Maiz Picante Taqueria
Maiz Picante Taqueria is a Santa Barbara, CA taco spot in the Oak Park area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.7★ rating across 356 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Oak Park, Santa Barbara
- •Plenty of community reviews
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does Maiz Picante Taqueria serve?+
Maiz Picante Taqueria is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Maiz Picante Taqueria located?+
Maiz Picante Taqueria is at 2714 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA, in the Oak Park neighborhood of Santa Barbara, California.
Is Maiz Picante Taqueria good?+
Maiz Picante Taqueria has a 4.7★ average across 356 Google reviews — loved by locals by Santa Barbara taco standards.
How expensive is Maiz Picante Taqueria?+
Maiz Picante Taqueria sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Santa Barbara taquería.
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