ABOUT

de corazon muchas gracias

aqui en la santa, nuestra familia es tu familia

our story

Born from Sunday mornings, generational family recipes, love and the kind of barbacoa made to bring people together, La Santa Barbacha carries a Central Mexican tradition into Austin with barbacoa, handmade flavors, and the warmth of a meal that feels both familiar and worth gathering for.

meet our FAMILIA

Sisters Daniela and Rosa grew up surrounded by the Sunday rituals, family recipes, and slow-cooked flavors of central Mexico. With La Santa Barbacha, they bring that memory to Austin through barbacoa made with care, color, and the kind of warmth that turns a simple meal into something shared.

press & awards

2024 | 2025

Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking restaurant in the MICHELIN Guide USA.

2026

In a city known for breakfast tacos, I believe these are the best.

—Kevin Fink

2026

Chefs Daniela Landaverde and Rosa Landaverde from the Austin-based Mexican kitchen La Santa Barbacha were named 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists for Best Chef: Texas. The restaurant was celebrated for its traditional, slow-cooked barbacoa and regional Mexican dishes.

2026

Chef of the Year Austin: Daniela Landaverde and Rosa Landaverde, La Santa Barbacha