So good I went twice in 48 hrs when I was visiting for a few days. Quick service to make up for the…read moreline. Don't skimp on the salsa it's super good. The first time I got adobada, asada, lengua, and chachete. Came back just for the lengua and cachete!

This place is your no frills street taco option in the area. The food is affordable and the meat is…read moreall perfectly cooked and seasoned. My go to is the lengua and the tripas which they only have in Fridays and the weekend. There is always a huge line at lunch so get there early or off peak hours. Their salsa is nothing to write home about but they do have a red and green option along with fresh onions and cilantro. Their salsa is what is holding me back from 5 stars.

Simplemente delicioso!!! Pedí unas enchiladas con huevos y…read moreagregué carnitas, y fue una muy buena combinación!! Mi esposo pidió unos huevos rancheros y también estaba deliciosos!! El arroz con leche, el chocolate abuelita también estaba deliciosos, Todo es una explosión de sabor!! Claro que volveremos a este lugar!!

This is a truly authentic restaurant with delicious food and amazing staff! I loved the way the…read morerestaurant is decorated! I had the BBB Bagel and it was the best bagel I had ever tried, definitely a must try the birria tasted amazing! It also comes with a side of consome. Their chilaquiles were just as delicious had a nice spicy kick to them! I tried their horchatta matcha which was my favorite drink. It was very creamy and loved the matcha flavor. Their abuelita latte is def for the coffee lovers it was very strong and fragant.

What a cool hidden gem in Isla Vista! I was searching for something to satiate my taco, burrito,…read moreand agua fresca fix and Maria's Tacos definitely did the trick. Their California burrito was my all time favorite. Their asada was juicy, flavorful, and filled with flavor that helped balance with their creamy guacamole. Their fries also added such a great base to the overall flavor. I had two pastor tacos and I definitely wasn't reading the menu because they had handmade tortillas! Such a commodity that we have missing in Goleta/Isla Vista! Ther agua de jamaica also paired perfectly with their entire meal! What an incredible experience and I'm looking forward to my next visit!

This restaurant is one of Isla Vista's hidden gems…read more Fries were fresh and crispy. Asada meat was juicy. Cannot recommend enough!!

This place always has a long line for a reason. It's not just bc kids don't know what to eat...it's…read morebc it's good and worth the money for what you get. I visit my daughter often and we always come here. We split a burrito with guacamole and are always stuffed. Delicious, fresh ingredients, and always quick. No wait. You get your food right away. We will always come here. My daughter always gets the horchata and it is heavenly. On top of the horchata, they add this thick cream that just elevates the drink. Yummmy!

I used to come to freebirds all the time in highschool - nearly 15 years ago- and it was the best,…read moresuper tasty and always hit the spot. I recently returned and got exactly what I used to get and was disappointed in the lack of seasoning/flavor in general. I saw someone else comment that chipotle has more flavor and I'm inclined to agree-especially when it comes to the chicken. Service is always friendly and fast and I always want to support a local business over a national chain, but I'm sad to say I don't know if I'll be returning after spending $25 for a bland experience.

One of my new favorites in the area! I was craving some breakfast/lunch so I went in the afternoon…read moreand made it before the line was out the door! I ordered their torta cubana and chorizo burrito to go and I was blown away! Their chorizo was perfectly cooked and paired well with the added avocado and salsa. The torta cubana had an amazing balance of milanesa, jamon, cheese, bacon, avocado, and fried egg! If you haven't had the chance to stop by here, you're missing out!

*Cristino's Bakery is a local gem!*…read more While everything I've tried here is top-tier, there's a clear hierarchy of deliciousness: The salsa: Fresh, flavorful, and has the perfect kick. The cheesecake! Absolutely delightful--rich, creamy, and clearly made with care. But let's talk about the real reason to visit: *The Breakfast Burritos.* Honestly, these are the star of the show. I'm calling it now--Cristino's has the *best breakfast burritos in all of Santa Barbara County.* They are perfectly rolled, packed with flavor, and hit the spot every single time. If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out!

Los Agaves is a Santa Barbara staple and I've never had a bad meal here. It's a casual but not too…read morecasual place with lots of outdoor seating and situated in the courtyard of Camino Real. The line always moves fast and the food comes out quickly too. What compelled me to write this review was because I had a delicious pescado a la diabla, which was a daily special. The fish was a huge portion -- a whole filet with a delicious spicy sauce, perfectly cooked and flaky. The rice and beans are always great, perfectly seasoned and cooked. I also had a passionfruit margarita which was big and well balanced. The salsa bar is very good; the habanero salsa is really tasty but their old version without cream was one of the best salsa I ever had and I'm so sad they don't offer it anymore. It was legitimately spicy. I always love coming here with my friends after a movie so we can discuss the flick over some great mexican food.

