21 Best Mexican Restaurants in Santa Paula

“me,, gusta las Carnitas,,, tienen,, buen Servicio,,, y la cuenta sale rasonable“

“Great food and service. Walked right in and was seated. My son ordered a burrito and I ordered the steak fajitas. The burrito was ginormous, he couldn't finish it. The fajitas were delicious. The steak was perfection! Definitely will stop by again! Hidden gem for sure!“

“Excellent service, great food. They have the best chile verde I've ever had. Corn burritos are bomb, too. You can't go wrong here.“

“Mejor comida de santa paula .rico molcajetes....lo recomiendo al 100...chulada“

“A transcendental experience... I should explain.
Started the morning by hiking up to the punch bowls beginning @ 6am. About half way up I ingested 1gm of mushrooms. As I arrived to my destination about an hour later, things were feeling great. I hung out about half an hour and then began to make my way back, rolling along happily. I arrived back @ my vehicle @ 10:45am and then made my way to Cocina 1912. As I pulled up and then stepped out of my vehicle, I noticed my flask was in the door pocket. Knowing I was about to order a piping hot bowl of menudo, I took a good swing before I made my way in. I ordered my meal and when it arrived at the table, i added lots of pepper flakes, some lemon and oregano, and onion and cilantro as well. By god, by the time I was 1/4 of the into it, I was in a trance. Just sweatin' and feeling the meal wash over me like a wave. A wave of calm and nourishment. All the way through I was buzzing. I finished up and it took me about another 10 min to feel like I could stand and not get woozy.

10 outta 10, would eat here again.“

“Fast ordering over the phone. Didn't have to repeat anything. When we picked up the food, everything was EXACTLY like we asked, with all the additions and deductions to the order. Inside the bag was a variety of salsas and a handful of chips. Everything taste amazing. Highly recommend“

“the best in SP! 🌮🌮🌮🌮 🥑🍹🌮“

“Review: Very simple and refreshing. All dishes were prepared with no more than 4-5 ingredients. Perfect combination of flavors.- Octopus stew lived to the hype, very tender and the sauce was ridddicilously good.- Calamari - Mediterranean style with fresh herbs dressing. Tender and light.- Lamb was perfectly cooked, the condiments were good.“

“The tastiest tacos in the 805 area ‼️ I ordered 5 pastor tacos & 1 quesadilla with carne asada and the meat had amazing flavors! The service was fast & easy and the people inside were very friendly. The food just hits the spot everytime & I recommend this place 10/10 ?“

“Legit street tacos. Authentic flavor for barbacoa, cabeza, and lengua tacos. I ordered the babacoa plate to go and the rice and beans tasted just like my mom makes. The barbacoa was savory, herb-y, and tender. They were selling these big avocados at the counter for only a dollar, I bought one and they offered to slice it up to add to the tacos I ordered to eat in. Warm and welcoming owners. Great food.

Parking: Small parking lot next to the restaurant, plenty of street parking.“

“Great fresh Mexican food. I highly recommend this restaurant. One of my favorite spots to go for some authentic food.“

“First time there and ordered a dozen pork tamales along with various panduce. The tamales are all filled with generous portions of meet and fresh. Highly recommend❤️“

“The wife and I recently dined at El Pescador, a charming family-owned Mexican restaurant, and I am absolutely thrilled with the experience. The warm and welcoming atmosphere, coupled with incredibly friendly and attentive staff, made me feel right at home. The carne asada tacos were spectacular, with perfectly grilled, tender steak, fresh cilantro, onions, and homemade corn tortillas that added an authentic touch.

The shrimp cocktail was a standout, with succulent shrimp bathed in a zesty, flavorful sauce that was both refreshing and satisfying. The accompanying rice and beans were delicious and complemented the shrimp beautifully. The generous portion sizes ensured I left completely satisfied. El Pescador exceeded all my expectations, and I can't wait to return and explore more of their mouthwatering menu. If you're looking for an authentic Mexican culinary experience, this is the place to go.“

“Food was good I love their salsa We had a very sweet waiter It was a nice evening celebrating my daughter’s birthday 🎂🍀⭐️💕“

“10/08/2023... worst experience for breakfast. Food was bad, customer service was worse but even more terrible was the attitude given by the manager and waitress. Absolutely no F's were given. Waited over 30 minutes only to be told they were out of the menudo... on a Sunday at noon.“

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5/5 – Hidden Gem in Santa Paula!

Tacos el Torazo might be a little tricky to find, but once you do, you’ve struck gold. I’ve eaten at almost every spot in Santa Paula, especially along Main Street, and these are hands down the best tacos I’ve ever had. That includes every taco truck I’ve ever tried.

I ordered two queso tacos, two carne asada tacos, and one ribeye taco, and oh my goodness… unreal. I can’t even show you a picture because I devoured them too fast! Monica was my server and she was exceptional, friendly, attentive, and just made the experience even better.

If you’re in downtown Santa Paula, do yourself a favor and find this place. You’ll thank me later. 🌮🔥“

“la comida deliciosa mi burrito de pollo con chipotle muy rico😋“

“Best pan Dulce in Santa Barbara customer service Very Friendly 😀 Visiting from LA“

“The food is alway good and very filling..“

“Quick service Order was perfect!!!“

“Not having the option to order from a human was awkward, especially because the human told us we don't take orders anymore use the machine. Of course, it was easy to figure out, but I guess friendliness and humanity have been drained out of the humans, which I guess humans here have become the robots. The atmosphere and energy make a school cafeteria feel exciting. The food was very good. Won't be back, though.“