Our Authentic Menu
Explore our traditional dishes, crafted daily with fresh ingredients and generations of passion. Every item is prepared to order, delivering the authentic flavors of Mexico to Santa Barbara.
Guacamole Fresco
Freshly mashed avocado with cilantro, onion, lime, and serrano peppers. Served with warm tortilla chips.
Queso Fundido
Melted Oaxaca cheese with chorizo or poblano peppers. Served with flour tortillas.
Elote Callejero
Grilled street corn with cotija cheese, chili powder, lime, and crema.
Menudo Rojo
Santa Barbara's BestOur signature tripe soup simmered for hours with hominy, red chili broth, oregano, and lime. Served with onions, cilantro, and warm tortillas. Available Saturday & Sunday only.
Tacos Al Pastor
Customer FavoriteMarinated pork cooked on a vertical spit with pineapple, served on double corn tortillas with onion, cilantro, and our house salsa.
Carnitas Plate
Slow-braised pork shoulder, crispy and tender, served with rice, beans, guacamole, and tortillas.
Enchiladas Verdes
Three chicken enchiladas topped with tomatillo salsa, crema, queso fresco, and onions.
Carne Asada
Grilled skirt steak marinated in citrus and spices, served with grilled onions, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Mole Poblano
Chicken simmered in our rich, complex mole sauce made with chocolate, chilies, and spices. Served with rice.
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Open daily 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Every dish is prepared with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and traditional recipes passed down through generations.
Santa Barbara's Weekend Tradition
Our legendary menudo is more than a dish—it's a weekend ritual celebrated across Santa Barbara. Available every Saturday and Sunday, starting at 11 AM until we sell out.
Authentic Family Recipe
Slow-simmered for hours with fresh tripe, hominy, and a blend of traditional spices passed down through generations.
Locally Renowned
Consistently voted the best menudo in Santa Barbara by locals who appreciate authentic flavor and quality ingredients.
Weekend Exclusive
We prepare our menudo fresh each weekend to ensure the highest quality and most authentic taste experience.
"The weekend menudo at Taqueria El Buen Gusto is worth planning your Saturday around. It's the real deal—hearty, flavorful, and absolutely the best in Santa Barbara."
— Regular Weekend Patron
Call ahead to check availability or place your weekend order.