Downtown Taco Tour
Downtown Taco Tour
Come along with us for a fun and delicious 3.5ish hour walking food and drink tour focusing on local taquerias in downtown Santa Barbara. You will enjoy 4 different types of tacos or taquitos, 3 different margaritas or beer (non alcohol options available) and everyone will enjoy a non alcohol drink with your churros.
In between tasting locations we will walk and learn some fun and interesting local Mexican and Spanish history.
Tours visit 5 local tasting locations. Alcohol option included at 3 tasting locations.
Please note if you are under 21, there is one tasting location where you will have to stand outside the bar parklette.
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DURATION
3.5ish hours
Depending on group size and pace
ages
Most Ages
Drinks
3 alcoholic and 2 non alcoholic drinks are included in the ticket price. If you do not drink, non alcoholic drinks are available.
Food & drink
A variety of local tacos, chips, salsa and 1 potato taquito and if you have room, dessert.
Description
Here at Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours, we think tacos should be enjoyed every day and not just on taco Tuesdays!
Come along with us for a fun and delicious 3.5ish hour walking food and drink tour focusing on local taquerias in downtown Santa Barbara. Learn some fun and interesting local Mexican and Spanish history and of course, eat the food and drink the drinks.
We visit 5-6 local taqueria tasting locations. Alcohol options are included at the first 3 tastings and there is dessert. Please note if you are under 21, there is one tasting location where you will have to be outside the bar patio deck.
Please check your spam folder for ticketing information after you book
WHERE TO MEET
Once you have booked your tour, exact meeting location will be sent via email. All meeting locations will be in downtown Santa Barbara.
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tasting locations
Meeting location will be sent via email once you purchase tickets
Tastings and tasting locations are subject to change. We usually visit 5-6 of the following partners
- Playa Azul
- Yona Redz
- Taqueria Santa Barbara
- Corazon Cocina
- Los Arroyos
- The Sportsman Lounge
- Rudy’s
What to expect
- Visit local downtown taquerias
- Have fun
- Feel free to bring water
- Tours begin on time, please arrive a couple minutes early
- Guide will text you the day before or morning of
- If you have any food allergies/aversion please let us know ahead of time
- All tours are on foot
what to bring and wear
- Wear comfortable walking attire – shoes especially (you will be walking about 2 miles in total)
- Bring a bottle of water but only if you want
- Most seating is outside, but not all of it
- Dress for the weather, we do not have extra rain gear
- Cash money for your wonderful guide’s tip







