Super casual but well-prepared and delicious options. We saw in on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives"…read morethe night before we left for our trip so made a point to stop. Loved it and brought our visiting relatives from Texas a few months later. They also enjoyed it!

Outstanding service, very professional and the food is delicious!! I recommend this business!!read more

Best place to stock up for your freezer. We've ordered here for 25 years and always great quality…read moreand price point. Thank you !

When I walked in past the plastic curtain for the first time I saw the white paper wrapped orders…read moreon the table. They were labeled for some of the great restaurants in town. I thought, if it's good enough for their chefs, it's good enough or me. The fish is excellent, the prices are reasonable and the guys are all very nice and helpful. Remember to bring cash or a check and don't forget to wipe a little olive oil on your hot grill so the fish doesn't stick.

They have lots of classic Russian grocery staples. I was bummer I didn't notice that the grain they…read moresold me was expired 6 months ago and had a small hole in the bag. I'll still return for the frozen pelmeni (dumplings) since this is the only place that has them in Santa Barbara county as far as I know.

Parking in the back. Wife came here for some wraps for Mediterranean food night ( this stuff stays…read morefresher and doesn't rip as easy as other stores in town). I came for the ice cream. It's imported...and with what's going on, little more costly but I like the real cream used, vs our ice creams being changed to cheap stuff (drum sticks don't take the same)

This place is a very consolidated Mercado, but offers a wide variety of meats, produce, and best of…read moreall a Fruteria & Ice Cream area. They have unique fruit and dairy popsicles, regular scoop ice cream, mangonadas, fruit cups, smoothies, and more. I mainly came in for some ice cream, but their produce prices are very good right now, so I will definitely be back to take advantage of that. The meat choices are endless from chicken, beef, pork, chorizo, longaniza, Cornish game hens, fajitas, and much more! There's plenty of fresh seafood to choose from as well as pre-made ceviches and aguachiles. They also have pre-made salsas that looked really good, and homemade flour tortillas. Parking is very limited here so you're better off parking on the street. Overall, a cute little market that I will definitely be shopping at for fresh produce and meats.

What a fun little market offering a good selection of fresh fish and meats, as well as and…read moreextensive selection of produce, breads and canned goods. Thanks to server Lupita who was very friendly and helpful. One of the highlights is their two different Ceviches. Either shrimp and/or white fish, both are spicy and delicious. Conveniently located on Montecito Street, right next to Rudy's Mexican Food, across the street from Santa Cruz Market, a block from Brewhouse, and around the corner from Lavender Inn, Brisas del Mar, and Inn by the Harbor.

Best meat options in the community - always the freshest, and service is exceptional. Order ahead…read moreit is extremely popular, never disappoints.

4.5 stars! My husband and I came here on a whim for lunch. There is plenty of parking away from the…read morebowling alley which was nice. The lady who took our order was pleasant. We each got a sandwich and small side. My husband said his Italian sandwich was a B+ and coleslaw was ok. My Ruben sandwich was also a solid B+. Personally, i didn't enjoy how thick the pork was but I'm sure others would be into it. The potato salad didn't do it for me and I recommend getting chips as a side. There is a lot of seasoned and marinated meat to choose from. I want to go back and buy some for a bbq this summer.

I think I just found the best breakfast burrito thus far. I usually most always make my own meals…read moreat home but in the situation where you're pressed for time and there's no time for meal prep, i go to what's quick and my yet healthier choice. That was Bristol farms brisket breakfast burrito. OMG. Very Large and full of meat, eggs, potatoes and flavor. Great register personnel with great service. The place is always clean and inviting.

Enjoy lots at Bristol farms. At first I avoided it because I thought it was just another high end…read morestore. Prices are high but so is the quality. I love their juice/mocha bar. The product varies with the barista, but overall very good to excellent. Their hot sandwiches are excellent. They seem to sell out close to the lunch hour so going early means more choices. My friend brings fresh cut pineapple every week to our gathering and the cut pineapple from Costa Rica is the best anywhere. Hope this store stays in town. We always buy something to keep them in business.

One of my favorite local grocers - esp for their marinated meats, ceviches, salsas, and spices…read more Their shrimp ceviche is simply the best and sell out often! I've tried many spots and even a place like the Lure Fish house can't compare. Theirs is honestly flavorless compared to Santa Cruz market.. Their guac is also delicious! I come by here regularly to shop for pho spices individually, and a couple staples like cilantro, green onion, and limes. The only thing they don't have is cardamom but I visit Oriental Market for that. Also their bean sprouts are the best in the local area. I've checked sprouts, Ralph's, and even Oriental but they always are watery.. i think they don't store them right or receive the shipment properly. Santa Cruz has the best ones but you'll have to come when they are fresh! They are the best local Mexican market in Goleta imo!

