Reviews for El Hermoso Mar in Santa Cruz, CA
I hated the food. It was a 40min wait, just to be disappointed with our food. Worst $50 bucks spent. There was a pool of oil in... the container they put my tacos in. Carnitas tasted boiled no flavor and mostly fat. The Tortas was a big disappointment aswell. The one thing that was okay was the bean and cheese burrito. Save your money. The only reason this place is open isbecause people are hungry and it's close to the boardwalk. Read more
Super cute place, the lighting is very nice and the view of the boardwalk is very pleasing. The food was plated very nicely,... and their wasn't a *lot* of service-- but that's just the style since you order at the counter then go seat yourself, which isfine by me! The food was also out very quick, def would come back here! :) Read more
Big disappointment!! poorly cooked food, tasteless! no sauces and they don't even give you tortillas! !! according to that... Mexican food "but it's not... expensive and bad service, the waiter delivered one of our dishes to another table! and thenbrought it to us when he realized his mistake! but he had already left it in another table within reach of other people...... Read more
Great location to have a thriving authentic Mexican restaurant, too bad this isn't it. I tried the seafood appetizer. After... trying the ceviche with way too much salt, it made my saladitas crackers taste dull like expired taste. Read more
Authentic Mexican food right across from the beach and boardwalk. Prices average to any restaurant. They were very friendly and... nice atmosphere. Would definitely go back. Read more
Decent food, lots of vegetarian options. Tastes good, and more genuine than any of the Boardwalk food, so logically gets really... crowded on summer nights. Would come around 7:30pm to miss the rush, or get takeout at 5pm to miss lining up. However, food ismade quite quickly, and there?s free chips & salsa as well as water while you wait, plus a nice TV and lively atmosphere.Overall cozy, but not mind blowing. Would come again though! Read more
Good food. Took forever to order, but food come out quickly. Small out door seating, lots of indoor seating as well. They serve... beer as well. Read more
I give 5 stars to the nice lady up front. She was great. However, the food was a different story.. Stale cold chips, cold beans,... hard rice that had no flavor, no flavor in the salsa, slimy chicken and pigeons running around the dining room. What more can Isay.. Read more