.20
1 Chicken Enchilada $4.20
1 Beef Enchilada $4.20
1 Pork Enchilada $4.20
Side Salsa Fresca $1.70
Side Guacamole $3.30
1 Bean Tostada $5.05
1 Asada Tostada $6.90
1 Chicken Tostada $5.55
1 Beef Tostada $5.55
1 Pork Tostada $5.55
1 Asada Taco $4.50
1 Beef Taco $3.65
1 Chicken Taco $3.65
1 Enchilada Verde
with meat		 $4.75
1 Bean Burrito $3.55
1 Order Corn Tortillas $0.90
1 Order Flour Tortillas $1.60
Burrito – Beef, Pork Or Chicken
Includes Onion and Hot Sauce.		 $5.05
Asada Burrito With Beans $5.85
Desserts
Flan $3.95
Ice Cream $2.60
Kids
1 Taco, Rice And Beans $5.55
1 Enchilada, Rice And Beans $5.55
1 Bean Burrito, Rice And Beans $5.55

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: elchinomexicanrestaurant.com

Reviews

Ryan M
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.

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Jesse Headrick
This is the most important restaurant to my family and I. When we moved from Memphis, Tennessee to Santa Cruz in 2001-2002, this was the first restaurant we stopped at to eat. Therefore, we’ve been dining here for over 20 years. We still regularly dine here. We appreciate that the staff treats us like family and remembers us always since we were little kids. The most amazing thing is that after 20+ years, the food tastes exactly the same. El Chino is extremely consistent with how they prepare their food and likely where they source their food as well. We would truly be heartbroken if this business ever shut its doors.

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MJ Stearns – Your Local Real Estate Expert
Who doesn’t love some delicious Mexican food. I am a very picky eater, but when I find a favorite, they are my place.

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Dutch T
Best sit-down Mexican food in Santa Cruz! No contest.

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aaron lopez (Salem guy)
Excellent food. The waiters and waitresses are so

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Farid Hamidieh
Excellent Vibes, awesome old school Mexican restaurant atmosphere. 40th anniversary in a few days . Generations working here. Loved the beans, Asada , enchiladas. Be going back soon. Don’t miss out.

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Agraja Guimarães
One of our go-tos, feels very homey on the inside, the staff is incredibly nice, our four year old son loves eating here!

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Rosa
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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Matt Shelton
sleeper mexican restaurant. authentic food with a comfortable atmosphere. not a famous as some local spots but worth putting in the rotation

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Stan Olds
Good service.

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