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El Rincon Alteno

4.2 (27 reviews)
Open • 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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Crispy tacos de carnitas
Ricky E.

Came here after a friend recommended their crispy tacos. I'm not one to usually order crispy tacos but I'm glad I did! These reminded me of home made tacos that my mom makes. Very crispy and delicious and fresh lettuce on top. The salsas pair very well with them too. I got two carnitas crispy tacos and was surprised when I found out it had some delicious stringy melted cheese inside! So good! I also ordered a taco of al pastor and asada. Both were good. They weren't super filled with meat like other taquerias but still good. The horchata is probably one of my favorites that I've tried in SB. I like my horchata watery and with cinnamon so that's why I like it. I'm not too fond of the milky horchata so I liked this one. I'd definitely come back and I recommend you all try the crispy tacos!

Taco de tripa (tripe)
Marty T.

I drove from Los Angeles for these tacos. This is a CASH ONLY business. Crispy carne asada (beef) taco is delicious. They do lack meat. Tacos de tripa (tripe) the green sauce on top was delicious & not spicy. The tripe could have been better. I was disappointed. The service was absolutely awful. The restrooms were not clean. Eat at your own risk.

Awesome Nachos!

The best tacos and nachos the meat is very tender! Just remember to bring cash and use lots of napkins

Asada crispy tacos
Julia G.

Best crispy tacos in Santa Barbara! Support local business and pick up your favorite breakfast burrito, nachos or crispy tacos to enjoy safely at home or at a park. All staff wearing masks and hand sanitizer on the ordering counter. Waiting area outside for pick up!

Cabesa crispy tacos in the back patio

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Absolutely the best crispy tacos in Santa Barbara! Can't recommend this place enough!! Get over here and order!

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The food is delicious!!!!!!!!! I like to get it for pick up. Only downside is you need to remember to bring cash as that is all they accept.

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Los Arroyos Mexican Restaurant & Take Out - Added salsas! Which was the final top salsa winner?

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4.0(572 reviews)
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Great fish tacos. Wife had molcajete and it was fantastic. Interesting setup where you order, then…read moresit, but it worked out.

I had worked up an appetite after getting turned around and not finding where I parked. I saw signs…read moreadvertising yummy things so popped in to grab a bite. The space smelled delicious and the girl taking my order was very nice and patient while I figured out what to get. I ended up getting a carne asada taco and a grilled fish taco. I also got their pomegranate mint drink. They have two rooms. We stayed in the one by the entrance where we ordered as the other room has a step down instead of a ramp. My child was sleeping in his stroller so logistically it made it easier to just stay in the first space. When I first got the items I staired at my Carne asada in confusion as it was just a sad pile of dry looking meat next to a very beautiful fish taco. My tired self didn't see the generous salsa bar filled with wonderful toppings. Alas it was like putting lipstick on a pig, as the meat almost was at jerky level. The fish taco while it looked amazing and the fish was fresh tasting, lacked the flavor explosion I was expecting. I appreciated the taste of the drink I got however it ran a bit sweet for my taste. Overall in an area with an amazing food scene it fell short for me, but at least filled me up.

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Maíz Picante - Insanely delicious tacos!

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4.7(329 reviews)
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I just wanted to take the time and leave a review for this amazing company! They catered for my…read morewedding reception in Santa Barbara by the beach. Their service was absolutely amazing, as well as their communication and timeliness. The food was delicious so much so that all of my friends and family praised how tasteful it was. The drinks are yummy too! I couldn't be more happy with how everything went. I was already a customer previously before my wedding, and I really enjoy their tacos and burritos! If you're wondering if you should use them as a vendor for your upcoming event, definitely do it!

We stopped by about 20 minutes before closing because of all the great reviews, but unfortunately…read morethe customer service was really disappointing. As soon as we walked in, the woman working the register seemed visibly annoyed that we had come in before closing and rolled her eyes at us. She immediately said, "Umm, we're closing, so you want to take it to go?" We were already planning on taking our food to go, so the attitude felt completely unnecessary. While we were waiting for our order, another customer walked up to ask her a question, and she continued staring down at her phone and completely ignored her. The woman actually had to say, "Excuse me?" just to get her attention. I completely understand wanting to wrap things up at the end of a shift, but if a business is still open, customers shouldn't be made to feel unwelcome for coming in during posted business hours. We specifically chose this place because of the great reviews, so this was a really disappointing first impression.

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Maíz Picante - Great service and delicious tacos. I highly recommend the steak with potatoes taco.

Great service and delicious tacos. I highly recommend the steak with potatoes taco.

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El Rincon Alteno - mexican - Updated October 2026

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