This place was cranking this morning. Very small seating area but found a spot. A ton of to go orders were coming in and out. I had some Menudo and I have to say it was delicious. Had a thick broth which was pretty unique. I do like it with some hominy but still tasted great. The tortillas looked to be homemade and were pretty yummy. All their food looked delicious and can't wait to try some different items on the menu. read more

La Tapatia Bakery - Menudo sat/sun only - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I had to wait a long time for a serving of rice, a piece of fresh cheese, and a plain cheese quesadilla. To my surprise, the rice they gave me was clearly leftover--it was so hard (and I don't think it was just undercooked). They could have simply told me they were out of rice; instead, they served me something absolutely awful. I wouldn't even give that to my children. Terrible service. read more

La Tapatia Bakery - Arroz del fondo de la olla con muchos pedazos duros - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The portions are generous and are quick. I ordered the mole chicken enchiladas along with rice and beans. They were delicious but a little on the spicy side. The rice was not dried out. The arroz con leche is a nice dessert to have later if too full from the entre. Parking to the restaurant is an adventure read more

La Tapatia Bakery - Mole enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Over 20 minutes waiting for one burrito. The burrito was big & good which is why I'm giving this 2 stars. However, the service & wait time just isn't the best. read more

Went on Saturday for dinner. We really wanted to try caldo de rez, but by 6:30 they were sold out. We ended up getting menudo and a shrimp plate. The food was so tasty. They had homemade tortillas that were soft and fresh! The shrimp was cooked deliciously and the menudo was nicely spicy and yummy. The restaurant itself is pretty small, and just felt really hot when we were inside, so you can dine in, but I feel it's mostly used for togo. read more

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Ordené quesadillas de pollo pero me dieron quesadillas SIN queso, atea cosa que no me gustó tardan muchísimo muchísimo en entregar tu orden y cuando te la entregan te la dan fría. read more

La Tapatia Bakery - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The cake we ordered was extraordinary! Fernando is so exceptional! I highly recommend this cake place!

I dropped in for a concha and anything else that caught my eye. I like how they had small conchas bc I prefer them over the large ones. They didn't have a huge variety though. I only saw the white conchas. The other bread there looked overcooked, especially the croissants - they were brown and not that light gold color. They do sell food but idk... the cleanliness wasn't all there for me so I might have to skip on the food. I saw the cooks in the back preparing food without gloves and touching their faces/masks and getting back to touching the food bare handed. The concha I got was good though! The mantecado wasn't as good, mostly dry and over baked. Try it out for yourself and be the judge. I read a lot of great reviews so I'm thinking I went during an off-day read more

La Tapatia Bakery - Concha y mantecado. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The menudo was amazing. Spicy but full of flavor. We also got about 10 pieces of pan dulce and they were also delicious, not dry, very soft and very fresh. Coffee was delicious too I was able to drink it black. read more

La Tapatia Bakery - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Their menudo and choice of authentic soups is fantastic. The food is delicious and their pickup service is prompt and easy.

What went well? Everything! This place is magical, and terrifying at the same time and I mean it in a good way. This small restaurant is always busy and packed on weekends. So, be prepare to wait at least 30 minutes for your food..... The food is always right on point! the serving portions are generous, but the only down side is the parking which is kind of small since they have to share with other businesses. So if you don't mind parking a block or two away to enjoy A Delicious Menudo or if you feel brave enough to try Birria de Chivo with Consomé (Goat tacos with Broth) personally it's my favorite. Check it out and let me know what you think. read more

You know it's good when your a foodie but forget to take a picture first! This place is always packed and for good reason no matter what you get it's tasty. I personally love the pastor quesadilla and Camarones a La diabla if you like spicy and shrimp don't be afraid to go for it! A lot of there baked goods are fresh and delicious. I'm kinda a tres leches cake snob and this one was ranked 4 of 10 for me. The flavor wasn't bad but the top cake had no leche in it. I will try again maybe was just a off day but over all a great experience every time I go. Nice staff and tight seating but well worth it. read more

La Tapatia Bakery - Camarones A La Diabla (half eaten) - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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So good. I come from growing up in San Diego going to my spots for burritos and soups and I just found my new spot here in Santa Barbara. I'm sick right now and I've wanted to find a good spot to get caldo de pollo when I'm sick. So I ordered the Caldo de pollo 10/10 delicious! served with these housemade tortillas cilantro, lemons, salsa, onion and jalapeno chopped up with bits of carrot and zucchini in the soup with a leg and thigh bone as my portion of chicken. I noticed the tortillas were a little thicker and bigger so I just dunked it in the soup 10/10 on experience which I've waited 4 years to find. I waited a little longer than quoted but the food was worth the wait. Food I'll be back soon read more

Oh my goodness! Such nice staff and you will be happy with anything you order off the menu. This place is an authentic gem! I got the chicken burrito (homemade tortilla, shredded chicken, beans, rice and cheese) and my friend got the chicken mole. Thank you! read more

