Rudy's Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing the menu at Rudy's Restaurant, a Mexican gem located in Carpinteria, CA. Known for its authentic flavors, Rudy's amplifies the essence of traditional Mexican cuisine, earning rave reviews from diners eager to savor its offerings.

  • Shredded beef tacos: Touted as the best in Santa Barbara County, these tacos boast rich flavor wrapped in fresh tortillas.
  • Fish tacos: A crowd favorite, known for their freshness and perfect blend of spices, ideal for seafood lovers.
  • Mole burrito: A must-try, this dish features a rich, spicy mole sauce that transports your taste buds straight to Oaxaca.
  • Taco Tuesday: Don't miss out on this event for the biggest and most satisfying tacos around.

With a commitment to quality and authenticity, Rudy's has secured its place as a lively dining spot with a welcoming atmosphere and excellent service. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, it's a destination worth indulging in.

Drinks

Jarritos

US$5.00

Aguas Frescas

Horchata, jamaica.

US$5.00

Bottled Water

US$2.50

Refrescos

Coke, diet coke, sprite fanta, iced tea & dr. pepper.

US$3.50

Mexican Coke

Medio litro.

US$5.00

Poblano Tacos

Grilled chile poblano, mushrooms, onions, and tomato with jack cheese and cilantro on three homemade corn tortillas and your choice of meat.

US$15.75

Enchiladas Verdes

Two chicken enchiladas covered with salsa Verde, queso fresco, sour cream, rice, and black beans.

US$17.00

Fish Tacos

Fresh fish on two homemade corn tortillas with an avocado spread, cabbage slaw, and creamy chipotle sauce with black beans and rice.

US$17.00

Shrimp Tacos

Grilled Shrimp on two homemade corn tortillas with an avocado spread, cabbage slaw, and creamy chipotle sauce with black beans and rice.

US$17.50

Fajita Bowl

Grilled assorted vegetables on a bed of rice, topped with jack cheese and cilantro with your choice of meat.

US$15.75

Sopes

Two crispy masa cakes with your choice of meat, beans, lettuce, queso fresco, sour cream, and tomato, served with rice.

US$15.75

Chimichanga

A large crispy burrito with your choice of meat, beans, and cheese. Topped with fresh lettuce, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, tomato, and cilantro.

US$16.25

Rudy's Specialties

Santa Barbara Favorites

Soft Tacos

Your choice of meat on a homemade corn tortilla.

US$7.00

Rudy's Famous Crispy Chicken Taco

A crispy large corn tortilla filled with shredded chicken, lettuce, and cheese.

US$7.50

Chicken Taquitos

Two crispy corn tortillas filled with chicken, topped with guacamole, salsa, fresh lettuce, tomato, and cilantro.

US$9.00

Potato Taquitos

Three crispy corn tortillas filled with seasoned cheesy potatoes, topped with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, and tomato.

US$11.00

Quesadilla

Melted jack and cheddar cheese quesadilla served with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, and tomato.

US$11.00

Beef Taquitos

Two crispy corn tortillas filled with beef, topped with guacamole, salsa, fresh lettuce, tomato, and cilantro.

US$9.00

Rudy's Famous Crispy Beef Taco

A crispy large tortilla filled with shredded beef, lettuce, and cheese.

US$7.50

1 Item Combination

Served with rice and beans.

US$15.00

2 Items Combination

Served with rice and beans.

US$17.00

Combinations

Salads

Tostada Grande Salad

A large crispy flour tortilla bowl with your choice of meat, beans, fresh iceberg lettuce, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, tomato, and cilantro.

US$15.50

Regular Tostada

Come with your choice of meat, beans, cheese, fresh iceberg lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, tomato, and cilantro on a corn tostada.

US$14.50

Santa Barbara Salad

A soft corn tortilla with whole beans, romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, and queso fresco.

US$16.00

Chicken Taco Salad

A local favorite. Corn tostada with black beans, romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, avocado, roasted bell peppers, jack cheese, sour cream, tomato, and cilantro with vinaigrette dressing.

US$16.00

California Hamburger

Homemade one-third pound cheeseburger with pickles, lettuce, tomato, and homemade thousand island sauce. Served with French fries.

US$16.00

Rudy's Hamburger

Homemade one-third pound cheeseburger with guacamole, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and homemade thousand island sauce. Served with French fries.

US$16.00

Hamburgers

Extras

Cheese

US$1.00

Beans

US$2.00

Shrimp

US$6.00

Extra Meat

US$5.00

Rice

US$2.00

Guacamole

US$2.00

Sour Cream

US$1.50

Fish

US$5.00

Nachos

Topped with melted cheese, beans, guacamole, sour cream, tomato, and cilantro. Great for sharing.

US$14.50

Nachos

Tortas

La Tradicional Torta

Your choice of meat with guacamole, lettuce, beans, tomatoes, and mayonnaise on a mexican bread.

US$15.00

La Cubana Torta

Carnitas, ham, cheese, guacamole, jalapenos, and beans, on a mexican bread.

US$15.00

Fajita Burrito

Your choice of protein with grilled fajita vegetables, rice, and jack cheese.

US$16.50

Classico Burrito

Includes rice, beans, and cheese.

US$16.00

B.R.C. Burrito

Beans, rice, and cheese.

US$11.50

Bean & Cheese Burrito

US$11.00

Combo Burrito

Your choice of meat, guacamole, sour cream, beans, and cheese.

US$16.50

The Veggie Burrito

Beans, rice, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.

US$16.50

Burritos

Sides

8 Oz. Of Sour Cream

US$4.50

4 Oz. Guacamole

US$5.00

4 Oz. Sour Cream

US$3.00

8 Oz. Rice

US$6.00

8 Oz. Beans

US$6.00

8 Oz. Salsa & Chips

US$9.00

French Fries

US$5.00

8 Oz. Guacamole

US$6.50

8 Oz. Side Of Meat

US$7.00

8 Oz. Salsa

US$5.00

6. Egg, Guacamole, Lettuce, Tomato, & Cheese Breakfast Burrito

US$12.50

10. Ham, Egg, & Cheese Breakfast Burrito

US$12.50

5. Egg, Potato, & Cheese Breakfast Burrito

US$12.00

4. Chorizo, Egg, & Beans Breakfast Burrito

US$12.50

7.Pork Chile Verde, Egg, & Cheese Breakfast Burrito

US$12.50

1. Chorizo Eggs, Potato, & Cheese Breakfast Burrito

US$12.50

3. Machaca Eggs, & Cheese Breakfast Burrito

Seasoned beef.

US$12.50

2. Eggs, Cheese, & Beans Breakfast Burrito

US$12.00

8. Egg, Bacon, Potato, & Cheese Breakfast Burrito

US$12.50

9. A La Mexicana Breakfast Burrito

Eggs, onions, tomatoes, rice and beans.

US$12.00

Breakfast Burritos