Photo via Google, Joseph Dandona Jr.La Super-Rica Taqueria
- Hours
- Today: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Getting there
- On N Milpas St on the east side of town, a short drive or bus ride from downtown State Street
Why it’s in the log
La Super-Rica Taqueria is a stand more than a restaurant — order at the window, eat at one of the handful of outdoor tables, cash only. It's been in the same spot on Milpas Street for decades, and the corn tortillas are made fresh in-house, which is most of why the line rarely gets shorter.
Julia Child was a documented regular, which the place has never bothered to advertise — there's no sign of it inside. The menu changes daily in small ways, chalked up on a board, but the grilled pork and the specials built around masa are the reliable order.
The line moves fast even when it looks long, and going a little off peak lunch hours (early, or after 1:30 pm) helps.
What people said recently
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“I couldn’t miss going to an institution and a place beloved to Julia Childs. Very authentic, the tacos came out plain with super flavorful meats and then you can add all of the salsa you like. The bean tortilla was super spicy, like no…”
“So good we went twice in a three day visit to Santa Barbara. Recommended to us by a friend who is a big foodie we understood why it’s so popular fairly easy to find street parking in the neighborhood and the prices are low especially…”
“El Super Rico Taqueria Santa Barbara Review El Super Rico Taqueria is one of those Santa Barbara staples where simple, honest Mexican comfort food becomes something unforgettable. Fresh tortillas, sizzling meats, and bold, balanced flavors…”