Rudy's Mexican - Santa Barbara

Food was great. I ordered 2 vegan crispy tacos and a side of rice and beans. The crispy tacos were good but the rice and beans were great. I didn’t believe they were vegan. The problem was service. We arrived at 8:15 pm and they were supposed to close at 9pm. However they acted like they were closing in 10 min. They staff was reluctant to help us, they had put away all the salsas and didn’t offer chips. We had to request chips and salsa. While we ate, staff started sweeping and putting chairs up on tables. It was only 8:35. The service left a bad taste in our mouths in what would’ve been an otherwise enjoyable meal.

Great-tasting enchiladas. They have an entire vegan menu as well. The rice and beans were very flavorful.

This place is awesome. They have a separate vegan menu which has beyond meat that can be substituted for meat on the regular menu. The staff was knowledgeable too, when I wanted it in the chimichanga she informed me the same fryer is used so there is cross contamination with actual meat. Three of us had the chimichanga with beyond meat, it was enormous and delicious. My wife had poblano and mushroom enchiladas from the vegan menu and they were excellent. The nachos were good and large. Pleasant surprise was the fresh salsa bar, yummy.

My husband and I come here often. They have an exclusively vegan menu if you ask for it, all of which we find filling, simple and very good! Updated from previous review on 2023-04-04

I visited the original location, which was difficult to reach from State Street. Unfortunately, they do not offer a vegan menu and they also do not have margaritas.