My entire family loves Los Agaves. It's Mexican good done right. The staff here is super friendly…read moreand knowledgeable. The location is also nice as there is plenty of parking. On a few occasions we also got some outdoor concerts. It's a lovely small restaurant with very flavorful food options. I highly recommend trying them out.

Coming from the Bay Area, I definitely had pretty high expectations for Mexican food and Los Agaves…read morewas rather impressive! My friends and I came on a busy Taco Tuesday. You order and pay at the register, grab a number, seat yourself, and your food (along with complimentary chips) is brought to your table. There were plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options. Everything else is self-serve, including drinks and salsa/toppings. Their salsa bar had a great variety and I honestly loved every salsa I tried! You can't go wrong with whatever you choose, but I recommend the avocado salsa. My friend and I swapped a taco from each of our plates, so I was able to try their tacos al pastor and tacos del mar with halibut. The al pastor was particularly flavorful and well marinated, and to my surprise, I enjoyed the pineapple bits in the taco. The halibut tasted fresh and the chipotle sauce on top paired nicely. I also love a good side of rice and beans and I can't even put my finger on it, but it was just so tasty. It got pretty busy during the dinner rush and I was seated right along the order line, but nothing too disruptive to our dining experience. Overall, the food was solid, the staff was friendly, the service was quick, and the vibes were upscale-casual and lively.

Simplemente delicioso!!! Pedí unas enchiladas con huevos y…read moreagregué carnitas, y fue una muy buena combinación!! Mi esposo pidió unos huevos rancheros y también estaba deliciosos!! El arroz con leche, el chocolate abuelita también estaba deliciosos, Todo es una explosión de sabor!! Claro que volveremos a este lugar!!

I have never heard of a birria bagel so naturally I was intrigued. We visited el Zocalo on a…read morerecommendation and since we were in IV, decided to try it out. We ordered a breakfast burrito and the BBB bagel. My husband really enjoyed the breakfast burrito and salsas they provided. The birria bagel with consomé was a unique combination that oddly worked. The bagel soaked up the consomé nicely and although really hard to eat, the flavors of the birria, fried egg, and cream cheese went very well together. I got a couple of pieces of inedible fat in my birria unfortunately but the flavor was really good. I wouldn't get this again as it was way too filling for me and instead would opt out for the taco or quesabirria next time. Service was friendly and quick. I really enjoyed the vibe in there and understand why it's a recommended spot.

This is my 2nd time at Lily's and this taco shops does it right…read more All they do are tacos so you know they know what they are good at. And their tacos are good i usually get the veggie and family gets asada, pollo, lena and pork we are greeted warmly at the counter and since it's a simple menu easy to order. lots of tables for seating and there's a great condiment bar stocked with fresh limes, radishes, salsas (3 types) and onions. Tacos come out quickly for pick up and time to eat. the lengua is good it and tender and i liked the chicken it was grilled but stewed and not dry if u are in IV area and craving tacos give Lilly a try.

They serve one item - small street tacos…read more The taco's come with a basic small corn tortilla, and it's on you to top it at their bar which basically only includes cilantro, onions, radish, and 3 choices of hot sauce. If that's what you want, you're in luck, but they were a bit expensive for what you received, and I'd rather have a fat flour tortilla burrito or authentic crunchy taco with cheese. The inside of the restaurant feels cold. Just a bunch of tables that you find and seat yourself to while you're waiting for your food to be made.

Hector V. Of santa cruz market brings his family here al the time. He say it the best. U should by…read morehis market and ask him his positve thoughts. He might share or just not say anything.

The food is amazing. The service is excellent and comes with a smile! We started with chips and…read moresalsa, from the salsa bar. My dad ate the chilaquiles with steak and it was delicious. The Menudo was outstanding. I got all the fixings and my MIL got it with limes. The old world charm, on a Sunday morning... perfection! To the cook, thank you!

This is the best Mexican food in all of Goleta. It's authentic, fresh, fast, and consistent…read more We don't always dine in because parking is a little challenging, so we often order take out but it is a weekly staple for us and can't live without it. We love their chicken enchiladas (verde) and their tacos are yummy too. 10/10!

A decent place for Mexican food in Goleta…read more We got their Vegetarian Enchiladas (verdes): 3/5 was alright, nothing extraordinary Vegetarian Quesadilla: 4/5 was quite good, especially when we added the salsas to it. Great salsa and seasoning bar. Complimentary chips and salsa. Quick service: we went at 8:45 pm and there were still quite a few people there. Our orders were brought out very quickly Ambience is nice. I liked their decor. Parking: street or in lots nearby (90 min) Go here if you need a quick fix of Mexican food.

