So good I went twice in 48 hrs when I was visiting for a few days. Quick service to make up for the line. Don't skimp on the salsa it's super good. The first time I got adobada, asada, lengua, and chachete. Came back just for the lengua and cachete! read more

This place is your no frills street taco option in the area. The food is affordable and the meat is all perfectly cooked and seasoned. My go to is the lengua and the tripas which they only have in Fridays and the weekend. There is always a huge line at lunch so get there early or off peak hours. Their salsa is nothing to write home about but they do have a red and green option along with fresh onions and cilantro. Their salsa is what is holding me back from 5 stars. read more

Wanted to grab a bite to eat for Dinner and we were craving pizza but ended up having some of the BEST tacos we've had in this area. A server from a restaurant recommended this place and well here we go. It was a pretty big space with lots of tables and the concept is easy and fast. You order Tacos and then enjoy the Tacos. Their meat selection is great and right after you order you get them like 2 min after they call out your number. They have a small space to serve yourself salsa, radishes and cilantro and onions. Their salsas are very flavorful and they have a kick so taste before you add to your tacos. Their best meat for me was their Lengua my goodness prolly the best I've ever had. Their asada was great as well. Over all amazing tacos and when we come back to this area we def have to come back but if you're in the area I def recommend this place. Like I said their seating area is big so if you come with friends and family ya'll will sit together love that it's spacious, clean and simple concept and amazing tacos! Gracias! read more

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A classic in and out taco place with a self-serve salsa bar yum! Easy enough parking since it's in a big plaza. Great portions for what you're paying for. Food is served quickly, because they already have some meat cooked on the grill. However, the con to this is that my meat often tends to be a bit dry from sitting out on the grill longer than needed and just getting slightly overcooked. This place is great for some quick simple tacos with the tortilla warmed to order. Help yourself to the 3 different salsas and the usual toppings. read more

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We were in the SB area when a local who claimed to be from the area for over 25 years said we HAD to go try Lilly's Tacos. We took that seriously and made it our dinner plans right after lol. There were 2 locations in the area, we opted for the Goleta once since it was more convenient for our plans. Upon arriving (Saturday around dinner), there was a line out the door! The line moves QUICKLY and ordering was a breeze. I only had their tacos, and tried a few of their meats: the tripe, asada, adobada, and lengua. All of the meats were packed with the flavor and the tacos weren't too soggy even after getting them for takeout / a long car ride. The tripe and asada were okay IMO, I probably wouldn't order them again since they were a bit dried out. The reeeeal star of the show to me was the lengua. SO delicious and tender! I'd go back just for the lengua. We had a large party and order and our tacos still came out probably within 10 minutes or less which was impressive. I'd definitely recommend! Lots of indoor seating and a sauce bar is available as well. read more

Lilly's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Goleta, California

This is the place for tacos. It is the absolute best for Tripas and Lengua. It has a big open cafeteria-style seating and a big taco bar in the center with salsas and onions, radishes, and Limes. It's all counter service for ordering (for here or to go). If you want good TACOS, you have to try this place. Cheers read more

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Always love Lilly's! Ordered three pork, one chicken, and one veggie taco and some grilled onions. The grilled onions are always a favorite and I take home half of them to munch on later in the day. All for under $20. No reservations in my recommendation. Wonderful. Friendly. Clean bathrooms. Easy parking. Yum! read more

Lilly's Tacos - Pork tacos and grilled onions! - Mexican Near Me - Goleta, California

Delicious authentic Mexican street tacos! Salsa is fire!!!!!Friendly and fast portion are great read more

Lilly's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Goleta, California

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Delicious tacos! Had the lengua and adobado, 2 of each. Loaded with lots of delicious meat, overflowing with it! Salsa verde is also bomb! read more

Lilly's Tacos - 2 lengua, 2 adobado - Mexican Near Me - Goleta, California

The value is amazing. The quantity of food is fantastic. The salsa bar will win you over. There is nothing that Lilly's Tacos does that won't blow you away. Ordering was quick and easy. Their staff are very friendly and will nicely remind you to take any salsas or radishes with you if you pick up to-go orders. I normally eat their adobada and carne asada tacos and they are packed with meat. You can ask they to add cilantro and onion to your tacos so it's easier for you to focus on which delicious salsa you'd like for each taco. If you're ever in need for a quick taco fix, this is the place to be. read more

The location is spacious, with plenty of seats. Staff were friendly & answered our questions. Salsa bar is well stocked. I ordered a side order of onions & chile dorado. Our tacos were good. The meat was tender and everything was fresh. read more

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Food: good Service: fast, order correct, nicely packaged Ambiance: basic seating, clean Got the adobada tacos. They were fine however they lacked flavor and meat obviously made ahead. If in the area and needing lunch, this place is a quick service affordable option. Better than other tacos in Santa Barbara county. However, I have had much better tacos elsewhere (not Santa Barbara County). read more

Tacos are incredible. Very small and simple menu but always amazing. Have tried the chicken, asada, adobada, and lengua and all are amazing read more

Lilly's Tacos - Chicken fajita tacos - Mexican Near Me - Goleta, California

Absolutely delicious tacos. There are simple options and tasty salsa. It's cafeteria style, and the service was very quick.

