Ach, the local breakfast place. While I've always tried to go to a local breakfast joint when I'm on vacation, I don't think I've found that many that impressed me. Not that the food wasn't fulfilling, but...if I can make the food as good as theirs, why go to their place and skip out on another restaurant? On the bright side, their potato hash is a notch above the average place. It's not a bad place to stop by before 11am though, because other places around this part of town don't seem to open this early. read more

I had the french toast which was ok but needed some cinnamon. The green salsa had good flavor and went nicely on my eggs. Tomas was very friendly and attentive. read more

Domingo's Cafe - French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

I stopped in for breakfast. I had the enchiladas and eggs. I was expecting a smaller set of enchiladas with some eggs sharing the plate. What I got was a full size dinner plate of enchiladas, rice, beans, salad with two eggs on top. It was delicious. The enchiladas were pure perfection and the eggs (scrambled as requested) were exactly right, fluffy, and neither funny nor overcooked. The plate is served with salsa and pico de gallo on the side. The pico was excellent with just the right amount of spice. The salsa was a medium mild salsa roja (red salsa). Both were delicious. Highly recommended. read more

Domingo's Cafe - Restaurant interior - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

Totally hit the spot! Visiting my sister down the road, I chose Domingo's for breakfast based on Yelp reviews and we were not disappointed. My dining partner had the Chile Verde burrito & chicken taco, and I had the Huevos Rancheros, which came smothered in salsa with a side of some of the best beans & Spanish rice I've ever had. Everything was seasoned to perfection, lots of flavor, with just the right amount of heat for me, but you can also get a side of extra spicy salsa. This is not fancy food, this is down-home, stick-to-your-ribs grub done right! read more

Not really a fan. The service and food we received was definitely not from a 4-star establishment like you yelpers lead me to believe. We went to Domingo's because the reviews looked good and when we called they advised us that there was no wait. After a long Friday night, a no wait establishment sounded really nice. There wasn't a wait and we were able to seat ourselves right away but we had to consistently wait on our waitress. Waiting over 10 minutes for our menus and waited countless times for our drinks, refills, sides, and to-go boxes. I would understand if it was busy or if she was the only one working but that was not the case. We kind of felt like the ugly-stepchildren (non-locals). Everyone was content with their food. We had the breakfast burrito, an omelet, and a burger all ranging in prices with nothing really going over $12. It's basic food and should get the job done. Overall, I'd probably give this place a 3-star but the service was just so bad it really out-shined their homey feel. read more

Came here for New Year's breakfast. Since so many other places were closed when I called, was glad that this place was open. I ordered the Chef's special (french toast, 1 egg and bacon) with a side of hashbrowns. My friends ordered the pancake special (with an egg and bacon) and the country breakfast (eggs, biscuits & gravy, home potatoes, and bacon). I received 6 pieces of french toast. Granted, it was basically regular toast with egg, but it was a mound of food! The hash browns were crispy and good. The country breakfast was also sizable. And while one friend preferred his home potatoes to my hash browns, his biscuits and gravy were a little too cold and the bacon a little too overcooked for our liking. My other friend didn't have much negative or positive to say about the pancakes. Overall, this is a great place to get food after a long night. read more

What a friendly family run restaurant. We are first timers here and came here for a low key breakfast. When asked what the specials were, they bought the portable sign to our table. Tomas, our server was very helpful and welcomed us to the restaurant. Don't see that type of hospitality too often. Food was good, I had the eggs (ordered egg whites only) with fresh corn on top of hash browns topped with country gravy. Yummy. I asked for a bowl of fresh fruit and it was artistically arranged with a perimeter of fresh sliced strawberries. (see photo). I really did not expect such attention to detail, but the fruit bowl was gorgeous Monica who is part of the family stopped by to ask how everything was. I noticed in the restaurant they make party trays and homemade tamales (requires 48 hour notice). The restaurant is full of only Santa Barbara posters and picture highlights from the olden days. I truly enjoyed my visit and will be back for more breakfasts. read more

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Great place! Quick breakfast b4 getting on the plane! Wifi did not work but the French Toast made up for it!! read more

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If you are looking for an inexpensive breakfast/lunch place with good food and a great diner feel this is the place. Great biscuits and gravy and I ordered a Patty Melt and enjoyed it very much. Super inexpensive with kind and attentive staff and would totally go again. read more

Was out in Santa Barbara for the weekend and decided to go to this place before heading back to Los Angeles. Wow! This place is like home. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Right now during this pandemic they have outdoor seating and it was so homey and nice specially with that SB weather. We were treated like part of the family and the food was the cherry on top. We absolutely loved everything about this cafe and we are making it part of our Santa Barbara must go to places when we visit again soon. read more

This is a pretty typical neighborhood "greasy spoon" type dinner. It's no frills and straight to the point. There are two entrances, a street one and one that is in the back (where the parking lot is), but I don't think it matters which entrance you use. There isn't a host stand so you'll probably just walk in and awkwardly stand around like we did. We went close to breakfast time and the menu was a combination of classic breakfast hits and some "brunchy" type options. It was also a mix of both American and Mexican classics. It's a pretty big menu, so it might take a few gazes to figure out what you want. I think we were all satisfied with our meals. I ordered an omelette of some sort that came with potatoes and toast. My cousin ordered a chicken tender sandwich that she was cool with. The portions are pretty big, of course. This is a great place to visit if you have picky eaters or people that like a simple breakfast. read more

Home town good old fashion cafe! Breakfast chili relleno burrito...very good! Excellent eggs over medium & side of biscuits & gravy with sprinkle of crispy bacon on top. Biscuits pretty flat Gravy good . They even filled my water bottle to go & a parking lot attendant that helped us find a spot read more

I had the breakfast burrito with chorizo. It was fantastic. I loved it. I rated it a 5 because it couldn't have been better.

