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La Super-Rica Taqueria
- Hours:
Mon-Tue, Thu, Sun 11 am - 9 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 9:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Dive-y, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
486 reviews for La Super-Rica Taqueria
Review Highlights
"Then you add the salsas, Green, red or Pico de Gallo."
(in 31 reviews)
"Glad that Julia Child was willing to review a taqueria."
(in 46 reviews)
"The tortillas are homemade and delicious."
(in 212 reviews)
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486 reviews in English
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Review from Matt V.
San Luis Obispo, CA
1/30/2012
This was recommended to me as a "must" go to place on my way home from school during breaks.
Finally got to try it and definitely lived up to the hype! The wait was really long but worth it. Everything was delicious. Handmade tortillas, steak, chicken, pork, and tamales were all amazing. Portions are rather small but the prices are cheap.
If you are looking for amazing, homemade, authentic Mexican food then this is your place. Plan on a long wait but, trust me, it's well worth it. -
Review from Scott L.
1/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
My wife and I took my parents here because of the history with Julia Child and we were kind of pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. There's nothing fancy about the place and we had to wait about 15 minutes just to order. While you're waiting you can watch the food being prepared in the kitchen and more interestingly, the tortilla lady hard at work making fresh tortillas. She makes them all by hand a cooks them anywhere on the grill she can find room. They are some of the best tortillas you'll find anywhere.
There are plenty of choices on the menu once your inside and we tried a pretty wide assortment. Once we placed our order we tried to find a place in the dining area. Initially everything was full, but after about 5-10 minutes something opened up. We waited another 5-10 minutes for our number to be called at the window.
Everything was very good. Probably my favorite was the Chile Relleno with salsa crema, which was a special that day. A good addition to everything was the fresh made salsas they have in the dining room near the pickup window.
I was surprised how inexpensive everything was given the places notoriety. If you're in the area it's definitely worth stopping and worth the wait. If I'm back in the area I'd gladly go back. -
Review from Jenny K.
1/17/2012 1 photo
Too oily for my taste, but I guess it's authentic seeing fresh tortillas being pressed and consumed next to the sizzling grill.
Supermarket-purchased tortillas ain't no comparison to these ones, which have less artificial flavors and are more...soggy in texture. I have long been blinded by Americanized Mexican food I guess.
Upon piling some grilled tri-tip and bell pepper bacon on top, you'd better eat it fast along with all that greasy goodness! Otherwise, you get depressed like me seeing it gradually coagulates. Then again, I'm just that frantic health chic. Most guys really love the meat.
Them CHORIZO are good sausages. Little spicy, little overwhelming for a brunch stomach, but...must try.
There's also yummy watermelon juice with watermelon cubes, pretty sure they add tons of sugar to it, and contrary to popular belief, it's not thirst-quenching but the exact opposite. Be careful.
Like every other person in line, we came as tourists to SB while making a mandatory stop at La Super-Rica. And like every other person, we disliked how long it took to get our food (40mins; we were among the first few parties in line too). It went downhill afterward as the line wrapped around the little place, extending past that awkward tree I adored.
Just saying, better occupy your spot before they open at 11am. -
Review from Sam V.
Pasadena, CA
Updated - 2/4/2012
I'm always learning new things. This year I learned La Super Rica is CLOSED the first two weeks of the year. It was a sad day when I went and they were closed...but a happy day when I went back in February and they were open. So glad no one is ill or had an emergency. ; - )
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6/30/2010
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Review from Priya P.
Santa Barbara, CA
1/30/2012
I absolutely detest the place!
I never thought coming from Seattle I would say that the tacos in SB are atrocious, you would just assume California to be superior in every way when it came to the taco, however Super Rica and it's hype are a sad cry for a taco.
The meat is chewy, unseasoned, fatty, and leaves you unable to decipher which part of the animal you're eating. The salsas bland and tasteless at their best. The prices unreasonable for the quantity and caliber of food. The only redeeming factor is the mildly personable staff.
Having given the place a few chances, I just can't seem to understand why the place is so popular. Perhaps I'm eating the wrong items, or am just spoilt. But I would urge anyone traveling to Seattle to try La Taqueria Rinconsito in Burien, for a real taco. -
Review from Courtney T.
