La Super-Rica Taqueria
Mexican restaurant · Milpas
622 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Highlights
Hand-pressed tortillas, al pastor, and tamales served from modest digs
Hand-pressed tortillas, al pastor, and tamales served from modest digs
"An endlessly charming, 45-year-old taqueria with trippy Caribbean blue awnings and a makeshift chalkboard menu; Julia Child proclaimed it as "one of her favorite places to eat on the Central Coast." The kitchen turns out supple homemade corn tortillas and tangy salsas; signature items include the Super-Rica Especial (al pastor blanketed with rajas and molten cheese) and the queso de cazuela, which "merges fresh tomato salsa with a melty fondue base." The spot is cash-only, so come prepared." - Mona Holmes
"Katy Perry loves it, Julia Childs loves it, so there’s a pretty good chance you’ll love it too. Definitely the most well known Mexican food joint in Santa Barbara, come here and try one of their many taco offerings or daily specials. Try and come right when they open or on a weekday, as the line can get pretty long. Also, cash only! A must-try: La Super-Rica Especial (marinated pork and cheese-stuffed pasilla chile), or the Chilaquiles, tortilla chips covered in a spicy tomato broth sauce and topped with cheese and green onions (offered on Mondays and Thursdays only)." - Amanda Proudfit
"Thanks to Julia Child proclaiming that this was her favorite restaurant in America, La Super-Rica is easily one of the most popular spots in Santa Barbara (if not the entire California coastline). But trust us, this order-at-the-window Mexican spot is worth the long lines. La Super-Rica's tacos, chicken suizas, and gorditas make this a must-visit for anyone in SB. We recommend ordering the Especial, a platter of roasted chile pasilla stuffed with cheese and topped with marinated pork, confidently and often." - brant cox, sylvio martins, cathy park
"This endlessly charming taqueria is a Santa Barbara local legend, not least of which because Julia Child proclaimed it to be one of her favorite places to eat on the Central Coast. With its trippy Caribbean blue awnings and makeshift chalkboard menu, La Super-Rica continues to delight locals and travelers with a vibrant array of Mexican dishes served with supple homemade corn tortillas and tangy salsas. Don’t leave without an order of the Super-Rica Especial, a plate of al pastor blanketed with rajas and molten cheese, and the queso de cazuela, which merges fresh tomato salsa with a melty fondue base. The spot is cash-only, so come prepared." - Mona Holmes
"You’ll find no shortage of tourist-clogged restaurants in Santa Barbara and La Super-Rica is one of them. Thanks to Julia Child proclaiming this order-at-the-counter Mexican spot as her favorite restaurant in America, you can come here almost every day of the week and find lines around the block. The good news is that the hype is real—the food here is worth the wait. It’s hard to go wrong with any of their tacos or chicken suizas, but if you don’t order the Super-Rica Especial (basically a giant plate of chilies, cheese, and marinated pork), don’t bother coming." - brant cox, garrett snyder
