50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Montecito

1 Los Arroyos Montecito Mexican Restaurant & Take Out

4.3 Superb 251 Reviews

1280 Coast Village Road, Montecito

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“We have we our company holiday lunch the attention was excellent as the service all the staff is super friendly el señor the Manager Marciano is awesome 👏 Felipe as well I highly recommended this place and the food and drinks just awesome 👏👏👏👏was a great time”

2 Los Agaves Restaurant

4.6 Superb 437 Reviews

600 North Milpas Street, Santa Barbara · 3.17 miles

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3 Lilly's Taqueria

4.7 Superb 218 Reviews

310 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara · 3.88 miles

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“good portions in the tacos. very tasty and fast service. the line seems overwhelming at first but moves fast. Will definitely be back, when in the area.”

4 Mony's Mexican Food

4.6 Superb 140 Reviews

217 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara · 3.68 miles

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“Parking can be a struggle, but it's totally worth it. One of, if not, the best places to eat in town.”

5 Santo Mezcal

4.4 Superb 337 Reviews

119 State Street, Santa Barbara · 3.74 miles

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“Ensaladas y mariscos en realidad todo está riquísimo”

6 Maiz Picante Taqueria

4.7 Superb 193 Reviews

2714 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara · 5.32 miles

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“Maiz Picante catered our wedding recently and did a phenomenal job! Not only were they professional, but the food was outstanding. We got nonstop praises about the food and service. I will definitely be using them again when we have another event. Otherwise, I try and support them whenever we are in town. They are friendly, professional, and know their food!”

7 La Playa Azul Cafe

4.4 Superb 216 Reviews

914 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara · 3.91 miles

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“I have this the perfect place for happy hour i order the soft steak tacos it was deelish cozy patio, super friendly staff, tasty pineapple margarita, so refreshing, gotta luv chips and guac. Follow your taste buds i highly recommend you give this restaurant a whirl.”

8 Los Agaves

4.5 Superb 318 Reviews

2911 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara · 5.43 miles

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9 Super Cucas

4.5 Superb 248 Reviews

626 West Micheltorena Street, Santa Barbara · 4.93 miles

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“When I tell everyone all I wanna eat is Mexican food when I visit CA THIS is what I’m talking about. HUGE burrito that was amazing with such good salsa options. Burrito was out within 6 min. Lady was appreciative of a 20% tip when I do that at chains or most places I don’t even get a smile, here she made it clear she really appreciated it. Idk how in California there are Chipotle’s just like in NY idk how there are Einsteins. Yum yum yum I want this burrito every other day!”

10 Taqueria Cuernavaca

4.5 Superb 149 Reviews

201 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara · 4.28 miles

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“WOW… just wow… some of the best tacos I’ve ever had in my life! We had to put in second round orders and everytime we forgot to take photos bc we were so excited about the food. We tried majority of their tacos and their pastor quesadilla but their tacos are absolutely 10/10.”

11 Flor De Maiz

4.4 Superb 460 Reviews

29 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara · 3.6 miles

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“Delicious Margaritas - Amazing food and service. 5 ⭐️”

12 La Super-Rica Taqueria

4.4 Superb 442 Reviews

622 North Milpas Street, Santa Barbara · 3.2 miles

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“Great food at great prices.”

13 Corazón Comedor

4.4 Superb 344 Reviews

29 East Victoria Street, Santa Barbara · 4.23 miles

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“Favorite restaurant in all of sb!!! They have so many great options to choose from, and each dish I’ve tried tastes amazing, no complaints! I’ve also met the owners and they’re very hospitable and kind, you can tell they put a lot of care and love into their restaurant and the dishes they curated! I also think they did a really nice job with the decor inside! If you’re ever in town or nearby, this is a must try spot!! They have a variety of options to choose from, and their drinks and salsas are also great!”

14 Casa Comal Cocina Tradicional Mexicana

4.3 Superb 111 Reviews

505 State Street, Santa Barbara · 3.89 miles

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“The place is very nice and the tacos are great! It’s at the heart of the beautiful city of Santa Barbara Ca. I took a picture with one of the owners of Casa Comal. He knows hospitality!”

15 Taqueria El Bajio

4.4 Superb 68 Reviews

129 North Milpas St B, Santa Barbara · 2.96 miles

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“great tacos! highly recommended.”