Monterey, CA
1/7/2012
Oh how I'm going to the Yelp graveyard, the abyss of dirty looks, for this review. But, I have to be honest. La Super-Rica was nothing to write home to mom about. Oh, my mom wrote home to me about this place, hence why I went.
Maybe I was just tired of waiting in line, but the tacos were just not "wow, I'm coming back every day" for me. In fact, the man, who usually loves any Mexican food, wasn't impressed. The carne asada wasn't memorable and I'm afraid to say this, as the Yelp gods will strike me down, but I've had better homemade tortillas in San Diego. -
Review from AJ R.
Los Angeles, CA
1/23/2012
Some of the best Mexican food in a town that has amazing Mexican food. There is nothing to say about this place other than it is awesome, bring cash, and some patience because you WILL Be waiting in line.
That's the only way I give directions to this place, look for the green roof and the line out the door. -
Review from HipGal M.
Los Angeles, CA
1/17/2012
A getaway weekend to SB wouldn't be complete without stopping and doing a little Los Agaves vs La Super Rica comparison. Having lived in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Orange County all our lives, we definitely can appreciate good Mexican food.
We liked the family style, old-school ambiance of La Super Rica but was slightly irked as it took FOREVER to get our food once we ordered, and they got our order wrong TWICE. We noticed the people before us and after us also had their orders wrong so maybe they were asleep behind the wheel that night.
The home made tortillas were good but a little thick in my opinion. The pico de gallo was super fresh and definitely enhanced the meal. The guacamole was good but not life changing. My husband ordered the #16 and a chorizo taco...and received a #16 and a pork taco. He liked his meal though. I got the veggie tamale (which I LOVED) and a quesadilla, which they had to be reminded about.
All in all, I'm glad we went, but if I had to choose one it would be Los Agaves (I understand that both are totally different animals though). -
Review from Michelle B.
Burbank, CA
1/15/2012
I dont care what anyone else says... this place is hands on the best for Mexican food north of the border. Yeah... I said it... AND I'm Mexican (so my mom's cooking does come first). The cafe a la olla, tamal de vegetales, chile pasilla con queso are my top faves. Granted, I read a few other reviews and the white sauce must be a personal touch of theirs, but try the veggie tamal, and you wont be able to imagine it any other way.
You know what, I'm going there RIGHT NOW! -
Review from yuka n.
Rowland Heights, CA
1/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
We wanted 2 know wut the hype wuz all about here so stopped by on sunday during lunchtime. We saw this place on man vs food & also it used 2 b julia child's favorite taco stand. Its a "hole in the wall" place, the line wuz out the door! They had different kinds of things 2 eat. Not your typical mexican food. We ordered some beef tacos, pork tamales, & la super taqueria #16. Now that wuz flavorful & yummy! Its cash only & expensive. Homemade tortillas were awesome!!! Definitely not my place 2 go if i wanted cheap, good mexican food. Thats just my opinion...
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Review from Ksatria W.
Garden Grove, CA
1/30/2012
I guess we got lucky and only had to wait behind one other person when we got there Friday night. I ordered a number 4 and 5. The tortillas and meat were great. The tacos are pretty small, so I definitely recommend getting more than one order if you have an average American appetite. My only real complaint was that my soda can top was caked in dirt. Nothing a little water and a napkin couldn't fix, but not something I'd give five stars to a restaurant for. Overall, definitely a place to check out for some good authentic Mexican food.
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Review from Kim B.
San Diego, CA
1/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
I live in San Diego so it's difficult for me to be convinced that better Mexican food is out there. We have the best Mexican food here, sorry La Super-Rica..
I decided to give this place a try on my last trip to Santa Barbara because of the good reviews on Yelp and because I had seen it on Man V. Food. We waited in line for about 5-10 minutes and ordered: 1 adobado taco, 1 beef taco, 1 pork taco, 1 order of the sopes special, guacamole, horchata, and a coffee drink.
The food did not impress me. The meat on all 3 tacos did not have any flavor. Neither did the sopes or the guacamole. The only thing I enjoyed was the horchata and the coffee drink (it had cinnamon in it). The prices also seemed high for the amount of food we got. -
Review from Amber P.