Lilly's is one of those spots that's always worth a stop when you're craving authentic tacos in Santa Barbara. The menu is simple but solid, and they shine when it comes to the specialty meats. I tried the adobada and the cachete tacos this visit. The adobada had a nice kick--well-marinated pork with a smoky, slightly tangy flavor that paired perfectly with the fresh tortillas. The cachete was the standout: tender, juicy beef cheek that practically melts in your mouth. Both came topped simply with onions and cilantro, letting the meat really shine. Tacos here are reasonably priced, and the quality makes them an easy win for a quick bite. My only small gripe is that it can get a bit busy, so expect a short wait and sometimes limited seating. But honestly, the food makes up for it. Overall, Lilly's delivers some of the best tacos in town--straightforward, flavorful, and satisfying. read more

Lilly's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Goleta, California

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Most delicious Carne Asada tacos. No sides, no chips..they just do tacos...right. Love it. Highly recommend.

Awesome spot.... Chicken/pork/steak tacos were all a solid size and are comparable to anything else found in La/sd. This place was busy so everything was fresh. Comparable To Ave 26 tacos in dtla. $11 with tax for 3... 4.5 starts only knock is the price which although isn't bad, a bit cheaper would make it truly 5 stars. 4 tacos would be filling, 5 if I was extra hungry. read more

Lilly's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Goleta, California

Super easy menu to navigate, walk up And order service. Tacos are all gluten free. Amazing little gem hidden. read more

What a great little place! On our home from the central coast and needed a little something to eat. Good 'ol Yelp cam through with this suggested gem. Lilly's is as simple as it gets. Tacos, that's it... Tacos... Eight choices of Beef, one pork, one chicken and one Veg are your choices. All between two corn tortillas, with all the add-ons one needs at the salsa bar. Very friendly service. Super fast and it's a bargain too. read more

This is definitely the fastest running joint we have been to in a very long time. OK, tacos only but still, quite impressive. Service was prompt, ordering and paying very easy. Tacos were delicious but on the smaller side. Spicy options for salsa are definitely the best as they do enhance the flavors. Obviously a place that started smaller and now covers three units while keeping the ambiance welcoming and airy. $18.75 for four tacos and a Coke is not cheap by any means but that's our economy I'd guess. 100% worth trying out. read more

Nice place for cheap eats. Basically they have tacos. You pick the meat and they come out fast! There's a salsa / sauce bar where you can dress up your tacos. I had the trifecta - carne asada, pork, and chicken. All were good and a great value at under $4 each. I'd go again for a quick bite. read more

Lilly's Tacos - Carne Asada, Pork, & Chicken tacos after the fixings were added. This was under $12 before tax. - Mexican Near Me - Goleta, California

Do yourself a favor and get some great tacos!! Stopped in our way to go wine tasting. Perfect snack/meal!! Soooo good and their salsas are fab, too! read more

We LOVE Lilly's! Great food and always friendly service. The way their tacos are always perfectly warm and ready to eat. The ingredients are fresh and by offering just one thing, they've mastered it! Anytime we are in the area we make it a point to stop there. read more

Quick stop in Goleta for a late lunch and found this place. Lots of parking and lots of seating inside. The line was short when we arrived but quickly wrapped out the door in a few minutes. However the line moves fast and the food is just as fast. Once you get your tacos you can move over to get some toppings! They have onions, cilantro, limes, radishes, and three kinds of salsa/sauce. The tacos were delicious, very fresh, and I love that I could customize it. You can also order sautéed onions/jalapeño for an extra charge. Highly recommend stopping by. read more

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During my recent visit, the service was great, food prices on menu were reasonable, restaurant was not noisy and price was worth the quality. Strongly recommend if you are craving authentic street styled tacos in the Santa Barbara, CA areas. read more

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Clean, orderly, and efficient service! Delicious street tacos with a salsa/cilantro/onion/radish/lime topping bar. I ordered 3 tacos, one beef (asada), one chicken, and one pork (adobada). Since they give you 2 tortillas per taco, I always split the meat between the 2 tortillas and double the amount of tacos I can heat! Delicious, fresh food. We all left satisfied! read more

Lilly's Tacos - Beef, chicken, and pork tacos - Mexican Near Me - Goleta, California

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Want tacos, this shop has some good ones. Good machete, cabeza, and lengua... Ojo was nice as well. Then you wonder why I have only 3 stars. The salsa, not great. Average. 4 to 5 stars if their salsa was good. I'd still come back for the tacos though. They're flavored enough to not have any... But I like a good salsa to liven up the tacos. read more

Always great to stop here and grab a few tacos. Basic menu, their tripa tacos are good and their adobada marinated meat. Flavor is a 8 outta ten. Meat can be seasoned a lil more. Restrooms are clean, atmosphere is basic nothing to it. Salsa bar is a nice personal touch! read more

Lilly's Tacos - Tripa tacos and adobada with a side od grilled onions and chili. - Mexican Near Me - Goleta, California

Terrible catering experience. Don't go there was quoted one price then told another when I showed up to pay.

