Taqueria Mena
Taqueria Mena is a Santa Barbara, CA taco spot in the Westside area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.7★ rating across 51 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Westside, Santa Barbara
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.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does Taqueria Mena serve?+
Taqueria Mena is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Taqueria Mena located?+
Taqueria Mena is at 1501 San Andres St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA, in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Barbara, California.
Is Taqueria Mena good?+
Taqueria Mena has a 4.7★ average across 51 Google reviews — loved by locals by Santa Barbara taco standards.
How expensive is Taqueria Mena?+
Taqueria Mena sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Santa Barbara taquería.
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