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    Taqueria Cuernavaca

    4.5 (487 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Nguyen T.

    Delicious tacos!! They had a lot of seating too and there were a lot of customers going in and out

    Sopitos
    Maya M.

    Decided to stop here for an early dinner on Mother's Day! We all loved it here and the food was great! My mom ordered the sopitos that reminded her of the way my grandma made it. The girl that took our order was so sweet!! Great place in SB and we will be back soon. Lots of good seating options and very clean too :) (The salsa is super yummy too!)

    Torta Cubana
    Rusty D.

    One of the staples of Mexican food in Santa Barbara. Everything here is delicious! Staff is so nice! Picking up food from the restaurant is easy and if you want to eat there, lovely choice also. I love getting the Torta Cubana there because it's amazing! All the flavors are there and it's great every time. Their avocado salsa is one of my favorite salsas there is! It's got some kick to it! Don't hesitate to go here. Should be the first choice before any other place in town. We will be back!

    Burrito with shredded chicken (avocado not included)
    Erika V.

    The employees here are so nice! The place is clean and open and the service is quick as well. I ordered the burrito and to my surprise, they had shredded chicken and I was elated. This burrito was so yummy and the perfect comfort food. Thank you!

    The chicharron gordita and asada taco.
    Crystal S.

    The food was so good. First time here and so happy I checked it out. You order at the counter, I chose an asada taco and a chicharron gordita. There's a salsa bar to help yourself. Very friendly and fast service. I'll definitely be back anytime I'm in town!

    Maggie T.

    This is a pretty authentic Mexican place. The flavor of the Spanish rice and the carne asada hit the spot. The burritos we ordered were delicious. The staff who helped us were friendly. I'm not too keen with the cleanliness of the place though. I'll probably go back for a pick-up and dine from home again. Mobile pay / Apple Pay is available.

    Nasty meat, big portions.
    Sunnie R.

    SUS ASF. Weird cashier didn't give me my receipt until I asked for it. There was a totally RANDOM charge on there for $1.50 and only THEN did she let me know it was for LETTUCE. I think it's a scam and she is keeping the money. That behavior is super sus to me. She didn't let me know lettuce would be extra, let alone that much. It was only until I asked for the receipt that she let me know... SMH. The milanesa was disgusting. The asada is alright. The green salsa has this expired-fridge taste. The only positive thing I can say about this place is the cleanliness. It's relatively clean. I've been here a few times now and will definitely not be coming back. Time to look for a new spot for when we come down to SB.

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    2 months ago

    Good food best tacos in all of Santa Barbara friendly and place is clean friendly employees and very kind

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    27 days ago

    Very authentic food that caters to both Hispanic communities as well as those that are looking for great Mexican food

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    1 year ago

    Amazing, delicious, the vegetarian options are also so good! Definitely in my top 3 Mexican food places in Ventura/Oxnard.

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    11 months ago

    One of the best ever. 10/10 for authentic Mexican. Blown away-tacos were fantastic and perfect.

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    1 year ago

    Love this family owned business..Food is awesome .. serve is great .. salsas are great and home made tortillas are always a winner !

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    1 year ago

    Real authentic Mexican food. One of the best spots in town. Give them a try. Everything is good

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    2 years ago

    Every single item we ordered was perfect. Best food, vibes, service and prices. We will be coming back all the time.

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    Great food! Affordable prices. Nice staff. Right near the fun part of town. I'll definitely come back here sometime.

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    3 years ago

    Always excellent tacos Al pastor- the Al pastor is crunchy and flavored so well! I only order this over and over!

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