Salsa was pretty good just sucked that you get a lil bag of chips to go with it when ordering out. The only thing I'd prob get here again is the shredded beef taco. The other meats just don't taste authentic at all unfortunately lol pretty big portions though so you do get your money's worth. read more

Rudys - Shredded Rudy's Famous Crispy Beef Taco no lettuce - Mexican Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Mole Specials are very good! Taco Tuesday, yes great taco deals every Tuesday. Fresh flavors, salsa is always plentiful at the salsa bar. Good choices for large portions if you are hungry. Rudy's is the local authentic original. Lovely giant burritos, made just how you like it. Super Carp Casual. Get there early on Taco Tuesday. Enjoy. read more

Last month I called 4 days in a row to order a cheese burger and was told they had no buns. Why can't you walk across the street to Albertsons and buy buns. I just called and asked if they had cheese burgers and was told they had no meat. If you don't want to sell burgers take them off your menu. I eat there weekly and always happy. This just make me not to ever go back again. There are plenty of Mexician restaurants in Carpinteria. read more

We just received our food through Grubhub. The Rudy Burger & fries were missing, the combo was barely lukewarm, it wasn't cooked through, the shredded cheese in the enchiladas was mostly unmelted. We usually have decent luck at Rudy's, not sure what's changed. read more

Here late at night and they're still open and busy. Seems like a happening place. Waiting for the crunchy tacos to be ready! read more

Rudys - the outside of a restaurant at night - Mexican Near Me - Carpinteria, California

I was passing through and ordered tacos went up to pay had asked for other things the person taking my order was rude and clearly didn't acknowledge me nor did he get my order correctly when I had asked why it was taking long he had just pointed at the bag that was sitting on the counter I looked and said something was missing he said he never heard me it was very frustrating probably won't go bk to this location read more

Was driving north and hungry. Yelped closest Mexican and got this place. Walked in and asked if they have a veg burrito. The nice girl said yes!! Then the shock of an almost $15 burrito. She even said they were expensive!!! I thought man this is going to be an amazing burrito with all kinds of different veggies etc. went out to my car and took my first then second then third bite. It was a rice and bean burrito!!! It did have a little guacamole. That must have taken it to the $15 level WHAT A JOKE. Go to o Chipotle. There's better places out there read more

This is a review for my last visits to Rudy's in Carpinteria. A few cents less than $50 for 3 classic burritos is too much. Also stopped in for a taco Tuesday and returned the food - the soft taco had a tortilla that was hard as a rock and like others, I've had more than a few overcooked crispy tacos and even cold tacos. Have always had good breakfasts and have loved Rudy's for decades, but unless something changes - it's adios for us. read more

Very disappointing food! I got the carnitas combo plate and my boyfriend got the fajitas burrito. They were both completely flavorless. Even their salsas had no spice or flavor. We would never wear here again read more

Rudy's is the BOMB! There hard shell shredded chicken tacos are mouth watering and are full of meat I get them ever single time! There costumer service is great and I always feel welcomed! If you're looking for some good Mexican food this is a great place to stop after the beach or going out for a casual dinner! read more

Stopped there on the way to Lake Cachuma. Ordered beef taquitos combo. Context here. We are driving from City of Los Angeles where many Mex Food places exist. The portions were spot on and the carne was excellent. On the way home we stopped again. Reading the reviews made me wonder if entitlement and affluence play in role in the low star reviews. read more

I am a slave to yelp so it was only in a moment of minimal attention while passing through with my kids that I ended up in a three star restaurant. I paid for that mistake. This was a three star place st best. If I was alone it would have been 2 stars but I took into account that my kids (16& 21) seemed happy with their burritos. First the taste- I found my carne-asada meat bland and with a slightly rubbery texture. Just not a great burrito The preparation- I eat burritos all the time and can get to the end without them completely falling apart. Not sure what went wrong but I wasn't the only one who's burrito was a mess half way through. Someone may need to go back to burrito wrapping school A pet peeve- the place had some great salsas but there were two problems that drive me nuts. First- they control the plastic cups and you get less cups then there are salsas. I like places that are ok with excessive salsa consumption. Second- the two most popular ones were scraping the bottom of container. By the time they got to the second one I was already almost done. Reinforces why I pay attention to yelp. read more

Best tacos I have had In a long time Best food in carpinteria is Rudys Came in on Taco Tuesday and the crispy tacos We're Bomb! read more

Rudys - Mexican Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Horrible customer service. We always order about 9 tacos and are always short on our order. When I called to see if they will give my money back for the food I didnt received they said some how it was my fault the manager said she did the order so everything was perfect they also give a tiny bag of chips for 9 tacos like its for 9 people and a tiny bag of chips to share?? Doesn't make any sense. read more

Lots of food and was very good 10/10 would recommend and was right next to the presidio

Best tacos lots of meat cheese lettuce good salsas love this place. People are sweet,I stop on my way home if I drive down south.

