Great little cafe for breakfast. Staff was friendly and the food was super tasty. Try the Chef's Special - the French Toast is just like mamma used to make it! read more

Zoiks. This was a disappointment. D'Brickashaw, the food loving T-Rex, was not impressed, either. Sad that it was because I had such high expectations, set by some of these glowing Yelp reviews and pictures. Nestled just off what seems like the main drag of Goleta, my sister and I entered what seemed like a small cafe. The pleasant surprise was that this place is actually quite spacious. It's rather huge. That's where pleasant ends. Decor is what I would expect a "Mom n Pop"cafe to have so I won't knock it on that. It was also clean. That's important to me. Call me crazy. C'mon!!! We seated ourselves and took in the area and synced up to their complimentary wifi and poured over the menu, that was presented to us in short time. At first I thought the flow of service was set...but...but...it was not to be. I'm gonna blame timing because maybe they were expecting the place to be busy, but morning hours at a popular place, it seems implied. At the time we arrived it seemed like it was 1 vs the world and as the meal progressed and cups stayed empty, that became more the tone. It wasn't packed in there, but there was one large group and a couple families, including the two of us, but it was no onslaught. 75% of the establishment was still empty. Food did come fast but that was really the only thing that did. Refills barely did, nor was the finish to the dining experience. So...yea...service was a bit lacking. Now to the meat of this experience and home to the Great Depression. My sister and I had general ideas what we wanted so picking was a problem. She had the enchilada omelet and I had the Joe's Goleta omelet. The descriptions did well for a quick sell. The enchilada omelet is pretty self-explanatory, it's an enchilada but use an omelet as the vessel instead of a tortilla. As for mine dish, a beast stuffed with avocado, lemon chicken and a nutty salsa. Sounds pretty rad, right? Now, heres the thing. Had I closed my eyes and ate this, I wouldn't have tasted any of that stuff. I would have recognized the textures but, to my amazement, I lost all the flavors. They were all drowned out in the heaviness of the egg. I literally had to take the platter apart to tasted each component, individually. That says a bit since avocado is quite a standout flavor. I couldn't find it. Not on my plate! Not in that pile. The egg was overpowering everything! As for my side of country style potatoes...those didn't have much of a taste either. They just tasted like potatoes. Yea, I know, that sounds stupid but breakfast tatoes and hashbrowns have a taste, a distinctive taste that the cooking oil gives it. My tatoes seemed dry and flavorless so I had to smother them in ketchup to give it a hand. I wanted to believe I just picked a dud off the menu but I saw my sister suffering the same fate. I took a bite and figured out why she was suffering. Her plate was also a pile of flavorless sorrow. The egg was also winning the battle. The shame was the enchilada sauce we very tame to both of our non-smoking palettes. Then there was the meat. That sad, dry crumble that was in the omelet. I tasted it on it's own and while I tasted a hint of salt...it was only slightly. There was no moisture to be found. Meat with no juice just has sad panda written all over it. That was actually a shock because the tastes on her plate were suppose to be very assertive. They weren't. It was pretty damning. Thankfully pricing was ok but the damage was done. As cross country travels go, this will be a place I skip. Unfortunately, this may be a Mexican restaurant, but this is a restaurant that turned into a Mexican't. Eat up, Minions!! read more

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Service is so slow. It takes a while to get seated, to be given the menu, and then for the food to come afterwards. The food is decent; it's a decent brunch place to go to when you don't want to drive all the way to State St. The environment is very friendly, lots of families and I always see other fellow UCSB students every time I go. Domingo, the owner, has been there every time I've gone and he always has this little girl helping him set up the tables. It's so cute. I don't have any dish that I crazy loved; everything was just alright. Each dish ranges from ($8-12). I would recommend coming if you have time to wait for a table and for mediocre service and food. read more

Many fond memories of this wonderful breakfast spot. Growing up, my family would dine here nearly every Sunday morning. Domingo's eventually became a staple to us, and we still come here as a family when everyone is in town. This is a family-run establishment with food as good as the service. The waitstaff are all familiar faces to me, and I know that I'll be taken care of whenever I dine here. Their "specials" menu changes frequently and typically features customized recipes of an assortment of breakfast meals, all of which are amazingly good. I typically opt for a special, but their vast breakfast food menu features quality fare - a selection of omelettes along with American and Mexican-themed items. Prices are good for the quality and quantity. Yum! The decor is nothing special and a bit on the cluttered side, but there are a number of old Goleta photos on the wall which I think are pretty neat. The restaurant has always been clean, and the tables are always bussed promptly. Come here if you're seeking out a true locals' breakfast spot with delicious food and stellar service! You'll be glad you did. read more

