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
HannahNicolet
Points +206
Amazing - Edit
This place is super cute and the server was really kind and on top of it.
Read moreI ordered the elote and the Crunchwrap. Both were so good, but the elote was especially drool worthy.
Vegan food has been a bit hard to find in SB, but I will be coming to Rascal’s from now on when I’m in town.
Pros: Good selection , Great staff, So tasty
Cons: The hours made it a bit difficult to time a visit.
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VerafiedVegan
Points +81
So so so good! - Edit
We ordered the Elote, esquite, and burrito bowl and omgssshhhh it was so good!
Read moreGreat service and an adorable restaurant. #Veganuary
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VRunner
Points +331
Must try - Edit
Cozy restaurant with bright interior. Had great service and the food was delicious. I had the cauliflower tacos and a coworker had the crunch wrap. Portions were large, I couldn’t eat the two tacos. Chips and salsas were quite good. recommend highly.
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MatthewFoster
Points +91
Excellent! - Edit
Bean tostada, impossible picadillo tacos, pambazo torta, and churros. All of the food was excellent, flavorful, and fresh. I would definitely come back!
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mpvb
Points +30
Best chilaquiles in SB - Edit
Really recommend going for breakfast. Everything else is really good too, but you need to try their chilaquiles and breakfast burrito.
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alienvegan
Points +4972
Good and filling - Edit
Very good and filling vegan Mexican food. One of the few fully vegan places in SB! Nice interior space. They could benefit by having a few more vegan desserts.
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Mollytov95
Points +40
Best food we've had in the US so far - Edit
We're a week into our trip of Pacific Coast Highway and stopped here to get some dinner. We've found everywhere to be really expensive so far, and this was really decently priced and our favourite meal so far. My husband got the chefs favourite and really enjoyed it. I got tempura cauliflower tacos - what's not to love! Would definitely be back if we ever come this way again!
Read morePros: Amazing food, Great service
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Kplant
Points +4539
Great service - Edit
Looking for that spot that has a bit more on the healthier side. This place was great. Flavored well. Friendly staff.
Read morePros: All vegan
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jtoskey
Points +192
Bomb - Edit
Super nice owner, laid back vibes and great food. The mock steak in my crunchwrap was incredible (and house made)
Read morePros: Friendly , Lots of protein options
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Banangela97
Points +2621
Nice - Edit
I like the canyon salad! Wholesome w/ good ingredients. Lemon tahini dressing is a bit intense so try before pouring
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: A bit pricey
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nicolecarnevale
Points +410
Really good vegan mexican! - Edit
Cute little hole in the wall with solid vegan mexican options. Fresh masa and salsa😄
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stprevic
Points +136
Unreal - Edit
Oh my goodness, this place is so good! A must-try for vegans in Santa Barbara!
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sguzman052
Points +98
Best in Santa Barbara - Edit
All vegan Mexican good. Incredible!! Have been going since they were a pop up and never disappoint! Also has lunch and brunch now!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-25
Pros: Variety of food , Delicious , Fully vegan
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LinneaSoledad
Points +605
Sooooo Delicious!!! - Edit
I can't recommend Rascal's more highly. We had the homemade Vegan Horchata and Jamaica, Al Pastor Burrito Bowl (perfect slight char and deliciously spiced with a poblano crema, rice, beans and veg), Las Palmas Bowl (gorgeous tofu and tiny cubes of refreshing cucumber mixed in the rice), and elote with vegan mayo and spicy crunch. The flavors and textures were playful, nuanced, and oh so tasty!
Read morePros: Delicious, Really nice people, Great vibe
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Mare101
Points +20
Loved it! - Edit
My husband and I had a delicious dinner at Rascal’s. Everything on the menu is vegan. We had the cauliflower tacos and the crunch wrap. Both were great, with the cauliflower tacos taking the prize. Portions are big, so we will split an entree next time and get a salad too. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Great food, Friendly staff, Clean
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Peterapeterpeter
Points +140
😋 fantastic food and vibes - Edit
The food: is so tasty, I love the gringa, pineapple, v. Cheese and very tasty soya bits🍍😋, high recommend . The cauliflower is great. My friend had the burrito and wasn’t impressed, but they are no expert.
Read moreAtmosphere: cool down to earth hipper vibes. Love it.
Drinking: i love all the drinks, very sweet 😋. No alcohol, which I love, coming soon I imagine.
Update!!!!
Brunch 😋
We have the breakfast burrito 🌯 and the breakfast muffins and a chocolate doughnut 🍩. And they were amazing so tasty and filling. Can’t recommend enough.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-19
Pros: Tasty food, A growing menus and opening times, Cool vibes
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Derekb
Points +100
Huge proportions. But mediocre food - Edit
The proportions where huge! A plus since the price is on the steeper end ($18)
Read moreThe Chilaquiles verde was sour. Although the chips where nice the crema spice was good
My breakfast burrito was huge and decent. Although it dripped oil.
