Gabrielita Tamaleria

1132 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz CA 95060

The owner and chef of Gabriella Café, a 33-year-old landmark restaurant in downtown Santa Cruz, opened a lunch spot inside a kiosk on Pacific Avenue. Gabrielita Tamaleria serves tamales, burritos and drinks inspired by chef Gema Cruz’s Oaxacan roots and ingredients purchased from the downtown farmers market.


Type of Cuisine
  • Mexican
Hours of Operation
  • Sunday:
    11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Closed
    Mondays – Tuesdays

    Wednesday – Saturday:
    11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Last updated 02-02-2026


1132 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz CA 95060