Taqueria Vallarta Menu

893 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States
$$$ Mexican restaurant
(1321 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Welcome to Taqueria Vallarta, a vibrant Mexican restaurant situated at 893 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA. Renowned for its casual atmosphere and friendly service, this gem is perfect for beachgoers and locals alike looking to satisfy their cravings.

The menu is a celebration of flavor and authenticity. Highlights include:

  • Super Nachos: A generous serving with melting cheese and your choice of tender meat, topped with fresh guacamole and zesty salsa—perfect for sharing or indulging solo.
  • Menudo: This hearty dish, available on weekends, features tender beef in a flavorful broth, seasoned traditionally.
  • Beverages: Pair your meal with refreshing aguas frescas or the iconic Jarritos for a true taste of Mexico.

Overall, Taqueria Vallarta delivers quick service and a diverse menu that keeps patrons returning time and again.

Tostadas

  • Tostada De Ceviche

    Fish, Lime, Tomato, Cilantro, Onions, and Jalapenos on a crunchy tostada.

    US$14.78
  • Tostada

    Served with meat, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, lettuce, and tomatoes.

    US$17.78

Burritos

  • Regular Burrito

    Served with meat, rice, beans, & salsa

    US$17.69
  • Super Burrito

    A true feast in every bite! Your choice of tender meat, fluffy rice, savory beans, creamy guacamole, melted cheese, sour cream, and zesty salsa, all wrapped up in a warm tortilla for the ultimate burrito experience.

    US$21.89
  • Jumbo Burrito

    Served with your choice of meat, rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa wrapped inside a warm tortilla

    US$21.47
  • Bean Burrito

    Served with warm Rice, Beans, and Cheese with your choice of tortilla

    US$12.86

Combination Plate

  • 1 Fish Taco Plate

    Delicate, grilled fish sautéed in fresh pico de gallo, wrapped in a soft taco, and paired with savory rice and beans for the perfect balance of flavors.

    US$14.96
  • 1 Enchilada Combo

    Savor a flavorful enchilada, smothered in sauce and served with fluffy rice, creamy beans, and melted cheese, alongside your choice of tender, seasoned meat.

    US$15.83
  • 1 Enchilada, 1 Chile Relleno

    An irresistible combination of a cheesy, saucy enchilada and a rich, stuffed chile relleno, served with rice and beans for a hearty and delicious plate.

    US$26.57
  • 1 Enchilada, 1 Taco Plate

    A perfect pairing! One cheesy, saucy enchilada and a soft taco filled with your choice of meat, served with warm, fragrant rice and beans to complete this mouthwatering duo.

    US$20.75

Nachos

  • Super Nachos

    A mountain of crunchy nachos piled high with your choice of tender meat, rich melted cheese, fresh guacamole, creamy sour cream, and salsa, creating the ultimate indulgence.

    US$24.45
  • Reg. Nachos With Meat

    Crispy nachos topped with your choice of savory meat, creamy sour cream, zesty salsa, and fresh guacamole for a mouthwatering experience in every bite. (* Picture shown of Super Nachos)

    US$21.28
  • Regular Nachos

    Crispy nachos layered with melted cheese, fresh guacamole, creamy sour cream, and zesty salsa for a satisfying crunch packed with flavor. (* Picture shown of Super Nachos)

    US$15.99

Kids

  • Kids Nachos - Add Meat

    Served with Cheese and Beans and your choice of meat.

    US$11.38
  • Kids Quesadilla - Cheese And Beans

    Melted cheese with beans inside a warm Flour Tortilla

    US$4.55
  • Kids Quesadilla - Rice And Beans On Side

    Cheese Quesadilla with Rice and Beans on the Side

    US$10.76
  • Kids Burrito

    Served with rice, beans and cheese

    US$8.35
  • Kids Meat Quesadilla

    Cheese Quesadilla with your Choice of Meat

    US$9.65
  • Kids Nachos - Cheese And Beans

    Served with Cheese and Beans Only

    US$6.49
  • Kids Taco - Rice And Beans On Side

    Your choice of meat Taco served with Rice and Beans on the Side

    US$11.38
  • Kids Taco - Meat And Cheese

    Your choice of meat Taco and cheese.

    US$5.49

Dessert

  • Flan
    US$4.99

Special Plates

  • Menudo Large (Available Saturday And Sunday Only)*

    Savor our mouthwatering menudo: tender beef in a rich broth, served with onions, cilantro, oregano, lime, and toasted Chile de Arbol on the side. * Menudo is only served Saturday and Sunday.

