You have to try their salsas! Their pineapple salsa is so good and their green one too. I got the Al pastor burrito which was solid but the salsa made it amazing. read more

Chicken tacos were so bomb! Really good portion as well! Only bummer was that they were out of wine and cocktail. I would definitely come back to try more of their menu and tacos. I highly recommend the avocado salsa. I got a side of this with my tacos along with a side of sour cream. read more

Taqueria Santa Barbara - Tacos Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Still one of my favorite taquerias since they have a salsa de piña that works perfectly with their al pastor. Service was great and was able to have us served right away. Their asada tacos were my absolute favorite! I asked for pico de gallo on top and I couldn't have it any other way. The asada was juicy, well marinated, and was PACKED in the tacos. Their torta cubana is a go-to if you're craving more flavorful bites and you can't decide on a meat because of the variety it has! It also comes with avocado and tomato to balance out how heavy the dish can be. read more

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I got a horchata and a Cubano and let me tell you this was super delicious the price is risky worth the cost and I would looove to come here again and try their other things. It was a bit busy but there is a decent amount of indoor sitting. The flavors were so yummy too I highly recommend coming here read more

Taqueria Santa Barbara - Torta Cubana - Tacos Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I was only here for a short spell but they gave us one less taco than we paid for, gave us only a tiny container of guac, and the shrimp taco was a bit strange. I will say the Al pastor was great. read more

The service was incredible and food was amazing! Great vibes I would 100 percent recommend. read more

So fresh and delicious. The customer service is awesome. So friendly. I got nachos such a large portion! Really affordable for being in Santa Barbara. I loved the red and green salsa as well. read more

Taqueria Santa Barbara - Chicken nachos - Tacos Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Really plain n pathetic food. Got a quesadilla that instantly fell apart (cheese on only 1 side, like come on guys) and my gf got nachos that once picked up, was just like 5 or 6 hard chips all clumped together. Mexican food is not rocket science, to screw it up takes a real genius read more

i love this place, it's my favorite place to get tacos in santa barbara. they are pretty cheap, and delicious. as a pescatarian i love that they let you make your own taco, my recommendation is beans rice onions and cilantro. the people who work there are really nice, and there's never a long wait. sitting inside or outside is good! i love sitting outside it feels pretty secluded. read more

Taqueria Santa Barbara - beans, rice, cilantro, and onions tacos - Tacos Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

These tacos were packed full!! So much meat! Super great price for the amount you're getting. Super tasty too! The green salsa I had was SPICY, but great flavor, would definitely keep coming back! read more

Taqueria Santa Barbara - Street Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Who is in the mood for an unforgettable burrito ? Omg, so I waited til late to think about food. Right around the time Taqueria Santa Barbara was closing 8:40 pm Ordered a chicken burrito The staff was really cool They jumped right on the order And made a really great burrito Taqueria has this creamy pineapple sauce... I got that along with my burrito And took it to go... Rice was litely seasoned... Texture was soft.. Burrito wrap was perfect to the touch But the chicken.... And that pineapple sauce Now this is where you look for someone to slap ( for the record I do not condone violence.. So it may be better to slap yourself ) Yea, possibly the best burrito I've had on state street.. And we can thank the pineapple sauce I highly recommend the chicken burrito with the pineapple sauce read more

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Going to a matinee at the Granada on a Sunday afternoon and craving some delicious Mexican food? Look right across the street and stop in for some yummy tacos de pescado. Muy deliciosa! read more

Taqueria Santa Barbara - Tacos de pescado - Tacos Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Good stuff! The pollo con mole was QUITE good! The other two pictured, the fish taco and the Chicharrón en salsa verde (pork rind) were... okay. I wouldn't get them again but I could have eaten three more of the mole taco right then and there. The other more traditional tacos (pastor, asada) are quite good as well. Super solid spot! Underrated and deserves more love from the community. read more

Taqueria Santa Barbara - pollo con mole on left, fish on top, pork rind on bottom. - Tacos Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

A completey rare little Mexican food place in the least place that you would expect one with this authenticity to flavor. The prices are competitive but the food quality is above the rest in a 30 mile radius. I would highly recommend the brisket tacos! The neat was so moist and delicious. read more

After venturing through this part of Upper State Street for so long I can't believe I haven't experienced TSB before. After a fun wine tasting day in the El Paseo and La Arcada Plaza we walked by and noticed their Tacos & Beer sign and decided to take a chance. With their plethora of meat choices for the street tacos we tried those that we knew, and a couple new ones. Gotta say, their Suadero, Carnitas, Tinga, Chorizo, and Pollo con Mole were all served in generous portions, and were delicious. Also their chips and salsa were a tasty start. Never did get to the beer part, but enjoy the silky Horchata. I also see they have some nice Vegetarian selections. Looking forward to trying those and other menu choices. read more

