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Best Mexican
Taqueria Santa Cruz Express Arran Chahal One can’t help but notice that amid Monterey Street, there is a constant, lively vibe buzzing amidst a small block of restaurants. Most of the commotion stems from Taqueria Santa Cruz Express, where students and locals go to indulge in freshly made Mexican food. For the second year in a row, Cal Poly students insist that Taqueria Santa Cruz is the best place to get Mexican cuisine in San Luis Obispo. Throughout the afternoon, Taqueria Santa Cruz keeps its ceiling-to-floor doors wide open for customers to sit in the patio, enjoy the sunshine and eat delicious food.
rice, warm beans, seasoned potatoes, melted cheese, sour cream, house-made salsa, sliced avocado, and a generous amount of meat. The taqueria is well known for keeping customers full and satisfied by serving up huge portions of food. The complimentary chips-and-salsa bar serves as another reason why repeat customers tend to dine in the local food joint. “My favorite thing about this place is the chips and salsa you get with your food, you always leave full,” civil engineer senior Omar Khan said. For your next most delicious meal, head over to Taqueria Santa Cruz Express on 1308 Monterey St.
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