Rudy's Mexican Restaurant

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138 E Canon Perdido St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
+1 (805) 845-5446
https://www.rudys-mexican.com

Rudy's Mexican Restaurant, established in Santa Barbara in 1976 by Rudy and Alma Alvaro, is a beloved family-owned establishment recognized for its authentic Mexican cuisine. With a menu that has expanded from simple burgers and burritos to award-winning crispy tacos, enchiladas, and chimichangas, the restaurant continues to thrive under the influence of Rudy's three children, who uphold the legacy of their parents.

With five locations throughout the Santa Barbara County area, Rudy's prides itself on using fresh ingredients and handmade products to deliver some of the best Mexican food in the region. Customers are invited to enjoy their signature dishes and experience the rich culinary heritage that has been celebrated for over 46 years.

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4.0139 reviews
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Cody H.
9/29/2025

Love that they have a vegan menu. The food was fresh and tasty. Fair prices. Great salsa bar. Friendly staff.

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Kim K.
8/20/2025

Walked over from our hotel for dinner one night. No wait to order, plenty of seating. Got a one item combo with crispy chicken taco and an order of chicken taquitos. The taco was huge but was...

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Frank A.
12/18/2024

Stopped by Rudy's for a good dinner with the wife before attending an event across the street at the Lobero Theatre. I was greeted warmly by the staff and asked if I needed help or...

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Aundrea Z.
11/3/2024

I ordered the Classic burrito for takeout. We got there in time but still waited a little for them to bring out our order. Gave us extra chips for waiting though so all is good. The burrito was so...

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Dalan G.
7/30/2025

This is such a gem and such an amazing family operated business. The food is always so good and the customer service is so welcoming. I love the vegan options. I can't wait to go back.

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