Came here on New Year's Day around noon and had super fast service, but most importantly delicious tacos and the enchiladas verdes. Oh and the horchata was PERFECT- even though it's almond based you can't tell, and no grit at the bottom of the glass. read more

Corazon Comedor - Chicharron chile puya taco y Campechano taco - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

My husband, son and I went in on a Tuesday. We usually do the taco Tuesday thing but we thought let's do something different! And so glad we did! It was incredibly delicious! Look at the pics. It tastes just as good as it looks! Or better Our waiter was warm, helpful with the menu choices, and attentive. read more

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Everything was yummy but please tell your staff to mention the already included 20% tip for parties of 6 plus. I am always happy to tip properly. But when I looked at the receipt afterward, I tipped $30 dollars on top on the total already given to me with the additional 20%. Insane, it should be verbalized mandatory. Discovering that afterward bummed me out. read more

We were a family of four (two kids, 13 and 10) dining for a late lunch. When we walked in there wasn't a wait and were seated immediately. However, the hostess wasn't too friendly. The server Alejandro was very friendly and accommodating. I ordered pozole and ended up sharing with my kids. He offered to bring some extra bowls. The small was rather a pretty large bowl. It was the perfect amount of flavor and spice. My son's burrito was perfect for him. Good amount for a child's meal. The only thing we were disappointed with was the chicken quesadilla. It was on a blue taco tortilla. For the price it was very small, no sides included, hardly a meal. The description didn't mention anything about the nopales on it, but it came out with that and my husband had to ick it off. He only wanted the meat and cheese. They would have remade it, but we went ahead and kept it. The decor had some great art. It's a smaller restaurant and for sure on a busy night it would be crowded. I would definitely recommend this place for the authentic food, but probably not for people who have a more simple palette. read more

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Amazing! Done here if you are in need of a home cooked meal! The flavors will remind you of your abuelita's kitchen. The enchiladas verdes and black beans were like no other! And the tacos trio were simply AMAZE-ING! Try the agua de Jamaica and horchata de almendra! Service was exceptional. Thank you for being so kind and welcoming. The restrooms were clean and dining area was tidy and decor very unique! You can tell that there is a lot of pride in whoever is running this amazing eatery. Congratulations. read more

Bit of a wait for my food but definitely worth it. Definitely enjoyed the enchiladas. Really looking forward to coming back so I can try the other things on the menu when I'm in the area. Also dig the cantina-like decor. Place definitely made my first trip to Santa Barbara a lot better! I'll be back! read more

Corazon Comedor - Enchiladas Rancheras - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The food is delicious. My first time here the service was fast. It was early in the morning. I might've been the first customer very nice and clean open kitchen. You can see them preparing your food. I had a churro latte and a chicken tamale with green sauce. read more

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The best Mexican breakfast I have had in years!!! The arranchera was tender and every single aspect of the dish served its purpose and delivered a great culinary experience. I also loved the ambiance of Corazon Comedor, the Mexican decor and textiles were truly beautiful and made me feel like I'd been transported to México. I highly recommend! read more

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I wish I could give Corazon Comedor a better review but I just can't. I was part of a group of 10 for a bachelorette weekend and the server seemed annoyed with us from the get go. Our entrees also took a very long time to arrive. I was starving and basically inhaled my tacos which we're good, but not the best I've had. But, the cocktails were excellent and the ambiance and decor very cool. This would be a good spot for date night, just wouldn't recommend for a big group based on our experience. read more

Corazon Comedor - Tacos Del Corazon - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Just had the best chile rellano taco! Perfect size and so tasty. Ruby was so welcoming, friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back next time we're in town. read more

Corazon Comedor - Taco plate and chili relleno taco - all in blue corn tortillas. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Since moving to SB and moving away from home I have been craving some homemade chilaquiles and this was incredibly close. I wish they were a little bit more crunchy but other than that it tasted so good. I love the decor and the wall of saints it had. There's a salsa bar. One thing is I didn't know I was supposed to order at the front and waited around for a solid 20 minutes (completely my fault). Service was friendly. Can't wait to come back with my husband read more

Corazon Comedor - wall of saints - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

This was my friend's and my first time here. We had heard good things and made a reservation for 6:15 on a rainy Tuesday. The place was full and we were seated promptly. The servers were very friendly and checked on us often. The food was impeccable and I highly recommend. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. read more

Corazon Comedor - Enchiladas Mole Coloradito - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Service seemed a little slow. Maybe because the following. They picked up all our plates after the appetizer and then we had to hold our silverware unless we wanted to put it directly on the table until our food came out - over 10 mins. And we had to ask for more water as well. Overall the food was pretty average. It was fun to get the free chips and 4 different sauces to try. The large soup was really big. But overall, the food was not too special for the price. Make reservations in advance. read more

