Vegan
Take-out
Mexican
An all-vegan eatery est. July 2021. Note that they no longer accept Venmo. Check Instagram for locations. Reported open March 2023. Open Tue-Fri 11:00am-2:00pm, Tue-Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-1:00pm.
76 Reviews
First Review by Passittowill
prooproo
Points +112
Awesome for brunch, and Mexican for dinner - Edit
vegan breakfast so hard to find and so many options and great! Pricey but worth it
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Pilot.lj
Points +1309
A SB MUST - Edit
So so good! Such a cute spot with delicious food. Their salsas are amazing!
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bpollock53
Points +36
The Best Vegan Meal - Edit
The two meals we had were so delicious: Pambazo and Baja Cauliflower. Our waitress was delightful and knowledgeable about their menu. She offered several excellent suggestions. The restaurant atmosphere was warm and friendly.
Read morePros: Awesome food - great selections, Great service , Warm friendly environment
Cons: No cons - come experience the wonderful food!
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no soup for you
Points +40
Delicious! - Edit
Wow! I admit I am picky, I expect a restaurant to offer something that I can't throw together at home easily, and to provide an entree that doesn't leave me hungry. Rascal's did both, the food was delicious and hardy. What else can I say but if you are in Santa Barbara, don't miss eating here. I had the Canyon Salad, and my spouse had a Burrito Bowl. Both were great.
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LorraineGadsden
Points +7144
Great Food & Big Portions - Edit
My boyfriend and I are both hard to please when it comes to Mexican-style food, but we were both satisfied with our meal at Rascal’s. We chose the Crunchwrap and Pambazo, which were both tasty and filling. It was our first time trying a pambazo, but it reminded us of a (much less wet) torta ahogada, so we enjoyed it. I also asked for a side of habanero salsa—it was really good (and actually spicy!). Our waiter was friendly and very patient, especially as I was in an indecisive mood and asked several questions. Overall, it was a solid dinner experience.
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eddiefielding
Points +32
Delicioso - Edit
Serving staff was delightful and the food was amazing. They even have great less popular options like arroz con leche.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-19
Pros: Good food, Great wait staff, Great ambience
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didilu
Points +476
Classic food taken up a notch - Edit
Great selection of classic Mexican dishes. Had the pampazo torta and the asada crunch wrap. Both were big portions, and really flavorful with unique takes. I really liked the grilled bun on the torta, and the marinade of the asada. There is some outdoor seating (2 tables), and they offer take-out.
Read morePros: Tasty food , Big portion, Friendly staff
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corinal
Points +1694
Huge portions; great food - Edit
Had the Pambazo Torta and it is absolutely massive! And delicious. It has a yummy grilled taste and also a bunch of other flavors. The Asada Crunschwrap was also good - I really liked the contrast of the fresh lettuce and mayo. Staff were super friendly! There are 2 small tables outside and it is actually nice to sit there even though it is on the street.
Read morePros: Great food, Huge portions, Outdoor seating
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SarahS88
Points +2270
Really delicious - Edit
We loved our food and the portions were huge! Our biggest problem was we ordered too much! Could’ve split an entree easily. The crunch wrap was our fav!
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babidi
Points +2866
Crunchwrap - Edit
My asada crunchwrap was very flavourful and filling. The pancakes and the vegan fried egg are very tasty too. Would definitely return.
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Knödelkenner
Points +251
Amazing 👏 - Edit
Every bite was stunningly tasty. Without a doubt the best meal we had on our two week trip through California.
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JoniS
Points +98
Gluten free - Edit
Food was delicious and good gluten free options! Husband had tofu scramble and loved it. Warning the portions are huge so have an appetite!
Read moreServer was super friendly and very helpful with explaining the gluten free options.
Pros: Good gluten free options, Tasty food, Friendly server
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KarmaWhitford
Points +20
Tasty, quick and friendly - Edit
The crunch wrap was so good the flavors were perfect! My husband had the Caesar chicken wrap and it too was very very good. The staff was very nice and attentive and it was overall exactly what we wanted.
Read morePros: Tasty food, quick turn over, great selection , Staff was quick and polite and attentive, Pretty inside with sky lights and plants
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ArezMahzouni
Points +71
Two days in a row! - Edit
This place is a must for all!
Read moreTheir Spicy Elote with crushed Takis and almond parmesan is amazing.
Tacos was so good.
Pretty large portions.
Pros: All vegan , Friendly, Elotes!
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bigbjorn
Points +20
Best vegan food in Santa barbra - Edit
The spicy elotes and the Al pastor taco were my favourites but honestly everything we got here was amazing! We came back twice during our 2 day trip and that should say it all. Lovely staff and good vibe, also have great drinks.
