Barson Street

Authentic Mexican food in Santa Cruz

At Taqueria Los Primos, our mission is to bring the vibrant, mouthwatering essence of authentic Mexican cuisine to our community in Santa Cruz. We proudly serve food made just like your grandmother and mother used to make — generational family recipes prepared with homemade care and the flavors of home. These time-honored traditions are shared with our neighbors on Barson Street to enrich Santa Cruz with delicious, soul-satisfying food. All our dishes are made to order, ensuring maximum freshness and an explosion of authentic taste in every bite. Our carnitas, al pastor, chorizo, and other favorites are prepared on site using cherished family recipes honored generation after generation. Our sauces are made in-house with the same dedication to tradition. We are committed to crafting each taco, burrito, and plate with the freshest ingredients and the care and passion that has defined Mexican home cooking for hundreds of years.

Inside Taqueria Los Primos in Santa Cruz with fresh Mexican dishes
Recipes passed down from abuela's hands — slow carnitas, patient salsas, and the quiet care of a kitchen that never forgot home.
Homemade salsa with the bright heat of memory. Al pastor that remembers the fire. Mexican comfort, made for Santa Cruz.
Here on Barson Street, we cook the way our mothers taught us: with time, with heart, and with nothing held back.

Santa Cruz guests

Real Voices from Santa Cruz

Best authentic Mexican in Santa Cruz! Taqueria Los Primos on Barson St tastes just like homemade — the tacos and burritos remind me of my abuela’s cooking. Super friendly staff and generous portions.

Maria Santos2026-03-12 · Google

★★★★★

Soulful Mexican food for Santa Cruz: carnitas that fall apart, tortillas still warm, flavors that know your name.

Before you visit

Questions from Santa Cruz

Where is Taqueria Los Primos?

Taqueria Los Primos is at 425 Barson St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. The kitchen is open daily from 10am to 10pm.

What are the most ordered dishes?

Guests come back for the Super Burrito, quesabirrias with consommé, shrimp tacos, super quesadillas, chile verde burritos, weekend menudo, ramen birria, and chicken mole.

Can I order pickup or delivery?

Yes. Order pickup directly, or get delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. Catering is available for Santa Cruz events.

Do you serve breakfast?

Yes. Breakfast includes the Chorizo Sunrise, Ham Fiesta, Bacon Bliss, and Potato Perfection burritos, plus huevos rancheros and other morning plates.

Come visit us

425 Barson St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 515-7101

hello@savortaquerialosprimos.com

Open daily 10am–10pm