Came here for brunch! I always try to get huevos rancheros when I can, but I wanted them with refried beans (I know I know ...) and they don't use refried! Good to know. Boyfriend and I split the Santa Barbara omelette. Came with hash browns and four slices of toast, which was plenty for two people. The omelette itself was pretty decent, but the ratio of cheese and sour cream to avocado / olives was pretty high. I don't think I ate a single olive ... Waiter was nice and attentive. However, I found several ants on the table and in the jelly/jam cup. I'm hoping they just wandered in from the window. read more

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

Walked In, and we were eventually told to seat ourselves. Nothing wrong with that, but if that's the policy on a busy Sunday morning, maybe put up a sign that says "Please Seat Yourselves". That'll save us the awkward four minutes of wondering what to do and where the wait-staff is. Got our drinks right away, that was good. I asked for a cup of water with my coffee at about 10:10, when I got my coffee. Put our order in at about 10:15. Now at this point, it was a full house. I fully appreciate how that can affect a restaurant. Our waiter (heavy-set hispanic gentleman with a ponytail) was clearly occupied, but by 10:25, I had to flag him down and ask him again for water. He said he would be right back. 10:40, still no water, and no food either. Water doesn't take that long to pour, even if you are busy. I saw our waiter walk back and forth from the kitchen and past our table multiple times with nothing in his hands. He could have dropped a water off on any one of those trips. 10:45, finally got our food. Omeletes and toast don't take that long to cook. Asked for water again, he finally went and got it. The food was less than spectacular. Very heavy, buttery, almost greasy taste, and the 'lemon chicken' in my Joe's Omelete had no lemon flavor. Also, the hash browns wer'ent extra crispy, despite having asked for them and been repeated back during the ordering process that they would be. When our waiter dropped the check, he did it while we were all still eating, and he did so while running away and yelling across the room that we could pay whenever we wanted. It wasn't busy anymore, only about half capacity in the area we were seated. He didn't tell us that we needed to go to the register to pay, so we sat there with cash/a credit card on the bill for about 10 minutes before we saw other people walking around the bar and realized there was a cash register. All-in-all, the food was not worth coming back for, and the service was worth avoiding. Would have liked a friendlier wait-staff, especially at a local "ma-and-pa" breakfast place, especially on a Sunday morning. Sorry to say, Domingo's Café, but I won't be coming back. read more

It's my sisters 21st birthday and decided to come with a pretty big group. About 10 people. At first it didn't seem like it was something they could accommodate but eventually we were seated comfortably with the help of our fantastic waitress. Not sure what her name was but she was an older lady who was a sweetheart. We were a pretty big party and she seemed experienced on accommodating a group of college students asking right away if this was separate checks. The food was delicious and I had a morning breakfast dish which was eggs Benedict. Turned out really good and we all left with a full stomach and a smile. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! I'm always craving potatoes, and I love hash browns. If I could come every morning to order their French Toast with a side of Hash Browns I would! Compared to other Western/Hispanic breakfast restaurants here in the SB/Goleta area, this place beats them all! Service is always friendly. However, the decor is outdated, but after you're presented with your food you forget about it. There's also free wifi, and it's pretty fast when the place isn't too full. There's also a small parking lot in the back, which fills up quickly on most mornings! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who enjoys Breakfast Restaurants! read more

This local restaurant is awesome. What a pleasant surprise we had when we ate here today. The chili verde was delicious. Definitely a place for a yummy breakfast or lunch. The staff was real friendly and the place was very clean. Such a nice place to go to start our day! You should check it out, enjoy! read more

I ordered off the menu and picked up breakfast and lunch for a busy day ahead. For breakfast they made eggs and steamed vegetables. Lunch was the taco salad. The lady servers are friendly, but not too friendly - just right. Many say the menudo is excellent. I trust them but it's not for me. The building and interior are rustic and parking is not a problem. It's like going back in time, in a good way. read more

