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amazing vegan food... made with love. this cute cafe is a great stop for some amazing vegan and vegetarian food. Made a quick stop after flying in from Chicago... i'm coming back! it's a must.
I got take-out from this place yesterday and today for lunch. The staff is very friendly. Yesterday I got the burrito bowl with "asada" (plant-based) and today I got the Canyon Salad. Everything on the menu is vegan, but I also love how many gluten-free options there are. All of the ingredients are incredibly fresh! Flavor is delicious. The cashew crema is unreal. The inside of the place has lots of seating and good vibes. There are also a few tables out front. It's a casual eatery, and you order at the counter. I recommend checking it out!
My friend is Vegan and was excited to try Roscal's. We order our food to go. Service was fast and friendly. The food very delicious. Quality was satisfying. I believe all their food is good. Is a must try. Also enjoyed their Latin decoration.
Great spot if you're vegan. I think it's the only fully vegan restaurant in Santa Barbara. The chips and guacamole are amazing. The grilled salad was not my favorite thing, but the presentation was beautiful and the overall atmosphere, ambience, and service was stellar.
Came here twice for brunch during a weekend stay in Santa Barbara and absolutely loved! The place is super cute, staff are all super friendly, and there's indoor and outdoor seating which is perfect for brunch with our dog. The breakfast crunch wrap was delicious but the home run (pancakes, sausage, and fried egg) was probably my favorite. Probably the fluffiest vegan pancakes I've ever had!! The portion sizes were also really good. We also ordered chips & guac and it came with a tray of salsa/hot sauces and the sauces were so good we wished they sold it in bottles for us to bring home! Overall loved and I will be thinking about those pancakes for a while now.
Wow! We went to Rascals Vegan for brunch while visiting the Santa Barbara area. My husband found it online, and it definitely did not disappoint. It happened to be their 3-year anniversary weekend, so in addition to their regular menu, they were offering some special dishes. I ordered the special chanterelle bagel. It was topped with buttered chanterelles, bachelor buttons, wood sorrel, chives, and cream cheese. The bagel was beautiful and absolutely delicious. The cream cheese was made from cashews and had a smooth, buttery, creamy flavor. The mushrooms were perfectly cooked and not overly buttery, adding great texture to the dish. We also ordered the chips and guacamole, which came with a trio of salsas: chipotle, habanero, and tomatillo. Each salsa had its own distinct flavor and spice level. The guacamole was topped with pepitas, and the homemade chips were perfectly crisp. My husband ordered the Homerun, which included two large pancakes, bacon, and a "fried egg." The pancakes were dense yet fluffy with great flavor. The bacon tasted very similar to turkey bacon, but the real showstopper was the fried egg. The yolk was incredibly convincing and delicious. He was genuinely surprised by how closely it mimicked the taste of a real egg yolk. The restaurant had a nice Mexican home feel. After our meal, I briefly spoke with the owner, who was friendly and appreciative of our visit. Since it was his 3-year anniversary, we wished him continued success. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Santa Barbara.
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.
I died and went to vegan heaven when I ate at Rascal's. As someone who's been vegan for seven years, this restaurant was by far one of the best I've ever eaten at. Not only was the food incredible, but the ambience was also very serene and vibey. Even my boyfriend who is not vegan thought the food was delicious. We had the asada crunch wrap, the breakfast burrito, and the Chilaquiles and all of them were papered with homemade ingredients. You can tell this is not the type of establishment to throw Vio Life cheese and Beyond Meat on their cuisine. I will be driving up from LA to come visit this place specifically. A must try if you love authentic Mexican food!
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!
We had the corn esquites, the Caesar chicken wrap and the crunch wrap. We had the dog with us so we sat outside at one of the lovely tables right in front. There's also good booth and table seating inside and even stools at the bar. We shared a Jamaica. The green salsa that he brought me to go with the crunch wrap was incredible! Service here is fantastic, so friendly and helpful when it came to ordering. We will definitely be back! They happen to be making a mulberry cheesecake for dessert for the dinner menu tonight and we might actually have to just drive back for that.
We had the opportunity to enjoy a nice birthday dinner last evening. The music was very good (house music!)as was the service. We enjoyed the Corn Esquites and the Burrito Bowl. Both had very good layers of complex flavors that made for a very good meal. The pineapple chia lemonade topped off the experience nicely.
Came here last month with my boyfriend for a one night getaway from LA and as we're both vegan so we were so excited to try this place. I'd done some research on vegan restaurants in SB before our trip so we knew where we could eat and Rascals was at the top of the list. We had reservations for a Tuesday night and they sat us right away. The place started filling up pretty quickly. It's so chill inside but slightly elevated and was very comfortable. The service was friendly and accommodating. We ordered the cha cha tofu (gf and they have a ton of gf options) I think it was called and it was delicious. We also got some burrito bowls with the asada I believe. I cannot speak highly enough of the "meat" fills which were so insanely good we asked for a side of more. I also got a horchata and it was one of the best I've ever had. Honestly loved this place and will definitely be going back when we visit SB again. As a vegan we really appreciated what this place has to offer and creating an extensive menu that adds an elevated flare to vegan food. Please note if you're not vegan you'll also love this place!