Santa Barbara, CA
2/6/2012
The long lines at Super Rica are definitely worth it. When I was away for college, this was what I missed the most. Real, authentic Mexican food. The chicken tacos and the guacamole are to die for.
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Review from Sophie P.
Santa Monica, CA
1/11/2012
if you want real authentic mexican food definitely try this place, they have lines out the door every day for a reason. They make their own tortillas with a tortilla press and you can tell, they are flaky warm and delicious. Not to mention the meat is phenomenal. I had the quesadilla with chorizo sausage and also shared a variety of tacos. I loved everything I tried. The taste is so unique, I could even taste out a bit of rose water in the salsa verde.... it was to die for! If you want to try something that is not Americanized mexican food, try this place. Any food lovers dream!
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Review from Oscar A.
Salt Lake City, UT
1/8/2012 2 photos
We heard all the hype about this place and decided to make a special stop on our way to San Francisco from LA. I figured after seeing it on a couple TV shows and how it was a favorite of Julia Child I should give it a shot. Talk about anticlimactic. I've had better Mexican food served out of taco carts and trucks. I'm dead serious. I've grown up with real Mexican food all my life and I'm always searching for a great taco place that I can frequent. This is not the place. It's okay but nothing to write home about, yet alone put on TV.
I had a couple of the tacos, including the carne asada and adobada, and a chile con queso which seemed like it really wanted to be a chile relleno. I love a good chile relleno but the white sauce thing I'd never seen, and it totally didn't work. All our food was lackluster, except the fresh guacamole. But I can get that anywhere. There are many, way better, hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurants out there. This is California after all. (See Photos) -
Review from Lisa N.
Stevenson Ranch, CA
12/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
I used to love this place, and it's clear from my last visit the place has gone downhill. I don't mind waiting in line, but the food better be good. Heck, you better have food available.
I'd been thinking about their rice and beans, and even though it was prime dinner time, they were out. so we ended up having to switch up what we were ordering on the fly, because they were out of some other items as well. This led to some miscommunication and we ended up with more food than we needed, and it wasn't very good. The Carne asada was greasy and tough and there wasn't anything I'd wait in that long of a line for again.
It's too bad because I loved their food in the past and so did guests from out of town that I took there. -
Review from Anna D.
12/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Apparently it's a must when in SB and you "must" also order the #16. The main ingredient is a Pasilla chili. If you don't like spicy, don't ask for the dish "mild" because as the cashier mentioned, they cannot guarantee it -- just depends on the chili you happen to get. And definitely, don't ask for the #16 sans chili if you're spicy food challenged because then it's no longer the #16. (dude in front of me who asked - I mean duuuh.) That being said, I didnt see what all the hype was about the dish. It wasn't very flavorful to me and dry.
Instead, order the pork tamal. Best tamal I've ever had. Their masa is the best and it made the tamal super moist. It also had a sauce on top that made it even better. I can't describe it any better other than to just tell you to order it!
I'm a little mixed on their tacos. Generous serving of meat over their famous corn tortillas. I'm not a huge fan of corn tortillas but La Rica's are definitely freshly made and you can taste the quality. But despite these two things going for it, their tacos are a bit dry and boring.
I'd come back here again though, but only for their tamales. Three stars for that, friendly customer service, and a warm and toasty covered dining area in the winter! -
Review from Brad M.
Santa Monica, CA
12/29/2011
La Superica is a good old fashioned taco stand where you order your food, pick it up at the window and grab a table on the patio. A nice cold beer and some authentic mexican food - just my speed. It has become a Santa Barbara tradition for us on the way home from wine tasting.
I recommend ordering a bunch of different items to try (they are all small). They always have daily specials which are usually my favorite dishes - especially the tortas. I really like the guacamole, fresh tortillas and assorted salsas. We usually just order extra tortillas and make tacos out of everything we ordered - just be sure to order something with melted cheese!
Tip: Go on a weekday at an off time. Drop someone off to get in line while you drive around to find parking. Then, while they are ordering grab a table on the patio. -
Review from Anita H.
Azusa, CA
12/30/2011
This was an impromptu stop for lunch today as we drove down the coast. Great food, great service, and fun experience.
