50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Santa Barbara

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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.“

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

“Ensaladas y mariscos en realidad todo está riquísimo“

“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!“

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

“Great food at great prices.“

“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!“

“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!“

“great tacos! highly recommended.“

“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“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“great food ...get in and try it..“

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

“Buenos tacos ...........!!“

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

“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“

“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!“

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

“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!!“

“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!“

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

“Best place for good food!“

“Best ever day or nights. From. Aaron“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“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!“

“(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“

“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“

“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.“

“Del Pueblo Cafe is a family-run Mexican restaurant with a real neighborhood feeling, complemented by an impressive collection of traditional and modern Mexican art. Total attention to quality and detail on everything they serve. Giselle and her crew provide warm and welcoming service. All the food is very fresh and lovingly prepared. Menu highlights include the super tasty Pollo Enlechado, amazingly creatively flavored seasonal coffee drinks, and simply the best Chile Relleno I have had anywhere! A hidden treasure in Santa Barbara.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Got a asada combo burrito to go & it’s definitely the best in town and most authentic. The meat is perfectly seasoned, the beans taste 100% authentically made. Guacamole is perfectly melted into the burrito and all contents are evenly matched nothing overpowers. If you go to Super Cucas their meat is overly seasoned, too salty and you get a handful of onions. Los agaves burrito taste plain and taste like it needs sauce. Los arroyos burrito won’t make you remember and get you bloated. All other burritos in town definitely taste super processed, salty or plain, or not seasoned right but this burrito will give you flashbacks of your mom smashing the beans in the kitchen and cutting nice chunks of meat. I spent $16 all other places charge $4 more“

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

“10 out of 10 experience. We’ve been looking for a mariscos spot in SB and we finally found it. Staff was super friendly and attentive. Food was delicious/fresh. 🤌🏽“

“Очень вкусно!!!! Дружелюбный персонал. I love it❤️“

“Attention to detail and fresh look“

“☕An experience I definitely recommend!☕

We visited this coffee shop yesterday afternoon and absolutely loved it. The coffee was delicious, but what really made the difference was the service—so friendly, warm, and attentive throughout our visit. You can truly tell when a place cares about making its guests feel welcome.

The atmosphere was lovely and perfect for enjoying a great coffee and a relaxing afternoon. Definitely a place I would come back to and highly recommend!

Thank you for the wonderful service and for making our afternoon so enjoyable!

09.17.2026“