16 Reyes Market

4.6 Superb 72 Reviews

4795 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria · 6.81 miles

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“Went for breakfast as a recommendation from a chef, and it was so good… the bacon was actually crispy (as requested). Then we had a party of 9 the same day and decided to do take out. Again, everyone said their dishes were delicious. Plus the staff are genuinely friendly and appreciate the business. We are new to Carp, and will go back and recommend often! Thank you!”

17 Los Arroyos Downtown Mexican Restaurant

4.4 Superb 220 Reviews

14 West Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara · 4.21 miles

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“We have we our company holiday lunch the attention was excellent as the service all the staff is super friendly el señor the Manager Marciano is awesome 👏 Felipe as well I highly recommended this place and the food and drinks just awesome 👏👏👏👏was a great time”

18 Taqueria Mena

4.7 Superb 41 Reviews

1501 San Andres Street, Santa Barbara · 4.97 miles

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“the best tacos I’ve had in santa barbara they passed the vibe check fs The meat is juicy, perfectly seasoned, and packed with flavor. The tortillas taste fresh, and every bite is delicious. The portions are generous, the service is friendly love”

19 Lito's Mexican Restaurant

4.4 Superb 198 Reviews

514 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara · 3.41 miles

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“Great food great service will be back soon need to taste some more tacos 🌮”

20 El Sitio Restaurant - Salinas

4.6 Superb 54 Reviews

138 South Salinas Street, Santa Barbara · 2.37 miles

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“I have never been a huge fan of torta's...everytime I get one I always wished I had just gotten a burrito...because who doesn't LOVE tortillas, right? ....but... I just had the best torta of my life! The Cubana Torta from El Sitio is FUEGO. You know when you order a sandwich and you get drips of sauce falling out the back? This thing drips huge chunks of amazingly flavored meats all over....in fact half of the meat they give you doesn't even FIT in the sandwich... you get a whole other sandwich's worth of meat wrapped up in the foil! Hands down. Best Torta of my life. On top of that. they have an amazing all-female kitchen staff, who are sweet as anything and make amazing food. I can't forget Pepe, who is the son of the man who started this business. He is always in-store (I am sure he rotates stores) helping out with operations, taking orders, answering phones, etc. When I first moved here a year or so ago, he was such a bright and helpful face in this new area for me. Which as anyone who lives in SB knows, can sometimes feel a bit stuck up, and unwelcoming. I saw Pepe today and once again he helped me however he could (including selling me a roll of quarters I needed for laundry, lifesaver!) which is what brought me into google maps to send back my gratitude for this business and hope this review will help support them because 1. they deserve it. and 2. it really is the best mexican, or really some of the best food in town! and I do NOT say that lightly. Hope this helps ya'll Cheers. BTW everything I have tried here is great.....but please....consider ordering the Cubana Torta....wow. just....wow.”

21 Corazon Cocina

4.2 Good 164 Reviews

38 West Victoria Street Unit 122, Santa Barbara · 4.37 miles

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“Everything I’ve tried on the menu is outstanding. Fresh ingredients and creative combinations of flavors, herbs, spices. They make their tacos on site, and all portions are substantial. I love the al pastor tacos with chunks of pineapple on top. The Colima ceviche is sublime perfection, and the plátanos are the perfect sweet compliment. The mango margarita with tajin on the rim was delicious.”

22 Los Tarascos Bakery and Deli

4.5 Superb 73 Reviews

314 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara · 3.57 miles

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“Best ever day or nights. From. Aaron”

23 Paloma

4.5 Superb 210 Reviews

702 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara · 3.88 miles

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“Definitely a hip place, they have some beers selections, and a well stocked bar. Unfortunately, they are extremely limited on their gluten free offerings. I would have really loved this place, but I feel their menu missed the mark. The drinks there were pretty good though, and it's location was very convenient. May pop in for a drink next time we're there, after dinner.”

24 Tacos Pipeye

4.7 Superb 198 Reviews

217 North Milpas Street Suite 3281, Santa Barbara · 2.99 miles

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“good Mexican food.. burrito's n tacos off the chain!!!”

25 Carlitos Café y Cantina

4.3 Superb 372 Reviews

1324 State Street, Santa Barbara · 4.32 miles

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“A very good dining experience. Large plates with leftovers to take with you.”

26 Rudy's Mexican Restaurant

4.3 Superb 243 Reviews

305 West Montecito Street, Santa Barbara · 4.05 miles

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“great food ...get in and try it..”

