Rascal's

Wow! Yum. What a vegan’s paradise! I thought the marigolds and passionfruit were for sale because they were so abundant! Thanks, chef, for the gift! 💝 The chilaquiles had thin, crunchy onions, amazing verde, and it was 3 entire meals!! Big portions. Kids loved the breakfast foods and fresh cucumber 🥒 drinks! 🍹 Elotes crunch, or whatever it was called, was scrumptious! Such a treat. Come here and you won’t be disappointed.👌🌽🤤

Amazing food! Great service and friendly staff! Must try for vegan or not! Authentic mexican flavors, house made tortillas were off the charts!

Very fresh all vegetarian Mexican food. We tried cauliflower and mushroom tacos. Both were very good. Services was good as well.

Great vegan food - probably one of the best places in SB! We tried the bowl, chips and guacamole, esquites, limon Y pepino, pina y chia. Everything was well presented and tasted great! The non-alcoholic drinks were extremely refreshing. We found street parking right in front although it can be slightly difficult if it’s a busy day. The staff were friendly and polite. I think they run a tight ship so the service can be slightly slow.

Has to be one of the best restaurants I’ve been to. The pambazo and then the churros for dessert were sensational! (Non-vegan husband also agreed) What a find on our holiday. Lovely staff and atmosphere too.

We were in town for dinner and had a great experience so we decided to come back the next day for brunch. Everything was great, brunch crunchwrap was the best! Very cozy and cute inside. Will definitely stop by next time we visit SB

SO GOOD! only vegan restaurant in sb and we are so lucky it’s radcals. i love the crunch wrap and have since their pop up location three years back. delicious food whether you are vegan or not — such a gem. amazing atmosphere, quick service, friendly staff, and most of all delicious food! ⭐️

Not sure why this place is rated so high, it was some of the worst vegan Mexican I've had in 20 years being vegan. The crunch wrap was almost inedible. Tasted like it was covered in lemon juice, had a burnt tortilla, and the beans were so bland, I have had way better tasting canned beans. Also, for the price point, you'd think it would be amazing. Was so disappointed I removed it from my saved and do not recommend.

I have eaten a lot of vegan mexican food and this is one of the best I've had. Usually vegan mock meats are too salty for my taste, but not here. I was pleasantly surprised at how light and satisfying our food was. My bf who is not vegan said the same thing. We didn't feel heavy and gross after eating our meals. We ordered the: BREAKFAST TACOS - The "bacon" was crunchy on the edges but soft on the middle and tasted good. Usually I don't care for crunchy and salty "bacon" ASADA CRUNCHWRAP - This looked big and heavy but was surprisingly refreshing with the fresh lettuce, salsa and just the right amount of "asda" Nice decor, good food, and good service

This is a cute spot, serving vegan Mexican food!! Those two things - Vegan & Mexican are rare so hallelujah it's a thing here. I got the Tinga tacos and boy, were they kickin with spice. They worked up a little sweat so beware if you're not great with spicy. The flavors were good and so glad the kitchen/server generously added nopales to them for me since there weren't any GF dishes with nopales. I ordered the beans & rice after feeling like I just wanted a little something additional - nothing special. Slightly more beans than rice. The ambience is pretty cool here - simple, minimal and light decoration. They have concrete flooring so it was a cool industrial vibe too. They have booth seating and a couple outdoor tables. Parking is along the street.

Split the spicy elote and asada Crunchwrap with my hubby for weekend brunch! They were both so good! The spicy elote had some crunch from the takis and good balance of sour and salty. The asada was the star though! Such great texture with the crispy tostada inside and so flavorful. Our server got us all the salsas and we loved trying all of them! The green salsa I loved the best cause it had a nice smoky depth. Thought the daiya cheese would ruin it cause I just don't like that stuff but it was great! Golden horchata was okay. A little too sweet. Would skip next time.