Taqueria Santa Barbara - Fun menu with something for everyone. - Tacos Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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SO GOOD! Literally the people are so great ! Iv ordered the burritos and the nachos and I love how every time I get tortilla chips it doesn't get soggy or bad fast ! They're also so generous with the guac! I would also recommend the horchata , they add cinnamon and make it taste so good . read more

Fantastic !! Street tacos are tasty delicious, today enjoyed two, chicken and chicken mole. Yumm. My new go to while shopping on State St, and healthy read more

The carnitas street tacos were very good. The meat was excellent, nice and soft meat, cooked perfectly. The tortillas were a bit rubbery but it was probably just an off day. We had a side of Mexican rice. That was super yummy too. The rice was soft and had great flavor. The restaurant is on State Street but not with all the restaurants down by the shopping blocks, less crowds but still a lot of patrons. They have plenty of tables to sit inside or outside and a nice selection of different flavored horchatas. We had to get the strawberry flavor and of course a bottled coco-cola. Order the chips and guacamole if you like your guacamole chunky. Would definitely eat here again. read more

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I had the asada street tacos which were amazing-- I came back for seconds the next day. The horchata was also the best I've ever tasted-- I went back the next day for that too. I think food came out pretty fast. I highly recommend. read more

Taqueria Santa Barbara - Street Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Been coming here for a while and decided to finally leave a review. Food is excellent, i usually go for the al pastor burrito with a side of the pineapple salsa. The salsa is literally to die for, i will drink this stuff. Highly recommend for good quality and fair prices. The menu is inclusive but not overwhelming. The staff are always nice. Honestly not much to complain about. read more

I'd definitely come back here. Located right on State Street that has now become closed to car traffic, the seating is right on the side walk so if people is your jam, you'll have a prime seat for viewing. Parking: Paid lot in the back with rates that are more reasonable and plenty of time to enjoy your meal and browse the nearby shops in Downtown Santa Barbara. A lot of restaurants are located nearby, so the parking is very convenient. Food: 3 Lengua tacos were my choice for that night and they were very good. Juicy, flavorful and filling and doused with hot sauce and a squeeze of lime and cilantro, delicious!!! Didn't even care about the raw onions (not a fan) You have your choice of fillings, so get what you like but you really can't go wrong with any meat choices. Nothing fancy, but very filling and the meat cooked perfectly. Ask for hot sauce. Chips and guac are freshly made and the pricing is better than any place in LA (trust me). Summary: Sadly, I no longer have reason to visit Santa Barbara anymore as family have moved away from the area. However, if you happen to be in the area on your way to Solvang, stop by for a bite. There are a number of taco shops in Santa Barbara that you can go to seeing as the area is part of the Spanish exploration era, but come here if you're in the area. Chips and guac must be shared because the portion is not small. Happy eating!! read more

Taqueria Santa Barbara - Lengua Street Tacos. Delicious!! - Tacos Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We were at one of the local surf shops/stores and one of the guys said this place was best for good, simple Mexican food. This came up because my wife had shared we were going to grab some Mexican food. This place is a simple, good, clean, and tasty Taqueria. The folks working were friendly and helped figure out salsas etc. Great place... Tengo Hambre read more

Taqueria Santa Barbara - Cuatro Tacos... i liked the chicken and steak best - Tacos Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

So glad to have this option of tastey, affordable Mexican food with lots of vegetarian options downtown. They recently added nachos to their menu and they are definitetly worth ordering next time you are in the snacking mood :) Be careful with the salsa! I would say all 4 varieties are a solid medium to hot. Food always tastes fresh. Service is pleasant and quick. A great place to grab a fast, quality meal. Get some of that green spicy salsa! read more

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I'm from LA and this place does not deserve a 4.2. I ordered the Al pastor burrito and it made me nauseas. Don't let the 4.2 fool you.

By far one of the worst set of tacos I had today. All the meat was cold and the carnitas still had Manteca in it. This place was ok when it first opened but it sucks now. They overstuffed my tacos with cold meat. Thank god I was actually hungry or I would've had to return them. I'm hoping that El Pastor Del Rica (Canelos brother) will open up a taco shop in Santa Barbara soon. I had their tacos in Guadalajara and they were fire. I'm just happy canelo is supporting his brother to bring the taco goodness to Cali. Anyhow, SB Taqueria was terrible today. I also had a burrito stuffed with lots of rice and carne asada that was mostly fat-laden. How disappointing. 1/2 a star. read more

Unfortunately, I must have caught them on an off day. I was hopeful after seeing all of the reviews. I ordered 3 street tacos - fish, chicken, steak. The chicken and steak were both a bit on the dry side and the pineapple salsa that people have raved about, didn't taste quite right to me. I think I would have preferred a fresh slice of pineapple to help with the dryness of the meats. The fish was prepared well and my jamaica drink was tasty. read more

We ate everything to fast to get pictures. Great place on the main drag. Street tacos were all great. We almost got one of every kind they offered. The burritos didn't look like much but were very good. It was a tasty lunch at a convenient place. Not sure I'd go out of my way to eat here but was a great find when we needed it. read more

