La Santa Barbacha
Mexican restaurant · Cherrywood
2806 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
Highlights
Barbacoa tacos, colorful tortillas, aguas frescas, shaded patio
Barbacoa tacos, colorful tortillas, aguas frescas, shaded patio
"We really like when places focus on doing one thing exceptionally well, and at La Santa Barbacha, barbacoa takes center stage. The tender shredded beef is slow-cooked and intensely aromatic, and really pops with the bright contrast of fresh cilantro and white onions. Tacos are the focus here, and they’re served on bright green and red tortillas. You can also get the barbacoa on sopes, in chilaquiles bowls, and in quesadilla form. Whatever vessel you choose, you’ll want to add some fiery habanero salsa that adds a fruity and very spicy punch into each bite. What to get: Barbacoa tacos; Quesabarbacha" - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"We love places that focus on doing one thing exceptionally well, and at La Santa Barbacha, barbacoa takes center stage. The tender shredded beef is slow-cooked and intensely aromatic, and it pops with the bright contrast of fresh cilantro and white onions. Tacos are the focus here, and they’re served on vibrant green and red tortillas. The barbacoa also comes on sopes, in chilaquiles bowls, and in quesadilla form. Whatever vessel you choose, you’ll want to pile on the habanero salsa. La Santa is located on the patio of The Long Goodbye, where you can order a michelada." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"It’s all about barbacoa at this Cherrywood truck. You can’t go wrong with the original barbacoa taco, but the Benito taco, featuring pinto beans, barbacoa, chicharrones, an avocado slice, and queso fresco crumbles, is also great. There are loads of outdoor tables to soak up the sun with that taco order. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online." - Nadia Chaudhury
"This Michelin-recognized Cherrywood truck offers some of the best barbacoa in the city. The savory slow-cooked beef is served in tacos, chilaquiles, and sopes. La Santa Barbacha is situated in a charming food truck park with a shaded area and numerous patio tables. You can also order takeout online." - Erin Russell
"A pop-up taqueria offering a multi-course dinner with dishes inspired by the Rio Grande Valley and Northeastern Mexico. The menu includes unique items like tamal de conejo and aguachile, with a focus on sourcing native corn from Mexico." - Erin Russell