    US$25.44
  • Coctel De Camarones

    A refreshing shrimp cocktail with plump, juicy shrimp, diced onion, ripe tomato, spicy jalapeños, fresh cilantro, all finished with zesty ketchup and creamy avocado for the perfect bite.

    US$23.53
  • Menudo Small (Available Saturday And Sunday Only)*

    Savor our mouthwatering menudo: tender beef in a rich broth, served with onions, cilantro, oregano, lime, and toasted Chile de Arbol on the side. * Menudo is only served Saturday and Sunday.

    US$19.52
  • Platos Especiales

    A plate filled with your choice of perfectly seasoned meat, alongside fragrant rice, flavorful beans, creamy guacamole, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and warm tortillas.

    US$26.57
  • Carne Asada Plate

    Tender, juicy carne asada served with flavorful rice, savory beans, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, creamy guacamole, and a sprinkle of Monterey Jack cheese, with warm tortillas on the side.

    US$27.71

Quesadillas

  • Regular Quesadilla

    Corn or Flour Tortilla filled with melted Cheese.

    US$6.98
  • Super Quesadilla

    Served with choice of meat, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, lettuce and salsa.

    US$17.05

A La Carte

  • Chile Relleno A La Carte

    Poblano pepper filled with melted cheese finished with our own special recipe sauce.

    US$16.55
  • Enchilada A La Carte

    Tortilla filled with Melted cheese topped with green or red sauce

    US$11.71

Catering

  • Large Tray Rice
    US$71.43
  • Large Tray Refried Beans
    US$71.43
  • Small Tray Refried Beans
    US$29.76
  • Large Tray Black Beans
    US$71.43
  • Small Tray Beans
    US$29.76
  • Small Tray Rice
    US$29.76
  • Small Tray Black Beans
    US$29.76
  • Large Tray Beans
    US$71.43

Breakfast

  • Breakfast Plate

    Served with Rice, beans, scrambled eggs and choice of meat

    US$18.03
  • Breakfast Burrito

    Served with meat, eggs, refried beans, cheese, and salsa

    US$19.63

Vegetarian

  • Vegetarian Quesadilla

    Served with cheese, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, and salsa

    US$16.19
  • Vegetarian Plate

    Served with rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, guacamole, tomatoes, and tortillas.

    US$21.78
  • Vegetarian Tostada

    Served with cheese, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, and salsa

    US$15.15
  • Vegetarian Taco

    Served with rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and sour cream.

    US$12.68
  • Vegetarian Nachos

    Served with beans, cheese, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.

    US$20.38
  • Vegetarian Burrito

    Served with rice, beans, guacamole, cheese, salsa, sour cream and lettuce

    US$20.68

Side Orders

  • Guacamole Large
    US$6.99
  • Sour Cream Large
    US$6.99
  • Chiles Fritos (Fried Jalapeños)
    US$3.00
  • Rice Small
    US$9.10
  • Beans Small
    US$9.10
  • Sour Cream Small
    US$2.99
  • Guacamole Small
    US$2.99
  • Rice Large
    US$10.99
  • Extra Chips & Salsa Serving

    Add fixings for an additional charge.

    US$2.80
  • Beans Large
    US$10.99
  • Extra Pico De Gallo
    US$0.80

Tacos

  • Tacos

    Classic and irresistible! Soft tortillas filled with your choice of meat, fresh cilantro, diced onions, and a splash of salsa to bring it all together. Simple, yet perfect.

    US$6.26
  • Taco Plate

    Classic and irresistible! Soft tortillas filled with your choice of meat, fresh cilantro, diced onions, and a splash of salsa to bring it all together. Simple, yet perfect.

    US$11.09
  • Hard Shell Taco

    Crunch into this flavor-packed taco filled with refried beans, melted cheese, crisp cabbage, salsa, and your choice of savory meat for an unbeatable crunchy delight.

    US$7.01
  • Super Taco

    A regular taco taken to the next level! Loaded with melted cheese, creamy guacamole, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and tangy sour cream – a super bite every time.

    US$7.01
  • Taco Salad

    A fiesta in a bowl! Crispy fried tortilla filled with refried beans, fluffy rice, fresh guacamole, tangy sour cream, melted cheese, salsa, crisp lettuce, and juicy tomatoes.

    US$10.70
  • Fish Taco

    Taco sauteed with Grilled Fish sauteed with Pico de Gallo.

    US$7.13
  • Shrimp Taco

    Juicy, sautéed shrimp nestled in a soft tortilla, paired perfectly with grilled pico de gallo for a burst of fresh, vibrant flavors in every bite.