I came here on an early Sunday morning no thanks to its high ranking on yelp. Maybe I just ordered the wrong things but the food was honestly not worth the money. I spent $50 + $10 tip on mediocre French toast which was sooo dry & their country breakfast which consisted of frozen biscuits and an unseasoned gravy sprinkled with what seemed to be those cheap awful precooked bacon strips that any normal person usually stays away from at the grocery store. Even the orange juice was disappointing. The only slightly desirable things were the extra crispy hash brown that I ordered on the side because you cant really mess up potatoes and a fruit cup that I know was fresh because I saw the waitress cutting up the fruit. I do not live in the area so I definitely wont be returning, but if I'm ever in SB again i'll remember to take my business elsewhere. Save your money, no place should be charging this much for frozen food. The only reason I even tipped was because it was a to go order & the waitress ringing me up was a very sweet older lady. read more

By far my favorite place for breakfast burritos everyone is always super nice and have been coming here for years :)

Bottom Line: Their Breakfast game is strong. Their lunch game...not so much I have to downgrade to three stars based on the tacos I just had for lunch, especially considering that they were $11. This plate was not great. The tacos were bland, uninteresting and uninspired. The rice and beans were totally par for the course. It was the equivalent of going into a sandwich spot, ordering and getting a sandwich the brick of obviously, prepackaged meat like you get from Vons. If I can easily make it at home, and its no better than I make at home, what's the point? There are a half dozen other places right around here with some serious taco game, for less money. read more

My fiancé and I decided to come here after a walk on the beach this morning. We're visiting from Los Angeles so we wanted to drop by a diner/café type of breakfast spot. I found Domingos on Yelp and we were not disappointed! We came around 9:30am on a Sunday during the Labor Day weekend, and there were a good amount of customers inside but still plenty of seats open. I ordered the chicken enchilada omelet and my fiancé got the chicken enchilada with two eggs (I secretly loved his dish slightly more than mine). They were both excellent dishes!! I especially LOVED my hash browns! I usually don't order hash browns because every time I have, they were bland. But my fiancé and I dug into my hash browns, and kept wanting more and more. YUMMM!! This place has a sweet, relaxed, homey restaurant feel, that seems to be family-owned. The service was quite excellent too. Our orders came out pretty quickly, about 5-7 minutes, which I was thrilled about! Our server was very sweet and attentive. She came by multiple times to check on us to see if we needed anything. I also saw and overheard other servers going around asking if customers wanted refills or needed anything. We highly recommend Domingos whether you're local or visiting from out of town! It is quite worth the trip! Thank you, Domingos, for adding to our delicious food adventures during our trip! We'll be coming back if we're in town again! read more

Domingo's Cafe - Got the chicken enchilada omelet with hash browns. Absolutely loved their hash browns! Yumm! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

Really good food. Service was ok not great. Good size portions. We had breakfast all around. The pancakes smelled wonderful before they even got to the table. It looks like it's an old converted auto shop building. The atmosphere was like a nice neighborhood place. I would come here again. The hot salsa was actually hot and tasty too. The mild smelled good but I like hot so I didn't try it. Good for big parties too. We had 8 people sat right away and room for more. read more

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The food was pretty good. Large portions. I like the Chile rellenos very much. The enchiladas gravy was good. It reminds me of home type cooking. I do not understand how they can brag about their coffee though. It was really weak and flavorless! So now I just get soda or water instead. read more

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A quality diner with exceptional service. Food wasn't exceptional- but what can u say- "a diner is a diner" and you basically know what to expect. Great location in downtown Goleta, and a pleasant experience overall. read more

Huevos rancheros are the best in town. Everyone here is so nice. The vibes are great.

