Lilly's Taqueria

Lilly's Taqueria is a taco restaurant West Downtown Santa Barbara located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (805) 966-9180

  • Website

    lillystacos.com

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  • Type

    Taco Restaurant

Address

310 Chapala St (at Parker Way) Santa Barbara , CA 93101 United States

Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Lunch, Dinner

Comments / 58


Keywords:

tacos adobado great value good for a quick meal casual beef pork good for groups DJs chicken spicy food inexpensive tongue lengua adobada salsa verde onions cilantro cabeza lines
Ranu Rajkarnikar

Awesome authentic tacos . You can easily eat lunch for $6 here with tacos at $1.50 a pop. Beef , pork and chicken are all good. And me likes the spicy salsas and no frills attitude.

Men's Health Mag

You've made the trip, so grow some cojones and commit to something different. The beef cheek will surprise you with its juiciness. The tongue has a pleasant texture. The eye is unexpectedly succulent.

Caroline G

The asada and pork tacos were my favorite. Stellar tacos . I wasn't a fan of the beef cheek but I'm not generally a fan of steamed meats.

Shannon Herlihy

Delicious, cheap tacos . Only one vegetarian option , but it’s delicious and the salsa verde is superb - spicy but not overpoweringly so. Get there closer to noon otherwise the line will be out the door

Social News Network

Most authentic Mexican food in Santa Barbara. It may not look like much but the tacos are incredible. Definitely a good stop if you like Mexican food !

Jay Baer

Beef cheek tacos are killer. Super cheap . Trash can is outside so don't go wandering around looking for it like I did. Don't let a line scare you: it's quick.

Srikanth Kannan

The tacos are delicious. You might have to wait most likely, given their reputation. But it's worth the wait !

Laurissa

We really enjoyed the beef and pork tacos , smothered in cilantro , onion , and lime . At $1.60 a pop, you can't beat that!

Ashley Alvarez

Best tacos in Santa Barbara . Get everything. Be adventurous and try the lengua .

Kyle Taylor

the adobada , asada and fajitas de pollo were all great. amazing value

Priscila de Alcântara

Very Nice little place , The chicken taco is pretty good, but the beef not that much.

Lamar Pugh

Lilly's is the best tacos in Santa Barbara . Check out the pork tacos , they are awsome!!!

Vanessa Conejo

Don't forget to ask for cebollitas (grilled onions )!!! Add lemon to them and you have a delicious side.

Nigar Karagöz

Good tacos , very fast and cheap

Andrea Friedrichs

Delicious! Wish I would have gotten three tacos instead of two because they were so good!

Adam Toth

The most authentic taco place in town . Go and get some, its awesome

Jakob Kahlen

Cute authentic taco cafeteria . Great taste and cheep tacos .

騰 龍

Best lingua, cabaza, and steamed beef tacos this side of the Mississippi

Brendan Curran

Decent quick option for tacos . They have an ojo (cow eyes) taco on the menu, but I wasn't brave enough to try it.

Camilia

Cheap soft small taco ???? $2each. Long line !

Brian Spears

Don't bat an eye at ordering the same. The best thing we tried. Delicious.

Dave Fisher

Get a side of cebollitas, thank me later.

Chris Chen

Authentic and affordable family business

Koko Young

even though they dont have cheese , still some of the best tacos . i always get the asada with onions , cilantro , and salsa verde . yum

Kim V.

Awesome tacos for $1.60 each. Great variety, quick service . No alcohol , though.

Hebba Aya

Generally good , the tacos kinda needed more spices and stronger flavor

Daniel B.

Dare to try the ojo tacos . They're delicious.

Daniela Sanchez Vinasco

Best and cheaper tacos in all SB

Jose Huitron

The best tacos ! Try the tacos de cabeza .

Kent Ha

Forget cheese , this how it's supposed to be eaten. Adobado 's good, but go for the lengua and smother it in onions , cilantro , and salsa verde .

Nate Pickslay

Thumbs up on the adobada - my favorite. And ya gotta try the cabeza for kicks

DJ Latin Prince ✔ 

One of the best places to get your tacos , tell them DJ Latin Prince sent you. @latinprince

Jasper Verplanken

Best value for money ever

Larissa Banitt

Delicious, fast, and cheap !

Prins Polo

Solid tacos

Charlie Enna Curtis

Try tha lengua taco for a more daring choice. My boyfriend couldn't tell. Lol

Cenk

You can't go wring with anything you get here.

Greta Anderson

Taco Perfection.

Kyle Kostos

So this is the real taco .

Clark

Great local place for tacos ! It's hidden!

Maeve Daly

Can't beat $1.70(+tax)/taco !!

Jordan Ryan

Get the lengua ! It falls apart in your mouth.

Kirstie Maryott

Awesome- go for the lengua !

Cassidy Flynn

Best tacos EVER. I like the gringo taco . Think that's what its called

Maritza Spitler

The tacos adobados are bomb.com!

Silvia Uribe

Try the tacos de tripa dorada. The best!!!!!!

sasha Ablitt

Quick authentic tacos . Dont worry about the line - it is worth it and seldom more than 15 minutes

David Magid

Best Mexican food in town , even if it's only tacos . Super authentic and delicious!

Mary X

Lengua tacos are yummy too

Kate Cygan

Tacos . Chicken fajitas .

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