I've been coming here now for 7 years. I've never had a bad experience. The staff is always nice and the food is great! I love their salsa too!!! I always buy a little extra to take home. The portions are good for the money you spend here. read more

Fast and accurate service! My burrito was huge and tasty. The price seemed slightly high but not terrible. Due to COVID, indoor seating was removed. The inside appeared clean. Parking was easy. read more

Picked this place at random for dinner while visiting the area. Service was friendly. The salsa bar is nice with a larger variety of salsas. I had the fish tacos which were average. I barely tasted the fish. I remember when a fish taco use to be a frozen fish strip thrown into a taco instead of beef. The fish taco has come a long way. The fish were smaller fish cubes that I barely tasted at times. The beans and rice were ok. I have had better. Overall, an average place for ok Mexican food. read more

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Taco Tuesday... $2.50 per. But the quality is either "hit or miss." On today's visit, it was a toss up. PLUS - Friendly, efficient service. Small town "feel." MINUS - They "ration" the chips and the salsa cups. Pretty sad for a Mexican restaurant. Also, today a few of the salsas were "missing something"..couldn't explain it. My wife and I have been to 3 out of the 4 restaurants so far (need to try the "Upper State location in Santa Barbara) and so far the Camarillo restaurant gets our best recommendation. read more

There's so many better places in Carpinteria to eat. I won't be wasting my money on $6 apiece, flavorless tacos again.

Such a shame I have to go from 4 stars to 1. Me and my wife came in today, and this has happened to us before. We've just brushed it off but today was enough. This place never opens on time and it's okay but when it's a constant things it's ridiculous. We mentioned something today and we got attitude. We were told "we open when the chefs are ready and they aren't ready so..." really ? How about I tell you " I'll pay you when I want to pay you and we call it even" from now on. Okay ? Cool. read more

I asked for azada burrito and they put 3 crumbs of meat and the rest beans and some rice, the worst burrito I ever had for 12 dollar, is a rip off. Never going back read more

Rudys - Worst burritos in carp. - Mexican Near Me - Carpinteria, California

My family & I ate here while we were on vacation during Labor Day weekend. We ate outside. The service was great & the food was amazing. We ordered taquitos for our children, taco/enchilada plate & a torta. Everything was delicious & large servings. We look forward to visiting again on our next vacation. read more

Clean, nice restaurant and staff is nice, but this is NOT Mexican good ya'll. Not even close. Fake Mexican food

What a great place! We stopped here after becoming discouraged with Subway next door not having a restroom for customers. We were pleasantly surprised by the tasty lunch we enjoyed. Hubby & I each had a hard shell carne asada taco & a soft shell carnitas taco. They were huge tacos with a humongous amount of high quality lean meat literally packed inside. We loved them so much & had a hard time deciding on our favorite. The salsa bar was great & the employees were very gracious & pleasant. It was a little pricey but worth it! We'll definitely be back. read more

Rudys - Mexican Near Me - Carpinteria, California

I was hesitant ordering from here due to the low rating and poor reviews. However, I'm the type of person that needs to try before bashing a restaurant. I probably tried almost the entire menu with the exception of the burgers. The crispy tacos are good but I would stick to beef the chicken was a bit dry, however still very good full of cheese, salsa, and lettuce in a crispy shell with juicy meat mmmm just yummy. The potato, beef and chicken taquitos were sooo good too. With lots of guac, cheese and salad. The taquitos were my favorite. My husband was hooked on their chille relleno burrito, and let me tell you it didn't disappoint. As for dislikes I would have to say their tacos. The chicken "street taco" was to dry and tasteless under seasoned. As were the beef and carnitas. Just not well prepared they need a little more love. They have the best salsas and best guacamole. The chip salsa was my favorite. The rice and beans are good too. Anyways the place is good I recommend it. read more

Great jump off the freeway in Carpinteria. Order ready in minutes. Love their hard shell Chicken tacos and Chips and guac. The combo burrito never disappoints. read more

So let me explain about this place.. I've been to every Rudy's and never have I felt so damn annoyed as i did today. The service was horrible for lunch. This girl that worked the counter didnt even treat me or the person I came with, with courtesy. She was rude was talking more with her coworkers and being on her damn phone then to give great customer service. I sure wont be returning. Taco bell could of gave better service without the attitude. read more