Love this friggin place. Goleta might as well make it a landmark. Breakfast and lunch are so good and a million choices on the menu. Greasy spoon to the fullest. Just as you like it. Vintage charm, hospitality second to none, a true diner right downtown. A+ read more

I have been coming here with my family since I was a kid. The food and service is always great. It is family ran and owned, and they treat their customers in the same respect. I moved away in 2010, but I always make sure to stop in and have breakfast when I'm in town! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this great business! read more

I can't tell you how many times I have driven by this establishment and wondered if it was a good restaurant. I'm here to tell you, it most definitely is! Their cheese enchiladas, rice and beans do not disappoint. This restaurant is a mom and pop business that you will feel great about supporting. The owner and his wife were walking around and making sure everything was to our satisfaction. When you look around at the walls you'll see the history of Goleta and Santa Barbara with all of the fiesta posters from the past. Perfect spot for Saturday morning breakfast...they serve breakfast and lunch, only. read more

We've been enjoying Domingo's for breakfast for years. It has great ambiance inside an wooden quonset hut and we love their staff. There is a full menu of American and Mexican standards. This morning we ordered takeout and really enjoyed our chicken fried steaks. We miss the friendly vibe of eating inside with everyone, but are grateful we can still support this wonderful locally owned business. read more

Great food! Family style atmosphere with the hospitality accompanied. The food is delicious.

I love Domingo's! My fiancé and I come here about once a week for breakfast and just love the Old Town Goleta character. It is truly one of a kind. The service is wonderful, always making us feel welcome. My go to is their Huevos Rancheros, it's killer. Their salsa and beans are so good. Would definitely recommend if you're in the mood for some Hispanic dishes for breakfast or want to keep it classic, their French toast is super yummy too!! read more

So amazing! Our breakfast tasted like it was homemade in your neighbor or relatives kitchen. Friendly owners! Definitely adding this restaurant to our "go to's" when we are in for Westmont daughter. Found them on yelp and so happy! read more

Absolutely love it here. Makes me happy every time I step in the door. Food and people are top tier.

Excellent breakfast. Had the Santa Barbara omelette. Fresh ingredients and just enough for 1-2 people if you like sharing.

I'm so sorry but this place was such a let down. It was overpriced and very unseasoned. I'm moving away from Santa Barbara and as my last meal came here to try something new and it was bad. It looks nice but honest to god they do not know how to season, roll a burrito or make Mexican food. read more

Out of respect for your time, let me just say this about Domingo's Cafe (DC) in Goleta (don't ask how I found this place): 1. DC offers some of the finest diner food known to mankind. Unbelievablely good and always fresh and made to order. 2. Chris, the grill man for 20+ years, is one of the best cooks you'll ever come across...he knows how to sober you up in mere moments. 3. DC's vibe is like you just walked in to a Midwest diner at 2pm. Semi-full, couple of regulars, and there's 1970's wood everywhere. 4. It's clean and you can marinate for as long as you want sobering up, filling up, or just chilling out. 5. Did I mention that the food is OTFRS? (Off The Fucking Richter Scale) DC is worth the road trip unless you just so happen to live in Old Town Goleta...which means you have problems...BIG problems. Regardless, just be prepared to score a room afterwards because you will be loaded with goo for hours...and will love every moment of it. Cheers! read more

The menudo was authentic and amazing. Truly hit the spit and would come back in a heart beat!!! Great job

This is like the clean cut alternative to Alphie's across the street. Both are miles better than anything in Santa Barbara for low smug, low price, high quality breakfast eats. Go to Alphie's if you're young, want a great cheap meal, and are in to greasy spoons. Go here if you are bringing the girl you somehow convinced to sleep over last night, the fam that's visiting you, or just aren't enlightened enough to be in to greasy spoon joints. read more

I really wanted to like this place. The reviews looked decent, and I was looking for a place to get some brunch with my girlfriend. Unfortunately, the experience was bad all around. The waitress was very snarky and hurried us up because they were gonna close soon (20 minutes). I've been to a couple of different places when they're about to close and have never gotten this rushed treatment. But I figured the food had to be great. Not so! Both the beans and the hash-browns had a distinct aftertaste like they had been cooked in old oil. It was a pretty pungent taste. Not easy to dismiss. The only thing that was good was the pancakes and I've definitely had better at iHOP. My huevos ranchers were ok. Nothing to brag about. Not memorable in any sense. My girlfriend couldn't finish her food because of the hash-browns flavor and the fact that the omelette had onions which she's allergic to, after the waitress stated the omelette contained no onions. And to boot, it was almost $40. That's insane. The restaurant was pretty empty and closed at 2pm. And I can see why. I can see this place going out of business soon enough if they don't get their act together. Needless to say I won't be coming back here. read more

We had the burrito and the chorizo scramble. They were both delicious. The staff was super friendly!

Found this delightful restaurant for breakfast while visiting the area. Wonderful food, coupled with pleasant and efficient service. Many unique options from which to choose, plus interesting specials. Highly recommend. read more

Deceptively plain hole in the wall from the outside. Inside it opens up into a great space. Very clean with attentive staff. Excellent breakfast with lots of options very reasonably priced. read more

Domingo's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

I came to this cafe on my trip to Santa Barbara and all I can say is WOW! I had the enchilada omelette with hash browns, and an english muffin. As soon as I got the food in front of me I got a wif of your typical omelette and hash brown with some extra spices. The first bite can best be described as a "foodgasm" it was that amazing. The service was quick and very friendly and the place has a nice old fashion homely feel to it. I will DEFINITELY be coming back here on future trips. read more

Domingo's Cafe - Enchilada omelette with hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

Very good food and Señor Domingo is such a friendly man! He's at the door to welcome you in too!