First time there, good food, Friendly and well priced. Nice parking lot in the back entrance. I will for sure be going again for dinner. The breakfast special they had was AMAZING. A Mexican eggs Benedict that had chorizo, poached egg, English muffin, salsa and a bowl of fruit on the side. Update 1/12/16 So me and my girlfriend go here all the time. We're regulars and the staff is great. It's safe to say we're regulars here and we get treated with respect. read more

Old school for sure. Good dinner style food The place isn't going to get a award for it's decor, it is very dated but good food and good service we will be back for sure. read more

Ok you have to come here for a breakfast burrito. I wish I could have sat and dined in but we had to rush to a graduation at UCSB. We came in to grab to go breakfast/lunch items. I am a sucker for breakfast in general so of course I went for the breakfast burrito. My goodness it was so good. 50%egg 15% cheese 15% potato and %20 bacon. But wait, it gets better. The home made salsa kicks ass! It added the perfect heat to this already delicious burrito! I will drive back here (1.5 hours away) and actually enjoy eating their food instead of eating in a car. read more

This was quite good! Not the most amazing brunch I've ever had. But for food breakfast diner food it fit the bill. The kids menu was cute. Definitely fine for families. read more

Great service, family owned and super accommodating! Unique omelets...try Joe Goleta's Omelet if you don't mind walnuts, it's lemon chicken, olives and cheese with a walnut salsa "very tasty!" However who could go wrong with bacon, cheese and avocado omelet or the Santa Barbara Special! Neighborhood feeling as if you are home in grandmas kitchen! read more

Savory is one way to describe this. The flavor is the right balance that one needs, the mole sauce is not overwhelming with bitterness the way many sauces are on the enchiladas and be eggs are tunes just right. Because of the small staff and general business's you may not get acknowledged right away and some of the staff seems unaware of your existence. But sit down, because quality is what your in for. You are in for a treat. The coffee does not disappoint and is brewed with a nice balance its called "Farmer Brothers" and it's good enough for me to commission a search to see if I can get it at home. Come here and you won't be disappointed by the food at least. read more

A new favorite of mine in Santa Barbara. They have good coffee, good milkshakes, good huevo ranchero's. The first time I went here, the service kinda sucked (my friends and I waited 40 minutes through our meal for our milkshakes to get to us) but it was definitely worth the wait. It's a very open eating area, with a classic diner feel. Everyone who comes here seems to love their meal, and the service is very friendly (even if their overly busy) read more

Went here Sunday morning with my friend. Such a cute place! Had Joe's Goleta omelette, and it was killer! The walnuts tripped me out, but it tasted sooooooo good. The homemade salsa was great too. Service was friendly and accountable, but not all of the staff seemed too thrilled being on the clock. Besides that mildly uncomfortable vibe, everything else was perfect. Try the omelette! read more

Domingo's Cafe - Joe's Goleta Omelette with homemade salsa! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

Was passing through and yelped for a breakfast place and it was #1 in the area. Sat at the bar and received great food and great service. Definitely felt right at home. Their corned beef hash is a must try. I'll be back the next time I'm in town! read more

Perchance, stopped by and this is a great find! Great service - outstanding food. My wife had enchiladas and eggs and I had chile rellano and eggs - both fabulous!! Highly recommend Domingo's. Thomas gave a taste of the chile verde and WOW! Have to come back and get that. read more

Good food. It felt we were like eating at Grandmother's house. Good service and felt welcome from staff.

Super friendly service at this American diner/Mexican restaurant on Hollister Ave. All of our breakfast dishes were great. Fruit bowl was served beautifully. Asked for crispy hash browns and that's what I got. The decor isn't much, but the food and service makes up for it. read more

Pictures don't do it justice, there's a lot more seating in shown pictures, not to mention there good service and menu choices read more

Domingo's Cafe - Santa Barbara omlette... It was amazing to say the least - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

The outside signage and location was deceiving. Stumbled into my new favorite breakfast place just by chance. The staff are real and genuine, feels like I'm at home and moms going to haze me about cleaning my room after telling me how much she loves and adores me. Pricing demonstrates this place is dedicated to their craft and not just here to make a buck. Leaves me enough in my pocket to Tip generously and still have enough left over to enjoy my day. Great people, great food = Great Morning. read more

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Great breakfast spot! Visited 2 days in a row, very friendly staff, good coffee and delicious food. Weekend specials are worth it-I got the Strawberry waffle with eggs, bacon & sausage! I just wish I could have tried their Mimosas. Close to the airport and walking distance from the Hampton Inn. I'll be coming here again! read more

The water is one of the best. Always comes back asking if we need more coffee or water. The foods were great.

