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

1. Los Agaves Restaurant

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

Alan S.Alan Stebbens: A great restaurant for great Mexican food, with excellent salsas, surrounded by pleasing murals of the agaves farms.

Candace M.Candace Melgoza: I'm addicted! The salsa is bomb and Los Agaves chicken salad is to die for!

Kimberly Cameron, V.Kimberly Cameron, Valencia, CA: Kim Cameron, Valencia, CA - Black bean & corn salsa salsa, outstanding. I tried the Fajitas del Mar (shrimp, fish, bell pepper & onion) & it was excellent!!!

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

2. 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

Mark N.Mark Nagel: The salsa is amazing and definitely try the cabbage salad (in the salsa bar). Food is fantastic. Love the burrito mojado!

R S.R Shroll: The salsa bar is amazing. Very handy to downtown shopping. You can't beat this place.

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

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

3. Lilly's Taqueria

8.5
310 Chapala St (at Parker Way), Santa Barbara, CA
Taco Restaurant · West Downtown · 59 tips and reviews

Koko Y.Koko Young: even though they dont have cheese, still some of the best tacos. i always get the asada with onions, cilantro, and salsa verde. yum

shoshannahshoshannah: Best salsa in Southern California!

Kent H.Kent Ha: Forget cheese, this how it's supposed to be eaten. Adobado's good, but go for the lengua and smother it in onions, cilantro, and salsa verde.

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

4. Los Agaves

8.7
2911 DE La Vina St (at W Arden), Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Samarkand · 28 tips and reviews

Doug B.Doug Baer: Parking: good luck! The food is worth the trip, parking hassle, and wait. I had enchiladas suizas ... they had just the right amount of spice. Their rice is tasty. Don't forget about the salsa bar!

Judy C.Judy Cossio: Great fresh meals. A variety of real Mexican food! Their bar for sides (salsa, lime, etc.) has a wide selection!

Doug d.Doug de Wet: Fantastic chile relleno burrito! The creamy chipotle sauce they top it with is delicious, but I prefer it without sauce, topped by their excellent salsas instead.

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

5. La Super-Rica Taqueria

8.6
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!

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

goopgoop: 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.

Rose Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in Santa Barbara.

6. Rose Cafe

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

Matt W.Matt W: Try the enchiladas verde (hopefully they haven't run out of their verde sauce). They also have the best chips & salsa in town.

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

Kimberly Cameron, V.Kimberly Cameron, Valencia, CA: Kim Cameron, Valencia, CA - Best Mexican food in SB! LOVE the Cheese Enchiladas (red & verde), & the Beef-Potatoe Tacos, yummmmm! For breakfast, try the Chilaquiles. Great chips & salsa too!!

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

7. 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.

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

Sarah C.Sarah Chase: Great place to sit alone and stare at the mountains for 20-30 minutes on a quiet Monday afternoon.

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

8. Mony's

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

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

Elin T.Elin Thomson: That avocado salsa!

Doug d.Doug de Wet: Spectacular! Savory Pollo Asado with crisped edges and Rajas with sweet onion, gooey cheese and strips of poblano are both fabulous and crave inducing. Excellent service and value.

Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in Santa Barbara.

9. Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch

8.1
2618 DE La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA
BBQ Joint · Downtown Santa Barbara · 10 tips and reviews

Joshua P.Joshua Pemberton: Combo plate. Medium rare. Flour tortillas. Salsa. Soo good.

roderick t.roderick tiangco: Tri-tip burrito, a local favorite!

Rodwan O.Rodwan Otay: Best Chicken ever in USA

Lito's Mexican Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in Santa Barbara.

10. 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

Helicon K.Helicon K: Love this place. Whenever I return to SB i try to visit. I LOVE their TRI-TIP Guacamole Deluxe Burrito: large juicy chunks of tri-tip w/ lettuce, tomatoes, cheese & guac. Salsa & chips are great!

JH H.JH H-D: Anything with carnitas is a win! We got the carnitas platter and a carnitas enchilada

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

Flor De Maiz is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in Santa Barbara.

11. Flor De Maiz

8.0
29 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower State · 4 tips and reviews

David A.David Albouy: Gorgeous views. Amazing complimentary chips and salsa.

Sparkle F.Sparkle Firelight: Octopus and the octopus tacos are bomb. The Guadalajara is fantastic as are the spicy margs. Been here a couple of times and been very pleased.

Noreen H.Noreen HW: Enchiladas and duck taquitos are great. Good service. Lots of loud drunken people though, so avoid the bar unless you are looking for that.

Romanti Ezer is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in Santa Barbara.

12. Romanti Ezer

7.6
701 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · West Downtown · 19 tips and reviews

Sara B.Sara Benson: Homemade corn tortillas, roasted tomato and tomatillo salsas, horchata and tamarindo drinks, and wow! mole on your free tortilla chips.

Deepti A.Deepti Alla: Tacos are absolutely delicious! Very earthy and fresh. We tried chicken , shrimp and fish and loved them. He serves it with fresh mild and spicy salsa. Iliked the tamarind juice as well.

Grant M.Grant McKenzie: Staff is incredibly patient with all the drunkards. Great late night food.

Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in Santa Barbara.

13. Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant

8.7
1253 Coast Village Rd, Montecito, CA
Bakery · 32 tips and reviews

Hank F.Hank Fortman: Ignore the ENTIRE menu! Get the Breakfast Burrito w/ extra salsa. Will rock your world.

Lori K.Lori King: The Kahlua French Toast is the best in the world.

Nick S.Nick Salsbury: Get a nice cup of Joe 

Louie's California Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in Santa Barbara.

14. Louie's California Bistro

7.4
1404 DE La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA
Restaurant · Downtown Santa Barbara · 7 tips and reviews

Eric T.Eric Tang: Try the Peppered Shrimp With Avocado And Tomato Salsa

Molly M.Molly McCord: Amazing service. Sit outside even if its cold. The heaters are posted at every table and we were so warm and cozy!

Eric T.Eric Tang: Try the Bananas A La Louis

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

15. Carlitos Cafe y Cantina

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

Tim H.Tim Harold: Ask for the smokey salsa verde for sure, and get a beer traditional style with lime, ice and a salted rim, delish!

Mark N.Mark Nagel: The salsa sucked (basically just diced tomatoes) and the service was poor, but the fajitas were AMAZING! Overall, not worth the money

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