After a quick stop at Costco, I stopped by Lily's to try their tacos after reading the glowing reviews. I tried the grilled asada, adobada & chicken and all 3 were delicious! I love that they open at 10 am! I will definitely be back! read more

Not too many taco places in Goleta but this one was very solid! Super spacious inside, many tables inside and very clean. Service was quick and efficient, got our tacos within 3 minutes! Ordered 2 beef head, 2 beef lip, 2 beef cheek, and 2 marinated pork. The beef head (cabeza) was my personal favorite as it was flavorful and rich! The others were good but the cheek and lip tasted very similar, the pork was a little dry but still enjoyable. Overall a very nice place with a sauce and salsa bar :) read more

Lilly's Tacos - marinated pork - Mexican Near Me - Goleta, California

Quick lines, delicious tacos. Food is amazing and ambience is warm and clean atmosphere. Great quick food spot to grab tacos. read more

Tried steamed beef and lengua tacos for the first time--super buttery and flavorful. Loved the salsa bar and hot sauces. A bit pricey, but worth it. Place looks dated, like a dining hall, but it's clean and busy. read more

Value 10/10 Taste 8/10 Service 7/10 This is a 5 stars restaurant simply because of the cheap price it has in comparison to the rest of the area. It's great tacos, not the best but great. It comes out fast and the self service station for the toppings were clean and serviced constantly. Add a little bit of medium salsa, cilantro with onion and you are all set. I have a weakness to restaurants that charges very little to the community. It's great to support restaurants like Lilly's Tacos because it's obvious they wanna make money but not at a cost of the patrons arms or legs. I just wanna emphasize again that this is not the best tasting tacos I've had, there's way better ones at Stockton, Sacramento & LA but for the price, this is unbeatable. At least up until a street side tacos come to SB with $2 per taco but it ain't ever gonna happen here. I highly recommend this place especially on a late afternoon stroll! read more

Awesome little spot! I'm not from the area and just wanted to get a quick bite. Every time I visit around here I always see Lilly's and I finally decided to stop in. I was not disappointed. The line was pretty long when I got there but the service was super quick. Staff was really kind and everyone smiled at me which was super sweet. Took literally 5 minutes for me to get to the front of the line, and only another 5 to get my food! FLAVOR: I got 2 asada and 2 adobada tacos. So delicious! The asada was very flavorful and tender. I would say it was just slightly dry but the toppings made it perfect. The adobada was the star of this meal though. Super delicious and full of umami flavor! The meat was juicy and wasn't too salty. Lilly's has a topping bar with chopped onions and cilantro, limes, radishes, and 3 salsas. I tried all three salsas and covered my tacos with cilantro and onions, there's no other way! My fav salsa was the spicy one (second hottest.) it was slightly chunky and had a nice heat and flavor. I recommend adding lime especially to the adobada. Coming from the Bay Area, I have a set expectation on what I want in my tacos. Mission District never misses! Lilly's was definitely tasty and I think everyone should stop by! The menu is simple, the tacos are simple, and they're so good. Also my 4 tacos were $13 which is not bad at all considering their size and the unlimited toppings. Totally worth it. Check this spot out if you're around the area! read more

Lilly's Tacos - Asada and Adobada tacos (2 each) - Mexican Near Me - Goleta, California

Literally some of the best tacos I've ever had. Service is quick and you get in and out very quickly. This is a must stop place when we drive past Santa Barbara. read more

Lilly's Tacos - Chicken fajita tacos - Mexican Near Me - Goleta, California

I love this Place. They have some exquisite meats and all the tacos I've had taste so delicious. You can control the amount of salsa and onion cilantro mix also, so that's pretty neat. Their salsa bar is fantastic! And also their drink selection and efficiency are great. Try it, you'll like it. read more

We always make a pit stop to Lilly's Tacos on our way to Solvang. Being Mexican-American and growing up with the best Mexican cooks I can attest that these tacos are legit! Wait as long as you have to in line you will not regret it! Try one of everything and try a bit of all the salsas to see which one you like. My family comes from Michoacan and Mexico City so I have had the best of both worlds and Lilly's tacos hit the spot always! read more

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Best tacos around. Quick and delicious, I highly recommend this spot. Service is great, also good salsa bar, very fresh

Lilly's Tacos is an awesome place for street tacos! There's not much in the way of a restaurant setting but the tacos are amazing! It's a simple setup. You go in, order with the cashier and your tacos are put together. The have a salsa and condiment bar to add anything you would like to the tacos. The tacos are made at the time of your order and you get to choose from an assortment of meats. The next time you are in the Goleta, stop by Lilly's Tacos and you will have a new street taco spot!!! read more

Lilly's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Goleta, California