My hubby's fave place in SB public market when craving for Mexican food. Very tasty/flavorful and reasonably priced. Also, located at the side entrance which makes it easy to locate. read more

We were excited to try this place due to all the rave reviews and being on the bib gourmand list. We got the Pastor torta, mole pollo taco and Octopus taco. I love the blue corn tortillas. Makes it looks so pretty. Great presentation. We enjoyed the food .... Flavors were on point ... but didn't give them a perfect rating because I felt the protein was light. Depending on the taco you're paying 9-15 dollars each so could be more generous with the meats. We also got the guac and it was ok only. To drink we had the Arnold Palmer which was way too sweet. Overall, we enjoyed the food and casual atmosphere. read more

Corazon Cocina - Tacos, torta, Arnold Palmer and guac - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Disappointed and Overpriced I ordered the El Cali burrito with carne asada and honestly, it was one of the worst burritos I've had in Santa Barbara. When I asked the guy at the counter how much protein they use, he shrugged and said "We don't measure how much protein we put." That should've been my first red flag. The burrito barely had any meat -- definitely nowhere near the 4-5oz other places usually give you. Instead, it was stuffed with mostly fries, which were overcooked, dry, and clearly the frozen kind. You know that stale, fried-from-frozen taste? Yeah, that. As for the carne asada... it tasted old and was ridiculously chewy. Not fresh, not flavorful, just tough and disappointing. For $19.75, this is an absolute joke. There are plenty of spots in town that do way better burritos at a lower price. Won't be coming back. read more

Corazon Cocina - El Cali Burrito the hot garbage - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

"The gold standard. The fish--usually cod or mahi-mahi--was encased in a beer batter so light and airy it practically shattered on the first bite. What makes this work is the contrast: the piping hot, flaky fish against a mountain of ice-cold, lime-dressed cabbage. The drizzle of chipotle crema added just enough smoky heat to tie it all together. Pro tip: squeeze that extra lime wedge over it; it cuts through the fried richness perfectly." read more

What a great find! I'm always seeking out great tacos and this place delivers the highest quality, well-crafted, distinctive fare. It's tucked within the hip and trendy Santa Monica Public Market, where there's all kinds of interesting food and drink options. I also look for grade-A mole, and their mole chicken taco was my favorite, with just the right amount of zing. I also loved the Norteno, with skirt steak and guac. -- really tasty. Their guacamole was well made, and the salsas were top-notch. Expect a line on busy times of the day. There's a small eating area inside, and I suspect many people do take out. They also serve ceviche, salads, burritos, quesadillas, and more. read more

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What a surprise this was...I typically don't like eating at food courts. While Public Markets have been a thing for the past few years, its selection of variety gives the impression of fast food. I was mistaken, amazing food can be found anywhere. Corazon Concina offers great flavors and presentation. The Sal De Mar was out of this world! The mixture of Ahi Tuna (raw), cucumber, watermelon, lime juice and avocado on a crunchy tostada...there are no words. Just try it! Looking forward to going back and stocking up on my Mexican food cravings. Glad I don't have to jump on a plane and travel 3-3.5 hours to taste delicious and authentic Mexican food! read more

Corazon Cocina - Sal De Mar ....Ceviche Tostada Plate - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Loved the food! Yummy and tasty. Loved this market and all the cute places you can order from. read more

Paid for steak burrito got chicken burrito. Too bad it was to-go and I was already too far to come back.

