10 mexican rooms in Santa Barbara we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Santa Barbara | Mexican across every city.
Corazon Cocina ★ 3.8
Downtown Santa Barbara · 38 West Victoria Street, Unit 122, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Michelin Bib Gourmand counter in the Santa Barbara Public Market. Street food tacos, ceviches, and regional Mexican dishes from fresh local ingredients.
Los Agaves ★ 4.0
Milpas Corridor · 600 N Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Michelin Guide Mexican on Milpas Street. Freshly made tortillas, complex moles, and ceviche from family recipes. Loyal neighbourhood following since opening.
La Super-Rica Taqueria ★ 4.3
Milpas Corridor · 622 N Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Cash-only counter on Milpas since 1980. Julia Child's favourite Mexican restaurant in the US. Daily blackboard, hand-pressed corn tortilla tacos.
La Super-Rica Taqueria ★ 4.3
Milpas Corridor · 622 N Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Cash-only Milpas counter since 1980. Julia Child's favourite Mexican restaurant in the US. Daily blackboard of corn tortilla tacos and roasted chiles.
Corazon Cocina ★ 3.8
Downtown Santa Barbara · 38 West Victoria Street, Unit 122, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Michelin Bib Gourmand counter in the Santa Barbara Public Market. Street food tacos, ceviches, and regional Mexican dishes from fresh local ingredients.
Super Cuca's ★ 3.2
Downtown Santa Barbara · 626 W Micheltorena Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Counter-service taqueria on Micheltorena open 06:00 to 22:00 daily. Generous burritos, breakfast tacos, and carne asada. Vegetarian options throughout.
Sandbar Cocina y Tequila ★ 3.1
Downtown Santa Barbara · 514 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Late-night Mexican restaurant and tequila bar on lower State Street. Elevated tacos, seafood enchiladas. Reopened June 2026 after full renovation.
La Super-Rica Taqueria ★ 4.3
Milpas Corridor · 622 N Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Cash-only Milpas taco counter since 1980. Julia Child's favourite Mexican restaurant in the US. Daily blackboard, hand-pressed corn tortillas.
Super Cuca's ★ 3.2
Downtown Santa Barbara · 626 W Micheltorena Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Counter-service taqueria on Micheltorena Street. Generous burritos, breakfast burritos, menudo, caldo. One of the longest-running taquerias in Santa Barbara.
Corazon Cocina ★ 3.8
Downtown Santa Barbara · 38 West Victoria Street, Unit 122, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Michelin Bib Gourmand Mexican counter in the Santa Barbara Public Market. Hand-pressed tortillas, regional guisados, horchata. No advance reservation needed.