La Tapatia Bakery - a sign for the menu - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

This was our first time ordering food and it was delicious!! We had picked up bakery item the day before and decided to return the next day. The chicken, rice and bean burrito was exactly how it should be. Each element was flavorful! The homemade tortilla was soft, fresh and tasted great. It was also huge! We will definitely return and try other menu items. The bakery items we bought were also delicious! It's a tiny place in a non-descript shopping "mall" but it's mighty in flavor and quality. read more

Small hole in the wall. They have a great section of food and can even make things off the menu if you ask. Our personal favorite is Caldo de Res its very filling so you can either share or have leftovers. They also make homemade tortillas too! YUMMY Sometimes they do run out of certain item on weekends so go early Easy parking but shares with another Mexican restaurant and a laundry mat so at times it could be a little packed read more

La Tapatia Bakery - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Terrible service, the cashier was rude. I was trying to see the menu, but she was pushing me to order. i know it was a busy place, but it was my first time going to the place. I ordered menudo , a quesadilla and a sope. The cashier said it would be 30 minutes for my food to be ready, but i ended up waiting for more than an hour. My family and i were really hungry, and as soon as I got my food, i started eating, but the food was cold. I definitely don't recommend this restaurant, but service and bad food read more

Best quesadilla in town! Not your ordinary one. It's a homemade tortilla, with cheese, meat, lettuce, queso fresco (crumble cheese) & Mexican sour cream. So delicious! Not only that everything is homemade! Try their Mexican soup also! Amazing! Highly recommend for an authentic Mexican food place. read more

I came in here starving after a long day and decided on the chicken flautas combo plate. I've been to the other locations and always leave happy and satisfied with my meal. I don't frequent this location and it's not the cleanest looking when you go inside but don't let that scare you away! It is very small inside compared to the other locations. In all honesty i was a little worried how my food would taste and if it would be as good as the other locations. I'm happy to say the chicken flautas were amazing!! You couldn't get more authentic than how these were prepared. The chicken was well seasoned and not bland like most taquitos or flautas tend to be. BTW these are prepared with corn tortillas so they are pretty much taquitos in my opinion. The ladies working were very nice and hooked me up with delicious salsa, and crema fresca to top off my flautas. I loved the green salsa!! This is definitely a hole in the wall family run business you gotta try! read more

Great food and great environment!!! The vibe of the place is also great and employees are very nice.

Menudo grasoso sin sabor y carísimo 18.75 el plato ridículo , hay mejores menudos en el pueblo y mejor precio .

Line out the front Yesterday I had barbacoa tacos on homemade tortillas. Large, very flavorful. Waiting for them to open today... read more

Love this place, my new fav. Small local place. Asada burrito is one the best in Santa Barbara

Menudo. Are you hungover and looking for a cure? La Tapatia bakery serves up some of the best Mexican soups in town, and it's of limited quantity. Caldo de Res is my favorite here. When you're in need of mythical hangover cures, this is the pace to come to. Saturday/Sunday mornings are packed, mostly with people picking ..up you guessed it - menudo. The menudo flavorful and you can opt for bones included - super gnarly and not for the weak. The other soups (beef, chicken, albondigas) are all super delicious as well. Served with 4 giant fluffy hubcap sized tortillas This place is a little bakery with limited seating. Enjoy! read more

La Tapatia Bakery - Menudo - the most flavorful, gnarly authentic in town. Delicious - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I live nearby and I had no idea this place existed! Then one Sunday I saw a long line running into the parking lot and I knew I had to try it. Well hot damn am I happy that I did! I have tried both the caldo de pollo and caldo de res and both were so flavorful and yet not greasy. Tastes like mom's! The caldos come with tortillas but I always ask to sub arroz instead. Caldos come with a side of jalapeño, cilantro and lime too. I've also tried the costillas de puerco which were tender and falling off the bone. Even though I'm more of a caldo girl I'd order the costillas again. So if y'all go a little too hard in the paint on a weekend night, remember that this place is open and can solve your crudo the next day!! read more

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How have I lived in Santa Barbara this long without discovering this place? I think I grabbed a pastry there once and signed it off, but had the mole today and holy cow, best I've ever had I think! Tortillas were really soft and delicious too and food came out piping hot, and the cashier was really nice and friendly. Fair pricing too. All around great. Will be back real soon. read more

La Tapatia Bakery - Mole Plate - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I dream of their mole plate. And the tortillas are fresh fresh fresh. I haven't explored the menu too thoroughly, but I've loved what I've had! read more

Amazing baked pizza dough twists. Fresh out of the oven. Delicious . Wonderful people working hard as a family . read more

