Tacos Moreno

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Tacos Moreno is a Santa Cruz, California, taquería founded in 1982 by Stephan Moreno, with its main shop on Water Street and branches in Capitola and on the UC Santa Cruz campus.

History

Stephan Moreno established Tacos Moreno in 1982. The original Midtown shop on Water Street has a hole-in-the-wall feel and a lunchtime line, according to Santa Cruz's community wiki. The business added a location on 41st Avenue in Capitola and a counter at UC Santa Cruz's Merrill College, which has made it a fixture for students.

Recognition

In Good Times' 2023 Best of Santa Cruz County poll, Tacos Moreno won best Mexican cuisine for the Capitola area and was a runner-up for best taquería in Santa Cruz. The menu includes both meat and vegetarian dishes.

Reviews

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See also

References

  1. "Tacos Moreno". Santa Cruz LocalWiki. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
  2. "Best of Santa Cruz County 2023: Food & Drink". Good Times. Retrieved 2026-10-10.