Taqueria Los Pericos is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Tacos in Santa Cruz.

1. Taqueria Los Pericos

8.6
139 Water St (at River St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 35 tips and reviews

Rebekah W.Rebekah Wolf: Really good fish tacos. One is plenty.

Annabel C.Annabel Chick: Amazing fish tacos. The chips and salsa all tasted so fresh.

Anne H.Anne Huang: Fish taco is superb!

Johnny's Harborside is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Tacos in Santa Cruz.

2. Johnny's Harborside

7.2
493 Lake Ave (at Eaton St), Santa Cruz, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Eastside · 37 tips and reviews

Jerald S.Jerald Singh: Get the trio of seafood tacos!

Chad H.Chad Hyams: Don't waste time on the taco trio just go for the fish tacos

Joy Y.Joy Yip: The fish tacos were delish! definitely recommend you try them!

Harbor Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Tacos in Santa Cruz.

3. Harbor Cafe

9.0
535 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Café · 41 tips and reviews

VVineygirlVVineygirl: $5 fish taco and beer on Thursdays!!! Bottomless mimosas on Friday.

Laura D.Laura DeBenning: Bloody Mary, fish tacos & polenta fries!

Damian B.Damian Bayona: If there's a line, sit at the outside bar area for immediate food and drink service. The breakfast croissant is a must try 👌🏻

Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Tacos in Santa Cruz.

4. Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room

8.4
221 Cathcart St (btwn Pacific Ave & Cedar St), Santa Cruz, CA
Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 79 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael Daniels: Fish tacos and sweet potato fries. Great drinks. Great specials and kids menu, too.

Robert B.Robert Butler: Good atmosphere. Fish Soup is massive. Sweet potato fries are quite tasty. I've had better fish tacos, but these are pretty tasty. All in all an excellent choice.

IS K.IS KLE: Can't get enough of this place. Hawaiian fish soup is amazing. Fish tacos, veggie burger, fish sandwich, plantains, fries - all great.

Crow's Nest Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Tacos in Santa Cruz.

5. Crow's Nest Restaurant

8.3
2218 E Cliff Dr (at 5th Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
American Restaurant · Eastside · 112 tips and reviews

NoahNoah: The fish tacos and pear salad were delicious! The service is friendly and quick despite the busy somewhat crowded nature of the place.

John D.John Donnelly: Service was excellent, fish tacos were yum! Terrible parking. Good bands

Sue L.Sue Lux: Very nice place for lunch. We had the fish tacos and French dip which were tasty. Loved the flan for dessert! The view was superb!

Aldo's Harbor Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Tacos in Santa Cruz.

6. Aldo's Harbor Restaurant

7.4
616 Atlantic Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Breakfast Spot · Eastside · 39 tips and reviews

Tina B.Tina Brooks: Not the best of service, but the fish tacos are great.

Sarah R.Sarah R: Great views of the harbor from the patio. Get the hibiscus mimosa, and fish tacos or the chicken fajita salad

laaziklaazik: Awesome for late breakfast or lunch. Easy going and with a view to harbour.

Steamer Lane Supply is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Tacos in Santa Cruz.

7. Steamer Lane Supply

7.9
644-670 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Food Truck · Westside · 5 tips and reviews

Nico P.Nico Pitney: “Modern, seaside snack shack with affordable handheld meals across from Steamer Lane, the city’s most iconic surf break. Menu items include salmon poke bowls, fish tacos, panini-pressed quesadillas”

Nico P.Nico Pitney: Wonderful spot. Fish tacos and drinks were amazing. Dillas are fine but bland.

NycalaNycala: The Agua Fresca is a must try. Always seasonal and fresh

Taqueria Vallarta is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Tacos in Santa Cruz.

8. Taqueria Vallarta

7.9
1221 Mission St (at Van Ness Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Westside · 14 tips and reviews

JoJo: fish tacos!!!

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: vegans & vegetarian sisters/brothers: order bean burrito, hold the rice add lettuce and jalapeño. That's the stuff🌶 ‼️ awesomeness

Gina G.Gina G: Vegetarian nachos are amazing!

Taqueria Vallarta is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Tacos in Santa Cruz.

9. Taqueria Vallarta

7.5
608 Soquel Ave (at Oceanview Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Eastside · 12 tips and reviews

Kat .Kat 🐱: Al Pastor and Fish Tacos are soooooo delicious! Carne Asada and Grilled Pollo are not bad too. Definitely coming back again!

Suzie T.Suzie Thomas: Mmmm delicious veggie burritos! -get the sauces on the side.

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Been coming here for nearly 25 years. Take it from an OG. They are famous for their super burritos. No doubt. But do not sleep on their hard shell tacos in particular. They come with a secret salsa.

La Cabaña Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Tacos in Santa Cruz.

10. La Cabaña Taqueria

7.4
2332 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Westside · 25 tips and reviews

Rebekah O.Rebekah Owen: Fish tacos!

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Get the Mayan or the Azteca specials and add molé to make it a wet 🌯

Mel L.Mel Lindberg: California burrito!

Stagnaro Bros. is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Tacos in Santa Cruz.

11. Stagnaro Bros.

7.3
59 Municipal Wharf (at The Pacific Ocean), Santa Cruz, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Scott H.Scott Harris: Don't order the prawn tacos... Your entire group will finish eating before your order is ready

Tony C.Tony Collander: Fish Tacos and their own IPA.

Shelley H.Shelley Harger McIntosh: Ernesto's pasta was yummy!!! My husband had the Cioppino and loved it!! We are definitely going back next time we are in Santa Cruz!

Jalapeños is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Tacos in Santa Cruz.

12. Jalapeños

8.1
206 Laurel St (Pacific Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 5 tips and reviews

Kevin Y.Kevin Yu: Their carne asada and chicken nitza burritos are super delicious. Try adding srirachi on them!

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: get the Downtown Veggie Burrito which I believe is already vegan! Ask for jalapeño peppers inside. They have both a spicy and not so spicy green salsa that you can request (shown) #onelove #vegetarian

Austin D.Austin Djali: Try a breakfast burrito in the am

Kelly's French Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Tacos in Santa Cruz.

13. Kelly's French Bakery

7.5
402 Ingalls St (at Swift St), Santa Cruz, CA
Bakery · Westside · 30 tips and reviews

James L.James Lee: Try the fish tacos with half salad and half French fries.

Michele A.Michele Ashland: Coffee, poached eggs on creamy polenta with a friend and my dog on the patio after a walk along the ocean. I HIGHLY recommend!

H. C.H. Colbert (@hrsch): I want to like this place so much, but the staff is as rude as a French stereotype. Constant cafeteria-style line, no substitutions, no sandwiches before a certain time, anorexic menu. Too many rules.

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Tacos in Santa Cruz.

14. Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

8.1
402 Ingalls St Ste 27 (btw Fair Ave and Swift Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Brewery · Westside · 34 tips and reviews

Caitlin S.Caitlin Stinneford: Amazing outdoor seating. Dog friendly. Movies on Monday nights.

Sabina B.Sabina B.: Get the beer flight and sample all the goodness. If you're here during the colder months, get their ginger beer - it will not disappoint. The IPA is solid as well.

John G.John Gelbius: $3 brews during happy hour.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Tacos in Santa Cruz.

15. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8.9
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Hotel · Westside · 40 tips and reviews

Jamie C.Jamie Currie: Super cool hotel. Clean and comfy beds, great views.

Detlev A.Detlev Artelt: Nice and perfect located hotel in Santa Cruz. Direct at the beach.

Jason R.Jason Rosenberg: Get a room facing the Ocean. Read more.