Wow wow wow. My taste buds were BLOWN away. Absolutely amazing food that is full of flavor. We ordered the breakfast sandwich ($10) and tofu scramble bowl ($20). Both were amazing but the true standout was the tofu scramble bowl. That might've been the best tofu scramble bowl I've ever had. Not pictured: glazed donut that was scarfed down so quick. Donut was also fantastic. Couldn't tell it was vegan. Super nice interior with an open kitchen window. There weren't too many tables so not the best if you have a large party. The service was overall great minus the beginning. We were standing by the sign that says "please wait to be seated" and there was only one other table inside. That table had come from the cashier and sat down so we were confused whether we should order at the front. We stood for awhile and were not addressed by any of the two waitresses. It wasn't until we hesitantly walked halfway down toward the cashier that the cook said to wait if we were gonna be seated. Just a bit of an odd interaction since we were clearly waiting, it wasn't busy inside and the waitresses saw us but didn't say anything. Service was fine after that. Overall, a tad pricey but 100% worth the cost. Truly some of the best food I've had. Vegan or not, Rascal's is a must in SB!

My mom and I hadn't been to Rascal's in a while and thought their recent Summer Series event was the perfect excuse to go. We arrived around 5pm when the event was just starting to kick off. I got a complimentary De Soi (Italian spritz) beverage while my mom got a soju margarita. We ended up deciding to head inside and grab some dinner. Accompanied by our beverages, we ordered a flor de calabasa quesadilla and a burrito bowl with tempeh. Whilst waiting for our order, I ordered an elote from the cart that the owner was running outside for the Summer Series event. He helped me decide which flavor to get which was the Salsa Macha. I brought it back inside to enjoy with my mom and dug in! It was soooooo good. I hadn't had grilled corn in so long and forgot how delicious the charring from the grill makes it. I kept "accidentally" getting the aioli sauce on my hands and it was addicting. A very strong start! When the food arrived, we dug in immediately. My bowl had a healthy portion of everything as I got to eating. It was very delicious. There was a perfect ratio of everything from the tempeh to the rice to the beans to the sauce. My mom gave me a bite of her quesadilla which was also really good! The salsa had this nice kick which is always a pleasant surprise. After the meal, there was a paleta cart from Rascal's that my mom and I got dessert from. I got fresas con crema while my mom got chili mango. We ate them as we walked to the car. Very creamy and very delicious! Overall, my mom and I had a great time at Rascal's. Everyone working was very kind and helpful, and the food hit the spot. Definitely eager to come back for some brunch!!

I have gone to Rascal's for two dinners and three lunches. Every meal is better than the last. I especially like the elote-corn on the cob. Every bite screams tasty. I've also enjoy their mushroom tostada and bean tostada. The "nachos" are also superlative. Don't hesitate to enjoy the best vegan meal in Santa Barbara.

I've been here prior to this and remember enjoying my food but this time the service was just not it. It was freezing cold and we were the only couple in the entire place, I had asked the server if we could move in the corner since both doors were open and she said it gets busy.. no one came even after we were done. On top of that, the menu had a mistake. It didn't say the egg and "bacon" comes with pancakes. So when my husband got a small thing of egg and bacon with 2 big pancakes (on top of blueberry pancakes we had already ordered ) we told the server we didn't want the food and they were nice enough to change it for chilaquiles. I liked my food but for some of the items you have to read the description and make sure you're satisfied.

I'll be honest, when I originally saw the prices for Rascals I was reluctant to try them. However on my second trip to the area from LA, I caved and I'm so happy I did! Everything I had was delicious! The horchata was the best vegan horchata I've tried in my 15 years of being vegan. The arroz con leche was another stand out along with the esquites on a stick. This place is not your typical place, the ingredients they use and the flavor profiles are uniquely delicious. The menu is very thoughtful and I enjoyed everything I ate. I'll definitely be back! Service was also great! Everyone was extremely kind and knowledgeable.

Best breakfast I've ever had in my life! The breakfast sandwich, the tofu bowl, the blueberry pancake! All of it is done to perfection.

Best vegan food from our trip to Santa Barbara - everything was delicious! We tried their Esquites which was exquisite with the sprinkle of takis, their Pineapple chia fresca was refreshing with just the right amount of sweet and ofcourse the highly rated crunch wrap which filled two of us comfortably. Highly recommend stopping here for a vegan breakfast too as I hear they rotate their menu for each meal of the day. Can't wait to be back!

I took my girlfriend out to eat here for a date night and had such amazing food. It's great to look at the menu and know that everything is vegan. They had such good options and it was really good Mexican food. Service was amazing and fast and the ambiance was beautiful. 10/10 experience and will be coming back!

Friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable servers. Food is delicious, elevated, and creative. Nice plating. So far, I've tried the burrito bowl, the nacho, crunchy taco, sopes, esquites, and the deserts. My faves were the burrito bowl, the nacho, and the esquites. This will always be our stop anytime we are in SB!

I've been wanting to try this place for so long and finally got the chance to go for brunch! I got the asada crunchwrap with avocado and it was so delicious. Such a fun spot with great vibes and even better food!!

Located on Haley street, near downtown, is Rascals Vegan. They serve authentic Mexican vegan fare and the food here is never not vegan. This review is from the perspective of someone who eats vegan and enjoys the cuisine. They serve burritos, tacos, bowls, and tortas with plant based ingredients. I ordered the Crunch wrap which is a popular menu item as I was informed. It had lettuce, pico de gallo, refried beans, soy asada, daiya cheese, and cashew crema. As far as the salsa goes the green is mild, red is mild, and habanero is spicy. I had the green--it was a nice touch. The flour tortillas were made in house and quite tasty. Friendly vibes and very accommodating. They have seating inside and outdoors. Next time I have my eyes on the buffalo cauliflower tacos and the mushroom eggplant adobo tacos. They even serve house made churros, chocolate cupcakes, and rice pudding for dessert. Chef Dalan makes food for all to enjoy. "Taking care of you is your responsibility."#BeGroundedInLove

Rascal's Vegan located in an industrial area (off the main street by Downtown Santa Barbara). There's limited street parking so need to loop around a few times which can be a bummer. The venue is a small very place about 8 tables. The friendly staff turns out order pretty quickly. The kitchen is open conceding you have a "window" view into the cook's action. :) The concept is great vegan Mexican but it's more pricey than normal for what it's offered - - I say skip the cheese quesadillas and the kale salad. I was disappointed in both. However, my family did enjoyed the chorizo potato tacos and asada crunch wrap. Unfortunately, unlike most Mexican restaurants, these dishes are al la cart to no rice or beans which mark down one star for me. Overall, the experience was okay.

I ate at Rascal's for the first time last evening. The food was excellent. I had the burrito bowl and started off with chips and guacamole. The only downside to the dining experience was the waiter's cologne. He had it poured on and it was choking every time he came to the table or even walked by. 15% of the population, including me, are allergic to scents, and the cologne really diminished an otherwise really good dining experience. Lose the scent and it would be a five star for sure.

Rascal's did not disappoint--they earned their 5-star review--and you don't have to be a vegan to love it. Santa Barbara's finest dining locales extend beyond State Street! This was our first visit and we arrived just minutes before closing--both the owner and employees couldn't have been more gracious, welcoming and thankful for our business. Now for the food: It's absolutely exceptional. Everything is so fresh and delicious tasting. The bean tostada is the best I've ever had. Masa made from heirloom Mexican corn??! Yep. Apparently it makes a huge difference because this place has the Midas Touch in the kitchen. Loved the oyster mushroom tostada also and that delicious looking and tasting crispy flour shell thing filled with beans, etc. Absolutely the best tasting (and textured) tacos, tostadas and all things Mexican we've ever tasted. Owner said Courtney Kardashian came in last week which certainly underscores the growing momentum of Rascal's reputation and bodes well for future business success. I predict there'll soon be a long line of hungry customers extending down the street for this absolutely delicious, authentic and reasonably priced Mexican cuisine. We can't wait to return to Rascal's!

Located in the industrial side of town, Rascals provides Mexican style food a lo vegan. I was hesitant to try but I am glad that I did. We had the guacamole and chips which is perfect for sharing with a group. It tastes so fresh and flavorful and comes with three different flavorful salsas-beware some are spicy! I ordered the burrito bowl with the chorizo and potato. The bowl was filling and full of flavor. It's an additional charge to add the avocado and cheese. The Crunchwrap is huge and enough to share and filing. Agua with piña and chia delicious as well as the agua with pepino. Try the churros! As they come with a strawberry sauce and chocolate dipping sauce. The service was prompt and they answered all our questions that we had on the menu. The restaurant is decorated with plants and lotería posters which makes it a unique ambiance. Be prepared to look for street parking when trying to approach the restaurant.