Read morePros: The food , The vibe , The staff
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thommyd
Points +347
Delish and super filling! - Edit
Loved the flavors and the portions are big and filling! Delish
Read morePros: Vibe, Portions , Flavors
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PaigeDavis
Points +209
Legit - Edit
We were in town for a wedding and took a friend’s recommendation to eat at Rascals. Just reading the menu made my tummy growl, and we ordered lots of yummy stuff. Our server, Chloe, was friendly and knowledgeable. We tried the Spicy Elote, chips/salsa/guac. The salsa came as a trio with 3 completely different and all were very flavorful . The serving of guacamole was very generous and we loved it! The Al Pastor tacos were some of the most tender seitan I’ve ever tried, anywhere. The Pambazo Torta (chefs favorite) was a mouthful of happiness, filled with terrific flavors, and very satisfying. Such a pleasant meal and a lovely vibe. Definitely go eat here if you get the chance! 💚
Read morePros: Delicious food, Generous portions , Friendly service and talented chef
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JeffScott
Points +34
Fabulous Mexican vegan eatery! - Edit
From the spicy elote appetizer to the unbelievably generous helping of guacamole served with chips and a trio of salsas, we started with a bang! The torta was huge, and the al-pastor tacos were spot on. Every flavor and texture was terrific. And the staff was excellent. The chef, Dalen, even stopped by our table. This is a must for vegans in, around, or just passing through Santa Barbara.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-29
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Lily925
Points +129
unfriendly - Edit
We got there at 3 minutes pass 2:00, they close at 2:00, and they refused to serve us. Parking is impossible and took a few times around the block or we would have been the before 2. They lost a vegan for life good customer.
Read morePros: vegan
Cons: rude and not considerate
yungveg17
It's a small business operation and not their fault you got there after they closed. The owner is the cook and always there - there's a reason a break is scheduled between lunch and dinner.
Read moreMichelleZinCR
You arrived after they closed and are surprised they didnt serve you?
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Doctordeb
Points +238
Delicious vegan food! - Edit
First time in this town and used Happy Cow to find vegan food. This place definitely exceeding our expectations. It’s not easy to find vegan pancakes so we got an order in addition to our meals. The tofu scramble bowl was amazing and the tacos were fab too. The oat milk horchata was delicious. Just great!
Read morePros: All vegan , Really delicious , So good even a non vegan would love it!!!
Cons: None
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Sarah.Robinson
Points +434
Child-approved vegan food! - Edit
First time trying Rascals, so good!! We went for Mother's Day brunch. Will definitely try everything else on the menu at some point! Got the breakfast crunchwrap, breakfast sandwich, and the kiddo (who's not vegan) got the French toast and absolutely loved it! She was too full to even try one of their donuts, shocking! Also loved the oat milk horchata.
Read morePros: 100% vegan menu, Large portions, Delicious food
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staylor
Points +983
Rascal's - Edit
It's easy to miss this place if you're driving by, but it's directly left of Ah Juice. Everything tasted great and fresh. Great vibe and attentive server. Highly recommend.
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Brycew
Points +850
Great taste but menu needs better planning - Edit
I loved the burrito I ordered, which was the chicharrón. It was flavorful, had the perfect texture, and the sauce really tied it all together. Many of the other bowls are good too!
Read moreTheir horchata is to die for.
The main thing they may need to improve is considering whether most of their appetizers are shareable. The appetizers section on the menu is called “Para La Mesa” which implies that everyone at the table can have a serving. But all the appetizers are indivisible. Items such as a single tostada could be mini tostadas instead. And the elote corn cob could be served cut into several pieces.
Lastly, I’d like to see less mock meats like Impossible and more vegetable-forward options.
Overall good place but has a few things that could be improved
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brieskis
Points +191
Great food. Nice setting. - Edit
Really cute place. Delicious food. Friendly service. The fries were the perfect crispy level. Delicious homemade Cesar dressing. Good portion size.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-03
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kelly
Points +69
Delicious and Huge Portions - Edit
We, thankfully, split the chilaquiles and a breakfast sandwich and still had leftovers. Super friendly staff, great atmosphere, and delicious food!
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Lcbsmith520
Points +16
Amazing! - Edit
The service, the food, location, all of it! Will be coming here everytime I'm in Santa Barbara! I always love supporting vegan restaurants but this place not only feels welcoming and non-judgemental, it's just so good! Will be recommending it to all my friends and family!
Read morePros: Friendly Staff, Excellent food, Great portions
Cons: Parking can be a little tricky but so worth it!
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blorpy
Points +144
been here at least 10 times - Edit
been coming here since 2022 and it never disappoints!! super flavorful and delicious. a real gem if you're vegan in the santa barbara area
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