Lunch on Santa Cruz Boardwalk

[LL Bean]

Stopping on the way to Carmel from San Francisco. Want something good but casual and not too heavy. Recommendations appreciated. Don't like Indian, sushi or Thai. Thanks in advance.

[Carb Lover]

There are a few casual restaurants across from the Boardwalk, but as a local, I generally don't think of going to the boardwalk/wharf area for food. I think your "best bets" in that area are El Paisano (tamales and standard taqueria fare) and Falafel Hut. Please report back on your experience, thanks!

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El Paisano Tamales
609 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Falafel Hut
309 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

[Matt of Aptos]

The Boardwalk really only has low-end carnival food. Not much to get excited about. The best bets are probably the corn dogs and garlic fries.

http://beachboardwalk.com/02_food.html

I've never been, but this place is across the street from the Boardwalk:

http://www.casablanca-santacruz.com/restaurant.html

The wharf is a short walk from the Boardwalk. There are several resturants there:

http://www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us/pr/wharf/

[toodie jane]

NEAR the boardwalk? or on it?

Boardwalk used to be games of chance, rides, and cotton candy. Didn't know there were restaurants! Anxious to see the answers.