Olitas Cantina Grille - Santa Cruz

Went on a Sunday afternoon with a group of 5 with no reservation. Seated right away with a window view of the bay. Food was incredible and the service spot on. Highly recommend the crab and shrimp enchiladas.

This restaurant has great views and an even greater menu. I started with an Olitas mule and the chips. I am not usually a fan of blended salsas I usually like it chunky), I really enjoyed the sweet and warm flavor of their salsa. I could not decide on whether to order the ceviche or the scallop tamales, so I wound up getting both. I love traditional ceviches, but they can often be hard to eat because of the intense acidity at many restaurants. Their ceviche was enough to be an entire meal for 2 and was perfectly balanced in flavor and acidity. The seafood was incredibly fresh no fishy taste you get from frozen or day-old fish). I also ordered the scallop and shrimp tamales and I am glad I did. The tamales were pretty large and filled to the brim with masa, mushrooms and other spices. I couldn't quite make out everything in there, but it was delicious by itself. But it wasn't by itself as it was served with a creamy sauce and perfectly cooked scallops and shrimp. When it was all mixed together I nearly began to cry, overwhelmed by the incredible flavors and the vast ocean view. The seals were extremely active and I enjoyed watching the birds dive into to the water after the fish and battles against the gulls and seals to be first to the meal. I suppose we all had our fill on seafood that day. Definitely check this place out if only for happy hour to take in the Amazing views. I spent quite a lot $60), but the meal could have easily been shared by 2 or 3 people.

Josh was an amazing waiter who helped me order the Burrito of my dreams. perfect wrinkle, cozy environment and friendly staff. Thanks for being open on Easter and serving us good food!

Lobster Tacos? My favorite place to get a lobster taco is at Olitas on the quay. There they pack them full of delicious lobsters by offering a delicious Ancho Chipotle Slave with fresh avocado top. They also have good cocktails and the chips and salsa are delicious. If you go there during the day, you also have a beautiful sea view.

Nice laid-back please upstairs with awesome views of the ocean. Competition amongst the restaurants on the wharf must be fierce because the prices are reasonable and the food quality is good. Chips and salsa served even with drinks. The south size is not very good. Kind of blend.