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Everything about Tortilla Flats, from the earth-tone walls decorated with antique pottery to the luscious desserts is the creation of owner Cheryl Marquez. Inspired by the French and Mexican cuisines of New Orleans while living in the French Quarter, Cheryl blends the fieriness of Mexico with the sophistication of the French sauces, the earthiness of the Yucatan and the complexity of Santa Fe with all the freshness and lightness that Californians expect. With a variety of chilies, from the rare Peruvian aji to the well-known jalapeno, Cheryl creates tastes that are truly unique. And yes, we do have rice and beans--wonderful nutty long grain brown rice and no-animal-fat beans.
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Customer Reviews (16 reviews)
dinoutgirl
on Citysearch Sep 18, 2008Went there on a Friday night. The place was completely crowded. We sat at the counter and were waited on immediately from the bartender. We ordered Margaritas. They arrived over the rocks BUT we do not like them that... (more)
al_wallace_open
on Citysearch Aug 18, 2008Service was excellent. I inspected the place the next day and found it to be extremely satisfactory. The technician did a great job without any supervision. (more)
matur
on Citysearch Aug 13, 2008My friend had a dinner with his family at Tortilla Flats and he suggested me, to have a dinner at that place. When I entered I saw at walls, it was decorated with antique pottery. The artwork on the walls was just stunning... (more)
sandyweb33
on Citysearch Dec 12, 2007If you have not tried Tortilla Flats in Soquel, CA you are in for a treat! Try any special on their list and you will get consistently delicious food. Sample their tapas or usual menu items and you will be just as content.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 12, 2007I was visiting Soquel and my sister-in-law took me to Tortilla Flats, and let me tell you it was a treat! The atmosphere is inviting with more of a South American decor. The menu is intriguing with fresh seafood dishes,... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 12, 2007Starting December 10 going on until the 17th, Tortilla Flats will be holding their Ole Mole! event. Owner Cheryl Marquez has researched and prepared the moles in the traditional way. Using all fresh ingredients and... (more)
johnlankin12
on Citysearch Dec 04, 2007When I was going to Tortilla Flats I envisioned just some average taqueria. Once I entered the door at that instant I realized that it was anything but your average taqueria. The artwork on the walls was just stunning.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 03, 2007I ate at tortilla flats the other day and just loved the tapas!! For those of you who don't know what tapas are, they are small dishes, like appetizers usually accompanied by wine. I finally found a restaurant in the... (more)
jjlang
on Citysearch Nov 22, 2007Definitely the most consistent restaurant in the Soquel/Santa Cruz area. I went during their "Ole Mole!" event and was delighted with the flavors of my mole prueba (A five chile mole in the puebla style Complex and... (more)
jhenney
on Citysearch Nov 16, 2007I ate at tortilla flats today and was very pleased by all the flavors and how beautiful the dishes looked. My friends said the Margaritas were outstanding but I don't drink so I couldn't say anything about that. The... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 16, 2007I ate at tortilla flats yesterday and was just amazed by the flavor and presentation of the dishes. My friends said the Margaritas were outstanding but I don't drink so I couldn't say anything about that. The general... (more)
silverpalette
on Citysearch Aug 01, 2007Tortilla Flats in Santa Cruz. 8/1/07 What I noticed first about this restaurant was some newspaper articles on the window. I felt good about that. The restaurant had a pleasant feel to it. Beautiful colored... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Nov 12, 2006Since 1978, this Mexican restaurant serves everything from echiladas and tostadas to fish tacos and tamales. Low-fat menu available. (more)
wisetouch
on Citysearch Sep 19, 2006Nice atmosphere, very cozy, romantic little gem. Excellent salsa. Margarita was dissapointing. Not sure if this is actually owned by Mexicans, all the servers were white. (more)
santacruzlocal
on Citysearch Sep 10, 2006i eat here at least twice a week, and i always make sure to come for their weekly tapas specials on either monday or tuesday night (not only a great deal, but also really good--tapas are those small spanish dishes). the... (more)
izants
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2005Don't expect the same old enchilada. A wide variety of sauces all to die for and the mole is authentic. Try the original margs. served in gorgous glasses. Desserts are special too. My favorite the lemon blossom... (more)