Maiz Picante

Amazing vegan tacos, highly recommend this cute new spot! Affordable as well, and the drinks are great.

Well look at what we have here! A teeny-tiny lil' spot off of De La Vina - max occupancy 25 peeps, has some mega-dope Margaritas and Micholadas done right. Modest food choices, but isn't simplicity the best way to go? Your choice of Tacos, quesodillas, burritos, and enchiladas. The place has vegan/vegetarian options as well. Honestly, the paint is still wet on how new this joint is, as they must only be like 45 days old. If you're in the area, come pay them a visit. Carmen approved!

Maiz Picante exceeded my expectations. The menu is not super long, items are well described and the staff is helpful and knowledgeable. I ordered pastor, steak and carnitas tacos. They were delivered quickly, hot and with 4 tasty salsa options. I can't wait to visit again!

I am giving this place four stars, tacos had a good taste. The Birria taco was very good if not better than Yona Redz. The pastor taco was OK. Could’ve been a little better. The salsas have great taste and even better with the tacos. The only negative I had was the tacos are pretty pricey vs other tacos in town. Also the tacos are not the traditional taqueria tacos, tacos have different ingredients then usual. The waters are good too, different but good. Kinda of a hipster taqueria. Overall tacos are great and pricey. I will be coming back after payday😅.

This place is KILLING it. This is what Santa Barbara needed.

Beautiful setup, big open, & clean kitchen, super friendly staff, and truly gourmet yet authentic tacos. Not like tacos from an Americanized taqueria, they’re authentic street tacos that taco lovers want, but with a twist. They’re not big stuffed things, no fluff, just delicious.

The lengua is the best I’ve had; so tender and flavorful, but not mushy. Just perfect. Same with the cabeza. And the premium tacos are something else. Costra al Pastor and Quesa Birria are incredible. That’s where the twist begins, because they all come with specifically paired homemade sauces, that are amazing on their own.

Well done, Maíz Picante!