Like others have said -- there's a line (our wait was about 30 minutes), the menu is on a board once you get into the shop (so be able to make somewhat quick decisions), and the owner who takes the orders is very helpful in answering questions and making recommendations. There is no sense of being rushed even though you're conscious of the long line behind you. Yes, they run out of things. Yes, the specials are particularly notable. But, so's the guacamole, the horchata, and the #16! The place is clean, family friendly (except for the wait), and one-of-a-kind.
Enjoy! -
Review from Laura D.
Pasadena, CA
1/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
My favorite Mexican place on Earth. Homemade FRESH salsas and tortillas. My favorite is #12, Pechuga Suiza, basically a chicken quesadilla. SO good. I've been coming here since I was a toddler and my whole family loves it. Sure the line can get kinda long sometimes but it's always worth the wait for hot fresh Mexican. Had the special tamales last time, and they were great!
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Review from Brena D.
Katy, TX
2/1/2012
fabulous tortillas, small portions, but low prices.
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Review from Francine T.
Los Angeles, CA
1/5/2012
They have the best horchata and tamales. Seriously. Get the horchata!! The tacos on the other hand were so-so. Nothing fabulous and def not worth the wait.
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Review from Sarah F.
Santa Barbara, CA
1/17/2012
Ohhhhh a foodies delight! A favorite of Julia Child (true story), la Super-Rica is indeed super. Have taken many a die-hard mexican food critic here and they all walked out the door with the same happy "cat that ate the canary" expression on their faces... A must visit whether you are a visitor or a resident of this fine little town. Yummmmm!
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Review from Loic C.
10/18/2011
I heard so many wonderful things about this joint....and I was not disappointed!!
It is best to go with a lot of people so you can try tons of dishes. We were three and were able to try seven different dishes. Most of the dishes are really small so it is more like Mexican Tapas. The food is really heavy and full of cheese.
It is also best to go off hours and on a Monday. We went at 1pm on a Monday and waited 15minutes. Well worth the wait...
At 2pm when we left the wait was only 5minutes.
We tried:
The Veg table Tamale- A twist on the tamale it is filled with vegetables and drenched in a cream sauce. i usually love tamales but this was the dish that I enjoyed the least. I would not recommend it.
Chicken Tamale- Tiny and delicious. Do not split this it is only meant for one person. It is made with moist shredded chicken.
Fresh Guacamole- AMAZING! one of the better guacamole and well worth $3. A perfect amount to share among two people who love guacamole.
The Freshly made tortillas were also excellent.
Pork Tacos with cheese- The pork was too dry and not tender
Chorizo Tacos with cheese- My favorite dish. The chorizo was well seasoned and had a nice bite. Paired with the cheese and the ho-made salsa and I was in heaven
Chicken Tacos with cheese- The Chicken was very flavorful and well seasoned.
Melted cheese and Bacon- This reminded me of a Bowl of Cheese soup with tons of Bacon. It was too oily and fatty. My dad enjoyed it most when he put a few spoonfuls on his corn tortilla and made a taco.
We will definitely go back! Great Joint!Listed in: Mexican Food
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Review from Kohjay J.
Santa Barbara, CA
12/16/2011
Ok, straight up, food is grood, price not so great, and a long line of white folk ( I am Caucasian, or what ever you want to call me, cracker) not so special. Yea yea yea, so what if Julia ate here and said she liked it. Shit Daniel Bullard likes hamburgers. So what does this tell you....Tourist Trap. Dude seriously, try a something different. There are so many great Mexican restraints here in town, that most get overlooked. If you want good Tacos and cheap go to Lilly's, you want good Chili Colorado or Verde, go to Lito's. Oh and the place one block over, Los Agave's, pretty darn good but expensive. Also a local fave, Los Arroyo's You want good Mexican food, open your eyes essay, ask around!
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Review from Lee L.
Glendale, CA
1/10/2012
This is not "typical Mexican" food. If you are looking for a taqueria that has what Californians think of as traditional tacos, this is NOT the place to go. Go find a taco truck or typical taqueria. My understanding is that La Super-Rica IS traditional Mexican, but not from the area of Mexico that most Californians are used to. So if you are going to go, go with an open mind. IF you do, you will LOVE it!!!
Whenever I am in the area I have to go to La Super-Rica, even if I only get a cup of Mexican coffee. It is phenomenal. Go find out for yourself. -
Review from David a.
