Visited Loquita on 04/11/26 for a birthday celebration and let me tell you I was blown away by the entire Loquita experience! From the food to the service to the ambience, all of it was truly an amazing experience. Food - We got the patatas bravas and the paella verde. Both were phenomenal. I have tried ~4 other vegan paellas and was originally skeptical going into this, but Loquita's paella was by far the best vegan paella I've ever had! The attention to detail is what made the dish shine. It had perfectly tender mushrooms and artichokes as well as the delicious vegan cream on top. They were able to make the dish smoky and delicious. Dessert - We got the crème brûlée and the pistachio ice cream. Both were truly wonderful, when I go back I will order both of these again! Vibe and Staff - Super cute and romantic vibe, perfect for a nice date. The staff was super attentive and even gave me a little postcard for my birthday! Definitely worth the visit :) read more

Loquita - Paella Verde - Spanish Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

This place is hyped as a date place. It's in a fancy location near the beach, nice patio. It is good food but overhyped IMO. $16 for patatas bravas is a bit on the silly end. lts also one of thoses places that defaults to 20% tip on the low end. I have no problem with paying a 20% tip but the service was poor on my visit. We gave one instructions/request that were just completely disregarded. Very little in terms of service other than attempts to upsell with more Tapas when we were done. Sorry, just being honest. read more

This is a busy Spanish tapas restaurant in the south State St area. We had a party of six which made for a great arena for trying lots of different bites. We ordered several tapas and two paellas. My favorite tapas were the croquetas de jamon and the lamb chops. No gaminess that can occur with lamb. Super flavorful. Great grilled flavor. The chops though were super small...like from a very young/small lamb. Both paellas (chorizo and chicken and beef) were super flavorful. Howethe rice bottom was not crispy and crunchy, which is the sign of a well made paella. Dessert was sharing an order of churros and the flan. The crunchy churros had 3 dipping sauces, which was nice to have flavors beyond the usual chocolate. The vibe of the restaurant is energetic and fun. The open kitchen is a home run. I loved the environment. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. However, she was stretched too thin so we ended up pouring our own wine and water, and had to wave her down when we wanted to order another dish and/or dessert. We had a good experience at Loquita, just not great. But I would come back just for those ham croquettes and lamb chops. read more

Came to Loquita after wedding rehearsal for a family dinner and service and vibe was on point. We had a pre set dinner and all food came out timely and the portion was decent to share with the whole party. The carpaccio and paella was the hit! Surprisingly the vegetarian paella had such bold flavors it was a hit for the entire table. Both options were delicious and highly recommend. Thank you Loquita team for a memorable experience! read more

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Absolutely loved this place! Amazing food and drinks. Gambas is my favorite thing in the world rn! To die for. Amazing service and amazing ambience, would 10000% recommend this place if you're in the area! read more

Loquita - Spanish Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Loquita was incredible for dinner! I'd made a reservation well in advance, and they were able to seat us a little early when we arrived. The interior had a romantic ambiance, with dim lighting and a projector playing black and white flamenco videos on the wall. I got a glass of Tempranillo, which was fantastic. We placed our order for the Paella Mariscos right away (since the Paella takes extra time to prepare) and started with the Crudo and Piquillos Ahumados tapas. Both of these were amazing! The Crudo was so fresh and flavorful in a fun, fruity way. I normally don't love peppers, but the Piquillos Ahumados almost tasted more like tomatoes. They were a little sweet and paired so well with the creamy goat cheese. We didn't wait much longer for our Paella Mariscos, which was some of the best I've had. I loved the crispy under-layer of rice and all the seafood was perfectly prepared. We couldn't resist ordering dessert, and opted for the Meli Mato. This creamy goat-milk custard was delicate and not too sweet, nicely complimented by the candied hazelnuts. Service was attentive and seamless! Overall, our experience at Loquita was as good as it gets. read more

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Loved : Kale Salad, Crudo, Pulpo (all pictured - all phenomenal) Not a fan : Gambas al Ajilla & Piquillos Ahumados The meal started great but then finishing on the shrimp & goat cheese peppers was not pleasant... - the sauce on the shrimp was good but they were clear and not cooked and I was thinking the piquillos Ahumados would be a hot dish, i communicated I didnt like it to our server and was expecting it to be warm and her response was "oh" ... lol - of course a michelin star is going to get critiqued more, and tough to admit but that was a horrible response. Safer bet would have been a paella, and again still loved the first 3 dishes we started with!! read more

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Food was really good. Recommend eating outside, more intimate. Went on mother's day. Was pretty busy. But service was good! read more

