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Blackened Fish Tacos

Mexican Food in Santa Cruz

Seafood tacos and grilled quesadillas anchor Mexican food at The Water Street Grill in Santa Cruz, CA, available for dine-in.

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Mexican Food to Try

Cajun Chicken Quesadilla

At the Heart of The Water Street Grill

Mexican food at The Water Street Grill includes seafood tacos alongside chicken and cheese quesadillas. The tortillas range from corn for the tacos to grilled flour for the folded quesadillas.

Blackened Shrimp Tacos and Blackened Fish Tacos pair homemade saffron aioli with mango fruit salsa; the fish is red snapper. Cajun Chicken Quesadilla has Cajun-seasoned chicken and melted cheese.

Visit us in Santa Cruz, CA for pickup, dine-in or delivery. Kids Cheese Quesadilla has Jack and cheddar cheese, with chicken available to add and a side option of vanilla yogurt with sliced strawberries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Mexican food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

  • Blackened Fish Tacos — Each order includes two corn-tortilla tacos filled with blackened red snapper, saffron aioli and mango fruit salsa.
  • Cajun Chicken Quesadilla — Cajun-seasoned chicken and melted cheese fill a flour tortilla folded over and grilled to make this quesadilla.
  • Kids Cheese Quesadilla — A grilled flour tortilla holds melted Jack and cheddar; optional chicken can be added and sides include carrots with ranch or vanilla yogurt with strawberries.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for mexican food throughout the Santa Cruz area. Order your mexican food online for convenient pickup or delivery.

Is there a kids menu?

The Water Street Grill offers kid-friendly options, including Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Kids Mac & Cheese.

Explore our menu to see all the options for your next family meal.