3. La Super-Rica Taqueria
8.5
622 N Milpas St (at Alphonse St), Santa Barbara, CA
Taco Restaurant · Lower East · 94 tips and reviews
goop: The tacos, tostadas, salsas, and specialties are pretty much unmatched. Casual to the max, line up for delicious Mexican food served on plastic plates. Read more.
ian r: The chorizo and the hand made tortillas, best ever. Love the casual vibe. I'd eat there over Los Agaves any day.
Allison: Everything is good! Tortillas are made fresh when you order.
Kyle Minor: An absolutely gem-like bakery and eatery, garden and indoor seating, casual and sunny and ideal for a quiet breakfast or brunch.
Archith Murali: Excellent breakfast taco - the tortilla in particular is really good
Sara Pratt: Biscuit with tomato gravy (I skipped the egg) was delicious and filling. Nice depth of flavor in the gravy and great biscuit taste!
TD Womack: Beautiful mellow chill spot that offers a late tasting & beers. Jamie is awesome & cool to chat with while knowing her wines from all over the world ;)
David Wagner: Everything is awesome here. Great selection, casual atmosphere, good price point. :)
Kilho Park: Big beautiful space, the staff are kind and know their wines and beers. Great place after shopping and a place to kick it.
Jae Clarke: Incredible texture! Can't remember the name, but the one with sweet cream + salt + cookie pieces is one of the best flavors I've ever tried. We went there three times in two days.
Doug Baer: Fantastic ice cream. Each of us tried a different flavor and all were exceptional. Note: "a scoop" is BIG. We saw the "flight" option too late: 3 mini-scoops of 3 different flavors... DO THAT!
Dixon Steele: Once u decide on a few flavors get a "flight" of 3 mini scoops for $4.75
8. Paradise Cafe
7.7
702 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Lower State · 26 tips and reviews
Tony Park: One of SB's hidden gems. the relaxed vibe and delicious food, makes this one of my favorite spots. Try the calamari steak sando or bay shrimp salad. The oak fire grill makes everything taste great!
Keith Butler: Excellent local seafood, casual and very local place.
John: Classic spot that we ate at when I was a kid. Most things on the menu are great, but I can never resist going with a burger. Great gazpacho and steamed mussels as well.
9. The Blue Owl
9.3
5 W Canon Perdido St (at State St), Santa Barbara, CA
Sandwich Spot · Santa Barbara Downtown · 39 tips and reviews
騰 龍: Bahn Mi with beef, Thai Basil Burger, Fried Rice. Best restaurant in downtown!
lemonjelly luukkanen: Rosemary lemonade and Thai iced tea are both made in-house. Delicious. Thai tea is not overly sweet, too. If you are there with a friend, get both.
Suzie Black: Check out the banh mi!
12. The French Press
8.8
1101 State St (at Figueroa St), Santa Barbara, CA
Coffee Shop · Santa Barbara Downtown · 88 tips and reviews
Matei P.: Good espresso, coffees, teas and the usual jazz. Nice people.
Andrew Zombie: Great place for hipster watching
Sarah Minnis: 2079, a great year, it is the year I will lose my virginity and happens to be the code to use the restroom.
13. Elsie's
7.6
117 W DE La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA
Bar · West Downtown · 13 tips and reviews
Tim Harold: Awesome place, low key vibe, only beer and wine but super worth it. It's cash only!! But they have an ATM so it's all good
Claudia Yompian: Pacman machine, coffee, pop tarts, wine margarita, i loved it! The atmosphere is low key but has a lot of character. Great local place
Zack Franciose: Free Pool table attracts some of the best sharks in town. With great beer and great atmosphere, Elsie's is a truly great locals spot.