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An Instagram-worthy brunch spot in downtown Santa Barbara, though I thought the food lacked where the ambience of the restaurant itself impresses. For brunch, I had the matahambre plate with a café de olla. While the coffee was true to itself, the food left much to be desired. I felt the chilaquiles just missed the mark from taking them over-the-top. The meat and potatoes, though, were a perfect compliment and salvaged what remained of the dish. Despite the mixed feelings towards the food, I'd still recommend for anyone looking for great service and picture-worthy food and ambience. read more

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Everything we had was Delicious. Totopos, gorditas de suadero y chicharrón, quesabirria taco y la Jamaica. read more

If you want to level up your Mexican food craving then this is the place to be. High quality and home inspired recipes. This is the place to check out! Our server Ray was outstanding! He suggested the dishes we had for dinner! Thank you Ray! read more

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This place has one of the best happy hour deals, the food was amazing along with the complimentary chips and salsa. We had Ruby as our server and she was so attentive and nice. The ambience of the place makes you feel like you're in someone's home. Definitely a must stop during your time in Santa Barbara. read more

Good food! Good service!! Room For improvement, prices don't match! At the end of the day cost vs consumer satisfaction! read more

La mejor comida que e probado . Tradicional rica en sabor y olor definitivamente mi lugar favorito en Santa Bárbara happy Easter . Grasias a Xóchitl y Gabriela por sus servicios excelente read more

It took me a few days to post because I've been phoneless. This place is a bit pricy but then again, I don't eat out much because I get authenticity at home. And really, I prefer taquerias. Ambience was amazing. I loved all the paintings, although can do without some St. Francis de Assisi and more Virgencita. I did appreciate the Frida Kahlo and Cantinflas but it was in a dark hallway on the way to the bathroom. I loved the light fixtures with the strung pom poms. Rate an 8. Customer service is spot on, a 9.5. My service animal helps me walk, and I tremble. If I had to get my own water, chile, etc, it would have ended up on the floor, spilled ingredients and shattered glass. The young man who helped me was very courteous, his mama would have been proud of him. I was also very happy because I did not get harassed for my dog, believe me I get side looks at other restaurants. Who made it better? I rate a dish compared to my family, a really high standard. I ordered pozole for a few reasons. I measure great mexican food based on my favorite dishes, I was craving it and could not wait for my momma to cook it, and my neighbor, who is also Mexican, gave me the green light. I give their pozole an overall 7, for several reasons. The flavor was spot on but the texture of the meat was missing something, the chile made it better. Unhappy, because it came with a 1 (one) fried, oily tostada, they were NOT generous with the cabbage, radishes, or lime. I asked for more and could have had 2 more servings of cabbage & radishes. I could do without the avocado because mountains of cabbage, radishes, tostadas, lemon, and chile make this dish. The agua de jamaica was amazing. Next time, I'll order a chile relleno taco and margarita. read more

First time here. The beans and hot sauces were great which is a sign that all is going to be well and it was. Friendly chill service with a pleasant atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoyed my birria burrito. Thank you for bringing this delicious restaurant to Santa Barbara. read more

We came on a late Saturday afternoon and were seated immediately. We ordered the Flautas de papa, Tamales de Mama (chicken verde and pork mole), a chicken Milanese torta, and a horchata. The food is made with love, care, and attention and delicious. The horchata was refreshing with a subtle balance of almond flavor. The house special appetizer is a bowl of freshly fried tortilla chips topped with mole, refried beans, and queso fresco; it's such a tasty treat! The salsa flight ranges from mild to habanero: when combined with the food, all the salsas are tolerable, but alone pack a lot of flavor and spice. The kitchen is semi-opened, depending on where you sit. The high ceilings and decor open the space, and is paired with ample seating. read more

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This modern Mexican restaurant features "Home Inspired Mexican Cuisine," and when you walk in to their comfy dining spaces you are greeted by their friendly staff, and a neon sign saying "Hechos con Amor." Along with the delicious aromas and the cozy dining area, you can tell that Head Chef/Owner Ramon Velasquez and his staff have put a lot of love into Corazon Comedor. After reviewing their Breakfast Menu on-line, I knew it going to be a tough decision as what to eat first. Our server Madel took very good care of us, and was helpful in describing the assorted dishes. She started us off with some savory Totopos (chips, mole, frijoles de rancho, queso fresco) and an assortment of delicious salsas. Then we dove in to the Matahambre (bistek con papas, chilaquiles verdes, fried eggs, frijoles de rancho, crema, queso fresco, y cilantro) and the Machaca (shredded short rib, eggs with salsa bandera, chilaquiles al gusto, y frijoles de rancho). Very excited to go back to try their Mexican Sandwiches, Quesadillas, Platos Fuertes, y Tacos. So much more to enjoy. Located on Victoria Street between State and Anacapa, and right in-between Wise Guys Barber shop and Ca'Dario. read more

