Real Colima I

Real colima was a good experience for the most part customer service was great and time efficient however the nachos i ordered tasted like the beans were straight out of the can

Been coming here with my family since i was a kid, the best mexican food in santa cruz county for sure. the staff is great.

I am a Mexican food FANATIC and prior to visiting Real Colima, I thought I knew my favorite Mexican restaurant. I was wrong.
I live about 2 hours from this restaurant, but as often as I visit the area, I can imagine I’ll be here a lot when I’m craving Mexican (which is pretty much daily).
When I walked in, the girl immediately spoke to me in Spanish (I’m white/​asian), and although I had no idea what she was saying I knew that was probably a good sign that the food here is bomb as hell. I was right.
As soon as she brought out the chips and salsa, I was in love. I would come back for that spicy goodness any day of the week. This was hands down the spiciest, most flavorful salsa I have ever had. I prefer chunkier salsa, usually, but this salsa was so damn good that I really didn’t care. I ordered the chicken enchilada plate with beans and rice, and let me just tell you I am an atheist but I think there might actually be a God after eating those enchiladas. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the sauce was A1, and it was smothered with gooey cheese that required many napkins. The beans and rice, although a staple, were some of the best I’ve ever had. Super yummy. The kind of beans and rice you want to eat aimlessly for hours because the flavor is so bomb.
My friend ordered the Chile verde plate and the horchata, and loved it as well. I also tried the horchata and it was PERFECT. This place is all around great and if you’re in the area and looking for a great spot to eat, give this one a try. Nothing flashy, but the food makes up for it 110%.

We love the food here. It is a special treat for us, and we eat here about once a month. The shrimp is especially yummy! It is wrapped in bacon and served in a red sauce with melted cheese… Super good. Enjoy!

BEST Mexican food in town. Hands down. BEST Menudo and shrimp soup I have ever had.

I have been eating here since 2011. However today was the last time. I took a bite out of the super burrito and felt something hard. At first I thought it was a bone. After quickly spitting out my food I noticed a COIN!!! A dime in my burrito! How does a food establishment get coins in their food? Do they count money on the food prep tables? Photo uploaded.

We really like coming here. 1^st you must have a flour tortilla, they are the best. Everything from the menu is good. I’m a fan of their enchiladas and rice. The place might not look that great but the food and service is. (After cross the street for some conchitas at El Nopal Bakery)

I typically come here with my family after Sunday morning mass and devour a delicious plate of chilaquiles, enchiladas, or whatever I was in the mood for that morning.
Prices are inexpensive, food is good and the Staff is helpful.

FOOD WAS GREAT!!! BUT SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE!!!
this is the first time i was help by this new lady and you cant tell she has no clue of the waiter description and job.
took her to long to bring stuff and was forgeting half of the stuff too.
again the food still great so if u dont mind bad service its a ok place

First time here. Had a bad experience with the food. Menud o us salty and not tasteful. Did not enjoy. Tamarindo drink tastes plane. No flavor. Not satisfied.

My experience here was just «okay». Food was great, but the place could be a little cleaner and better kept.
I think the food is a little better at the one on East Lake in Watsonville, but that one’s even dirtier.

This place ROCKS!!! when I visit my pal he always takes me here and its just FANTASTIC-​really authentic and you really feel if you are in Mexico… I was the only gringo in the place. Great salsa, friendly service… cant say enough… GRACIAS!!!

Some of the most authentic Mexican food I have had North of the border. Very home-​style, traditional food. No fuss, nothing fancy, just good food like grandma make its it. The tortillas are made right there, on the spot, and are as good, or if not better, than most of the ones I’ve eaten in Mexico. This place is a hole on the wall and not in the greatest of neighborhood, but if you want true, homemade, Mexican food, then stop by.

nom nom nom nom nom
I heart their tortillas

Hands Down Best Mexican Food.
I will drive from San jose to Watsonville to eat there!
Real Colima II is in a nicer area. But the food is just the same!

Both of the Colima Reals are GREAT! They are Mexican home cooking at it’s best. But be warned, it isn’t for those on a diet.
The 15-​inch homemade flour tortillas are a meal on their own. There’s a variety of dishes ranging from soups, tacos, burritos, seafood dishes, & even burgers.
I always go with at least 5 other people & we always leave happy, satisfied, & ridiculously full.
You won’t be disappointed here!

MMmm.
I took a walk on the wild side last week and dared cross the all mighty Pajaro Bridge. Man, the town of Pajaro is like the wild west compared to Watsonville. Junkyards, auto shops, liquor stores. Just the kind of place I’d like to be for the apocalypse.
Real Colima was not our first choice destination. First we walked all the way down to legendary Taqueria El Dandy II, which has sadly closed down. On the way back to Watsonville we stopped in at Real Colima. I’m so glad we did! We glanced at the menu, and that was all the convincing we needed.
The food was absolutely delicious, although very greasy, and it was definitely pricey for Mexican food. I’d say all in all, it was worth it though. They also served Mexican Coke, delicious salsa, and the best damn fresh hot tortillas I’ve ever had.
Our service kind of sucked, and the waitress pretty much abandoned us but beyond that, everything was tremendous. I’d come here again, but maybe only on payday.