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Welcome to Rose Cafe No 2

Rose Cafe No 2 in Santa Barbara offers a delightful Mexican dining experience with a casual atmosphere and excellent customer service. Known for their delicious street tacos and crunchy tacos, the menu also features a variety of other tasty options like chile relleno and shrimp quesadillas. The friendly staff, dog-friendly patio, and affordable prices make it a popular choice for locals and visitors alike. The restaurant's attention to detail, from serving food in beautiful plates to providing ceramic mugs for tea, shows a genuine care for their customers' dining experience. Don't miss their spicy margaritas and crispy tacos for a truly satisfying meal at Rose Cafe No 2.

Rose Cafe No 2: Reviews & Ratings

Ashleigh V.
Ashleigh V.

Best chicken burrito, perfect every time. Service is fantastic, staff is super friendly. Parking in back. Clean, open space inside and outside.

Laurie M.
Laurie M.

We had always gone to the "downtown" Mexican food restaurants, since that's closer to home. However, lately we have been frequenting Rose Cafe for several reasons. Though it's up on the Mesa, the parking is SO much easier than downtown. We also bring our doggie -- usually we sit out on the cute patio, crank up the heat lamps if necessary, and she is able to enjoy the atmosphere and passers-by greetings as we dine. My husband gets the street tacos and they never disappoint. I get the crunchy tacos -- ask for them "Guadalajara style" for a huge dollop of guacamole on the top! Fave drink - a rumchata! It's horchata in the adult version. Rose Cafe has become one of our go-to date night joints. A special shout-out to Angelique - she is always so friendly and accommodating, stepping in wherever needed. If you're a Mesa neighborhood resident, we have no idea why this wouldn't be your go-to 'hood dinner joint!

Elena L.
Elena L.

We were there on Taco Tuesday, 3 tacos for 6$, it is a really good deal, especially their tacos very tasty. Carnitas and pollo are very good, care assda an average. Very friendly staff and good atmosphere, good customer service. In many places food is served in plastic plates, but here they are served in beautiful plates and they brought us tea in ceramic mugs, I really like it. It's immediately obvious that they care about their visitors; they also brought extra hot water for tea. They also dog friendly and it's nice

Barbara L.
Barbara L.

My absolute favorite Restaurant in SB esp for breakfast. I eat here every time I come back and visit SB never miss a chance

S B.
S B.

My family has been coming to the Rose Cafe for years and the service is always really friendly. After the few years of Covid (and us not eating out), we came back and the owner immediately recognized us and commented on how big our kids had grown in the meantime! Wow, they really pay attention to their customers! Of course, we don't come back just for the service - the food is delicious! The only reason they haven't earned 5 stars is because we think they changed their salsa recently, and my husband has LOVED their previous salsa for years! My daughter, too; they're thinking it wasn't as spicy. Great ambiance here; I love the wall murals, colorful decorations, and the music they play (which is never too loud, thanks!).

Tracy B.
Tracy B.

I have been craving Mexican food lately, Rose Cafe famous chile relleno,Was just what I had in mind. I stopped by on a cold January evening and sat inside even though a beautiful fire pit was blazing outside. I ordered the spicy margarita with Tajin on the rim olus a birthday shot of Hornitos Reposado. The ambiance was cosy and convivial, the service just right . I ordered the chile relleno combo with a cheese enchilada and topped with sour cream, rice and beans too. It was so good. Its been a long time since Ive returned, but it was like being in a grandparents home, comforting and the delicious food.

Maria Jose C.
Maria Jose C.

My husband and I came on a Wednesday around 5:30pm and were seated outside and served right away. Laid back vibe, some people were in small groups, pets allowed, and families with younger children too. We had the order of 3 tacos each (al pastor, pork, and carnitas) all of these were delicious! They were also very reasonably priced - $8 for 3 tacos. We thought the tacos wouldn't be enough so we also ordered a shrimp quesadilla to share but the tacos were very filling and he only had a piece of te quesadilla. Beers were 2x1, our final bill was around $40 - very surprising for SB prices and the quality of the food. Our server was very nice and attentive - awesome service! Will need to come back to try their breakfast menu which also looked good!

Sandra P.
Sandra P.

Definitely come for the margaritas and crispy tacos! It was surprisingly good! Nice service and chips and salsa were delicious! Ohhhh and did I mention that they have reasonable prices for SB.

Gracie G.
Gracie G.

I order from Rose Cafe but usually its through Doordash so i never noticed their cute outside patio until today. I mainly order 2 things from here. Its hard for me to order something different because i love those items so much. The guadalaja tacos or the menudo. Most places only have menudo only the weekends so but Im able to count on Rose cafe whenever im craving menudo!

Location

Are you craving authentic Mexican cuisine in Santa Barbara? Look no further than Rose Cafe No 2 located at 1816 Cliff Dr. This hidden gem offers a variety of delicious dishes with many vegetarian options, making it a perfect choice for all food lovers.

The restaurant not only offers delivery and takeout options but also features a cozy outdoor seating area where you can enjoy your meal in a relaxed atmosphere. With friendly staff and excellent customer service, Rose Cafe No 2 goes above and beyond to ensure a pleasant dining experience for all guests.

One highlight of this establishment is their famous chicken burrito, which has received rave reviews from customers like Ashleigh V. Another must-try is their street tacos, recommended by Laurie M., who loves enjoying them on the beautiful patio with her furry friend by her side.

The attention to detail at Rose Cafe No 2 is evident in the presentation of their dishes, served on beautiful plates with tea in ceramic mugs. The care and thoughtfulness put into each meal show just how much they value their customers.

Whether you're a local looking for a new favorite spot or a visitor wanting to experience the best of Santa Barbara dining, Rose Cafe No 2 is sure to impress. From the delicious food to the inviting ambiance, this restaurant has everything you need for a memorable dining experience. So why not stop by and see for yourself what makes Rose Cafe No 2 a standout in the Santa Barbara dining scene?