Pros: Huge proportions , Friendly staff and nice cafe vibes
Cons: Taste was ok to average , Price.
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moretofuplease
Points +507
Vegan Mexican brunch - Edit
Usually we roll through Santa Barbara daytimes, so we were glad to see a Saturday brunch advertised. It was very enjoyable. I had the breakfast sandwich of Beyond Sausage, tofu and cheese (hold the mayo) on an English muffin. My wife had the Chilaquiles Verdes, with "fried egg", avocado, white onions. The verde sauce was amazing, wish I could buy a quart of it to take home. We got a latte from the shop a few doors down, to accompany two glazed donuts for dessert (which looked and tasted way too good to be vegan, but everything at Rascal's is vegan).
Read morePros: All vegan, Tasty, Mexican
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AndrewNewman
Points +22
What a great surprise - Edit
Excellent vegan Mexican restaurant in Santa Barbara
Read morePros: All vegan, Interesting food
Cons: Cant eat everything on the menu in one sitting
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Vegan4Life303
Points +629
Food was decent. Food safety and vegan knowledge were not - Edit
I got esquites and churros. The esquites were tasty, but they were lukewarm when the should be hot. There wasn’t enough cheese and too much veganaise. The churros were tasty but also expensive at $12 for 6 mini churros.
Read moreThe food safety was an issue. The staff multiple times when they were carrying the food, had their thumb in the food over the edge of the bowl. They need better food handling standards.
I also inquired about specific vegan protein options and the staff I asked didn’t know what the protein options were made off and even went to ask the kitchen staff and I still didn’t get an answer about what the items were made of.
Overall I might visit again, but it wasn’t the standard I expect especially for $20 a plate.
Pros: All vegan , Flavors were decent
Cons: Expensive , Food handling not good , Unknowledgeable about vegan protein
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chart94
Points +242
So good - Edit
This was the best vegan restaurant we enjoyed during our time in Santa Barbara. The biggest surprise was the amazing quality of the homemade tortillas for the tacos and crunchwraps which really made the food feel unique. wish I had gone twice.
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AlwaysForAnimals
Points +270
Pretty good… - Edit
I was excited to go here and had heard so much hype. It was good, but it wasn’t anything better than what I could make at home? I got the crunch wrap. It felt like it could have had more pizzazz… more cheese, sauce, etc. It mostly was like beans and lettuce in a tortilla😡but I am grateful they are fully vegan and for that, four stars! Plus I haven’t tried everything yet.
Read morePros: FULLY VEGAN, Yummy drinks (non alc), Options for everyone
Cons: Expensive, Not that tasty? Didn’t blow my mind
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SBVegans
Points +250
Always delicious! - Edit
Rascals is hands-down amazing. I love everything on their menu, everything I have gotten is flavorful and also very filling. My current favorites are the Crunchwrap, Potato-chorizo tacos, and Palma Bowl. The cupcakes are super tasty as well! The new location on Haley St is super cute and very light and airy.
Read morePros: Delicious , Filling, Lots of options
Cons: Can be busy on weekends so get there early!
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yungveg17
Points +1169
Fantastic food, many options - Edit
Re-opening update (Mar '23)
Read moreRascals is back and delicious as ever! I can't recommend this place enough. Get there early or you may have to wait as it's a relatively small space. They're probably also working out the kinks as they're in a brand new spot, so be patient and enjoy the nice vibe and tasty food 🙏🏻
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Just about everything on the menu here sounds amazing, and my group (mix of vegan, vegetarian and omni) really enjoyed everything we ordered. Service was just a tad slow but it's a small operation. Go support them if you can 👍🏻
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-07
Pros: All vegan, Excellent quality
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AllenM
Points +144
Fantastic Mexican dishes - Edit
I came with my husband and a friend of ours and it was so nice to find quality traditional Mexican food in Santa Barbara done vegan. My husband had the sopes, which were phenomenal. I had the burrito and our friend had the enchiladas. I thought the burrito was ok but I would probably order the sopes next time. I did think that their salsas lacked any real spice (perhaps having to cater to a whiter palate?) even the habanero. I also found it incredibly expensive.
Read morePros: Excellent quality
Cons: Expensive
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soupwilliams
Points +31
Best Vegan food in SB - Edit
Top tier. Make it a point to stop by whenever I’m in SB. Hopefully a place locals will support.
Read morePros: Some of the best vegan Mexican food you can find, Speedy service, Menu rotates every few months
Cons: Pricey
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BiancaVegan23
Points +109
Like my Nana makes it except only cruelty free - Edit
Authentic Mexican food. Enough said.
Read morePros: Ultimate vegan Mexican food!, Menu changes, Super chill staff
Cons: I live too far away, It's not open 24/7, Too many delicious options!
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