27 Little Alex's

4.4 Superb 57 Reviews

3987 State Street, Santa Barbara · 6.82 miles

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“Great little place. Very clean. Service was friendly and fast. We ordered a burrito with a diablo sauce. We added steak and it came with a spoonful of sourcream on the side. The sauce was definitely homemade. We'd never had Diablo sauce.. not really a fan, but we ate it all up cause we were hungry. Maybe try a different one next time”

28 Taquería Rincón Alteño

4.4 Superb 55 Reviews

115 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara · 3.75 miles

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“Buenos tacos ...........!!”

29 Super Cuca's Taqueria

4.3 Superb 147 Reviews

2030 Cliff Drive Suite 1a, Santa Barbara · 5.77 miles

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“Ordered fish tacos from the specials menu, and while they weren't what I expected, it was a delicious plate of food! Fish was cooked perfectly and veggies were well seasoned. Needed to eat with a knife and fork, no picking up these tacos! Really yummy, and would recommend this casual little taqueria!”

30 Rosales Mexican Restaurant

4.3 Superb 147 Reviews

827 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara · 3.04 miles

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“Hay mucha variedad de comida 🥘 y muy deliciosa”

31 Augie's of Santa Barbara

4.1 Good 129 Reviews

700 State Street, Santa Barbara · 4.11 miles

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“Tonight for delicious dinner, great specials,great service!👍🌈”

32 Cesar's Place

4.4 Superb 42 Reviews

712 North Milpas Street, Santa Barbara · 3.25 miles

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“Didn’t want to wait in line at Super-Rica so dropped in here after a local recommended it. Super fast service and everything was really tasty. Fresh salsa, big burritos and the Jamaica was delicious. I had the shrimp burrito and it was super yummy. Can’t wait to come back!”

33 Azul Cocina Artesanal & Cantina

4.3 Superb 130 Reviews

7 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara · 4.35 miles

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“Azul has become our favorite impromptu dinner spot and we often take our out of town guests here b/c the courtyard is so incredibly charming. The service has always been warm and accommodating too. I am gluten & dairy free and they have so many options for me and are happy to oblige my restrictions. We worry that they don't get enough business to stick around so don't hesitate to give it a chance! It's so good!!”

34 El Rincon Bohemio

4.3 Superb 130 Reviews

4141 State St F1, Santa Barbara · 7.39 miles

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“Please help local businesses. El Rincon Bohemio is Open for take out orders!! Weekdays 11am-8pm and weekends 8am-8pm!”

35 Don Paco's Taco Truck

5.0 Superb 7 Reviews

1432 San Andres Street, Santa Barbara · 4.93 miles

“Best place for good food!”

36 Delgado's Mexican Restaurant

4.3 Superb 103 Reviews

4401 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria · 6.3 miles

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“Very good food had a very good experience”

37 El Zarape Mexican Restaurant

4.3 Superb 90 Reviews

1435 San Andres Street, Santa Barbara · 4.95 miles

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“Love every meal I've had at El Zarape!”

38 Taqueria Tesoro

4.7 Superb 9 Reviews

524 North Milpas Street, Santa Barbara · 3.13 miles

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“I went around 9 with my family and ordered 5 tacos and 2 burritos. The meat was excellent, flavorful and cooked perfectly. The wait time was also much better compared to other food trucks around Milpas, which made the experience even better. Overall, great food and great service.”

39 Rose Cafe

4.3 Superb 71 Reviews

1816 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara · 5.62 miles

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“Outstanding! I can’t say enough about this place first time here on our travels Great Food Great Service we even met the owner and he took the time to chat with us & gave us some history on the restaurant & it’s excellent menudo only regret…. Is that it wasn’t closer to us This place is a must when in Santa Barbara, Ca.”

40 El Pastorcito Food Truck

4.3 Superb 47 Reviews

335 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara · 2.71 miles

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“Great food, great location and not a long wait.”

41 La Tolteca Tortilla Factory Santa Barbara

5.0 Superb 3 Reviews

728 Union Avenue, Santa Barbara · 3.04 miles

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“As a restaurant owner, I know quality when I see it. In my opinion, La Tolteca Tortilla Factory has the best tortillas in all of Santa Barbara. Outstanding quality, fair prices, and service that is always professional. Luis is a great businessman, El Flaco is fantastic, and the entire team works hard every day to deliver an exceptional product. We’ve been doing business with them for a long time, and they’ve always been consistent. Highly recommended!”

