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Tortilla Flats WINS Best Of Santa Cruz 2024: Best Margarita and silver for Best Mexican Restaurant in Aptos / Soquel! Tortilla Flats features the BEST Margaritas in the county and over 60 Tequilas and Mezcal.

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We Have Tortilla Flats Merch, Including:
3/4 Sleeve baseball tees (white with black sleeves), Zip Up Hoodies, and Baseball Caps, and MORE! Also check out our brand new stickers!

*Only available in-store.

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Special Announcements

Special thanks to the Good Times Weekly Newspaper for the image above. -April 21st, 2023.

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Live Music Tuesday 12/19 Featuring Mountain Lark!

Music Nights At Tortilla Flats Let us make your Tuesday night happier with music and tequila! Featuring: Mountain Lark Tuesday 12/19 at 6:30 p.m. Our Mole Festival Is Here 12/12 – 12/17! Check Out The Menu! We have a full bar as well as “The BEST Margaritas in Santa Cruz

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Spice Up Your Gifting Game With A Tortilla Flats Gift Card!

Stuck on what to get for the person who seems to have it all? Give the gift of delicious meals, a vibrant atmosphere, stylish apparel, and a Tortilla Flats Gift Card. It’s not just a present; it’s a tasty experience they won’t forget. For friends who want to skip the stuff. Know someone who’s on a journey to declutter and zen down? Skip the stuff and treat them to a dining experience.

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Ole Mole! Join Us 12/12 – 12/17 For Our Mole Festival!

Mole Festival: Olé Mole! Tue 12/12 – Sun 12/17 🍽️ 🌶️ Immerse yourself in the enticing aromas of Mole Manchamanteles, a delicious fusion of Ancho, Pasilla, and Chipotle chiles, served alongside succulent pork carnitas. Or, transport yourself to the tropics with Mole Aji Limo, a fruity blend with mild heat served

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Seafood Weekend Is Here: Fri Dec 8 – Sun Dec 10!

Join Us This Weekend For Our Delicious Specials!  🐟 🌮 🦐 Dive into a sea of flavors at Tortilla Flats during our Seafood Weekend from Dec 8 to Dec 10! Enjoy our freshest catches with our tasty menu featuring succulent Halibut, delicious Seafood Burritos, mouthwatering Prawn Tacos, and savory Salmon.

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Get Your Hot Tamales This Week!

Get Your Hot Tamales This Week! Check Out Our Hot Tamale Menu Below, Available From: Tue Nov 21 – Sun Nov 26, except for Thursday! 🍁🌮🦃  Read More About Our Delicious Tamale Flavors Here! We have a full bar as well as “The BEST Margaritas in Santa Cruz County”! Don’t forget

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Dia de Los Muertos Altar Is Up!

Come see for yourselves!  The pictures don’t do it justice!  🌺💀🌹 Our beautiful Dia de Los Muertos altar is now up with it’s vibrant colors, cherished traditions, and heartfelt remembrances. The altar reflects the richness of our Mexican heritage and the people special to us at Tortilla Flats. Swing by, grab some food

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LIVE MUSIC With The Mountain Larks On Oct 3rd!

Join us for a special night at Tortilla Flats! 🎸🎶🎹 Enjoy LIVE MUSIC With The  🎶 Mountain Larks 🎶  October 3rd at 6:30 PM  🎸🎶🎹 Serving regular menu until 8:30 pm. For reservations of 6 or more, call us at 831-476-1754.

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A Taste Of Soquel on Saturday Sep 23!

We will be at the 14th annual A Taste of Soquel, a benefit for Second Harvest Food Bank, serving up Chicken Mole Tostaditas and our Fresh Chips and Salsa! See you there!!!😊 Get 20% Off Appetizers When You Buy A Margarita! We have a full bar as well as “The

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Congratulations To Our Selfie Contest Winner!

Our Selfie Contest Winner Is @jodielh86! Thank you for participating! Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram @tortilla.flats to be notified of future contests! 💚 🌮 ❤️‍ Stay tuned for more contests and events, including: 20% off Appetizers when you pair them with our signature margarita for the

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LIVE MUSIC With Loose Gravel On Sep 19th!

Join us for a special night at Tortilla Flats! 🎸🎶🎹 Enjoy LIVE MUSIC with  🎶 Loose Gravel 🎶  September 19th at 6:30 PM Featuring Peter, Mik, and Scott!  🎸🎶🎹 Serving regular menu until 8:30 pm. For reservations of 6 or more, call us at 831-476-1754.

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Introducing Our New Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten Free Menu!

September is going to be amazing with our brand new menu with even more to choose from! 🌮 Our team has worked hard to make sure that every dish is packed with flavor. So whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free, you won’t have to compromise on taste! 🍹 Check Out Our

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Frida Kahlo Fiesta Aug 25 – 27!

Join Us This Weekend for a Frida Kahlo Fiesta! Frida Kahlo was an artist, champion of gender equality, and representation of Mexican heritage. Frida Kahlo’s life traversed extraordinary paths—confronting polio during her youth, surviving a bus accident that left her spine and collarbone fractured, and transforming adversity into her famous

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Share A Selfie And Win!

