Carlitos Cafe y Cantina is one of The 9 Best Places for Fajitas in Santa Barbara.

1. Carlitos Cafe y Cantina

7.9
1324 State St (at Arlington Ave), Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 34 tips and reviews

Mark N.Mark Nagel: The salsa sucked (basically just diced tomatoes) and the service was poor, but the fajitas were AMAZING! Overall, not worth the money

Ashley V.Ashley Venturini: Margaritas Ceviche and Fajitas! Yum!!

Tiana R.Tiana Russo: Spicy coconut shrimp with chipotle mashed potatoes, amazing!! & delicious marinade of the chicken and steak fajitas.

Lilly's Taqueria is one of The 9 Best Places for Fajitas in Santa Barbara.

2. Lilly's Taqueria

8.7
310 Chapala St (at Parker Way), Santa Barbara, CA
Taco Restaurant · West Downtown · 59 tips and reviews

Kate C.Kate Cygan: Tacos. Chicken fajitas.

Kyle T.Kyle Taylor: the adobada, asada and fajitas de pollo were all great. amazing value

Koko Y.Koko Young: even though they dont have cheese, still some of the best tacos. i always get the asada with onions, cilantro, and salsa verde. yum

Los Agaves Restaurant is one of The 9 Best Places for Fajitas in Santa Barbara.

3. Los Agaves Restaurant

9.0
600 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East · 108 tips and reviews

Kimberly Cameron, V.Kimberly Cameron, Valencia, CA: Kim Cameron, Valencia, CA - Black bean & corn salsa salsa, outstanding. I tried the Fajitas del Mar (shrimp, fish, bell pepper & onion) & it was excellent!!!

SallySally: Umm...so good!! The ceviche tostada is FABULOUS (can be shared by 2 people) and the the Los Agaves Enchiladas are honestly amazing (had them with salad only instead of also with rice on the side)!!!

Arch Rock FishArch Rock Fish: One of the Best Mexican Food Places in SB. This Place is Phenomenal.... Arch Rock Fish loves Los Agaves.

Rudy's Mexican Restaurant is one of The 9 Best Places for Fajitas in Santa Barbara.

4. Rudy's Mexican Restaurant

7.9
3613 State St (at S Ontare Rd), Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · North State · 12 tips and reviews

Enrique M.Enrique M.: Chicken fajita burrito is the best.

TylerTyler: Taco Tuesday menu is a must! Crispy tacos and avocado salsa are amazing.

Sarah C.Sarah Chase: Great place to sit alone and stare at the mountains for 20-30 minutes on a quiet Monday afternoon.

Los Arroyos is one of The 9 Best Places for Fajitas in Santa Barbara.

5. Los Arroyos

8.2
1280 Coast Village Rd (at Olive Mill Rd), Montecito, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Coast Village · 19 tips and reviews

Angela R.Angela Royal: Sangria and anything!!! Seafood is fantastic.

Noah G.Noah Geller: Get the burrito mojado, it's really good!

Casa DragonesCasa Dragones: The best chiles relleños in central CA!

La Playa Azul Cafe is one of The 9 Best Places for Fajitas in Santa Barbara.

6. La Playa Azul Cafe

7.9
914 Santa Barbara St (at Canon Perdido St), Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Barbara · 8 tips and reviews

Nadja Y.Nadja Yacker: Margaritas are excellent and have lots of unique flavor options. Friendly staff and good food.

Sonia F.Sonia Fernandez: Great post work chill out place on the patio

Amanda J.Amanda Jackson: If Mario wants to make you a premium margarita be ready to walk home or call a cab

Taqueria El Buen Gusto is one of The 9 Best Places for Fajitas in Santa Barbara.

7. Taqueria El Buen Gusto

7.7
836 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Barbara · 5 tips and reviews

Adrian W.Adrian Winn: Really good Al Pastor Burrito - possibly the best I've had! Horchata also amazing.

Lincoln F.Lincoln Farnum: I love this place.

Ry A.Ry AC: bean and potato tacos fritos are awesome

Taqueria El Bajio is one of The 9 Best Places for Fajitas in Santa Barbara.

8. Taqueria El Bajio

8.0
129 N Milpas St (at Yanonali St), Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East · 13 tips and reviews

Marcele K.Marcele Kutkauskaite: It's all about the carne asada sopes. Home made tortillas here are delish!!!

Kelsey S.Kelsey Snyder: I got the tacos dorados - damn these were good. My new favourite taco place

R L.R Lloyd: Best Mexican food in Sb!

Los Arroyos is one of The 9 Best Places for Fajitas in Santa Barbara.

9. Los Arroyos

7.9
14 W Figueroa St (btw State St & Chapala St), Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 32 tips and reviews

Doug C.Doug Caldwell: Try the homemade sopes, two thick corn tortillas with brown beans, cheese, chicken or beef, veggies with side of rice or caesar salad

R S.R Shroll: The salsa bar is amazing. Very handy to downtown shopping. You can't beat this place.

Carolina R.Carolina Revilla: Delicious authentic Mexican food. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table. Carnitas tacos were great. For those with young children there is a changing table in the bathroom.