42 Burger Express

4.3 Superb 23 Reviews

1435 San Andres Street, Santa Barbara · 4.95 miles

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“(Translated by Google) Excellent ? place..The food with a good seasoning and delicious ?.It's just that it's very hot inside at noon...Above all. They are friendly and good vibes(Original)Excelente ? lugar..La comida con un buen sazón y delicioso ?.Solamente que adentro hace mucho calor al medio día...Sobre todo. Son amables y buena onda”

43 Corazon Cocina Sur

4.2 Good 36 Reviews

772 Linden Ave, Carpinteria · 6.94 miles

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“Love the vibe and opened air seating with some covered sections in the new Carpenteria linden open market. There’s much to choose from here. We really enjoyed the sweet potato taco. It tasted better than the original location in the Santa Barbara market. It just melted in our mouth. The guacamole was just OK. It almost tasted like it had a little cross-contamination with fish. So that was a mess but usually it’s excellent. Margaritas were good and included a passionfruit option They have a bar that you can sit at which has warm wood which makes it inviting. This place has much more of a vibe than at the public market in Santa Barbara, but both are wonderful. I love the open air aspect of this location. It’s only blocks from the beach as well. Parking has been pretty good, but I’m sure as people find a spot. It may get more difficult in the summer I felt like the service in the attitude was more positive than my last few experiences in Santa Barbara maybe because it’s new when people are feeling fresh. I really love Corazón Cucina and I’m so happy to know if this location it’s my new favorite location of their products. Oh yeah, I don’t think they give you chips automatically anymore so you have to ask for it and there may be a charge”

44 El Sitio Restaurant | De La Vina

4.2 Good 57 Reviews

2830 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara · 5.34 miles

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“First Time customer today 04/25/2025 and after trying 5 different Mexican restaurants in 9 months in Santa Barbara I have now found PERFECTION!!! This place is unbelievable on every level in quality, taste & customer service. From my first bite of a carne asada burrito (rice, cheese cilantro & onions added) to the last each bite continued being better than the last. Do yourself a favor and don't pass up the opportunity to taste the best Mexican food in Santa Barbara because you will not be disappointed...Treat Yourself!!!”

45 DOWNTOWN EATS

4.0 Good 4 Reviews

634 State St, Santa Barbara · 3.94 miles

“This place is great. Really enjoyed the experience for burger week. We have been in a few times for the Taco Tuesday special and have gotten to go burritos a few times. Always good. One word of warning, it's not fast. Not a great option if you're in a rush.”

46 Palapa Restaurant | Mexican

4.2 Good 201 Reviews

4123 State Street, Santa Barbara · 7.47 miles

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“Warm and inviting staff, nice ambiance, delicious Mexican food. The owner is also very kind & welcoming!!! Great stopping point when on-the-go as they are fast and courteous, or dine-in of course as well.”

47 Rudy’s Mexican Restaurant Presidio

4.2 Good 202 Reviews

138 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara · 3.9 miles

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“They have a full vegan menu with some great options. I had the Sopes Beyond meat and my wife had the veggie burrito with Beyond meat. Both were absolutely excellent. You can’t give 5 starts on Happy Cow unless it’s full vegan- but I think any place that has a full vegan menu should have the option. Although my review says 4/5- this place is 5/5 easily! Updated from previous review on 2026-07-04”

48 Cris Market & Restaurant

4.1 Good 34 Reviews

2704 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara · 5.31 miles

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“I would definitely recommend Mayos Taqueria Carniceria. Food is delicious authentic salsas sides as well. Botanas available Chicaron Buches Carnitas typed with Onion Tomatoes Cilantro pickled Jalapeños. Also Fresh Meat Vegetables Spices Cheese Seafood also. Try it out you won't be disappointed. Also A Regional Guadalajara Torta Ahogada is served which is very tasty. Thank You Much From Johnny Huerta J.R Y Familia.”

49 Panaderia Casa Don Roge

3.8 Good 13 Reviews

4912 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria · 6.93 miles

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“(Translated by Google) I buy very often in this place, they always have excellent service and attention, the food is very tasty, I like that it is not greasy and is freshly made, 100% recommended(Original)Compro muy seguido en este lugar, siempre tienen un excelente servicio y atención, la comida está muy rica, me gusta que no es nada grasosa y está recién hecha, recomendado 100%”

50 Milpas Taqueria

3.8 Good 13 Reviews

316 North Milpas Street, Santa Barbara · 3.01 miles

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“Love it! Little place with great food and HOT salsa!! Love it! The owners are a sweet hard working couple! Go try it!”