Top 10 Mexican food in Santa Barbara

A little fun list of where I like to get a local burrito when the cravings set in

1. Freeb!rds World Burrito: Located in Isla Vista, this is a MUST eat stop if ever passing through. Mingle with the college students (and the parents paying for it all) as you eat seriously some of the best food in the county, let alone Mexican food. Try the nachos with a friend, it's hard to stomach the whole thing on your own.

2. La Super-Rica Taqueria: I think the only reason I don't eat here as often is because the line is always so long - for good reason too. Really fresh ingredients and located east of State right in the heart of Santa Barbara.

3. Little Alex's: This is more of an unknown to many locals as it's located in Montecito but get the guacamole, it's my favorite spot in the county to eat guacamole. I switch off between the burritos and the chicken quesadilla which comes stock with a side of guac.

4. Super Cucas: Another Isla Vista spot, always crawling with students since it's open 24 hours like Freeb!rds. California burritos and breakfast burritos are the specialties here.

5. Los Arroyos: There's one downtown and in Montecito. The one on Coast Village road is a little more classy and even has valet services from time to time. But the food is all delicious and not terribly priced (at least compared to other restaurants in the area.)

6. Rosarito: Gauchos sure love Mexican food! Restaurants in IV don't stick around too long if they aren't fantastic so the fact that three of them make this list should be a testament to that. Get the carne asada fries (if you've never heard of that before, then google it. And then drool.)

7. Lilly's Tacos: Yes you should definitely get the tacos here, they may be the best in Santa Barbara. Enough said.

8. Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch: Anyone that watches TV in Santa Barbara is familiar with the oh-so obnoxious local commercial this place puts out, but hey it sticks in your mind: "Try this here chicken and tri-tip. It is the best!"

9. Cava Restaurant & Bar: Definitely the most expensive place to make the list, but it is in Montecito so what else would you expect. Worth the money obviously if you're willing to splurge.

10. Wahoo's Fish Tacos: Ok this one is a bit of a joke, but I like this place so it goes on here! At least I didn't put Taco Bell right?