Reviews are largely positive. Diners praise the creative vegan Mexican cuisine, fresh and flavorful food, friendly and knowledgeable service, and a welcoming ambiance.
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1 month ago
Found this gem while visiting Santa Barbara. This was the best authentic Mexican vegan food I have had in a long time! They use local, seasonal produce and create a warm inviting atmosphere when dining in. Friendly staff that gave me recs. But because their hours were different on the day I visited, I ended up ordered food to go and gobbled the food up before snapping some pics, but I tried the oyster mushroom tinga tostada and the asada Crunchwrap. I would make the 4+ hr drive just to try more dishes from Rascals! read more
3 months ago
18 hours ago
I got take-out from this place yesterday and today for lunch. The staff is very friendly. Yesterday I got the burrito bowl with "asada" (plant-based) and today I got the Canyon Salad. Everything on the menu is vegan, but I also love how many gluten-free options there are. All of the ingredients are incredibly fresh! Flavor is delicious. The cashew crema is unreal. The inside of the place has lots of seating and good vibes. There are also a few tables out front. It's a casual eatery, and you order at the counter. I recommend checking it out! read more
My friend is Vegan and was excited to try Roscal's. We order our food to go. Service was fast and friendly. The food very delicious. Quality was satisfying. I believe all their food is good. Is a must try. Also enjoyed their Latin decoration. read more
5 months ago
Great spot if you're vegan. I think it's the only fully vegan restaurant in Santa Barbara. The chips and guacamole are amazing. The grilled salad was not my favorite thing, but the presentation was beautiful and the overall atmosphere, ambience, and service was stellar. read more
Came here twice for brunch during a weekend stay in Santa Barbara and absolutely loved! The place is super cute, staff are all super friendly, and there's indoor and outdoor seating which is perfect for brunch with our dog. The breakfast crunch wrap was delicious but the home run (pancakes, sausage, and fried egg) was probably my favorite. Probably the fluffiest vegan pancakes I've ever had!! The portion sizes were also really good. We also ordered chips & guac and it came with a tray of salsa/hot sauces and the sauces were so good we wished they sold it in bottles for us to bring home! Overall loved and I will be thinking about those pancakes for a while now. read more
Wow! We went to Rascals Vegan for brunch while visiting the Santa Barbara area. My husband found it online, and it definitely did not disappoint. It happened to be their 3-year anniversary weekend, so in addition to their regular menu, they were offering some special dishes. I ordered the special chanterelle bagel. It was topped with buttered chanterelles, bachelor buttons, wood sorrel, chives, and cream cheese. The bagel was beautiful and absolutely delicious. The cream cheese was made from cashews and had a smooth, buttery, creamy flavor. The mushrooms were perfectly cooked and not overly buttery, adding great texture to the dish. We also ordered the chips and guacamole, which came with a trio of salsas: chipotle, habanero, and tomatillo. Each salsa had its own distinct flavor and spice level. The guacamole was topped with pepitas, and the homemade chips were perfectly crisp. My husband ordered the Homerun, which included two large pancakes, bacon, and a "fried egg." The pancakes were dense yet fluffy with great flavor. The bacon tasted very similar to turkey bacon, but the real showstopper was the fried egg. The yolk was incredibly convincing and delicious. He was genuinely surprised by how closely it mimicked the taste of a real egg yolk. The restaurant had a nice Mexican home feel. After our meal, I briefly spoke with the owner, who was friendly and appreciative of our visit. Since it was his 3-year anniversary, we wished him continued success. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Santa Barbara. read more
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. read more
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. read more
3 months ago
I died and went to vegan heaven when I ate at Rascal's. As someone who's been vegan for seven years, this restaurant was by far one of the best I've ever eaten at. Not only was the food incredible, but the ambience was also very serene and vibey. Even my boyfriend who is not vegan thought the food was delicious. We had the asada crunch wrap, the breakfast burrito, and the Chilaquiles and all of them were papered with homemade ingredients. You can tell this is not the type of establishment to throw Vio Life cheese and Beyond Meat on their cuisine. I will be driving up from LA to come visit this place specifically. A must try if you love authentic Mexican food! read more
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! read more
4 months ago
We had the corn esquites, the Caesar chicken wrap and the crunch wrap. We had the dog with us so we sat outside at one of the lovely tables right in front. There's also good booth and table seating inside and even stools at the bar. We shared a Jamaica. The green salsa that he brought me to go with the crunch wrap was incredible! Service here is fantastic, so friendly and helpful when it came to ordering. We will definitely be back! They happen to be making a mulberry cheesecake for dessert for the dinner menu tonight and we might actually have to just drive back for that. read more
4 months ago
We had the opportunity to enjoy a nice birthday dinner last evening. The music was very good (house music!)as was the service. We enjoyed the Corn Esquites and the Burrito Bowl. Both had very good layers of complex flavors that made for a very good meal. The pineapple chia lemonade topped off the experience nicely. read more