Great tacos filled with high quality ingredients and packed with loads of flavor. This place always has a line but it moves super fast. We ordered four tacos, two quesadillas, and chips & guac, and our order came out quickly. You order at the counter and they give you a buzzer to take to your table. Service is nothing special just quick and easy. The Al Pastor Taco tasted amazing. The pineapple was a great addition and the taco had a spicy kick to it. The La Corriente taco was my favorite, filled with shrimp and a delicious pico. We also really enjoyed the guac and tortilla chips. Overall, this is a great casual lunch/dinner spot located in the public market. The food was fresh, flavorful, and very filling! We left full and satisfied. read more

Corazon Cocina - Al Pastor tacos La Corriente tacos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I've stopped here twice now driving from LA to SLO for the perfect pit-stop. They are located in the Santa Barbara Public Market. It's the cutest indoor market with a bunch of different food vendors so everyone can find something they like to eat. They do have FREE underground parking, but they don't have the best signage to get to so it's easy to miss (turn off of Chapala St.). Corazon Cocina is a delicious Mexican spot and their homemade corn tortillas are 10/10. This time I got a breakfast burrito as a bowl and the time before I had some delicious tacos. Both of my parents got breakfast tacos as well as a Hibiscus Lemongrass Agua Fresca which tasted delicious but was a little bit on the sweet side. Service has been great both times, the market is super cute with indoor/outdoor seating and a public restroom as well. read more

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Used to be my favorite spot for tasty and upleveled tacos. I guess I missed the memo and should have taken note of no like. The flavors were muted and the breading on the fish and cauliflower was thick spongy and flavorless. Well it was good while it lasted. read more

Santa Barbara Public Market was a wonderful recommendation by our AirBnB host! College reunion besties visited Santa Barbara and had a great Saturday afternoon at Santa Barbara Public Market! We walked around the place to determine where to eat. We all decided on Corizin Cocina. Some of us had a taste for Cerviche and wow! Amazing taste! We ordered the Birria tacos and quesadillas, soup, two different cerviches and flan for dessert. I could tell by the line that Corazon Cocina is a popular place. Cashier provided a buzzer for each order. Cashier and servers were helpful with shared dish recommendations. A great place for lunch with friends. Cheers!~ read more

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I ordered the Cali burrito and while it was good, it is definitely overpriced. The kids meal is also overpriced for a cheese quesadilla and a side of rice. Shouldn't be more than $6. The service wasn't great and I think that's what made it worse. Not friendly at all and felt like I was bothering them by asking for extra sauce and utensils. Didn't speak to me or say anything after I said thank you. It's set inside a Public marketplace and I would recommend eating something else with the multiple options available. At $20 for the burrito, you can get something much better elsewhere. read more

Corazon your food is amazing! It truly is. But your customer service can be horrific! There's always a grumpy older lady working there not paying attention, taking her sweet time and not being friendly at all or acknowledge me or people. This is the 5th time this has happened and I have friends who regularly go and complain about the same thing. I went right now 5/2 @ 5pmish... just awful and it makes me hate coming here. Rude rude rude! read more

We ate at another restaurant inside the Public Market called Empty Bowl, when we notice this long line for Corazon Cocina. We had tacos for lunch so we wanted to switch it up and said if we were around that area the following day, we'd stop by. We drove by the next day and peeked in to see a shorter line at opening time. The guy at the register was very nice and answered my question of the top 3 tacos - Shrimp, octopus, and steak. We tried the shrimp and the Al pastor (because I'm partial to the Al pastor flavor LOL). We also ordered the horchata which is made in-house. Wowzers! The flavors were so full and the seasonings were rich. The pastor was tender and came with just enough pineapple to complement the pastor the taco. The shrimp was a standout in not only flavor but in quantity! They packed it full of shrimp. Every bite until the end had shrimp. The standout from both tacos was the blue corn tortillas, also made in-house. The horchata was topped with cinnamon and hit the spot on switching between sweet and savory flavors. They gave me a complementary bag of chips which, again, are also made in-house! I opted for the mild salsa which was roasty with a hint of spice. Perfect for this lightweight LOL. Communal tables in the food hall. It's a little dark inside with enough light to still hang out and carry conversation. read more

Terrible. 25 minutes for a small burrito. $22 and no meat or rice or anything. Would never recommend this place to anyone. Thank you for wasting my time and money. read more

Delicious lunch on our way out of SB. My husband said the fish taco was 10/10 but honestly everything was really yummy! read more