Corazon Comedor - Delicious Totopos y Salsas. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Dropped in for dinner on Saturday night! Made reservations to be sure to get in as space is limited at this restaurant. There are bar seats at the kitchen if tables are not open. The restaurant also has a separate room for parties. The environment is pretty causal. As for the food, the taste was spot on from beginning to end. We choose the guacamole for our appetizer . The guacamole was market price. First for me to see guacamole at market price. Guacamole was fresh but nothing special. We would skip next time. We then had chicken mole enchiladas and tamales. The tamale entree consist of two tamales. They had three different types on the menu. I got the chicken and pork tamales. The tamales were very moist. The sauce was very good on them as well. The enchiladas with mole was also good. For sides we got beans and cabbage salad. Cabbage salad was very good. As a complimentary gesture the restaurant provides chips with mole and beans prior to dinner. For drinks we got margaritas. We order the traditional and hibiscus margarita. Both were good and real in taste. No fake mix here! We really enjoyed our meal and will be back another time.' read more

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Wow! Just WOW! Another hit restaurant brought to you by the Corazon chain. We tried this on a busy Saturday night. We couldn't get reservations to fit our timeframe but we were able to join their waitlist online before arrival which made sure we got a table for 3 with a very short wait time. The food was delicious! We wanted to share a few things so we got the guacamole, flautas de pollo, and 'Pa Probar with 4 guisados. The guacamole was good but we enjoyed the totopos with beans, mole, and queso much better. Great salsa options too. The beans, I honestly could eat an entire bowl of them. I would go back just for them. They're incredible! The flautas were delicious. And for the guisados, we chose the rajas, carne desherbada, bistek con papas, and pollo con poblano. The rajas and 2 beef options were standouts. We wouldn't get the pollo con poblano again and instead try a different option. It was good but not as memorable as the other 3. Did I mention they come with handmade tortillas? So so good! And in lieu of dessert, we grabbed a cafe de olla and Oaxacan mocha to go. Both were great. The location is small but very cute and nice decorations. Staff was great! Very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is easily accessible with nearby parking on the street or a structure (75min free parking!). Please do yourself a favor and go try this great new addition. read more

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First time we when to Corazon Comedor and were expecting the good quality food they are well known for at their other restaurants. The special Halibut dish was so so, the Risotto small and lacked much favor. We should have sat on the patio but we're inside and seemed to be ignored, no water refill, slow service. read more

Visited Corazón Comedor during Santa Barbara Independent's Burrito Week . They had a breakfast burrito it was delicious. I was blown away by the friendly service, attention to detail, and presentation. I can't wait to go back and try more items from their menu. The restaurant is located downtown towards the Arlington , quiet location and walking distance from many hotels or parking . The restaurant itself has modern decor and California /Mexican cuisine but at the same time it feels like a home in Latin America. I love it read more

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We drive from Altadena to Santa Barbara to have lunch or brunch here. I can honestly type forever but I feel like that says enough. Everything is outstanding and service is warm. The salsas (as should be) are the stars and I am addicted to their traditional black mole. The atmosphere is simple but stylish and very homey. I love this place with all of my heart. read more

Wow. I love having international breakfasts. Today I deviated from my norm and had a Mexican breakfast and I feel so lucky to have had my first experience at Corazon Comedor. You can tell they care for the quality of ingredients, because while everything was "simple" the depth of flavors was present. The guacamole was delicious and fresh, and the breakfast tacos where so satiating. Their chips had the perfect saltiness and their molé made me so content. It reminded me how much I enjoyed it and I'm sure I'll be craving it through out the week. Their salsas are all memorable, and the Chilesquiles (I'm not sure I'm spelling that right) was something I've never tried before but was so happy I did. You can tell by the quality and friendliness of service, the attention to detail in the sitting areas, and how amazing the food tasted that this restaurant is a marvel. Something I always pay attention to is the tableware. It was beautiful, the food was amazing and served in art as well Finally! A touch I appreciated is their extensive coffee menu and the quality of their drip coffee. It is an easy thing to disregard but when you put effort into it, it goes such a long way. Whenever I'm back in Santa Barbra I'll be sure to enjoy their delicious coffee and immaculate breakfast again. read more