Los agaves is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Goleta. The service is always quick and…read morefriendly, you order up at the counter and then sit with your table number and your food is brought to you. The inside has a classic Santa Barbara feel to it and is warm and inviting. They also have a very organized take-out system, and their online ordering is really easy and convenient. The guacamole is fresh and while it's a little pricey, the portion os generous. The steak nachos had toppings spread throughout the chips, not just sitting on top which has been my experience at some other restaurants. The quesabirria special is my go to dish here, the meat is so tender and flavorful!

A drunk Cucas breakfast at burrito hit all of college and now, five years later, can confirm it…read morestill hits. With an entire menu dedicated to breakfast burritos, you can't go wrong with any of them. Top it with the spicy red salsa and the tangy green for balance and this may just be the best breakfast burritos I've ever had.

I got the crispy tacos and they were delicious. They're literally the best bang for your buck…read more Topped with lettuce, guacamole and crème The lady at the counter was very nice and personable when taking my order. Restaurants was over all pretty clean. I'll be back for sure !

Very tasty tacos! Probably the tastiest tacos in IV. Super fast (besides if the line is really…read morelong) and I love how cheap it is. Definitely the best is the Al pastor tacos. I can easily finish 5! There's no place to sit btw since they usually host in front of houses as a taco stand

Let's taco bout Roger's Tacos!…read more This is a pop-up stand that operates anywhere and everywhere in Isla Vista (IV). In the beginning, they mostly bounced around different backyards along Del Playa Drive (DP). Recently, they're doing more partnerships with local businesses and fundraisers with student orgs, frats, and sororities. For address information and updates, you will have to follow @rogerstacos on Instagram. Most of the time they start after 4:30 PM and end around 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM, unless they run out of food before. As of January 2023, the typical menu is: Tacos - $2.25 Burritos - $11.25 Cheese Burritos - $13.00 Mulitas - $4.00 Quesadillas - $8.50 Horchata - $2.25 Rice - $2.00 Beans - $2.00 Extra Cheese - $1.25 They accept Venmo! It's safe to say that these tacos are the best in IV. The al pastor is freshly sliced, they bring in one of those vertical broilers that rotate the meat. The asada was prepared nicely, I was expecting it to be a little more charred but it was cooked thoroughly. The pollo was juicy. Toppings and sauces are self-served. Since they set up shop in random college student houses, don't expect too much in terms of ambiance. Seating can be limited, we stood around a dirty beer die table in the backyard of a DP apartment. But it had a great view of the Pacific Ocean. In an article written about the owner Rogelio Muñoz, I read he wanted to open his taco stand at UC Santa Barbara someday, becoming a permanent food stall in the Arbor. It would be amazing if that happened, wishing him all the best!

I dont know why this place is not 5 stars it is amayzing…read more.. The beef ribs are too die for and everything ealse is the Really good as well...

When I went in all the staff were nice and gave me attention with a kind greeting. It smells a bit…read morelike cleaning products in here but I wasn't mad at it everything looked clean and fresh salsa bar was great woth salsa, some pickled jalapeños and onions, limes. All the works really. Today I got a regular burrito, and it's loaded. There is rice beans, chicken, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo. My total was about $16 without a drink, which as a student is a bit pricey. however I felt like I got good value and it seems like they get slow buisness. I don't prefer it to free birds in Isla Vista but I found it to be filling, cheaper, and with a salsa bar I really enjoy. Maybe I'll stop by before work another time!

I was recommended this place by an old friend and I had no idea it was there! I ordered their…read moredouble char burger meal and a steak burrito and it was delicious! The fries were definitely the star of the show and I could eat them all day. Steak fries are hard to find unless you're eating at a steakhouse so having these so readily available. Their steak/carne asada in their burrito is also so good. I reminds me of the carne asada I would eat during a party at my Tia's house so having it whenever I have the cravings really helps! I'm looking forward to having more fries and more steak!

Burger with 3 patties and 3 cheeses.... So. Very. Yummy…read more Love that this is like the original habit style burger. I was in the mood for regular onions not grilled ... it had that fresh taste as well. Fries were super filling and enjoyed the salsa bar to add a little kick to my options of sauces. Thanks you for the great burger and friendly service!