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Quesadilla was delicious, flavors were amazing, came with chips , perfect for a lunch , will definitely be going back for more ! Had their tacos and ceviche before while at the market , at peak times the line is long but worth the wait . read more

We waited 40 minutes for our order, which was for four tacos and a burrito. We were told upfront that the wait would be 30 minutes so, OK. However, we only received three tacos and one burrito - one taco was entirely missing. Also, highly disappointing seafood taco - no octopus in mine, one tiny shrimp. Lots of radish though. The cauliflower taco was pretty good & the burrito was decent but not great. I would say without a doubt that it was not with the wait. Also, how do you miss 25% of a taco order? It's not like you are Taco Bell and I ordered 26 tacos or something. read more

Stopped in for lunch. The octopus/shrimp was delicious. Seafood was fresh, nicely cook and the blue corn tortilla was different in a good way. The bierria quesadillas was tender and juicy. The only low point was the al pastor taco. It was a bit grainy and flavors seem off. Our horchata, steak burrito and chia seed ginger lemonade were also good. Cost of the meal was little under $59. read more

Corazon Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

What a find. We had potato tacos dorados and tacos Norteños. The dorados were fried perfectly and so delicious, served on a mildly spicy red sauce with the perfect amount of toppings. Everything was so fresh. The Norteño taco came on a wonderful flour tortilla with pinto beans and steak. The tortilla held up to the taco until the last bite. The beef was very good but only one change I would make is to make the chunks smaller so it would be easier to bite into. The Horchata was delicious, not the stuff that comes premade, but like something made at home from scratch. Portions were perfect, not too small or too large. All the staff was polite and friendly. I always watch the kitchen staff in an open kitchen and it looked like they were actually happy to be there and getting along with each other, which is refreshing. I can't wait to try the Comedor next time we're in town. read more

Corazon Cocina - Norteno Taco - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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I think advance tipping that is automatically requested from every POS system now should be against the law. You should not be tipped for service until you provide good service. I paid 15% on an $18 veggie burrito to go that took 25 minutes to be delivered when the line was literally empty. I want my money back! read more

Here on 6/21/25. Ordered the el cali and torta. The wait was 1 hour for this small order which makes at least half of this score. The steak in both orders was veiny, rubbery, and hard to chew. The food came out cold too. The wait has been notoriously long in the past when visited mid week. Totally unacceptable. read more

Corazon Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Very expensive. $22 for a small burrito. Very slow service. It took 25 mins for my $22 burrito. Food tasted okay, not worth the price. read more

The restaurant is located inside a modernized food court with ample street parking. The open kitchen is very clean and feels very welcoming. Tried an octopus taco for the first time, and it was delicious!! The line was long but moved fast. Will definitely come back again read more

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hmMmM nice yommy place to get your quesadillas and tacos and burritos! i got the el cali burrito (pretty hefty weight but i beasted that!) and it came with steak and fries and cheese and beans. my mans got the birria quesadilla (more shredded meat) and the gringa version too (more on cronchy side) -- both different flavors but very good. i do love poke and ceviche but i felt like they wouldn't fill me up as much as what we ordered ^ especially if we were going to consume alcohol ya know there was also a bar for the whole public market so we got some cocktails hehe mai tai and margarita. nice place with lots of tvs for the sports games going on and plenty of seats but it can get packing during rush hours! read more

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Now and then you come across a showstopper of a Mexican restaurant and this is it! Handmade tortillas, take your pic with blue corn, flour or . Birria quesadillas dripping with mouth watering consomé, shrimp tacos of the freshest sources, and al pastor tacos with pineapple salsa. The horchata is best in class and the food comes out fast to feed your insatiable appetite you developed waiting in line to order, don't worry the line goes fast, it's a well oiled operation to produce the best Mexican food you can have in a long long time. Don't miss this spot, it's epic. read more

My boyfriend and I always stop to get the ceviche even if we're just drive through Santa Barbra. I wish the opened earlier but 11am is basically in the middle. I love the stand in the Public Market vs the actual restaurant on Victoria St. because of the menu also you can pick wherever to sit and eat. The service is awesome, they have options of salsa and it's just over all a great experience. Definitely recommend getting a few tacos (even to share) because they're filling! read more

