Santo Mezcal
Santo Mezcal is a Santa Barbara, CA taco spot in the Lower State area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 1,735 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Reasonable mid-range pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Lower State, Santa Barbara
- •Strong Google review volume
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.
- →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 Santo Mezcal serve?+
Santo Mezcal is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Santo Mezcal located?+
Santo Mezcal is at 119 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA, in the Lower State neighborhood of Santa Barbara, California.
Is Santo Mezcal good?+
Santo Mezcal has a 4.5★ average across 1,735 Google reviews — loved by locals by Santa Barbara taco standards.
How expensive is Santo Mezcal?+
Santo Mezcal sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Santa Barbara taquería.
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