    US$7.13

Beverages

  • Fountain Drink - Unsweetened Tea
    US$9.45
  • Coca Cola - Can

    The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

    US$7.59
  • Agua Fresca Choice

    Rotation of Fresh waters from the day: Orchata, Melon, Pineapple, and Cucumber.

    US$5.95
  • Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
    US$12.98
  • Fountain Drink - Fanta
    US$9.19
  • Jarritos Pineapple - Bottle
    US$9.45
  • Coke - Can

    The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

    US$7.59
  • Sangria Senorial - Bottle
    US$9.45
  • Fresh Squeezed Carrot Juice
    US$12.98
  • Jarritos Lime - Bottle
    US$9.45
  • Sidral Mundet - Bottle
    US$9.45
  • Jarritos Strawberry - Bottle
    US$9.45
  • Agua Fresca - Pineapple

    Rotation of Fresh waters from the day: Orchata, Jamaica, Melon, Pineapple, Cucumber, and watermelon.

    US$10.95
  • Water Bottle
    US$6.99
  • Fountain Drink - Sprite

    The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

    US$9.19
  • Fountain Drink - Root Beer
    US$9.45
  • Coca Cola - Bottle

    The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

    US$9.45
  • Fanta - Can

    Change up your routine with the bright, bubbly, fruity orange flavor.

    US$7.59
  • Fanta - Bottle

    Change up your routine with the bright, bubbly, fruity orange flavor.

    US$9.45
  • Jarritos Grapefruit - Bottle
    US$9.45
  • Jarritos Tamarind - Bottle
    US$9.45
  • Agua Fresca - Horchata
    US$10.95
  • Fountain Drink

    Quench your thirst with our refreshing fountain drinks! Choose from favorites like Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Starry Lemon Lime, Mtn Dew, and Crunch Orange. We also offer Raspberry, Manzanita Sol, and Lipton Iced Tea (sweetened or unsweetened)—there's a flavor for everyone!

    US$4.99
  • Agua Fresca - Melon

    Rotation of Fresh waters from the day: Orchata, Melon, Pineapple, Cucumber, and watermelon.

    US$10.95
  • Squirt - Bottle
    US$9.45
  • Squirt - Can
    US$7.59
  • Fountain Drink - Minute Maid Lemonade

    The quintessential refreshing beverage with the great taste of a simpler time.

    US$9.45
  • Jarritos Mandarina - Bottle
    US$9.45
  • Fountain Drink - Pibb Xtra
    US$9.45
  • Sprite - Can

    The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

    US$7.59
  • Jarritos Guava - Bottle
    US$9.45

Basic Plate

  • Mixed Fajitas

    A mouthwatering trio of shrimp, chicken, and asada, served with crisp lettuce, tangy sour cream, creamy guacamole, shredded cheese, and juicy tomatoes for the ultimate fajita experience.

    US$28.34
  • Beef Fajitas

    Tender beef, sizzling hot, served with seasoned rice, creamy beans, melted cheese, tangy sour cream, guacamole, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and warm tortillas to wrap it all up. (* Mixed Fajita Shown on Picture)

    US$27.91
  • Torta

    Served with meat, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, salsa and tomatoes

    US$19.79
  • 2 Chile Rellenos Plate

    Two hearty chile rellenos stuffed with cheese served with fluffy rice, creamy beans, guacamole, sour cream, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, and warm tortillas for a truly satisfying meal.

    US$19.94
  • Shrimp Fajitas

    Sizzling shrimp sautéed to perfection, served with seasoned rice, creamy beans, fresh lettuce, tangy sour cream, guacamole, and shredded cheese, topped with juicy tomatoes for a burst of flavor. * (Picture Shown of Mixed Fajita)

    US$28.34
  • Chicken Fajitas

    Juicy, sizzling chicken served with seasoned rice, creamy beans, melted cheese, guacamole, tangy sour cream, crisp lettuce, and fresh tomatoes, wrapped up in warm tortillas. (* Mixed Fajita shown on picture)

    US$28.34
  • 3 Enchilada Plate

    Three saucy enchiladas filled with your choice of meat, paired with fluffy rice, creamy beans, tangy sour cream, rich guacamole, crisp lettuce, and juicy tomatoes for a complete feast.

    US$26.09
  • Chile Relleno Plate

    A single, rich chile relleno stuffed with melted cheese, served alongside seasoned rice, flavorful beans, guacamole, sour cream, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, and warm tortillas.

    US$20.99