So good! The food was extremely fresh and delicious. Can't wait to go back next time we are in Santa Barbara!

I'll say this we're visiting from out of town. We had breakfast here and decided to return the next day. This is my new favorite restaurant and I'm literally going to drive back from LA just to eat here. Best vegan food I've ever had best pancake that I've ever had. It has whipped cream and blueberries on it and mint and lemon zest. Are you kidding me? This is so good. I've never had anything like it. We ordered the breakfast sandwich. Apparently it's word winning and I can see why we ordered two more to go for lunch I'm not a vegan but my wife is and if we just ate here, I could be vegan no problem because the food is so damn good. Also, the place has a cute vibe. I love that. It's intimate and not huge. Very simple. No frills just great food. Good service parking was no problem. How the heck do you make vegan food this good make sure to try the imitation egg. It taste like a real egg and even runs like a real egg what's great as all this stuff is healthier than animal products so not only do you get great food, but you don't have to compromise on taste. In fact, I like this more than non-vegan food. You just have to try it. We got the tofu bowl with tortillas to make tacos. We ordered the chili killer bowl and the pancake and the breakfast sandwiches. The coffee was also great too. I especially liked the Horchata coffee on ice seriously best restaurant.

How come I just found this restaurant now?! Every dish was so good!! I'm not Vegan but I would totally come back again for healthy food. The waiter was one of the NICEST ppl I've encountered in SB, and just look at the pics -- it's such a cute restaurant!! Love love love

Amazing always the best , Some of the best auga frescas. Got the burrito bowl with mushroom and it was gone before i could blink . Wish i could have savored it , perfectly cooked and fullllll of flavor .

Chef Dalan is amazing. And thanks to Chloe the front. Where do I begin? This food is so good. It's my favorite brunch place. The way that sandwich just uses and melts and has the perfect burst of flavor is such a joy. Probably one of the best pancakes. Absolutely fabulous and simple. I'm not sure what is vegan secret is maybe it's apple cider vinegar Would you come for dinner during the week or brunch on the weekends - you are bound to be delighted. My non-vegan friends absolutely love the food, and that says a lot from my Andalusian husband There are some patio tables and there's usually parking on the street or around the corner. The vegan breakfast scramble, brunch bowl whatever it is called is so generous. The servings are big. The vibe is great.

So yummy! It's very hard to find vegan (especially good & vegan) food in Santa Barbara and Rascal's does not disappoint! Everything me and my non-vegan partner had was amazing. The staff were incredibly nice and the interior was very cute, the only trouble might be the parking!

Whenever we embark on a new journey to try new places and support mom and pop shops, it's either a hit or miss. Unfortunately this place was a MISS. Where to begin. Clearly it wasn't a good day for us coming here. First, parking was horrible. There were no parking spaces whatsoever for the establishment--so you may get lucky finding street parking. There were none. There was construction all over the place. We had to park way out on the other block and walked just to give this place a shot. The girl that worked there was friendly however they were not able to accommodate us. Nowhere on their menu stated dinner menus Vs lunch menus. We were traveling and drove an hour for this place yet I learned that the menu given to us did not include any tacos. We kindly asked if they were able to accommodate us considering we weren't from town and had traveled far to get here but they refused to make the food we kindly requested. We were really nice about it too but they made no effort to accommodate us. Since we drove far and were hungry we just ordered the elote. It was NOT GOOD. The photos on Yelp is deceptive lol. It was the reason why I wanted to eat here. Unfortunately it was kind of gross. It was not good. It came out so fast so not sure how this was prepared or was probably already premade. I use the same ingredients and can make this better at home. $10 for corn was an absolute robbery. I know it was expensive but I had to try based on the deceiving photos haha. THE CRUSHED TAKIS ON THE ELOTE THEY GAVE US WAS STALE AND OLD. Should have returned it, but we were hungry driving far to get to them. Overall, not satisfied with food or the service. They made no effort to try and help so we figured we were just probably a number to them and we did not matter. We can tell if companies are real business owners or they are just there to for the paycheck. The chef (who was probably the owner) was lazy or did not care. It's unfortunate because we support small businesses had they helped us. Customer retention is vital and word of mouth is important so others know. The place was dead with no customers. They had weird hours too. I suggest customer retention and customer satisfaction esp first time customers to give a good impression and not leave them dry and hanging. Also, indicate on Yelp your MENU HOURS as the menus differ. We wasted our time driving up here eating old stale elote and no available tacos on the menu.