Los Angeles, CA
10/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
There are some nice places in SB such as the Palace, but this is not only my favorite place here, but quite possibly my favorite Mexican Place in CA besides our own kitchen (my wife and I are competent Mexican Home Cooks). The food here is not overly complex in an Escoffier sort of way, but is composed of good ingredients, is well seasoned, cooked to order, and every tortilla is made from scratch. Sometimes the turtle wins the race.
When I was younger and read that Julia Child used to come here in my 80's vintage restaurant guide, it piqued my curiosity. I could not wait to try it at that point. It took me until 1993 or so to finally make it to this place, and side then, I have not made one trip to SB or up the 101 for that matter without making my pilgrimage here. I always see the owner supervising each plate of food that goes out to make sure that it is up to snuff. Good job, señor!
Get the beans (from the pot), they rock!!! Get the guacamole, it rocks!!! Get every fucking thing on the menu, it all rocks!!!
Before I got on the dive boat Saturday, I ordered:
Homeade chorizo tacos- 10/10
Pechuga con queso- 8/10
Guacamole 10/10
Salsas 10/10
Tamal Norteno de Puerco 9.5/10
Horchata 10/10
I was just too full to get an order of beans, but I am sure they were good! -
Review from Joleen Q.
12/13/2011
I don't see what the hype is about. There is a huuuuge line and the food is just meh. Each item (small taco) is only a couple of bucks and not very memorable. The meat is super salty and the wait is pretty long.
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Review from Frequent T.
Los Angeles, CA
1/8/2012
I Don't Get It ?
Wanted to give this place a second chance after a complete disappointment a year ago.
My friends and I do not understand the long lines, praises and hype. I live in Southern California and travel frequently around the country and Mexico for work & pleasure. So I've eaten plenty of Mexican food all my life. There is absolutely nothing special about the basic food here.
And what is so cheap about it?
$10 for 2 small tacos with a little rice & refried beans is no bargain!
It's basic, nothing special street taco food. And the ALL CASH business with lines all day out the door reveals a puzzling goldmine! -
Review from Sue S.
Akron, OH
9/26/2011
I'm sorry to say that I wasn't blown away. We over ordered so we could experience a variety of things. Some were winners and others not so much.
The shredded beef tacos were a hit, especially with the avocado crema. The 11 was also delicious. The cheese was melty...and tortillas were so amazing. I really didn't like the 14 because I didn't like the chorizo. There were tough chunks of fat in it that I couldn't eat. I also had the pinto beans (19) and they were good.
My husband had 7, 10, & 16. He didn't like the tri-tip in the 7. It was tough and dry. He really enjoyed the 10...he likes that chorizo. And he loved that it was grilled and crunchy. The 16 was his favorite. He enjoyed the pork, pepper and of course melted cheese.
It was a fun experience, but I was expecting better. -
Review from Tim S.
9/18/2011
I lived in Santa Barbara for 6 years yet never made it here until today. I guess I just never went down to Milpas street when I lived up there....well....except for that one time during Fiesta when I was piss drunk, came out of the club and made a left instead of a right and kept walking. Next thing you know I am at the Jack In The Box on Milpas standing next to a grip of trannies using the pay phone to call a cab to pick my drunk ass up and take me home.....ahhh.....memories of being young and stupid LOL.
Showed up around 11:45 on Saturday and there were only about 6 people ahead of us in line. Placed my order which was a number 7 (tri tip and bacon with bell peppers and onions) a number 9 (cheese quesadilla) and a number 16 (roasted chilies, cheese and pork). That and a Mandarin Jarritos came out to about $17 bucks. Paid the man my money and took a seat. 10 minutes later my food was ready. Here is how they stacked up.
Number 9- Basic cheese quesadilla between 2 hand made corn tortillas. Simple but really good. Some of the cheese was browned and crunchy that was stuffed inside. Really good and I would get this again for sure.
Number 7- Tri tip, bacon, onions and bell peppers with 3 corn tortillas. This one was just ok. The meat was a little tough and didn't have much flavor. The bacon pieces in there were just ok. The peppers and onions were great though. I ate most of it but I don't think I would get this one again.