Came here last month with my boyfriend for a one night getaway from LA and as we're both vegan so we were so excited to try this place. I'd done some research on vegan restaurants in SB before our trip so we knew where we could eat and Rascals was at the top of the list. We had reservations for a Tuesday night and they sat us right away. The place started filling up pretty quickly. It's so chill inside but slightly elevated and was very comfortable. The service was friendly and accommodating. We ordered the cha cha tofu (gf and they have a ton of gf options) I think it was called and it was delicious. We also got some burrito bowls with the asada I believe. I cannot speak highly enough of the "meat" fills which were so insanely good we asked for a side of more. I also got a horchata and it was one of the best I've ever had. Honestly loved this place and will definitely be going back when we visit SB again. As a vegan we really appreciated what this place has to offer and creating an extensive menu that adds an elevated flare to vegan food. Please note if you're not vegan you'll also love this place! read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
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!! read more
1 month ago
2 months ago
Executive Chef Daland and his team have created the only all vegan Mexican eatery in downtown Santa Barbara. The design pays homage to Mexican icons like Santos el Luchador, Selena & Molcajetes. The food and service were phenomenal, I will be back for brunch. Highly recommend. read more
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. read more
A must if you're in SB!! Our favorite place we ate at when we visited. We got the spicy elote which was incredible. Also got the chips and guacamole to start. We split the crunchwrap which was massive and SO good. Everything was delicious and the service was lovely. I can't wait to go back! read more
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We tried Rascal's for the first time recently and will be back again. Chips and guac: 10/10 - these are a must. The chips were warm and perfectly salty and you can tell they are homemade. Guac itself was SO fresh and delicious. We got a half order and split between two people and it was plenty. Passion fruit Margaritas: 8/10 - Very tasty, smooth, but again... kinda felt skimped out on the alcohol. We questioned whether they even added alcohol since we could barely taste it. I don't know about anyone else, but I like my margaritas to have a lil kick Entrees: * Japanese Sweet Potato Flautas - 5/10 - these were hard as a rock... we almost had to send them back. There was not a lot of filling and we would have liked to see it filled with the sweet potato AND something else? maybe vegan cheese? It tasted fairly bland even though it was doused in green sauce. I would get them again but ask that they make them less hard. * Baja Cauliflower Tacos - 7/10 - The flavor on these mostly came from the chipotle sauce on them. They were also cold... Purple cabbage was overbearing and there was BARELY any cauliflower?! Ugh. They definitely skimp you on the fillings which doesn't seem fair since it's a vegan restaurant and the fillings on most items are literally vegetables. Come on. Service/Atmosphere - 9/10 - I had great company so we had a great time in the space. Our server was very nice, I wish she had checked in on us. Didn't ask us once how the food was or to make sure everything was going well. Our food came out fairly fast... I liked that they gave us time to enjoy our appetizer before bringing the entrees. Overall: I will be back and I'm looking forward to it. I'd like to try one of their more "hearty" entrees. Sopes, burrito bowl, crunchwrap, etc. Also... extremely pricey!!!? read more
2 years ago
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! read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
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 read more
9 months ago
Will travel far and wide for Chef Dalan's food, the ambiance, the music, the welcoming feel just spot on. read more
4 months ago
Can't stop thinking about how delicious the food was! Vegan cuisine has come a long way in the 26 years I've been excited to find them wherever I'm at and it shows. The server Blanca was so sweet and accommodating as soon as I got there and throughout my whole experience! Chef Dalan is a culinary king, this is a restaurant that any diet would absolutely love. He was working the line and giving the last min touches before the plates went out, clearly he puts his heart into these dishes! The presentation was so beautiful and the food was so yummy, hitting lots of satiating flavors! I ordered the nachos and the flautas (it comes with beans and rice, but I requested just the flautas, worth it!) and I couldn't stop eating even though I was so full! I also ordered the peach desert and a cheesecake to go before I made my way back to LA. Wish this existed a lot closer, but def be back anytime I'm in that area! read more
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2 years ago
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 read more
4 months ago
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. read more
11 months ago
Food is good. Cool environment. I went here twice to give this place two gos. I would recommend the tofu scramble bowl and the Elote. They really have a good "cheese" crema. Please note: This place has 2 menus. I am assuming a Menu for the weekend and a separate one for weekdays .I Went there a second time during the week to try the pancakes and French Toast and they both weren't available on the menu during the weekday. To the owner: Take it easy. I overheard someone trying to complement your success and you kind of just brushed him off. Be friendly: You will experience much more success. read more
1 year ago
Food is still amazing. Service is fast- we were in and out in 30 minutes and the place was packed! People there are all warm and inviting. If you're Vegan do not sleep on Rascals! read more
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We visited yesterday (9/15/2026) and made reservations over the phone. We were seated immediately in the back patio as requested.
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