Vendors, food trucks and stalls: the cheapest, fastest, frequently best food in Santa Barbara.

Don't-miss vendors

La Super-Rica Taqueria ★ 4.3

$ MexicanMilpas CorridorCash only

Cash-only Milpas counter since 1980. Julia Child's favourite Mexican restaurant in the US. Daily blackboard of corn tortilla tacos and roasted chiles.

TryCorn tortilla tacos, pasilla chiles, lomito suizo

Corazon Cocina ★ 3.8

$ MexicanDowntown Santa Barbara

Michelin Bib Gourmand counter in the Santa Barbara Public Market. Street food tacos, ceviches, and regional Mexican dishes from fresh local ingredients.

TryStreet food tacos, ceviche, regional Mexican snacks

Super Cuca's ★ 3.2

$ MexicanDowntown Santa Barbara

Counter-service taqueria on Micheltorena open 06:00 to 22:00 daily. Generous burritos, breakfast tacos, and carne asada. Vegetarian options throughout.

TryBurritos, breakfast tacos, carne asada tacos

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Santa Barbara: Funk Zone Food & Photo Tour★ 4.9 (8)

Guided tour · 3 hours

Santa Barbara: Funk Zone Food & Photo Tour

Feast your way through Santa Barbara's award-winning Funk Zone neighborhood while you learn about local history, discover local street art, and pick up a few easy food...

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