Number 16- They stuff a pasilla chile with monterey jack cheese. They then roast the living hell out of it to make it crispy and to melt the cheese. Then they mash it up with some tasty pork which reminded me kind of like some crispy bits adobada. Jesus H this thing was freaking amazing. It was hands down one of the best foods I think I have ever eaten. Everything just worked so well. You got a ton of goopy cheese, a slightly spicy pepper and some excellently marinated pork. Mashed it all up and made little tacos out of it. Next time I go, I think I will order 2 of these and make that my meal. God it was great! 5 stars without a doubt!
Overall it was a pretty darn good meal. The ambiance isn't great, its really pretty simple. Tables with plastic lawn chairs, a little salsa bar and that's about it. Prices were fair and the guy taking orders was friendly. If you go, bypass everything else and just order the Number 16. Maybe order 2 or 3 of them along with some extra tortillas. It is simply amazing and I cannot recommend it enough. I will be dreaming about that thing for weeks to come.Listed in: Taco Shops/Mexican Food I love
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Review from Sherie M.
Los Angeles, CA
10/3/2011
Umm hello...three words to describe La Super Rica Taqueria is fresh fresh fresh.
Freshly made tortillas + fresh guacamole + fresh pico de gallo are a deadly combination. And to top it off I loved that I didn't feel awful after eating this - fresh is the way to go!
I just tried this joint on Sunday and my recommendation is:
1) stay to eat it fresh (but bring a magazine or a hat as you may be waiting awhile in line to get in).
2) Added the hella fresh guacamole and equally fresh pico de gallo to the rather simple tacos (it's seriously just the freshmade tortillas and meat unless you get some other specialty).
3) And for godssakes, get the pozole if they've got it up on the specials board.
The tacos are rather plain on their own but with the sauces they were pretty tasty. I ordered a trip tip taco along with their #16 Super Rica Especial - chopped up pepper with pork on top of tortillas and smothered with cheese and I swear I will always order that one when I go. So good after a night of partying.
But be warned, don't show up with a hangover, it'll be agony waiting in line, and bring cash! -
Review from Ethan S.
9/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Wow what a nostalgia trip walking back in here. It's a very small place in a not-so-great part of Santa Barbara, but they sure are serving up some excellent Mexican food.
The menu is written big above the counter where you order, and they always have daily specials in addition to their staples. Through the glass window, you can see the tiny and frantic kitchen, as well as a woman in the middle making fresh tortillas!
Most items here are small-plates style and range from ~$2-$7.50. You order and sit in the back where plastic chairs and tables cover an empty dining room with a plastic overhang above. It's dirty, it's real and I like it. There is also a little salsa bar where you get your food that has pico de gallo and a few other spicier salsas.
The food is always delicious and any time you're passing through Santa Barbara, please PLEASE stop at La Super-Rica. You won't regret it.
DISCLAIMER: Lines can be unfathomably long, so plan accordingly!Listed in: Good Restaurants
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Review from Steve V.
10/5/2011
Came here on a weekday for lunch and the line was out the door. Now I see why! Though pricey for the size of the portion, thier food is amazing! I had the carne asada taco which was one of the best I've ever had. You can tell the quality of all of the ingredients.
In addition, their menu offers uniquely comboed items. I also had the Lomito Suiza, which is a pork taco made in their special way. Yes, the wait is long, both before you order and after, but the service is good and worth the wait. There is plenty of sitting room in a covered outdoor area. Oh ya, and they sell beer here.
YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! -
Review from t c.
Fountain Valley, CA
10/12/2011
This place hits the spot. The portions are generous, the tortillas are fresh and absolutely out-of-this-world, guac is fresh, and service is quick and pleasant. I tried the chile relleno w/ cream sauce (milky and cheesy, but no heat whatsoever - $8), #3 which is a unmarinated pork taco (basic, meaty perfection - $2.50), #7 and #8 (I forget which was which, but one plate was chicken w/ onions and peppers, and the other was the same thing but with beef - $8 each) also delish. I was put off by the storefront (I don't know why I was expecting to see a real restaurant, but I was), as it's basically a walk-up taco take-out place with seating on the side. VERY underwhelming interior and exterior, but naturally bright and clean. The only thing that could make this place better is if they served tamarindo.
