FOR THE LOVE OF TACOS

Whether from the surf or the turf, you are sure to find the best tacos the central coast has to offer at one of these favored Santa Barbara eateries. These Mexican inspired dishes are created with seasoned seafood and meats, homemade salsas and handcrafted tortillas for the perfect finger food. Put your silverware down, pick up a delicious taco, and enjoy!

Endless Summer Bar-Cafe Los Cabos Tacos

Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the Marina as you dine on the legendary Los Cabos Tacos. Fresh fish from the neighboring seafood market is wrapped up in two corn tortillas, topped with a tangy jalapeño sauce and homemade refried beans and Spanish rice on the side.

Los Agaves Restaurant Tacos del Mar

A house specialty, the Tacos del Mar are created with large sautéed shrimp, topped with chunks of fresh mango, crunchy cabbage and drizzled with chipotle sauce.

Cava Restaurant & Bar Rock Shrimp Tacos

Proudly serving sustainably harvested shrimp, these tacos are bright and bold with colorful papaya salsa, purple cabbage, and a dollop of sour cream over handmade corn tortillas.

Carlitos Café Y Cantina Rock Shrimp Tacos

Located across from the historic Arlington Theater, these Rock Shrimp Soft Tacos are made with chunky papaya salsa, sour cream, and handmade corn tortillas.

Santa Barbara Shellfish Co.

Lobster Tacos

Perched at the end of Stern’s Warf overlooking the ocean, find seasonal fresh lobster tacos sautéed with tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and basil. Warm corn tortillas, Spanish rice, creamy salsa and avocado finish off this decadent dish.

Cielito Restaurant - Chorizo Tacos

Tucked in the quaint La Arcada courtyard on State St. discover savory Chorizo tacos with house-made Mexican sausage and roasted poblano rajas, sprinkled with a blend of three cheeses.

Milk & Honey Tapas - Mexican Sliders

These unique bite-size tacos feature your choices of three Habanero BBQ pulled pork, shredded chicken or a creamed pasilla chile tacos finished off with shallots, cilantro, and tomatillo salsa.

Outpost @ the Goodland Hotel - Pork Tacos

A Happy Hour favorite at this local hip spot, the Pork Tacos are sure to please with succulent al pastor marinated pork shoulder served with pickled red onions, sweet grilled pineapple, and fresh cilantro.

Lilly’s Taqueria

Cachete Tacos

This casual walk-up counter serves an award winning beef cheek taco steamed to perfection. Dress it up to suit your taste with a large fresh salsa and toppings bar.

Paloma Restaurant & Tequila Bar

Mole Tacos

Authentic Mexican grilled chicken soft tacos are topped with a subtle yet complex mole poblano sauce and accompanied with classic rice and beans.