We were there on a Tuesday evening around 7.30 pm, and after taking orders, they came back saying that most of the items were not available. So we had to order what was left, and then again, they came back stating that one more item is not available. Terrible service, and we were the only table there. We ordered Asada crunchwrap Burrito bowl Al Pastor Baja Cauliflower tacos Chorizo potato tacos Oatmilk Horchata None of them were tasting good, nor there was any ambiance. I had great expectations..so sad that it was worse.

Love this place! I wish we lived closer. Visited on our way up to Pismo Beach. We last came a year ago. We will definitely be back later this summer. When I came before, I remember getting churros for dessert. I didn't see a dessert menu this time, but maybe that's because we came for lunch. Kids got bean/rice/cheese burrito, cheese quesadilla, and horchata. Husband and I got a bean tostada and chik'n torta. Everything was delicious. Loved the homemade "cheese" on the tostada. Prices were reasonable. Food was fresh and service was quick. Good size servings. We took leftovers. Can't wait to go back next month and I hope they have desserts!

Excellent and creative vegan meal with south of the border emphasis. We sat on the patio, which was very nice, with very helpful servers.

I've eaten here several times with my vegan friend, the food is very good as well as the service. I like the ambiance in the evening, the lights are low and the waitress was super fun and nice. Will definitely make this a regular stop even though I'm not a vegan!

Amazing. 10/10. Delicious and authentic vegan Mexican!! I had the Al pastor tacos which are seitan based. The Al pastor marinade tasted very authentic and had a deep flavor profile. I also highly enjoyed trying some of my mom's oyster mushroom tinga tostada. Even if you don't feel like you have room for desert, you should make room for the churros!!! The Mexican chocolate sauce they come with is insane.

If I could give more stars, I would. This is, in my estimation, the best vegan food in Southern California, and thus possibly the country. I first came to this restaurant a few years ago right after the opened. The food was great, the concept was great. But now it's matured into the best dining experience a vegan can have. Every entree on the menu looks tantalizing. We had brunch, and ordered the chilaquiles and the asada crunch wrap and a special, blueberry pancakes. I consider myself a vegan chilaquiles aficionado, but this blew me away. It was so easy. The egg was unlike anything I've ever seen, but the salsa verde is really what put it over the top as the best. Our server, Annie, was very kind and friendly and made us feel welcome. There is a little outdoor courtyard in back with shady trees and cute little tables. It looks super inviting. Inside is comfortable, clean, nicely decorated and on brand in a way that complements but doesn't overshadow the food. Given how warm and welcoming the staff were, it's no surprise they had a poster in the window calling for ICE to get out of Santa Barbara It's clear they care deeply about their community, and I can't wait to go back. I may need to stay in town for a few days so I can work my way through the entire menu

Food: we were disappointed in the boring plating of the food. The food was just okay for a meal in what was supposed to be a Mexican vegan restaurant. For price paid I was expecting more. At a minimum chips and salsa served with the entrees. The torta my husband ordered was flavorful but just looked bland on a white plate by itself. My burrito lacked Mexican flavor. Instead of having Mexican rice it had regular rice. And once again it looked boring on a white plate. No garnish at least to make it look appealing. Surprised that everything was ala cart and no complete dinners on the menu. I do not like to be buckled and dimed for every little thing. I am more than willing to pay more for a complete meal. Service: The service was actually good. Our server was very friendly. Ambiance: where do I start? A Mexican restaurant that didn't look like a Mexican restaurant. It looked boring and beige. No pops of color. As I stated earlier the plates are boring white. We were honestly looking to support another vegan restaurant in Santa Barbara because we visit yearly. We had eaten at the previous location a few years back and it was okay. It was a better experience than this time. After the reviews we read we hoped for so much more.