Other important info: CASH ONLY, portions are large considering the price point, must order a few entrees in order to make a real meal out of the it, tortillas are the best I've tasted, park on the street because it's much easier and abundant. -
Review from Ms M.
Los Angeles, CA
9/13/2011
It is okay... but I question the reviews that single this out as being a holy pilgrimage. Maybe they live in places where their only choices of Mexican fare are either Taco Bell or Tia Maria's.
After all the hype and super fans from far and wide extolling the tremendous, life changing experience of Super-Rica, I was expecting transcendence & mouth orgasm after mouth orgasm. What we found was good quality home made food that was very traditional in a good authentic way serving everyone in at a rather untypical slow pace. A painfully slow pace if you are hungry.
We waited 50 minutes from the time we got there on a Saturday for lunch until we had food in front of us.
Tips: Get there early.
-Bring some reading material and sunscreen and a hat if it is hot, because the line can wrap around the block.
-Bring Cash
- Avoid on weekends
If I were you, I'd put my money on the tamales, Alambre de Filete and some of the daily specials.
And don't forget the horchatta. That is some freaking good horchatta. -
Review from Mike E.
Phoenix, AZ
9/27/2011 1 photo
La Super-Rica Taqueria was featured on Man vs. Food.
I ordered the La Super-Rica Especial which is what Adam Richman had when La Super-Rica was featured on Man vs. Food.
The La Super-Rica Especial is roasted chile pasilla stuffed with cheese, with marinated pork. This yummy combination comes piled on top of three homemade tortillas for you to create your own tasty soft tacos.
The amount of food is enough for you to stuff your tortillas and create some very plentiful tacos.
Caution, they accept cash only.
Great food, friendly and fast service, and phenomenal value, gives La Super-Rica Taqueria five stars. -
Review from Lily W.
Los Angeles, CA
12/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
My must go-to place whenever I'm around Santa Barbara. Last night didn't disappoint at all and hit the spot with spicy pork and beef tacos & the special Chile Relleno and a couple horchatas, mmm...... Good thing I don't live in SB or I'd be in serious trouble!
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Review from Mike Q.
7/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Believe the hype. This place is ferrealsies. Homemade corn tortillas being made right there where you can see them in the kitchen. We got: La Super Rica especial (roasted chile pasilla w/ cheese and marinated pork), Lomito Suizo (pork and melted cheese between 2 corn tortillas) and the Alambre de Filete (grilled tri-tip w/ onions, peppers and bacon). The meats came out perfectly cooked and delicious, and the sauces and sides were fresh and tasty. We also ordered agua fresca de sandia (watermelon) which was a nice refreshing beverage with chunks of watermelon.
Luckily we hit this place up at a lull during the day when the line wasn't completely out of control, and we were able to snag a table for 3 without any wait. The only minor complaint is that after we ordered, our total creeped up to almost $30... which, counting the agua fresca, is about $10/person, but still seemed pricey considering we actually only ordered 3 dishes. It was worth it, admittedly, but for portion and value, I guess I was just not expecting to pay that much. All in all not a deterrent to future visits. -
Review from Lily Z.
11/12/2011 4 photos
I don't believe the hype most of the time, but La Super-Rica Taqueria does live up to the hype. Its a little pricey, relatively speaking. In the land of $1.50 taco, La Super Rica's taco costs $2.50 each. The wait can be long and food arrive slowly since everything is made to order. You can watch the magic happen in the glass enclosed kitchen. In exchange for the long wait, you get fresh warm tortilla generously filled with seasoned grilled meat that's a step above in quality compare to the other little taqueria. Besides various tacos, I think their best item is actually the vegetable tamale. Moist and tender masa encloses a sweet and slightly crunchy vegetable mixture consists of corn, chayote, and zucchini. A cream and cheese sauce serves on top of the tamale adds even more richness and flavor to the dish. I also enjoyed #19. Its an innocuous looking bean soup, then you taste it, and get a mouthful of savory porky bacony essence that make you feel a little guilty eating such rich dish.
I am not giving this place a perfect 5/5 since there are comparable places in the neighborhood that are less famous, and therefore, less wait time. For example, El Bajio and La Colmena, both on Milpas, serve very respectable tacos.Listed in: Good eats in Santa Barbara
