What a nostalgic spot! Since I was a kid, I would love coming to this local gem to enjoy their breakfast. Now, I enjoy their very generous, wet burritos that come with sour cream and guacamole. Their burrito supremo has to be one of my absolute favorite dishes/wet burritos of all time! Their shredded beef is so flavorful and works well with their added cheese sauce. Service has always been absolutely outstanding and I cant wait for my next meal there. read more

I thought the carne asada meat could have had more flavor. Decent cuts of meat, with no fat or gristle. They give you the option of whether you want it with jalapeños in or on the side. I wish I would have said on the side or not at all. I'm not a fan of pickled jalapeños in a quesadilla, but that's just me. I'd come back to try something else. Salsa was delish and service was excellent. read more

El Rincon Bohemio - Carne asada quesadilla for both of us. It was alright. Salsa was the star here, in my opinion. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Delicious yummy affordable no frills Mexican food perfect for after drinking Tequila all night:) Beer available ;) Flavorful menudo w/ lots of meat & hominy. Satisfying chicken quesadilla. Hospitable & professional service. Clean bathrooms. Free easy lot parking. Don't remember the prices exactly but not $20 for menudo. Will definitely return & recommend! read more

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The worst Mexican restaurant that I have been to in Santa Barbara. We had tacos, burritos and enchiladas between us. None of the meat, sauces, or beans had any flavor. The shredded beef tasted old. Cheese sprinkled on the top was the only good flavor. Even the salsa with the tortilla chips was bland. Service was just fair, even though they had few customers. We didn't finish our mails. To add insult to injury, the bill for two people, with tip, was $55. for that much money, we could have gone somewhere good. read more

Confort Food! Where to go for my Favorite Mexican food restaurant that serves Albondigas soup (daily) El Rincon Bohemio is the place to go. And that's what I did! The folks who work there are Friendly and outgoing always a plus. The Food is the purpose of this Mission! The morning was Crisp yet warm enough to start with Chips and Salza along with a Beer the perfect start to my meal. Then comes my Entre. My Bowl of Albondigas soup along with a Crispy ground Beef Taco ! Exactly what I was going for. Thanks El Rincon Bohemio for providing me with the perfect meal for this day read more

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The female server is sooo relaxed at work that almost she is on her vacation. she chatted up with her colleagues at the bar and we had to wait for her finished her chatty conversation . When we asked about items, took her forever to get it. The service is just the worst. Food is ok not bad not great. They also charged 20% mandatory service fee, no wonder the service is terrible, they will get 20% tips no matter what. We will never be back again even though we live couple houses from the restaurant. read more

I love their albondigas soup, the service, and the ambiance. Very friendly. Feels like a neighborhood family owned restaurant. I am grateful they are here. read more

El Rincon Bohemio - Albondigas Soup - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We'd just finished hiking Broadcast Peak and before heading back to Los Angeles we wanted to grab a bite to eat in this place just happen to be right next to the exit and in a "hidden in plain sight" shopping center. Upon entering, we were told to sit anywhere we wanted, and we chose inside since we had just been out in the sun for five hours. I did take a while for someone to come over and greet us as most of the customers were outside on the patio and there was only one server. The place didn't have a whole lot of ambience, but maybe that gets better when it's busier? The salsa and chips were very good which is your first telltale sign whether the food will be decent or not. All of our food came out hot, fresh and was good, but nothing that I would extensively rave about. It definitely filled me up and I didn't need to eat dinner that evening. If I were local, I would probably definitely be going back . read more

I was recently feeling sick and had a craving for albóndiga soup. I found it here and it was so delicious! The broth was savory, the meatballs tender, and vegetables soft. This was such a comfort to me when I was in need of soup. I also appreciated that they gave me some flour tortillas to go with it, and they were still hot when I opened them. I will have to try more items from El Rincón Bohemio--everyone else's pictures look amazing! read more

El Rincon Bohemio - Albondigas Soup - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Friendly service and really good chips and salsa. The tap water tasted bleachy or off. I had a beef taco and cheese enchiladas. Was a lunch plate $10. The service was really good. May return to try the aboldigas soup. read more

Ordene pozole con tostadas y eso incluye guacamole, me entregaron esto, de verdad creen que esto es comestible, llamamos para informar lo sucedido y se excusaron diciendo te lo dimos aparte, es de ayer e incluso se molestaron, la señora que trabaja ahí llamada Carmen o Carmela no se cual sea su real nombre dijo YA NO VENGAN!!! que diablos pasa con esto, ella no es la dueña del lugar, Si ellos saben que es de ayer porque lo sirven es más fácil decir no hay guacamole y prevenir enfermedades o incidentes como este. Realmente el peor lugar y por supuesto que no volveremos! read more

El Rincon Bohemio - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Food was pretty decent, especially considering the prices, which seemed adequate to me for the most part. I ordered menudo which is often made poorly elsewhere, however this one was good and they add maíz if you prefer so (that's the way they make it where I'm from) or they can skip it if you don't want it as well. Service is a different story. We were greeted by what seemed to be the owner of the business. She greeted us nicely with a big smile and told us to sit where we liked. We got there at 10:20 am today, didn't get our order written down until 10:40, our food arrived at 11:20, after other parties that arrived after us had been served. When we got there, there were only 4 other tables busy. We ordered 1 menudo, 1 burrito and a kids quesadilla. They are severely understaffed and management should have the initiative to either hire more people, or to limit the amount of tables they serve at once to prevent further dissatisfaction from more customers. read more

One of the best and most authentic Mexican restaurants in Santa Barbara... a hidden gem! Indoor, outdoor, dine-in or takeout, From delicious crispy tacos ( my favorite) to pozole and everything in between. Enjoy! read more

El Rincon Bohemio - Crispy ground beef tacos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Food not that great. Expensive, service was good. This place use to be better. Won't be back anytime soon.

