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    Elubia's Kitchen

    4.8 (36 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating
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    Elubia's Kitchen in Isla Vista. But they also have a food truck that is just as delicious!
    Celina O.

    Since the first time we tried Elubia's Kitchen, we were hooked! The food is absolutely phenomenal! Both authentic and flavorful no matter what you get Elubia's Kitchen puts heart into their food! The ambiance is laid back and the staff is super friendly. We highly recommend the potato, chorizo and cheese pupusas!

    Papusas with rice
    Gee D.

    Very cute restaurant with reasonably priced food. Greeted quickly and free agua fresca with one order due to anniversary. Our tummies left as satisfied as us. Will visit again next time I'm in Santa Barbara. Worth the ride.

    Combo plate with the quick lunch and pineapple horchata.
    Preston V.

    I walked in and was greeted by a very friendly clerk behind the counter who spent a generous amount of time explaining all the dishes and helping me get the best deal. The service was fast and the food was a work of art. Hands down the best Guatemalan food I've ever and and I've traveled through Guatemala. I got the combo plate and one of their Quick Lunches for $10 which comes with multiple items of choice, chips, choice of salsa and a drink. I like how the drinks aren't just limited to sodas. It all gluten free if you're into that but it didn't matter to me. The taste of everything was absolute perfection. The only thing I would improve is upgrading the lettuce from iceberg, but at these great prices I'm sure that's one way they can make it so affordable. Just an amazing experience and I highly recommend. Cool breeze through the restaurant with 4 tables inside and a bunch of outside seating with umbrellas.

    Pupusas Plate
    Giovanni G.

    I had their pineapple agua Fresca it was delicious and refreshing . I also tried the chicken tamale , which was filled with delicious home style flavor . It obviously they make them fresh and they're made with love!!! Only posted a picture of what was left of my tamale because it was so good.

    Found this restaurant on Yelp. It's right by UCSB. The owner spoke to us for a good 10 minutes, welcoming us and telling us about the community and upcoming festivals and parades. Owner is so nice! Food is excellent! Wish I could try everything!!

    Jeff M.

    The food here was very good! I got a combo plate and enjoyed everything on it. The owner came out to talk to us and she is very nice and friendly. I love that they are completely gluten-free! My daughter has celiac and I cant wait to bring her here!

    Hours of Operation - 12am to 8pm Monday through Saturday
    Kaila M.

    Highly recommend this restaurant for delicious and affordable meal options! I ordered their vegetarian pupusas and pineapple/passion fruit agua fresca (I ordered them mixed), and I loved my meal! Been on the hunt for delicious Latin American food since I moved to the area, and this is a restaurant that checks that box. I will be coming back! Thank you for a great meal. :)

    Adobada pupusa
    Blu M.

    Great addition to IV!! Elubia's Kitchen is a fresh and new restaurant here focused on featuring traditional dishes from Latin America. Here you can find anything from pupusas to burritos to garnachas to dobladitas! So much variety! The restaurant is small but holds so much inside! I made a pick up order here for a pupusa plate. This comes with 2 pupusas, casamiento (rice and beans topped with cheese and sour cream), and salsas/slaw! You have the choice of 7 standards pupusas, but can upgrade to 5 specialty flavors which include meat inside. I went ahead and got the diablita (chorizo, habanero, and cheese), and adobada (pork and cheese, +$1). On the side I got all 3 salsas and their cabbage slaw. All I gotta say is WOW! This was delicious! The diablita pupusa is !SPICY! not gonna lie, but it was super flavorful. The cheese was fantastic and it was the perfect amount of chorizo. This pupusa paired perfect with their cabbage and their green salsa. The adobada was incredible. Not too salty and they do not skimp on the fillings. I mean check the pics I posted, these were so good! The adobada paired perfect with the cabbage and fuego salsa! The casamiento was great too and a perfect side to the meal. Flavorful and loved it with all the salsas!! This spot is definitely going to become one of my go-to's in IV. I feel like the restaurants around here are not even close to the level of Elubias! Definitely will have to return and try the rest of their menu!! The combo plate will be my next order for sure :)

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    Super friendly and food was amazing. The avocado sauce was the best! I appreciated that they had outdoor seating as well

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    The food is sub par and not anything like what it should taste like. IDK how they are still in business.

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    7 months ago

    Ruben and Elubia are so welcoming and have a very creative menu. The best Tamale's and combo plate it town. = )

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    Best gluten free food in town! Love everything they make and perfect for my families dietary preferences and allergies!

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    Great family run, friendly Salvadoran restaurant. The pupusas were absolutely amazing!

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    Tasty vegetarian options! best part of it was the student discount. Outside patio is super cozy for those summer days.

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