Fantastic flavors. Chips and 3 kinds of salsa. Yum. Followed by Asada Crunchwrap. What unique flavors and textures. We ate it all and wiped up the sauce. Wished we had saved room for dessert, alas no room. Brianna, our server was brilliant and helped us with our decisions. She said that this is sadly one of the last all vegan restaurants in SB. Let's patronize this establishment as much as possible. The restaurant is small and outdoor seating is dog friendly; will be adding a review on BringFido as they were truly accommodating to these dog owners that bring their pup every where. We will be back for the brunch this weekend.

Thank you to the staff for sitting us last minute for brunch! My only suggestion is adding the burrito bowl to the brunch menu :3! Super cute vegan spot in the quaint city of SB

I love this place! It's soooo good. Everything about it is great. The music, the decorations, the plates and bowls. And then the food is so flavorful and fresh. And super super filling. Live coming here. Been coming here since they opened and the quality has never wavered.

I finally tried Rascals. The inside was really nice. It was somewhat busy because of Fiestas. The food was good. I didn't like the horchata.

best mexican I have ever had even better than meat and vegetarian, and I am not a vegan. I am a vegetarian, and it was better somehow! Better than anything I have had in LA where I live. Please open one in LA!

Fantastic food! So creative and tasty. Even if you aren't vegan, I think you will enjoy the food here. Wonderful service and reasonable prices, too.

Always a home run here, finally tried the brunch and it was incredible just like everything else I have eaten here!

Such a cute spot! Well done, breezy and pleasant inside seating. Love the lemon tahini dressing. Fresh and balanced flavors. You certainly don't have to be vegan to enjoy, but I do wish there were few more choices.

I was super excited to find a vegan place in SB. This food is deeelish and the staff is super sweet! That torta was huge! Nice portions loved my leftovers when I drove back to L.A. Hope to have a glass of wine there soon

Amazing food and both the vegan and two non vegans in the group were very happy and satisfied with dinner. We had a dog with us and were able to hang out in the back outdoor seating and have a great time

SO. DAMN. GOOD. You don't have to be vegan to eat vegan food so cut the crap! This place deserves mad respect for real! I love the ever-changing menu of this place... the culinary creativity and flavor are ON POINT. I love their Mexican food, desserts... shoot, anything on their menu. I've been following Rascals (owner Dalan Moreno) for a while now and I just want to give a round of applause for his tenacity and belief in his amazing product. He worked really hard to get where he is! Support small business! Rascals is amazing! Go getcha some!

The pambazo torta. Wow. WOW. WOW! What a glorious torta. How can anything in the world taste better than this? The crunchwrap was really good and well made. Maybe it could've been crunchier. The esquites were okay; they had too much veganaise. And finally, the pineapple chia agua fresca was delicious.

Honestly everything here is so tasty. This is not Vegan food like it was only 5 years ago. It is delicious. The "sausage" has great spicy flavor and the bread and cheese, yum. You cannot go wrong here.

I'm not vegan and I'm still dreaming about the crunchwrap I had here. Visited on 1/23/24 for a late dinner with a couple of friends. Husband and I shared: - esquites - damn delicious, corn off the cob with crunchy deliciousness, and just the right amount of heat and cream - burrito bowl w/ al pastor - good flavor and texture, overall yummy - crunchwrap - this was so good that I'm trying to figure out the next time I can get down to Santa Barbara to order it again. I'm sorry I shared it, it was soooooo good. Texture was perfectly crispy on the exterior, it was packed with flavor. I cannot say enough good things about it. Go eat at Rascal's, get the crunchwrap and have your mind blown.

Amazing Mexican food and lovely service! My husband had an Impossible Picadillo burrito with cashew crema and avocado. I had a Daring chicken burrito with chipotle crema. Can't wait go to back to try other items on the menu. This is legit Mexican food. The red salsa and cremas were delightful, and the tortillas grilled lightly to perfection.

Fucking amazing. The only place I've ever been that 14$ for chips salsa and guacamole was cheap. It was broiling hot *fresh* chips, really good salsa and the most guacamole I've ever received from a restaurant. Amazing. Quick friendly service in a very cool atmosphere. Got tortas both were amazing split and shared. Fries were super good too and chipotle mayo was a nice dip. For some real LA vegan snobs this place way over-delivered. For the area surprisingly affordable and really really well thought out dishes.

The food was delicious and the atmosphere was amazing! Friendly service and yummy food - we will definitely be back!