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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.
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.
Special thanks to the Good Times Weekly Newspaper for the image above. -April 21st, 2023.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What’s the Difference between Agave Americana and Agave Tequilana?
Agave Americana vs. Agave Tequilana Have you ever relaxed on a warm summer evening with an ice-cold Margarita? If so, then you have tasted one of the most popular drinks made from tequila, a particular spirit from the agave plant, as you probably know. They are many different cocktails made
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
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.
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
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.
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
LIVE MUSIC with Rio Road on April 4th!
Join us for a special night at Tortilla Flats! Enjoy LIVE MUSIC with Rio Road on Tuesday, April 4th, 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.
Who Was Frida Kahlo?
Get Ready to Party Like It’s 1907! Read all about the incomparable Frida Kahlo – artist, feminist, and Mexican cultural icon. Frida’s life was anything but boring, overcoming polio as a child and suffering from a bus accident that left her with a broken spine and collarbone. But Frida didn’t
Washing Away 2022!
On New Year’s Eve, Soquel Creek came up over its banks and flooded our back parking lot and our patio. Lucky for us staff put sandbags in front of the back door so no water came in. Click the video below to play the footage we captured. https://tortillaflatsdining.biz/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_9202-3.mov We ran down
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!
