Lilly's Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Santa Barbara.

1. Lilly's Taqueria

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

Jose H.Jose Huitron: The best tacos! Try the tacos de cabeza.

Ashley A.Ashley Alvarez: Best tacos in Santa Barbara. Get everything. Be adventurous and try the lengua.

Lamar P.Lamar Pugh: Lilly's is the best tacos in Santa Barbara. Check out the pork tacos, they are awsome!!!

La Super-Rica Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Santa Barbara.

2. La Super-Rica Taqueria

8.5
622 N Milpas St (at Alphonse St), Santa Barbara, CA
Taco Restaurant · Lower East · 94 tips and reviews

JackJack: Julia Child's favorite Mexican place marianted pork tacos and #16 are the best. Great salsa - spicy!

Koko Y.Koko Young: THE best tacos in town! i always get #12 or the super rica special. i dont remember the #. best mexican food!

Nina T.Nina T: Chorizo tacos with fresh salsa are to die for.

Corazon Cocina is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Santa Barbara.

3. Corazon Cocina

8.3
38 W Victoria St Apt 122, Santa Barbara, CA
Taco Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 22 tips and reviews

Doug d.Doug de Wet: A cauliflower taco may not sound exciting, but it would be a darn shame to miss this incredibly tasty taco filled with cravable tempura deliciousness.

Andy W.Andy Wang: Great tacos! Super clean tasting

Lindsey K.Lindsey Kim: BEST TACOS not only in SB but maybe the country. Get creative with the toppings bar. The tempura cauliflower taco is a must!

East Beach Tacos is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Santa Barbara.

4. East Beach Tacos

8.8
226 S Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA
Taco Restaurant · East Beach · 11 tips and reviews

Andrea H.Andrea Hylen: The triple play! Choose three tacos for a great price

Gavin S.Gavin Schulz: The triple play is a great deal! Got 3 fish tacos and all of them were top notch.

TylerTyler: Classic tacos, salads, wine, beer, and snacks!

Los Agaves Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Santa Barbara.

5. Los Agaves Restaurant

9.1
600 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East · 108 tips and reviews

Louis M.Louis Mckenney: Tacos are the best

Jason P.Jason Price: Supremely excellent fish tacos

Wendi A.Wendi Ayer: The halibut & shrimp tacos were excellent. It comes with a lovely salad & yummy rice. My husband & son had the mole chicken enchiladas. They enjoyed them but my husband thought there was 2 much cheese

On The Alley is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Santa Barbara.

6. On The Alley

8.2
117 Harbor Way (at Shoreline), Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Jonathan R.Jonathan Rico: Great shrimp and fish tacos!

Vincent L.Vincent Lacey: Best battered fish taco I've ever had. Same fish from brophy's.

Matt H.Matt Hunter: Best fish tacos in Santa Barbara.

Mony's is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Santa Barbara.

7. Mony's

8.1
217 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower State · 9 tips and reviews

Jill K.Jill K: Tacos!!! Lengua, fish, al pastor, carnitas...really you can't go wrong

Carlos B.Carlos Baez: Great place! Diverse collection of salsa and taco meats.

Jordi G.Jordi Gerona: Amazing tacos and nachos with asada are from outer space. Super cheap

Los Agaves is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Santa Barbara.

8. Los Agaves

8.5
2911 DE La Vina St (at W Arden), Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Samarkand · 28 tips and reviews

Doug d.Doug de Wet: The octopus taco special is unique and delicious while complex in flavor and texture.

Benjamin C.Benjamin Chait: Tacos del mar were delicious. Also some strong, tasty margaritas.

Jim A.Jim Anderson: Nachos, sopas, enchiladas, and steak tacos. Incredible!

Boathouse at Hendry's Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Santa Barbara.

9. Boathouse at Hendry's Beach

8.7
2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Mesa · 74 tips and reviews

Melanie Y.Melanie Y: Lobster tacos are amazing!

Brittany Marie 💋Brittany Marie 💋: Lobster tacos & view are great. Calamari & service was terrible.

Kimmy H.Kimmy Hill: ask for the shrimp tacos on the secret menu!

Santa Barbara FisHouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Santa Barbara.

10. Santa Barbara FisHouse

8.2
101 E Cabrillo Blvd (at Anacapa), Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Lower State · 57 tips and reviews

Evy H.Evy Hanson: Great seating outdoors with view of the pier and people watching. Shady during lunch, 4-5 pm nice afternoon sun in August. Love the lobster tacos with sunset margaritas... Second time in one week!

Blaire S.Blaire Suding: Best happy hour! Love the mini ahi tacos!

Gerardo A.Gerardo Arias: Fish tacos are great!!!

Los Arroyos is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Santa Barbara.

11. 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

James M.James Moreau: Killer fish tacos, salsa bar is awesome too! Cabbage slaw is tasty.

Lenora B.Lenora Boyle: Loved the fish tacos. Fresh and simple especially adding salsa and cabbage slaw.

M M.M Matheson: Tacos rajas con chorizo

Rudy's Mexican Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Santa Barbara.

12. Rudy's Mexican Restaurant

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

Rebecca R.Rebecca Rhoades: Get a crispy chicken taco, your tastebuds will thank you. Also, great salsa bar.

Justin M.Justin Murray: $2 Taco Tuesday is super good the beef tacos are the best

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

Taqueria Cuernavaca is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Santa Barbara.

13. Taqueria Cuernavaca

8.3
201 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · West Downtown · 10 tips and reviews

Frances A.Frances A.: Best place in SB for vegetarian tacos! Two rajas options -- with potatoes or with mushrooms.

S. Courtney W.S. Courtney Walton: For a tasty, fast, protein snack, grab a shrimp & cheese taco. It won't break your budget or your diet!

Dmitrii C.Dmitrii Calzago: Good selection of tacos. Good vegetarian options: tacos, alambre, quesadilla. Friendly service. Will take phone orders. Easy freeway access.

Shoreline Beach Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Santa Barbara.

14. Shoreline Beach Cafe

8.1
801 Shoreline Dr (at Leadbetter Beach), Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

JimJim: Fish tacos here rock!

Daniel S.Daniel Salas: This place has a great view to the beach and the house's choice tacos are really tasty

Sanem U.Sanem Ucan: View, tacos, fish&shrimp&chips combo

Carlitos Cafe y Cantina is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Santa Barbara.

15. Carlitos Cafe y Cantina

8.0
1324 State St (at Arlington Ave), Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 34 tips and reviews

Michelle W.Michelle Wood: The pomegranate marg is a must! Also enjoyed the rock shrimp tacos!

Nick F.Nick Fruendt: Tacos were great for lunch

Ante J.Ante Jukić: Tacos were pretty good, steak was great