Nice to mole you... meet you. Nice to meet you, Mole. Moley, moley, moley, moley, moley! Been to the Old Town Goleta location a few times This is small. Very small. And tucked in the corner of the shopping strip, not directly on Milpas. Out of the 25 seats, 17 were filled on a weekend lunch. Thought about the Barbacoa $9.75 or Menudo $9.75 as they are only available on the weekends. Went instead, based on Yelp reviews, with the Mole plate ringing in at $9.25. Smokey, thick and sweet, the mole smothered the chicken. Mess for sure but also delicious. This could be the best mole in town. And the tortillas were light and fluffy goodness. Have a sweet tooth or craving for pastry treats? La Tapatia Bakery has you covered. One entire wall's bins are filled with delight. This is a divey spot. The kind you walk into and know you're are in the right place for authentic, whatever it is they serve. It looks, feels and is the real deal. Yum. It's cramped with a few two tops and large, family style tables. Pull up a seat and make new friends. Will help if you habla español but not required to enjoy this delicious experience. "Mole. Bloody mole. We aren't supposed to talk about the bloody mole, but there's a bloody mole winking me in the face." read more

La Tapatia Bakery - Chicken (Leg & Breast) Mole $9.25 - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Okay, so I only have gone in to treat myself to the big ass cookies, the ones that are pink, white or chocolate. So.Dang.Epically delicious!!!! These are huge and soft and amazing! And cheap! Go to any other bakery and you will pay 2 to 3 times as much for a cookie this big. It's my guilty pleasure after work and soon I will branch off and try more of their amazing offerings read more

La Tapatia Bakery - Cookie - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I ordered a menudo. Once I started eating it I realized there was pieces of tortilla already in my soup. I don't know what happened with this service but I was disgusted at the fact that they had served me someone else's leftovers. And when I called back to let them know of my experience they claimed I just wanted a refund. It would have been more money to drive back in forth then what I paid for my meal. Awful service and disgusting. read more

Food is the closest to my moms authentic Mexican cooking Small place with big flavor !! read more

Would you like to pay $26 + $4 or tip for a burnt torta, two drinks and terrible presentation? Then check out La Tapatia! $26 dollars shouldn't look like this. I'm this picture, the camarones a la diabla were around $13. Came with gummy tortillas. The flavor was there yes but the presentation was terrible. It seriously looks like you lift the lid up on the throne and this is what you see inside after a long night. Never coming back again. No vale la pena comer algo que está quemado y se parece mal. read more

La Tapatia Bakery - Nope. Se parece mal. Looks terrible. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Horrible from the very beginning. There were soiled dishes on four different tables and just sitting there for no one to pick them up. The lady in charge of taking orders was having her lunch right on the spot and the main counter. She was taking orders while chewing her lunch. The menu of choices available has no prices. Did I say it right? You can't see the prices of anything here. We placed our orders and never saw a bill, a receipt or never knew how much each item costs. I had to wipe off the table where we sat on. It was dirty, greasy and disgusting. Our food order took about 40 minutes to arrive. Really? For a torta and caldo de res? The bread for the torta was burnt and the caldo de res looked like it was made the week before. We were compensated with two mexican jello, I guess for our frustration. We are not coming back ever again and I do not recommend anything in this place. read more

For Hispanic Heritage month I wanted to review one of my favorite bakeries in town. La Tapatia Bakery has been in business for over 40 years. The variety of Pan dulce decorates the glass shelves, my favorite being the conchas. Which do you chose, vanilla or chocolate? Both!!! You be the judge, especially when they are warm right out of the oven!! Make sure to pick up the empanadas as well, pumpkin filling or pineapple, even vanilla pudding. They are all delicious. Polvorones and the marranitos are my families favorites. If Pan Dulce is too sweet for you, La Tapatia also offers menudo and pozole on weekends, along with other delicious Mexican dishes which they serve on a daily basis. I love supporting my neighborhood and the LatinX community, they work hard to serve Santa Barbara and Goleta county. Always greeting you with a smile, La Tapatia Bakery is a great choice for any craving you may have. read more

Nice hole in the wall place. Easily over looked on the outside since it doesn't face the street. Prices are a bit high compared to other mexican restaurants in the area but their own unique blend of flavor distinguished them from the rest. Would suggest calling food in. They have 6 foot distancing and masks being enforced. Flavor wise the two types of quesadillas are unique in their own rights plus their handmade tortillas are a nice touch read more

Great authentic Mexican food! Definitely recommend this place! The only issue that completely bothered me was the rude cashier. She obviously doesn't know how to treat a customer and it's not the first time. From what I noticed she treats the customer according to the tip. read more

Craving pan on a Monday afternoon. So we decided to try this place - disappointed! I purchased 4 pieces of Mexican sweet bread, they were hard and staled - most likely left over from the weekend! read more

Amazing first time. Everything had flavor and the staff was helpful and attended me with care like I was family. I felt like I was at mom's eating dinner. It was that good. I came and was met with perfection I got the Chile Verde burrito and dammmmm! It's fire. I wish I could eat 2. read more

Excellent soups there is a wait is you go in the morning or on cold days as people are looking for comfort foods. Very filling and you could split because the portions sizes are pretty big. They do run out of popular items on weekends. Parking lot is free but tends to be packed during peak hours. They do take major credit cards. read more