Was in the area for a work training looked up Mexican food and Los Arroyos popped up. Great food…read moreand the service was great. You could tell it was also a local restaurant as the staff interacted with "regulars" and the environment overall was great!

Brunch at Los Arroyos in Goleta with the fam and we definitely ordered like we were starving…read more Short stacks, breakfast enchiladas, chilaquiles, carne asada and eggs... no regrets Everything was solid but those handmade tortillas were the star, super fresh and worth it alone Good food, big portions, easy spot to just hang out and eat with the family.

Cozy atmosphere, i've been wanting to try this spot for some time now . I went at 6 pm on a…read morethursday and it wasn't very packed , Inside / outside seating . Both with natural sunlight . Wow the food in phenomenal, truly taste authentic like i am back at my grandmas in texas , Friendly quick service . Coffee bar was closed at this time so it will give me a reason to come back ! Carne was so juicy and well seasoned , paired with the beer it was a perfectly comforting meal after a long day. Got a breakfast burrito to go for later , which i couldn't resist trying some + the chips that were included. This may be the best breakfast burrito i have ever tried . It's perfect, i got the bacon option . That one bite refueled all my hunger it was delicious and perfectly balanced . will be coming back :)!

1) Restaurant feels like it hasn't been cleaned in 30 years. There were a few tables there but NOT…read moresomething you'd ever want to take your kids or anyone you care about. 2) My carne asada burrito was filled with something hard... I ate while driving and had to launch giant chunks of something super hard out the window over and over. 3) The carne asada tasted like soft philly cheesecake meet... not meaty grilled steak. 4) I was convinced I was going to be sick that evening on the thrown but luckily avoided it. Avoid... disgusting Mexican food.

I love the chicken burritos and rib burritos here! Their food is so flavorful without feeling too…read moreheavy, and their salsas are amazing! Highly recommend.

This is the second time since moving to the Goleta area that I've experienced what appeared to be…read morediscriminatory treatment at a restaurant, and frankly, I'm tired of it. Today, I ordered my food at the counter. When my order was ready, an employee called me to come pick up my plate. Approximately three minutes later, White customers who had ordered after me had their food personally delivered to their table. What makes this particularly disappointing is that the employees were Latino themselves. Truth be told, I haven't experienced this kind of treatment from White restaurant employees in Goleta. Ironically, some of the most noticeable differences in service I've experienced have come from Latino employees serving other Latinos. It sometimes seems that certain Latino servers are so eager to please White customers that they extend courtesies to them that they don't extend to their own people. Let me be clear: I'm not suggesting that Latino customers should receive preferential treatment. I'm saying that every customer deserves the same courtesy, consideration, and respect. I suspect some employees don't even recognize what they're doing. Perhaps it's an internalized mentality of servitude or deference toward White customers that has become so ingrained that they don't consciously notice the difference in how they treat people. Whatever the explanation, it's disappointing. Don't be a "pick me." Have some self-respect, and show that same respect to the people around you. No customer should have to wonder whether the color of their skin determines the level of service they receive.

Food: By far-- the…read morebest nachos in the world. The entire menu is amazing you cannot go wrong. The portions are huge. Nachos can be shared easily between two people. This time we got the nachos which are always amazing. The food is always fresh! Service: Very simple. It's an assembly line type of build your own plate. The staff is always kind and FAST. If you see a line do not be worried about the wait. Ambiance: Seats outside 4 tables inside the restaurant very chill place to eat. Have been coming here since undergrad years and will continue to come here every now and again. Usually it's about 2 times a month

Shared a monster chicken burrito with everything including guacamole. At $19 it's always…read moresatisfying. Fresh and made to order. It really is a monster that could feed me for at least 2 meals. I see a lot of people get the nachos. Might get that next time

Very good Mexican food with a great price. Service was also amazing. Highly recommend coming here…read moreif you want cracked Mexican food.

Would have given 5 stars, except when I didn't see the salsa cups, I used a water cup to get some…read moresalsa, which apparently they don't like. I used it all up in restaurant, I didn't waste any or take it to go, I would have used the same amount whether I used the little salsa cups vs the water cup, it was a totally honest mistake, but they charged me extra for that... I would understand if I wasted it or taken it out of restaurant but come on, I only used it in restaurant. Otherwise food was good, really good portions.