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East Beach Tacos

If you're in Santa Barbara and craving a delicious, laid-back dining experience, East Beach Tacos is the place to be. Located at 226 S Milpas St, this vibrant spot offers a unique blend of mouth-watering tacos and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite with the family or enjoying a meal with friends, East Beach Tacos has something for everyone.

The vibe here is casual with a moderate noise level, making it a perfect spot for both groups and families with kids. And if you're a dog lover, you're in luck—this restaurant allows dogs, so feel free to bring your furry friend along for the ride. With outdoor seating options, you can enjoy your tacos while soaking up the sunny Santa Barbara weather.

As for the food, East Beach Tacos truly delivers on flavor. Popular dishes like the Triple Play and the Spicy Crispy Shrimp are crowd favorites, packing a punch with their bold flavors. If you're a fan of seafood, the Shrimp Tacos and Grilled Fish Tacos will satisfy your cravings, with perfectly seasoned shrimp and fish wrapped in soft tortillas. Don’t miss out on the Santa Barbara Tacos, a local twist on a classic that’s sure to leave you coming back for more.

Whether you're stopping by for lunch or dinner, East Beach Tacos offers a variety of options that cater to all tastes. It's not just about the food—it's about enjoying a casual meal in a welcoming, outdoor setting with great company. If you're in the area, be sure to check it out!

Reviews

Kristian B.
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Great tacos. The orange hot salsa is addictive, but also gets really hot so ride your toperance, but it's delicious. It's also a batting cage business

Mitchell N.
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Best Tacos Ever. Hands down and like no question asked. I would literally eat these probably 3 times a week for my lunch and honestly, if I could give a place 10/10 stars for food, this would be it. The triple play - Ahi Tuna, Spicy Crispy Shrimp, and Carne Asada - is easily the best of all worlds. The absolute best flavor and best sauces paired with the tacos. My wife and I literally had them cater our bachelor and bachelorette party because of how good this place is! The number of people raving about the tacos and taste - is all agreed upon that this place is bomb af. Service is the absolute best. I miss Cole, as he knew my order by heart and would always have good conversations. The baseball cages and seating are super sick and a great time for all to enjoy and have some quality time together. It is also a good 10-minute walk to the beach to enjoy the sunset or a relaxing lunch break. Truly, thank you for the best tacos and the best things ever. YOU GUYS ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST AND THANK YOU! Legit recommends to anyone that this is a Santa Barbara staple.

Jacob N.
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This place is very good! My wife and I pulled off to try it and we were not disappointed. The food. The tacos are fire!! Spicy shrimp. -put the spicy sauce ands it's a solid 9! It could use a little more flavor and crunch on its own. The batter up. -fire!!!! Solid 9 this was very good! Korean bbq taco - was the shining star. Was 100% the best 10/10. The carne asada. Not gonna lie was shockingly on the bottom. This one seem to have no flavor and was kinda burnt and the guac was watery.:-/. This one was a 3/10 The fish and chips- very very good! Perfect size, you get three abs fries. The fries were a little soggy and they weren't beer battered. But they were solid and the tartar was very good too. Solid 7.5/10 The service was okay, we asked the person at the window, ' what do you recommend, it's our first time ' we like to try the recommended' they said " oh you can pick". lol we knew that, we wanted to see what was most popular or recommended then they didn't really give any insight to anything else. So we just ordered lol. It's a night little date spot. Batting cages and some tacos? Guy, good idea! Small changes can send this place through the roof! Overall- 7.5

Evelyn S.
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My friends and I stopped by East Beach Tacos on our CA road trip! It's located off Hwy 101, and is a pretty tucked away spot. Heads up that parking can be tough since the lot is small/narrow - we managed to snag a spot in the parking lot (with some luck and patience) but there were 1-2 cars behind us that ended up turning out and leaving. Otherwise service was quick and there's plenty of outside seating + a place to fill up water cups. The picnic tables are right next to the East Beach Batting Cages, which was kinda neat. There's also a restroom located around the corner of the building. The Triple Play ($11.50) - can choose 3 classic tacos of your choice - I ordered the Gangnam Style (8/10), The Banh Mi (8.5/10), and Spicy Crispy Shrimp (9/10). Out of those three, my favorite would be the spicy crispy shrimp for both texture and flavor. The gangnam style and banh mi were good too and I liked the different toppings, but the meat for both was a little dry. Would be down to try some other taco options if I ever pass through this area again!

Ashley S.
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Great spot for some great tacos! We opted for the triple play which lets you enjoy 3 classics of your choice. Unfortunately, they did mess up our order. On one order we wanted the grilled fish and they gave us grilled shrimp. You get what you pay for in portion size. Our fried fish tacos were the best, albeit small for the tortilla size. Be prepared: -Parking lot is small and you'll likely need to find street parking. Maybe 12-15 spots in there. -This area is also for the batting cages which shares that same parking lot. -The line gets long. It moves at a good pace unless people are holding spots for others. -If you can eat it there, do so. It's the freshest. -They have a good amount of outdoor seating and are dog friendly!

Location & Contact

226 S Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA 93103 United States

Opening times

Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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