La Super-Rica Taqueria is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Barbara.

1. La Super-Rica Taqueria

8.6
622 N Milpas St (at Alphonse St), Santa Barbara, CA
Taco Restaurant · Lower East · 94 tips and reviews

JustinJustin: Best horchata I have ever had, and I've tried em all. Great tamales. Cash only, and they don't serve chips.

Brian L.Brian Lynch: Get the tamale norteno!

Varun S.Varun Shetty: Bring your kid here and hypnotize them with the delicious food. The tamale, steak tacos and pork lomita were great. Rajas were so-so.

Los Arroyos is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Barbara.

2. Los Arroyos

8.3
1280 Coast Village Rd (at Olive Mill Rd), Montecito, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Coast Village · 19 tips and reviews

Kurt W.Kurt Walker: One of the best tamales I have had in a long time. Get the cactus ones!

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

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

Carlitos Cafe y Cantina is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Barbara.

3. Carlitos Cafe y Cantina

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

Cindy B.Cindy Borges: Outrageous tamales and guacamole!

Henry L.Henry Lucero: Guacamole and chicken tamales are great!

Teri F.Teri Frank: The grilled chicken tacos al carbon were fresh, hot, and delicious! And the homemade corn tacos - yum!

Rose Cafe is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Barbara.

4. Rose Cafe

7.7
1816 Cliff Dr (at Meigs), Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mesa · 13 tips and reviews

Sara F.Sara Felix: Everything was so yummy I ordered the Rancheros shrimp, and the portions are so good, the beans are so yummy too.

Whiskquito BurritoWhiskquito Burrito: camarones/steak ranchero are amazing, as is the house salsa.

Kai T.Kai Taylor: The green cheese enchiladas are delicious! And their beans and rice. And there Coca Cola with ice is soooo good there. Also too- oddly enough their pancakes are super good!!!

La Playa Azul Cafe is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Barbara.

5. 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

Gene P.Gene Palmer: The beef chimichanga is GREAT! Add a side of the red sauce they put on the enchiladas and it becomes DECADENT.

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

Belmond El Encanto is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Barbara.

6. Belmond El Encanto

8.6
800 Alvarado Pl, Santa Barbara, CA
Hotel · 20 tips and reviews

🌺  ش🌺 ش: Beautiful romantic hotel. Been here several times since they reopened in 2014 I think . Every experience has been great

Leslie B.Leslie Baker: Well appointed rooms and extremely attentive and professional staff. Gorgeous property. Highly recommend it!

Andy A.Andy Anderson: We came in just for a drink on the patio. Killer view over Santa Barbara.

El Sitio is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Barbara.

7. El Sitio

8.2
138 S Salinas St (Cacique), Santa Barbara, CA
Taco Restaurant · Eastside · 7 tips and reviews

Jeff C.Jeff Collier: Excellent taco joint - try some of their chorizo tacos!

Michael M.Michael Muse: Chicken quesadilla. And all the tacos.

Stephanie T.Stephanie Torres: Everything is good

Presidio Market is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Barbara.

8. Presidio Market

7.9
1236 Santa Barbara St (Victoria), Santa Barbara, CA
Deli · Santa Barbara Downtown · 5 tips and reviews

Rebecca R.Rebecca Rhoades: Friendly employees and great food at a decent price. Try the al pastor quesadilla or the chicken schwarma. Deli is open until midnight.

ELS Language CentersELS Language Centers: This market has a counter in the back, serving up delicious shawarma, falafel, Mexican food, salads, burgers, and sandwiches.

Steph S.Steph Stokes: The deli is absolutely amazing. They have so many options to choose from. Really friendly employees and pretty good deals on booze.

Lito's Mexican Food is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Barbara.

9. Lito's Mexican Food

8.0
514 E Haley St (btw N Salsipuedes St & Olive St), Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East · 17 tips and reviews

JimJim: I like the breakfast burritos at Lito's. They have all kinds of combos/choices but my favorite is the egg, potato and sausage burrito.

Clifford B.Clifford Baldridge: I was on food network show here best Mexican food and guac

Scott M.Scott M: The pozole was great! Carnitas, of course, are also delicious. Great hole in the wall joint.

Cava Restaurant & Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Barbara.

10. Cava Restaurant & Bar

1212 Coast Village Rd (at Middle), Montecito, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Coast Village · 24 tips and reviews

Josh v.Josh van Hulst: Amazing food selection, simply tasty, great service, and the music is very pleasant. Has a great lounge, relax feel

Robert P.Robert Paulsen: Chile Rilleno rocks. Cava margarita...not so much. Whatever happened to Margarita glasses? But the best restaurant in Montecito hands down. (be sure to sit by the fireplace.)

Mahir Ö.Mahir Özmen: Burito, fajitas, sangrias.. And of course staff and atmosphere.. Also live music

The Natural Cafe is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Santa Barbara.

11. The Natural Cafe

7.7
361 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · North State · 16 tips and reviews

Kai T.Kai Taylor: The ceaser salad with grilled tofu is so good!

lily woodburylily woodbury: don't have kombucha, disappointing!!!

Captain R.Captain R: The yogi special is what I order.