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EVERYTHING was AMAZZZZING!! The food had amazing flavor! The variety of salsas from spicy to mild was great! Service, was attentive without feeling rushed. The music playing in the background took me down memory lane; with memories of my dad. Xóchitl had amazing recommendations as a 1st timer/ out of towner! The cafe de olla; delicious!! The best I've EVER had!! Regreso pronto!!! :) read more

Corazon Comedor - Highly recommend Berry mojito !!! Well made, not overpowering! - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Came here with some friends while visiting Santa Barbara and we were all so glad we did. My wife and mother in law are Mexican so I know real homemade Mexican food. Due to this most places are usually just ok. This place however is amazing. Everything from the staff to the food surpasses expectations. You can taste the freshness and quality ingredients in everything. This is some of the best Mexican food we have had. Highly recommend and we will be back whenever in town. read more

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Cucina Corazon is probably my favorite restaurant in all of Santa Barbara. So I had to try of course their new restaurant down the street. It delivered everything I was hoping the flavors of everything was amazing. We started with some sopacitos and queso fundido. They also gave some complementary chips with Molé on it and a complement of awesome salsas. I had the combination for tacos and tried four different meats, which were amazing. My favorite was probably the chicken Molay followed by the shrimp. My buddy got the tamales and said they were awesome too. So happy they opened up this restaurant. It is absolutely solid, and a great addition to Santa Barbara. read more

Corazon Comedor - Four tacos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

(Overall: 82% | B) - Overall, I found the food to bit a bit on the pricey side with room for improvement, but there is a high bar of service and a comfy atmosphere which makes the restaurant quite pleasant to dine in. (Chicharron: 70% | C) - Given the name, I expected some crispy pork rinds to elevate the texture of this dish. Unfortunately, it seemed like everything was soft, making me question if I even received the correct dish. Despite this question, I found the flavors to be nice and work together, and the onions add nice color and contrast to the rest of the taco. (Polla Con Poblano En Crema: 80% | B) - This is a classic pairing of chicken, rice, and guac. The chicken was tender and the guac added some contrastive acidity. However, for $5.50 a taco, I felt like the dish is missing some sort of elevated wow factor, especially along the textural dimension. read more

Corazon Comedor - Chicharron and Pollo con Poblano en Crema. IG: @amei.eats - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Came here for breakfast before visiting the art museum and they didn't disappoint. The food here was phenomenal! I'm not big fan of mole but oh my their mole is delicious! The chips and hot sauces made this whole meal. Plenty of street parking. Service was good when I went. This spot is a gem. read more

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The food blew me away, some of my favorite Mexican food I've had. there food and atmosphere were outstanding. Food came out fast maybe my favorite Mexican food in California. read more

Not ready for burrito week. I have been here for 50mins from order to now to get 2 burritos to go. I hope it's good.

Everything from the Ambiance & Great Reviews. Customer Service A1, the owner coming & checking in @ end. The Amazing Recommendation to come for the food the experience left me wanting to come back 10/10 read more

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I have been wanting to try this restaurant for a very long time now. For some reason, all this time, the menu wasn't clear to me. The prices per entree and the serving size as seen on the photos didn't really match. Regardless, I decided to step in and order takeout. I'm so glad I did. I asked one of the workers for a few of the most popular mains, and they gave me three really good options. I opted for the chicken milanesa. The food was ready in a decent time, about 15 minutes. Before I left the restaurant with my bag, I asked for some salsa, and they graciously provided that. When I got home and opened the container, I was very impressed. The presentation was beautiful and coloforul. The food smelled great and looked appetizing. The chicken was very good and breaded perfectly. The pickled toppings really cut through any grease of the chicken, and it mixed well together. The salsas also paired well with this meal. Every bite of this meal was happiness. There was only a tiny piece that was still pink inside but I set that aside and continued on my journey of flavors. I have already recommended this restart to my friends. The only drawback is the price of the meal being a bit steep for chicken milanesa. Steak milanesa, maybe. The food is prepared deliciously with incredible flavor and color, so it's hard to deny the value. read more

Corazon Comedor - Chicken milanesa $24+ - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Food was good. Wait times were long. It wasn't that busy this past Sunday when visited. Buyer beware, they charge a 3% credit card surcharge. This is ridiculous and I did not see this pre disclosed anywhere before checking out for the purchase. A ridiculous line item. Be mindful of this. read more

From the moment we walked in, didnt know what to expect. The atmosphere was perfect. Love the music. Food is authentic