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Trending Taco restaurant in Santa Maria, California

Monthly discoveries · Places on the rise

Good places keep getting better. Discover taco restaurant making the biggest gains in Restaurant Score and find a new favourite for your next visit.

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The Restaurants on the rise

Leading monthly increases · Santa Maria
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55.9
#1

Santa Maria California

Tacos maldonado

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60.2
#2

Santa Maria California

Cali Tacos Y Birrias

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A little context

Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 30, 2026; the comparison target is September 30, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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