Usually a great place in Santa Barbra. But the girls behind the register here in carp just don't have it together! I went in, ordered a taco salad. Pretty simple. Three people came in and ordered after me. I watch all of them get their food, some ordering multiple items and still my order isn't ready. I finally then ask,,,,they ask the cook, he says he doesn't even have the order. They fumble through the receipts, and then I say 'if they haven't even started my order, it's been almost 30 minutes, I have to get back to work.' so I ask for my money back. She says, 'well it's takes the cooks time and there is grub hub pick ups'. ???? 'Yea, and they took their time to make others people food who ordered after me first, not one grub hub order was picked up or even placed on the pick up table while I was there, she was just trying to make excuses rather than owning up to her mistake, and waisted my whole lunch.' She then just says, 'well it's fine, we're giving you your money back'. !!!!???!!!??!?? Just didn't care or didn't even apologize. Such a waste of time. Totally not acceptable for a business to treat people like this when they choose their establishment to spend money at. At least own up to your mistake rather than making the costumer feel like they aren't patient. I was very patient, didn't even say anything after the people who ordered after me started getting their food. Just ridiculous. read more

CHECK YOUR FOOD BEFORE LEAVING THE RESTAURANT. at least the pas 5 times i've come home after ordering togo, my order is wrong. tonight i called to let them know this has happened several times to me i went on to tell the women on the phone i ordered green enchiladas not red and they gave me 5 tacos when i ordered 3. the employee on the phone laughed and said "you got more food than you ordered" SO RUDE. my enchiladas were still red not green like i ordered and i don't eat red sauce. we used to order on taco Tuesday's and the past 2 times our chicken inside the tacos has been burnt. i say do not goto this location, i sure won't be going back. read more

Wonderful lunch! Warmly welcomed! Still serving breakfast at 10:45 am! Ordered the Huebos Rancheros! I didn't realize how much food I was going to end up with! Corn tortilla with an egg over easy, beautiful bed of lettuce and possibly a half an avocado! Cottage fries, a separate container of black beans, cheese on top! Then Chips and several flour tortilla all wrapped up! Everything was fresh and hot! I asked if I could supply my own seltzer water and sit out front at a table? I was welcome to sit wherever I want! Warmest folks! Delicious food! There's also a cool salsa bar! Enjoy Carpinteria! Lunch at Rudy's! read more

Awesome when you're in the mood for some Mexican-American food. Think big greasy crunchy tacos loaded with shredded cheddar cheese. Great salsa bar too. On Tuesdays their tacos are a dollar cheaper so you can load up and feed the fam for less. Great spot! read more

Was craving a quesadilla so decided to stop here since it was one of the only places with Mexican food still open. Such a disappointment, the quesadilla itself was not horrible but I have had better. Not only was it falling apart, but there was hardly any cheese and the "guacamole" they included on the side was super bland. Literally tasted like they just mashed up some avocados and left it like that. Idk if it was because it was 30 minutes before closing but the food wasn't all that great. I also asked for a horchata which she told me they didnt have, so then I asked for a jamaica and once again they didnt have that either and the girl ay the cashier said oh they didnt make them today....both items are on the drink menu so I find it kind of weird that they choose not to make it on certain days. The only reason I give this place 3 stars is because the girl was nice and gave me a free fountain drink. read more

Rudys - Chicken quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Carpinteria, California

AFTER my recent experience here, I will not be coming back to this location. I ordered steak nachoes only to be charged for the steak but given chips with melted cheese THATS IT! wtf!! I also have ordered burritos before to come home with the order completely screwed up and the food really gross and cold. There is lots of mexican in town, and lots nearby.Don't waste your time with this place! read more

Dank food/ TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE ...great carnitas fiesta burrito but the girls that work here act like they are court ordered for community service.. NO Courtesy whatsoever ..I had to drive back to the restaurant because they put the wrong meat In my burrito and the girl looked at me like it was my fault, didn't apologize at all , or say thanks, nothing, blank...and they are always like this. Foods good tho... read more

Rudys - Carnitas is better than their attitude - Mexican Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Should have checked reviews first. Had the mole chicken enchiladas. The portion was huge, and the price was reasonable, but the meal itself was on the bland side. I had to add a ton of salsa to spice things up. Fortunately, the salsa bar has a nice array of salsas to choose from. There were lots of people there for Taco Tuesday, so maybe that's the way to go... read more

Clean, austere, not a lot of character. The prices seem high at first but you are getting more in your taco and a pretty good salsa bar. You get chips with your tacos instead of a free for all basket and mediocre table salsa. The lady taking our our order was flush with attitude which was a bummer, nothing like feeling unwanted when your paying someone's wage. tv on in the background was also annoying. Overall though off the list. No need to repeat the misery here. read more

Too bad the customer service here is so poor. The crispy tacos are great, but when you stand at the cashier without being acknowledged.... Then another staff members comes on shift and answers the phone taking their order. Thanks goodness we have SO many taco places in stand. A simple hello was all that was needed. read more

First time visit, and the food was excellent. We tried the steak tortas and a steak burrito. The salsas were good, too. However, the food is much too expensive. The two tortas and burrito ran us about $38. This would be a great go-to place, but for the cost. Will re-visit, but only rarely, unfortunately. read more