Experts' Choice Award La Super-Rica Taqueria
What the experts agree on
This iconic Santa Barbara taqueria has drawn crowds since 1980 with hand-pressed tortillas and authentic, spicy Mexican dishes made fresh to order. Small portions mean trying multiple items, but the honest, flavor-packed food justifies the cult
“The tortillas are still made by hand with a little manual press, right there as you put in your order. The cooking is true to tradition and honest. The food is so fresh and the flavors so excellent.”
– Afar Magazine
Concierge "Handmade tortillas form the basis of the menu, which includes tacos, taquitos, chilaquiles, tamales, and a variety of sopes. The food is fresh, made right in front of you."
Gayot "A humble Mexican restaurant, housed in a tin roof shack, with a first-rate reputation." Full review
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) To be sure, La Super-Rica is a funky little place, with a flapping tarp for a roof and a parking lot the size of a stamp.
Fodor's "This food stand on the east side of town serves some of the spiciest and most authentic Mexican dishes between Los Angeles and San Francisco." Full review
The Infatuation7.5
"La Super-Rica isn’t just one of the most popular spots in Santa Barbara. It’s one of the most popular spots on the entire California coastline...this order-at-the-window Mexican spot is a must-visit " Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Plate
"This beloved institution has been drawing crowds for decades from near and far with its simple, delicious food—and not just because it was Julia Child’s favorite spot for tacos" Full review
Frommer's "Owner Isidoro Gonzalez opened in 1980 and has been serving up fresh, delicious, and cheap authentic Mexican dishes ever since...portions are small so try two or three dishes." Full review
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Do ask for extra tortillas, but don't ask for burritos—they don't make 'em.
National Geographic "The family-run taqueria La Super-Rica, which the late Julia Child pronounced one of her favorite restaurants in the country (though its owners still didn't raise their prices)"