This is my favorite place in the public market. It is also a very popular option as this place is always busy but this is a great thing. I loved my Mercado Quesadilla it was delicious. I loved the oaxaca cheese and it had plenty of cheese but everything paired perfectly with it from the vegetables to the rábanos. It also had a spicy flavor to it which was perfect because it was a very good balance. Your order is out pretty quickly because they have plenty of staff working in the kitchen. There is also pots of seating available. You can also place an online order if you want to skip the line! read more

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Wow just amazing food. The tacos are huge in size and flavor. The meat is so tender and bursting with flavor. These are some of the best tacos I've ever had. Definitely better than most full service restaurants. The line is long for a reason. read more

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We heard this place was nominated for a Michelin star and had to try it out. We enjoyed the tacos (seemed like they had handmade tortillas?? So fresh) but my favorite was the torta. The bread was perfectly toasted, the cheese melted, and the meat was delicious. It had some spicy peppers in there too which I loved. I couldn't eat the whole Sandwhich but it was a great casual place in the food court. Would recommend checking it out. read more

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I asked for recommendations when I ordered as to which menu items were not spicy. Based on the staff/cashier's suggestions, I ordered a burria taco and a quesadilla with steak and pork. I asked for any peppers, chiles, salsas or anything spicy to be left out or on the side. They were both spicy. I could pick at the quesadilla, but the birria taco was, for me, inedible. It was a disappointing waste of money. read more

Corazon Cocina - birria taco (left) and campechana quesadilla (right) - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Everything we tried was delicious! Living in San Diego, we know good Mexican food, but we were still impressed. Definitely try the Al pastor taco! It was amazing! read more

While we were in Santa Barbara we were looking for a place to eat and we didn't wanted to try Mexican but this pop up in our screens multiple times and we were like "let's go it's a sign" We got there the place is in a little food hall with great variety and we tried multiple concepts but this time we want to talk about corazón cocina that seems that they have multiple restaurants We got one of each tacos and everything was delicious But my favorite was the norteño but definitely going back and I would recommend this place read more

First off, the Colima ceviche alone is enough to warrant a visit!! It was so juicy, refreshing,, clean, tangy, and the perfect level of saltiness. Somehow, the tostada shell underneath stayed perfectly crispy after twenty minutes of being soaked in the ceviche juices. We also got the Norteño and the Sopecitos de Birria, both were okay but I've had much better. The salsas were amazing, all three paired really nicely with the three dishes I had. Service was a little poor, I had to wait a couple minutes to get utensils and napkins, but it's to be expected from a restaurant in a market. Regardless, definitely worth the visit if you're in the area! read more

Corazon Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Doraditos for pick up, parchment paper problem or dirty watery lettuce...? or both. Been coming here for years, this is new. Please fix this, you're food is good. Im sure im not the only one. read more

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Amazing service and great food. It made feel like if I was at my hometown in Mexico. Food is homemade style. Definitely coming back.

Mole Chilaquiles were wild. Would definitely return! Great service and good pricing on their food. read more

Corazon Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

My mom ordered me some food to go while she visited Santa Barbara, so I feel like it would've been better if I had tried it fresh. Nevertheless, the flavor still shined through! I got the cauliflower tacos and a perfectly sweet horchata. The one thing I will say, the salsas are not good. The molcajete was pretty gross, the salsa verde was okay, and there was one that tasted like mole (it was okay too). read more

Corazon Cocina - cauliflower tacos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Walking into the Public Market I wasn't sure what I wanted to eat specifically but knew I was extremely hungry. I took the gamble on Corazón Cocina and it didn't disappoint at all. The Al Pastor taco, the giant sized ceviche, and the fish taco was amazing. I was surprised at the price and thought I was overpaying just because of the location but the portion was huge and filled my husband and I up. We had to take a long walk to digest. Very clean and friendly service. Definitely a must try. read more