One of the best in SB Tortas of the hook Alambres fantastic Salsas unique great flavour read more

Generous portion, plenty of tortillas. The taste was great and a good balance of bell peppers and meat. I went before lunch time so it was fairly quiet. Staff was friendly. read more

Taqueria Santa Barbara - Viva la Fiesta Alambre - Tacos Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I had the Alambre al pastor (pork) and it exceeded my expectations. The portion was generous and delicious! The pineapple salsa went very well with the alambre. The agua de jamaica (hibiscus flower drink) was sweet and refreshing. We sat outside and people watched while we ate. Highly recommended read more

Taqueria Santa Barbara - Alambre al pastor was delicious - Tacos Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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For a quick meal this taqueria has really good burritos. I ordered a torta which was ok but when I tried my fiancés burrito it was much better. I have also had one of their alambre dishes here which was also good. I have had their watermelon agua fresca and Jamaica agua fresca and both were good. I think their buzzers were not working today and instead of writing a number on the receipt or saying they don't work each guest was given a non working buzzer and the cashier would just keep saying excuse me, excuse me to get everyone's attention which I thought was annoying to hear while eating when this could have easily been solved by her walking 10 steps to deliver the food or given a number or taken a name to call out once the food was ready. read more

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The absolutely, completely, totally surly customer service removes two stars. Yup, there are a lot of 5-star reviews here. Maybe if someone just breezed through and didn't interact much with the staff, the varied taco menu and good flavors would merit a brilliant, shiny rating. Was it my mistake that I asked for the wifi password and to use the bathroom? Evidently. Though the place has a named wifi that shows up when one's phone searches for networks, it's not for customers. Ok, you can tell me that without yelling. Evidently, the bathroom is for customers only. Ok, I'm a customer, paying for food. Evidently, the bathroom is out of order. Ok, put up a sign? So while my [tiny] vegan tacos were good, and the pineapple salsa is novel, and while everyone in my party of four found something to their taste, I can't award more than an "OK" rating. Basic niceness goes a long way, and even though the food was yummy, the bad-tempered service left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

It is our first time here and we would definitely come back. We sat indoor and we ordered Carne Asada Street Tacos and Beef Quesadilla. Both were delicious!!! The beef quesadilla was absolutely beef overload which is the way hubby wants it. They have the usual condiments but they also offer a pineapple dip which is new to us and we liked it! They have bottled sodas and I got a sangria to pair with my street tacos. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. The prices are reasonable and their tacos and quesadillas were flavorful! A new favorite when in State Street! read more

Tacos were great service was good. Good quality meat, fish and shrimp. Amazing horchata with cinnamon. Wish they had more variety of salsas. Few tables inside to sit as a group or family. Mostly bar type seating facing the walls. read more

Place is legit. Staff is friendly and the food was very tasty. Darn I ate my food before taking a pic. :( I even accidentally forgot my beverage at the counter when I sat down and they refilled it and brought it to me. Prices are a bit high but you pay what you for quality. Overall worth a visit if you are on State street. read more

We got the carnitas nachos. The serving size was just right to share and appropriate for the price. The server taking our order was very friendly. However, the carnitas was probably the blandest carnitas I have ever had. The meat seemed completely unseasoned and lacked the crispiness that the best carnitas has. My wife liked the guacamole and the pico was fresh. read more

We were lured in with their big of Axxess deal. We enjoyed it so much we came back in the same week! Great tacos with classic meat options but also new and fun options like chicken tinga and elote and rajas. The tacos are just fantastic, fully loaded and worth every penny. We also really loved the carne asada quesadilla and carnitas burrito. The alambres were an absolute hit and my new go-to at Taqueria SB! I had to get their michelada both times. Their housemade mix is delicious! On our first visit, we ate on the outdoor patio, right on State St. and enjoyed people watching and live music. Our second visit was on a busy day, so we picked up takeout. read more

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We went on a Sunday afternoon, and service was fast and friendly. We ordered the chips & salsa, a few tacos de asada, Al pastor, and lengua, and the pineapple and strawberry horchata aguas frescas. The tortilla chips were on the hard side for me and the sauces were too spicy. The agua frescas were delicious. But we were somewhat disappointed with the tacos. We did not really enjoy them. They tasted bland to us. All in all, we are giving this place 2 stars mainly because of the food. read more

Taqueria Santa Barbara - 2 tacos de asada, 1 lengua, and 1 al pastor. - Tacos Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Easily of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Santa Barbara. Their tacos are phenomenal and fairly priced. I love their location as I always end up venturing here for dinner after a few evening cocktails at the Good Lion. What a way to end the night I always tell friends as we leave and I head here. Their beef tongue tacos are my favorite and they provide a generous portion and accompany it with some delicious salsas. Their tortas are equally delicious and I can't wait to try more of the rest of their menu. read more

In Santa Barbara visiting family and stopped in for a quick bite. Al pastor street tacos were the best I've ever had. Very reasonably priced too. TSB now on my go-to list of hometown food places. read more