Bold, Honest Mexican Street Food in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Tacos, Birria & Bold Flavor

Taqueria Agave

Tacos, Consomé & Local Flavor—All in One Stop

Shrimp and rice wrapped in flour tortillas on a plate with red sauce
A taco salad served in a fried taco shell with chopped lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and other vegetables
A white oval plate with Mexican foods including rice, refried beans with shredded cheese, scrambled eggs with ham and vegetables, all on a wooden round tray.
Plate with fried egg topped with chopped tomatoes and green peppers, refried beans with shredded cheese, Mexican rice, and tostada with beans and vegetables.
A glass of ceviche with chopped vegetables and herbs, served with lime, crackers, and a small bowl of red sauce on a white plate on a rustic wooden table.
A variety of chopped vegetables and garnishes in aluminum trays at a street food stand, including radishes, limes, chopped herbs, onions, and other vegetables.

Catering & Events

Planning a party or event? Taqueria Agave offers crowd-pleasing catering that brings bold, authentic flavors to your table. Whether it’s a family gathering or a corporate lunch, we’ve got you covered.

What Everyone’s Ordering

These are the dishes that keep our guests coming back for more.

Plate of Mexican food with beef, nachos, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, on a white plate with a paper liner, on a wooden table.

Crispy tortilla chips topped with your choice of meat, cheese, sour cream salsa and guacomale.

Super Nachos

Two tacos filled with shredded meat, topped with chopped onions and cilantro, served on a white plate on a wooden table.

A soft corn tortilla topped with your choice of meat, onion, cilantro, and salsa.

Regular Taco

A plate with a cut open burrito filled with cooked meat, lettuce, and other ingredients.

A large grilled flour tortilla with cheese, your choice of meat, quacamole, sour cream, lettuce, salsa, and cheese

Jumbo Quesadillas

Plate of Mexican food including cheese-covered enchiladas, refried beans topped with cheese, Mexican rice, and a fresh salad with lettuce, tomato, and green sauce

Three enchiladas with your choice of meat topped with red sauce, served with rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream guacamole and tomato

Three Enchiladas

Two burritos wrapped in aluminum foil, cut in half, filled with sour cream, diced tomatoes, guacamole, and shredded cheese, on a white plate.

A large flour tortilla packed with your choice of meat, cheese, rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.

Super Burrito

Two foil-wrapped burritos on a white plate, one burrito cut in half revealing filling with meat, vegetables, and rice.

A large flour tortilla packed with your choice of meat, beans, rice, guacamole, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and salsa.

Jumbo Burrito

Half of a burrito cut in half on a white plate, with visible ground beef, lettuce, tomato, and cheese inside, partially wrapped in aluminum foil.
Enchilada covered with melted cheese, served with red sauce and shredded cheese on a white platter. In the background, a bowl of tortilla chips and a side of rice and beef are visible.
Two tacos filled with grilled shrimp and beef, topped with salsa and cilantro, placed on a white plate with chopped vegetables and lime wedges on the side.
Three tacos with minced beef, chopped onions, and cilantro on a plate, with a bottle of Modelo beer, a small cup of salsa, and a bowl of tortilla chips in the background.
Two halves of a burrito with foil wrapping, filled with rice, beans, beef, and vegetables, placed on white paper with Mexican restaurants in the background.
A plate of Mexican food including rice, beans, taco, and enchiladas, with a side of chips and salsa, and a soda in a colorful cup.

The Word on the Street

People are loving the food, the vibes, y todo lo demás.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Excellent authentic Mexican taqueria with booths, free chips and salsa bar. No waiters, order at the counter. Portions are huge. The veggie tacos are piled super high. Chicken soup comes with rice and tortillas and toppings, and is a huge portion. Chicken tacos were good too. Great value and food.

- Kelly M.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This restaurant is just amazing! They are very nice people especially lupita she is so amazing! The food there is delicious and the prices are very great! The restaurant is clean and just overall if I could I'd give them a 10.

- Brina M.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The food is so good Iove the tacos the tacos are amazing delicious and they add a lot of meat they are the best I would recommend the Carne Asada Super Taco

- Julia M.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Best Shrimp Diablo I have EVER had all our food was really good! We did a quick pick up and went back to our hotel

Service was fast and friendly, restaurant is clean and food was amazing! So amazing I forgot to take a picture I will definitely be going back after driving past this place for years I'm glad I stopped

- Victoria D.

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes! We offer both takeout and delivery so you can enjoy your favorite dishes wherever you are.

  • We’re known for our flavorful tacos, burritos, and quesadillas — all made fresh and packed with your favorite fillings, including vegan options.

Honest Mexican Food, Straight from the Grill

At Taqueria Agave, we serve up traditional Mexican street food with care and flavor you can taste in every bite. From sizzling tacos and rich birria to refreshing aguas frescas, everything is made fresh, fast, and full of flavor—just the way it should be.

Overhead view of various Mexican dishes on a gray table, including burritos, enchiladas, rice, beans, guacamole, salsa, iced drinks, and a milky beverage.

Come On In

 

1836 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States

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9 AM - 10 PM
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9 AM - 10 PM