Absolutely outstanding! My husband and I will be back. Love the large parking area, quality of…read moretheir meat and produce

Gelson's skirts the line between the local fancy grocery stores (Whole Foods, Bristol Farms), and…read morethe traditional bulwarks in town (Vons, Ralph's, Albertson's). This results in a very clean store, with all the quality goods you are looking for, and prices that are a bit high. They have an excellent bakery, tied to the Renaud's next door, great cheeses and meats, and a fantastic wine selection. It's also easy to get in and out once you find a parking spot and the self check out is always open because of the excellent booze selection and older people's inherent fear of technology. I don't shop here much, but if Trader Joe's doesn't have something it's on my way home and this parking lot is actually navigable, so I'll come through. I also come here if I'm trying to impress my friends with a fancy dessert or cut of meat.

I took it for granted and didn't know any better lol but when I was a kid in LA we would go to…read moreGELSONS Love love love it here and regret that we don't have one in our town of Upland or near vicinity. Prices are a bit higher than usual grocery store. But then again GELSON's is not your regular grocery store. This Santa Barbara location is impeccablely clean, great courteous customer service and just WOW. Didn't have time to peruse and just came in for cake but I know I would have been in there at least 30min to explore n shop Cake was delicious! We got the round raspberry one with madelines on the sides, 8 of us annihilated it with sparkling white wine Mom loved it and it was a success! Thanks GELSON's :)

If you're born & raised SB then you know Cucas is the best Mexican food in town. They have…read moretraditional themed out door seating like a Mexican market & in fact have a quality meat market. I love that they introduce so much grilled veggies to the recipes, that's rich & original. Mexican food isn't just meat. Sometimes, all the original ingredients are cast away & all you get is meat but not here. They know what they're doing. Everything on the menu is on point & well priced. I like to preorder, they're always quite FYI the cucas on the Mesa & IV are not the same, I'll only go to Micheltorena because the portions seem larger & there is more variety & ingredients. For example , the shrimp burrito has a lot of veggies on Micheltorena but on the Mesa only rice & beans. They said they could add for an extra charge . I didn't like that so I stick to Micheltorena

Good carne asada Just make sure it trimmed thin…read more The last time I ordered the carne preparada It's was a little on the thick side they usually Don't have it that thick THIN

We've picked up lunch from Montecito Gourmet a few times, and the sandwiches are decent, if not the…read morebest in town. The menu is long with a lot of overlap in ingredients, many combinations of meat, cheese, and vegetables with a lot of condiments on your choice of bread. There are also salads and flatbread pinsas and various cheese and charcuterie platters. I've stayed home for the pick-ups so have yet to see the place in person, but it's worth noting that they do get overwhelmed by big orders. We got like eight sandwiches last time and the order took over half an hour longer than promised. My friend got an apology and a free cappuccino for his long wait--absolutely wasted, as my husband pointed out, on the one child-free adult in our party--and we all ate a late lunch. I've had a few of the sandwiches, and they've all been solid. The Montecito Club comes with roast turkey, honey baked ham, Swiss, Gruyere, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. The Butterfly Beach is another roast turkey sandwich, with prosciutto, French brie, mayo, lettuce, tomato, olive oil, and red wine vinegar (though it's worth noting that this one was better when I added balsamic at home). The Italian Style is a meaty, loaded sandwich with hot capicola, Italian Toscano salami, mortadella, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, kosher pickles, pepperoncini, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. I made the mistake of getting this juicy sandwich on a French roll, the soft bread got soggy almost immediately. This place gives you a lot of bread options, and I've found I like the sourdough, especially when I'm saving half of my sandwich for later. We usually hit Panino for easy sandwiches, but it's nice to mix it up once in a while. I'm sure we'll order from Montecito Gourmet again, and maybe I'll even land pick-up duty next time.

This is quite a good spot! They clearly invest in the quality of ingredients for everything they…read moredo. I got to try the Spanish chorizo and especially loved it. It's a bit of a hidden gem! The owner and staff members are super friendly and invested in making sure you have a great meal. They also have wine tasting and dinner services!