Excellent authentic homestyle Mexican food. A locals' secret hang spot, and always great service and relaxing atmosphere. If you're looking for something trendy or cutting-edge, you'll definitely want to look elsewhere (plenty of that kind of thing in SB, after all.) Come here for some old-school Mexican dishes done right. I'll also add that, if you're looking for take-out, they really go the extra mile to ensure that food to go stays warm, with aluminum containers that maintain oven-fresh enchiladas extremely well. read more

When it comes to choosing a place in town for the best menudo and pozole this is the place to come to! I've been here many times and ordered their enchiladas, and tacos combo plates which were just ok nothing mind blowing. Hence my reason for 3 stars. It can be hit or miss here depending on what you order. On my latest visit I specifically came to try the pozole because my boss was raving about it. Well El Rincon did not disappoint! Not only do they hook you up with the toppings, but they are very generous with the meat. Many places tend to be stingy when it comes to serving meat in soups, but not this place! The broth was very flavorful, and the meat was melt in your mouth delicious. I have yet to try the menudo but I will definitely come back for it since everyone raves about that too. The best part is they offer menudo and pozole everyday unlike other places where it's only weekends. *****Five stars for the pozole! Customer service here has always been good to me, and the ladies very kind. Parking is a little tight here but there is additional parking at the very end of the Plaza if you can't find one in front of the restaurant. Overall I'm happy this place serves up some delicious authentic pozole, and I can't wait to go back for more! read more

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The menudo was tasty but was so happy to get a pata on the side. Was in Santa Barbara for weekend and a local referred us to this restaurant. Cute atmosphere and great service. I'll come back here when I return to visit. read more

I'm giving it a 3, because my dad loved his shrimp fajitas. I did not like them. The taquitos were bland, and burnt on the ends. I don't think I'll personally order from here again. Sorry. read more

El Rincon Bohemio - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Literally the worst "Mexican" food and service ever had in my life. Bland food. You can taste the lack of love and effort into each dish. Go to palapa for goooooood Mexican food. I wish they would hire me so I can show em how it's done. And the environment is cold and lonely. No music and ac blasting. Feel like in prison. read more

This was the first time I went to this restaurant. The service was very good and attentive. I had the best albondigos soup and the carnitas were really good also. A lot of food served on the plate. Enough to share. We came back another day and ordered food to go. We had chile rellanos. Omg the best! I must say their chips must be homemade. So light and fluffy, nice crisp and matches nicely with their zingy salsa. Yum! read more

Great Chile verde, best in town! Must try, quick for pick up great service, thanks see you again read more

The menudo was terrible today. I only ate a little bit of it because it had a funny taste and it was warmed over with way too much meat. Money not well spent. read more

Ibspent 50 dls on food including 3 drinks when I asked for cup holder the lady on the front she just said nope we don't have cup holders,really ? How I can carry my drinks and my car has only one cup holder? Not good not coming back any more read more

I used to come here for many years and just recently returned. It is one of the very few good sit-down Mexican spots in town that doesn't require a wait. The burritos in particular are large and delicious. They also have a comprehensive menu with fajitas, shrimp dishes, and more. The service is excellent and it's a great place for families, as they have a nice kids menu and a friendly vibe. I also appreciate the location in the back of a quiet shopping center. My only criticisms are that their ranch dressing is not good - tastes suspiciously like hidden valley ranch from a large Costco bottle - and that they serve their plates at roughly 2 million degrees. Seriously, warm them if you must, but nobody needs a plate that hot. I don't get it. If they changed it, I'd definitely give them my 5th star. read more

Super yummy food. We come back for the chips and salsa, the albondigas, the tacos, flautas. I have been going here for years because it's quick and delicious meals. Great service and nice ambiance. read more

The food is tasty! I had huevos rancheros with chile verde, rice and beans. It was enough food for two people. The chips and salsa were homemade tasty. I recccommend this hole in the wall place when your in Santa Barbra. read more

A very strange corner indeed.... I really like the location, tucked away in El Mercado. You can find everything there - including this unique spot that serves menudo everyday! What I love: The interior is beautiful. There is a good axxess deal. The menu has many options - chile Colorado! What I don't like: Chips are terrible! Like out of a two week old bag from the store terrible. The salsa is a saving grace but wow worst chips in SB. Menudo is a main stay on their menu, it's served daily. The menudo is decent but you can get better menudo at abuela's house or other SB restaurants if your grandma doesn't make menudo. Chile Colorado was good but not excellent. Basically a plain burrito in my eyes but not much meat. read more

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Not got Mexican food . The food had no flavor or spice... just boiled chicken with tomato sauce

The food is very good here, the staff is friendly, and prices reasonable. It's a nice little hidden treasure in a busy business park.