Join the Tortilla Flats Selfie Contest!  Hello Food Lovers!  🌮 📸 ❤️ Ready for a fun challenge? In August, we’re having a Selfie Contest that’ll make your photos pop! 🤳🎉 How to Enter: Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TortillaFlatsSoquelSantaCruz) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/tortilla.flats). Like our post to show you love our yummy

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Join Us For Our Next Tuesday Tasting On Aug 15!

August’s Tuesday Tasting Features La Adelita! Harvested and distilled on Single Estates located in the heart of the highlands of Jalisco, La Adelita is sure to delight your taste buds! Join us as La Adelita presents Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, Cristalino, and Extra Añejo. Tuesday Aug 15 at 6:30 p.m. For

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The Amazing Story Behind THIS Bottle of Tequila!

The Label ADELITA Commemorates the Courageous Women Soldiers of the Mexican Revolution: La Soldadera. The song “La Adelita” is one of the most famous ballads from that time. It tells the story of warrior woman Adelita, who was from Duranga. Adelita joined the Maderista movement in the early stages of

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LIVE MUSIC with The Lance Little Infusion: August 8th!

Join us for a special night at Tortilla Flats!  🎸🎶🎹  Enjoy LIVE MUSIC with  🎶 The Lance Little Infusion 🎶  on Tuesday, August 8th at 6:30 PM! Featuring: Lance Little on guitar, Jenny Holiday on percussion, and Scott Milrod on blues harmonica. Mark your calendar and join us on Aug

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Tortilla Flats And Freedom Makers: A Flaming Collaboration!

Meet Freedom Makers: Freedom to Thrive Hey There, Tortilla Flats Community!  We’ve got some exciting news for all you creatives and entrepreneurs out there. Tortilla Flats has forged an alliance with Freedom Makers! Together, we’re embarking on a journey filled with creativity, entrepreneurship, and a strong sense of community. Imagine a

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LIVE MUSIC Rio Road on July 18!

Join us for a special night at Tortilla Flats! Enjoy LIVE MUSIC with Rio Road on Tuesday July 18, 7:30 – 9:30 pm!  Great music, great food! Serving regular menu until 8:30 pm. Come eat and drink and be merry 🎸🎶🎹 For reservations of 6 or more, call us at

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Join Us for a Tuesday Tasting on July 11!

Get ready for a fun night of delight for your taste buds! ✨🍸✨ July 11th, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. July’s Tuesday Tasting features Agave spirits from El Ladron Yolo, a Santa Cruz County distiller. Join an expert from El Ladron Yolo as we compare blanco, reposado, and anejo spirits! This

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Join Us For The 4th Of July!

Father’s Day Weekend Is Here! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇲🇽 Treat Dad to a wonderful meal and a perfect Margarita Fri 6-16 – Sun 6-18! JalapeñoHoney Ribs Pork Tenderloin Medallions Seafood Burritos Red Pepper Prawns Peanut Butter Pie Caramel Turtle Cheesecake Featured Cocktails: LimeDrop Butterfly Pea Flower Gin Martini … We have a full

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Join us on June 13th from 5-9pm for a special celebration!

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇲🇽 Donations at the door go to support the work of the Santa Cruz Diversity Center. We’ll feature our mouth-watering Carne Asada Tostadas and Mezcal-based La Mareya margaritas. Enjoy laughter, fun decor, and the experience of making a difference. Let love abound! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇲🇽 We have a full bar as well

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What’s The Difference Between Tequila & Mezcal?

What’s The Difference Between Tequila And Mezcal? The Main Differences Between Tequila And Mezcal Are you a big fan of Mexican food? If so, then you likely enjoy Mexican drinks as well. While Mexico is known for its legendary beers like Corona and Modelo, it is also known for its

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LIVE MUSIC with Loose Gravel on June 6!

Join us for a special night at Tortilla Flats! Enjoy LIVE MUSIC with Loose Gravel on Tuesday June 6th, 7:30 – 9:30 pm!  *Full menu will be available until 8:30 pm, full bar until 9:00. For reservations of 6 or more, call us at 831-476-1754.

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A Colorful New Face For Tortilla Flats!

Check Out Our New Paint Job & Mural! We are very excited to reveal our brand new paint job and mural, “Birds of Paradise!” Not only does this beautiful work of art pay homage to Tortilla Flats’ Mexican roots, it also serves up that vibrant and colorful vibe that you

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LIVE MUSIC with Flamenco Bobby on May 2!

Join us for a special night at Tortilla Flats! Enjoy LIVE MUSIC with Flamenco Bobby on Tuesday May 2nd, 7:30 – 9:30 pm!  *Full menu will be available until 8:30 pm. For reservations of 6 or more, call us at 831-476-1754.

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Announcing the Winners of Our Frida Kahlo Contest!

The Winners Are Here! We’re proud to announce the winners of our Instagram Frida Kahlo Canvas Print Contest. Congratulations to our winner: Terre Schroeder (@big14_831). Terre enjoys the food at Tortilla Flats but LOVES the margaritas. First runner-up: Stephanie Torres (@262nana). Other runners-up: Elsa (@letssitdownandeat) and Vanessa (@lemmegetabiteofthat). Check out

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Our Story

For over 45 years Tortilla Flats has delighted locals and visitors with the best food in the area. Zolina continues the legacy of the founder, Cheryl Marquez, who was inspired by the French and Mexican cuisines of New Orleans while living in the French Quarter. Click the button below to read more about our story!