Hands down a great restaurant. Food is always made with love and all menu items are consistently delicious. Totally non-contrived atmosphere. Waitresses care for you as if you are their own. Hungover? Pro tip: country breakfast platter. read more

If you drive from hours away for breakfast, I think it gets a 5 star review. I try something new and each time's always amazing! The servers are very sweet and helpful, atmosphere chill and local. Coffee.... Oh coffee, you are so amazing here. read more

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Great place for breakfast. Pass on the coffee -- that's not the point of going to a great diner anyway! Early in a weekend morning, lots of locals are fueling up. The breakfast menu is long and varied. I loved the high ceiling, rafters, and Mexican rodeo posters. read more

My favorite restaurant in Goleta. It's really homey and comfortable. It makes me really really happy to be here and I hope they never change a thing. Obviously, the food is very good. A mix between Mexican-American and American comfort diner food. Possibly my favorite restaurant in the world. Edit: it makes me grumpy to see tourists complaining about this spot. It's not some hot spot gourmet restaurant. And everyone here has always been so kind to me, and a few of the staff members are like parents to me. Maybe check your attitude when you walk in somewhere like this, and be open rather than expecting to be served like royalty. Also: the water tastes bad because Goleta/SB water is just... like that. read more

Wow I don't think I've ever found a cafe or any breakfast spot that's serves all my favorites in one dish, until I tried this spot. I'm talking about the country breakfast. Overall it was good and big portions, my biscuits were a bit on the hard side even with gravy but I still enjoyed it. read more

I love this place. It has a great mix of Mexican food and diner cuisine. The service is great. Free WiFi.

This place was a delight. The food was delicious... I had a beef enchilada omlette that was out of this world.and three cups of coffee, the third one was forced upon me my our waiter, God, aka Thomas. He was funny, not funny "haha" but looks aren't everything....I loved the food so much, I'm going to try to figure out how to cook it at home since we're just passing though. Thanks for a delicious relaxing hilarious breakfast read more

I've been coming here since I was a kid and it never fails! Feels like you just ate a home cooked breakfast from scratch with fresh good ingredients. Not to mention the syrup comes warm (: keep it up! read more

I've never seen this location I came to buy bread at the next door bakery and it caught my eye. I came inside with my gf, and we were intrigued by the aesthetic of the location a calm nice coffee shop. Hot chocolate was amazing with sprinkles, the very amazing and kind older lady's brought it out with much love. The food was perfect, except when they added gravy when requested not too. The man serving us with the hat was very aggressive and not attentive. Would of left 5 stars if the other lady's took care of us, the man just made me and my gf uncomfortable. read more

This was SUCH a pleasant surprise! We were looking for a place to have brunch and stumble on this spot. From the outside it looks like a hole-in-the-wall, but once you get in you realized you've found a gem. It was packed, but the service was great and the food was excellent! We will definitely make it one of our go to places to eat when in the area. I look forward to trying their lunch and dinner menu item. read more

I always have a great experience at Domingo's. The man who may be the manager is funny as hell and is quick to take my order. Food is always good and you can't beat the price. I wouldn't change anything about this place. Domingo's gives me hope for inexpensive, good food in Santa Barbara! read more

Old world style diner with a local flavor and atmosphere. Gargantuan omelettes and breakfast plates. Coffee was great, served up in those old school ceramic mugs that you just want to rest up against your cheek. They have outdoor seating and it's pretty spacious inside, so if you're looking for a down home regular breakfast that will fill you up for the price, I'd check this out. read more

hurray for a breakfast place!! we were looking up yelp for a good breakfast place in santa barbara area and not many results were turning up!! I couldn't believe it....until DOMINGOS CAFE showed up! the restaurant itself is very cute, old spanish looking with a bunch of christmas trees everywhere (?) but the breakfast menu was good, hot cakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, omelettes, scrambles, etc. i gave it a star for restaurant quality, a star for service, and a star for the menu. but the huevos rancheros takes the two stars off, it was bland and not up to par. next time.. PS the rest of the day they sell a lot of mexican food read more

Came here the other morning before visiting UC Santa Barbara. It's a perfect breakfast spot if you like hole-in-the wall diners. Nice atmosphere inside & the food was delicious! read more

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