Just when we thought that the "mama-and-papa" Mexican restaurants were fading away due to the influx of the biggies, we ran across this place. A classic family restaurant, with the friendliest wait staff and really fresh food. (Their tortillas told us all we needed to know on that subject!) Quantities are huge (take-home boxes will be a must) and the prices are really friendly. Good Mexican beers available, although the wine list ("house white" or "house red") could use a little expansion. A little hard to find the first time, tucked away in the rear of a tiny shopping mall. Worth it. read more

I'd been here years ago & a friend & I were in the neighborhood recently & decided to eat lunch there. It was not good Mexican food. My friend actually got food poisoning from what she ate. We will not go there again. read more

Casual neighborhood traditional Mexican restaurant. Currently open for takeout and eat in. I got takeout so I can't comment on the service but the food was delicious. Chile relleno was simple perfection and gooey with melted cheese. Chips obviously made on site, thick cut, with just the right amount of salt and grease. Addictive. The salsas are good, but hot. My aging taste buds like my food a little milder, so next time I'll ask for some pico de gallo as well. Picky husband really liked it. read more

the guacamole is absolutely disgusting! not only the empleyee told me "oh its because its from yesterday" its not fresh how he admitted and still expecting me to eat this?!!!!!! please review your order this could get or anyone else sick read more

El Rincon Bohemio - #guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I've come here a few times over the years but was never "impressed" or "wowed". I know I like their chips and salsa, their service was great but this was never my go to on the regular kinda place. I'm glad I went there recently. The service was on point - they were super attentive to my toddler. Refilled our drinks as needed, checked in on us often (and the place was pretty busy too). Most parents know that when you eat out with your baby - you have to feed them first and you're lucky if your food is lukewarm by the time you get to it. MINE WAS HOT!! I was so stoked to be able to eat a warm meal while keeping my kiddo happy. It's literally the little things in life. read more

El Rincon Bohemio - Burrito, Albondigas Soup, Chile Colorado - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Just went here for the first time this weekend- it's super cute and totally authentic feeling. I ordered a burrito and it was HUGE- it was covered in melted cheese, guacamole, and sour cream! The inside was rice, carne asada, and pico- It was all super delicious! The staff is friendly and attentive, and were very accommodating. The restaurant itself is tucked away in el Mercado, so it wasn't exactly the easiest place to find, but I'm excited to come back and try their nachos (I heard they're super good!) read more

One of the best Mexican restaurants in town. The food comes out really hot in a very hot place so that your food stays warm long enough. I got the enchilada de camaron plate (shrimp enchiladas) and they were really good. The chips and salsa are also GREAT. Perfect spice. read more

El Rincon Bohemio - Shrimp Enchiladas de Camaron - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Authentic Mexican cuisine. Would love if they had better wine. But food makes up for it!

I stopped here for a lunch quite awhile back. In fact, so long ago, I barely remember it, but then I did take a picture and the new Yelp software reminded me to review it. This is right off the 101 freeway, so it can be a passing through type of place, as well as a local place. There didn't seem to be a lot of locals, however, as it wasn't crowded, but I came a little bit at an odd time. It isn't a large place, and it has a bit of an old feel to it. I remember it being a bit dark, with furnishings, but not lively at all in feel or energy. The food is decent but not memorably outstanding, at least what I had. They are known for their menudo, but then, I wasn't drunk when I came, and we all know menudo is good hangover food. Service was ok, again, nothing memorable, or I would have written this review sooner! read more

I wish I knew about this place sooner, I went here after an appointment I had in the area and it was the most amazing Mexican food I've had in Santa Barbara! Authentic Mexican, food served extra hot and delicious. Highly recommend coming here, excellent and friendly staff as well. read more

We've never been here! We went on a Sunday and it was busy. It's a cute little place at the back of a strip mall. There is a warm wood feeling inside with several booths and a patio area outside. We walked in and were told to seat ourselves. The only booth left had a clear view of the kitchen. We chose our "go to" Mexican plates. I had a chile rellano with a cheese enchilada and Wifee had a crispy chicken taco with a cheese enchilada. We tried the chips and salsa and we both thought the chips weren't fresh. The salsa was runny and had little depth. As we waited, I watched the kitchen line work. They put out a lot of soup! Either Menudo or Pozole, it was coming out fast. I noticed a microwave being used a lot and wondered why that was necessary. We received our plates and they were insanely hot. The server warned us before but WoW! I was disappointed to see my plate was a huge mess of sauces, rice and beans. It was one of those plates where you don't know where the enchilada begins and the rice is located. My wife said her taco as ok just had one flavor, her rice was bland but she liked the beans. Server never checked on us until the check came. Overall, with all the exceptional Mexican restaurants in SB we won't be back. However this place has been around for decades so maybe our experience is not the norm. read more