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Tacos Pipeye

+1 805-770-8979
217 N Milpas St #3281, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 United States of America
Open Today: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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Amenities

Service options
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
Highlights
  • Fast service
Popular for
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Comfort food
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
Dining options
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Amenities
  • Bar onsite
Atmosphere
  • Casual
Crowd
  • Tourists
Planning
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
Children
  • Good for kids
Parking
  • Free street parking
  • Parking

Best WLM Reviews

Absolutely killer tacos from this downtown taco truck!
In a city of $20 taco plates and pretentious pricing, this well-priced option was an absolute standout. Portions were great with a wide variety of meats to choose from. Generous side portions and refreshing toppings to choose from in whatever quantity you want.
Definitely a place I’d be coming back to if I was a local!
We really enjoyed our meal here. We went for lunch on a Friday, around 1p. There was no wait, and plenty of available seats. Service was quick and friendly. I had a Rajas con Queso and a Lengua taco. Partner ordered an Alambre plate. 3 tacos and a beer was just right for each of us. Lots of filling and good solid tortillas to hold everything.
Parking:
There are several parking spots directly in front, if your timing is right. No parking lot. We got lucky. Hopefully you will too!
Seating:
There are a few small tables and open counter seating inside, as well as some outdoor window stools where you sit out on the sidewalk and look in.
Dogs:
We usually bring our dog out with us, but didn't this time because we weren't sure of the seating arrangement. Outdoor seating could work for a well behaved dog, or (like ours), in a stroller. Keep in mind the outdoor stools are shared with a sidewalk, and Milpas is a very busy street.
Side note: Me being curious about the name, I found this on the local website Siteline: "Pipeye’s motto (“Diga no a la pirateria!!”), written alongside the name, translates to “Say no to piracy,” which I assume reflects irritation with imitators." Followed by: "The Pipeye slogan is a cheeky homage to a popular anti-piracy phrase used in the 80’s and 90’s in film and music."
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Fun, quick service taco spot with super flavorful tacos made with homemade corn tortillas. You can taste the love in every bite. Very friendly people working there. There are about 15 stools on the counter plus 5 or 6 tables and a nice salsa bar. Some of the best tacos I've had in a while. They have a 3 taco special for $11 which was plenty for lunch.
One of the best tacos spots I’ve ever been too! The hospitality and friendliness of the owners was outstanding, he even offered me a piece of gum when I was finished. Truly a unique experience. Highly recommend!!
I’ve heard there are other places in SB that serve tacos but I can’t imagine why.
I passed 3 other taco places to come to this place..I am glad I did. The others charge $12 a taco, while here I got 4 tacos for $10.
Besides the great value, the tacos were great. Homemade, authentic tacos. They didn't slip on the portions of the meat. The salsa bar is a great touch.
If you want tacos, stop here.
Tender, well seasoned meats served on house made tortillas. Dressings are up to you- cilantro, onions, pico, radishes and a half dozen salsas are available. I especially loved the barbacoa with the smoky/spicy red and the peanut chipotle. And the dude at the counter is really cool.
Having been on an exhaustive (and ongoing) search for the best tacos in SB, I'd say nothing else comes close to Tacos Pipeye. Accept no imitations!
Phenomenal tacos. I got a barbacoa, chicken, carnitas, and al pastor. Barbacoa was my favorite, they were all great. Very friendly service, and I got my food quickly.

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Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Friday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Sunday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
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