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

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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Chili Relleno Taco was wonderful last night (Sunday), as were the Birria taco and Sangria. I love this place.

The food, service and ambiance is amazing. Must try. Passing by, but definitely will be back. Oh, and the cafe de olla is delicious!!

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

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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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

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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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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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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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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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.

Found it by accident and had a fantastic, authentic Mexican breakfast. I will be a regular customer from here on out, excellent food in a good looking restaurant read more

Honestly, didn't really give me authentic Mexican food, which I should've known. Staff was really nice. As a first time coming to Santa Barbara this was a place that a lot of people recommend and if I'm being honest, I would suggest it but not recommend it. There's honestly way better good places. read more

Excellent! Great food, the free chips and salsa flight are way better than any chips and salsa I have paid for. The habanero aioli was a first and I put some on everything. Ordered the local halibut tacos, very fresh. Mole was great too. Service was friendly. read more

If you're looking for a modernized take on classic Mexican dishes then this is your place. We ordered the Chilaquiles and Huevos Rancheros, the chilaquiles were just fine. If you're interested in two tostadas passed off as huevos rancheros for $22 then be my guest. They unfortunately didn't have the Cafe de la Olla available at the time of visit. The server seemed mildly annoyed, I'm not sure if it was directed towards us or if it was just one of those days for them. Overall hip, trendy, overpriced and inauthentic. read more

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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The foos was amazing loved it would totally go back! The quesadilla Romana was to die for read more

I ordered the huevos rancheros. The sauce was delicious and the tortilla was perfectly fried. The beans were very tasty as well. I highly recommend it. read more

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

I Live in LA but out here for work and Stumbled upon this diamond in the rough and absolutely pleased I did.. The atmosphere is very comforting with a big Mexican culture influence in decor. Victoria was amazing and provided excellent service all with a smile! Hats off to the chefs, food was beyond delicious! Definitely stopping by every time I'm here in Santa Barbara! read more

A reluctant bad review as used to like this place. 2 out of 4 diners got food poisoning 10 days ago and narrowed it down to the shrimp tacos. Wrote to then phoned the restaurant to discuss but was ignored. The guy who answered said the manager "will probably get back to you" - they didn't. Poor kitchen hygiene had an impact on us and they wouldn't respond in any way. Shame, as love all the Corazon venues in SB. read more

(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

Food was a 2/10 Drinks were 1/10 Margarita tastes like a seltzer. Paloma was super weak, very watered down. Don't waste your time eating here with so many other good restaurant around. read more

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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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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This place is as authentic as it gets. If you want genuine Mexican cuisine, I invite you to visit this place! I will definitely be coming back. The chicharron is top tier. The sauces are impeccable. I will try the cochinita pibil next time (they didn't have any more during my visit, which is an amazing sign!) Service was excellent and I ordered to-go. The ambiance was beautiful and cozy. I will dine-in next time, stay tuned! read more

Corazon Comedor - Taco Chicharron - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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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Good food but service needs improvement. Kitchen needs to be faster and you shouldn't have to prepay and tip before your meal comes out. Feel like they didn't earn the 20 percent left. Sides can be larger with entrees. Overall very pricey for what we got. They messed up a side and were slow to replace it. Seems like another table's dish was also made incorrectly as well but they replaced their item faster. I wouldn't recommend sadly since we overpaid for what we received. read more

It's the last day of our bachelorette trip & this was the perfect ending to a very well deserved weekend getaway. The food was phenomenal!!! From their cafe de olla to the fresh squeezed orange juice! I had the chilaquiles and everything bout it was so good. So much flavor with everything bite. My girls had pozole & they were super pleased with the portions. Our service CC was super kind, attentive, & detailed oriented. The ambiance is super cozy & amazing. It feels like walking into your grandma's house. read more

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The chicken quesadilla was so good and our server was amazing. 10/10 customer service but also the food was really good. The chips and salsa was great and the vibes were even better. I wish I got our servers name so I could shout him out but we dined on April 30th around 7-8pm if that helps. We also tried the flan and it was delicious. We will be back just for the chicken quesadilla it was THAT good. read more

Found a great Mexican restaurant in Corazon Comedor!!! The other night some friends and I went for dinner and everything tasted amazing and authentic. We started off by getting a side order of guacamole to share. It was some of the freshest and flavorful tasting guacamole I had ever had! I definitely recommend the Cochinita Pibil taco! The slow cooked pork is moist and full of flavor! I also would go back for the tamales. Another specialty of the restaurant. The Puerco en Mole de Olla was amazing as well. Overall, the restaurant is a perfect place to get homemade tasting Mexican food with a friendly staff who will make sure everything is perfect! read more

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Hostess went above and beyond to find us a table when the entire restaurant was booked by reservation. That's love. The taste was authentic Mexican and very flavorful. Excellent variety of salsas. Service was amicable and prompt. It's evident the staff goes above and beyond on the details of their food and flavors. Ambienace was relaxing, upbeat and complimentary to state st. Bill came out to about 100$ for four dishes. I brought my two toddlers and they were welcomed and properly attended to. The restroom was clean. I would recommend this business to family and friends. And will surely plan to return I recommend you make reservations. read more

A great addition to the Corazon restaurant family. This location had only been opened for a month, so we were glad to be in town. Their reputation had people waiting in a long lines, but it moved quickly. The place was packed, but they were well organized and we got a table immediately. Although you order your food at the counter, it operates more like a full-service sit-down restaurant with teamwork table service. They offer a free totopo appetizer that includes chips, beans and mole sauce. It was delicious and we paid for a second order it was so good as well as their fresh guacamole and chips. We also ordered several of their cocktails, which were also tasty. For dinner we got a bunch of items to share. They're famous for their tacos so we ordered two of the 4 taco plates. You get to choose any 4 tacos so we picked 8 different ones to get a bite of each. Additionally, we ordered the mole enchiladas and a pork tamale. Everything was delicious and we look forward to eating here again on our next Santa Barbara trip. read more

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Delicious! The food was prepared fresh and made with so much love! I live in LA and I can not find incredible, authentic Mexican food and it's SO disappointing. Everything is more or less "TexMex" or white washed. Or the food is just blah, or bland. I'm also Mexican and figured, well, I guess I won't be able to have delicious Mexican food unless I'm in Mexico! *grunt* Anyway, this place revitalized my faith in Mexican food in America. Everything was made with fresh, authentic ingredients. The mole, the carnes, the chiles, the tortillas, the rice the beans, etc. I was impressed by everything. My date is from Jalisco and he loved the food too. Amazing work!! Thank you for keeping authentic Mexican food in its integrity and pride. read more

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This was our second visit, and it is still going strong. We live a few blocks away, so we're happy to have such a wonderful place to walk to. The menu is totally different than Corazon Cucina at Public Market, but...similar are the fresh ingredients and the visual appeal of each dish. I find the menu a little difficult to completely understand. That said, everything is great so I don't study it too hard and just order. We ended the meal with Champurrado, Mexican hot chocolate. It was amazing and I would go back just for that! Apparently, in a couple weeks, they will be adding Saturday and Sunday breakfast/brunch. The crew working here are all very nice and welcoming and professional. Nice attention to details. read more

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