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For a Michelin star restaurant, I honestly expected a bit more. I knew going in that it was tapas, so that part wasn't a surprise, but the food just didn't wow me. I know others love it, but it wasn't phenomenal to me. Vegetarian options were pretty limited, and even when there were options, they were very specific. For example, the peppers are stuffed with goat cheese, which I don't eat, and there wasn't much flexibility to swap or adjust dishes. That made it hard to find things that actually worked for me, and I ended up leaving hungry, which is not something I expected here. I'm sure this place has its audience and I can see why some people really appreciate it, but it just wasn't for me and didn't feel worth it. Definitely make a reservation if you plan to go, but for my taste, I wouldn't go back. On a side note, the restaurant is very pretty and modern. read more

Loquita - Spanish Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

A wonderful birthday dinner. My friends' bday treat for me was dinner here before we hopped over to the bowl to see Disclosure. Dinner service had just started when we got there for our resy. We tried to sit outside l, but we opted not to since the only available table had a time limit. We didn't want to be rushed. It was such a beautiful day so we wanted to enjoy the last 2 hours of the sun before sunset. We ate ate. For a second I thought we got too much food, but it all worked out in the end. Everything was eaten. I started off with the guayaba cocktail. It was so refreshing. So much so I felt like I was in the tropics. The table shared the following: Croqueta De Seta Broccolini Oysters Tuna crudo Pulpo Beef cheeks Branzino I wasn't kidding when I told our server "I have no notes" every single time she came over to check on us which was about three times. Everything was so good. The standouts for me were the broccolini which was perfectly crunchy with a hint of charred. The bed of sauce it was sitting on was divine. I ray fingers through that portion of the plate. We ended up getting 2 orders of their bread to scoop the rest. The oyster was 10/10. I could've done with less bacon. The saltiness of the bacon kind of overtook the taste of the oyster. And lastly, that branzino though. The three of us dug in, ate the whole fish then realized after that we should have asked for rice. We ended our meal with the goat cheese for dessert and their coffee. What a perfect way to close our night before we danced the night away. The service was stupendous. Add to that how great their food is. All of it. Everyone wins. It was not a surprise to me to see them fully booked by the time we left. Congrats to team Loquita! I'm looking forward to my next visit with more people so we can eat the entire menu. read more

Food is great, waiter was knowledge, ambiance is just right. Need to come back to try other food. I only got to taste the vegetarian menu this time. Chips came with 2 sauces and I like them both!! read more

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I'm giving this 4 stars only because I believed it to be overpriced for the quality of the food. Outside of that, the presentation was wonderful and service was good, especially for how busy they were. The patio was fantastic for some moderate California weather. We were there for a wedding and it was one of our stops after the ceremony. As such, it provided a beautiful night, with good company and good food. A good choice while in Santa Barbara. read more

Loquita - Paella - Spanish Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Loquita is a popular spot in Santa Barbara known for its Spanish tapas. We made reservations to celebrate our anniversary, as they don't take walk-ins. Even with a reservation, it gets very busy on weekends. We still waited 20 minutes before being seated. We chose their cozy patio seating, which made for a great atmosphere. For appetizers, we ordered the crudo (tuna), pulpo (grilled octopus), and carpaccio de carne. Everything came out quickly, was beautifully presented, and full of flavor. If I had to recommend one or two appetizers, I'd go with the pulpo or the carpaccio. For our entrée, we had their well-known mariscos (seafood paella), which takes about 45 minutes to prepare. We asked for it to be less salty, and it turned out excellent. For drinks, we tried the maravilloso (gin with apricot) and the ooo mami (tequila with passionfruit), with the ooo mami being my favorite. We ended up too full for dessert, but the churros looked like a popular choice. As someone who loves Spanish food, this place delivered! They even gave us a small celebration postcard to take home. Overall, it's a great spot for a date night or special occasion. read more

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I love Spanish food, and this place did not disappoint! That's saying a lot coming from me because we have family who live in Spain, and have visited many times, so we are very familiar with their delicacy. Loquita has indoor and outdoor seating. Great ambiance in both areas! What's cool about the inside dining area is it's an open kitchen, so you can watch the chefs cook! We had a reservation, but arrived early so sat at the bar and had a drink before being seated. We got the Costa Blanca, which wasn't only beautiful but really good. Very light and refreshing. Not sweet, which I love. I hate sweet cocktails. We chose to sit outside and it was beautiful. It was dark, candles lit everywhere, and heating lamps on. We were very comfortable and relaxed. Our waiter was adorable. Even though we had a sense of what we wanted to order, we still asked him what he recommended and he literally walked us through each course and provided us with a detailed explanation as to why he chose that as his recommendation. We ended up ordering a bottle of wine, spanish tortilla, jumbo prawns, beef cheeks and seafood paella with squid ink! It was just me and my husband and we ate it all. We even asked for extra bread for the leftover broth from the jumbo prawns lol. It was our birthday, and they surprised us with birthday desert (cheesecake). We were too full to eat it there so we took it home with us and ate it in bed later that night hehe. They even gave us a little birthday postcard thanking us for dining with them and wishing us a wonderful evening. Overall 10/10, I'm definitely coming back! read more

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Potatoes - crispy and excellently seasoned Carpaccio - flavors were good, but I didn't enjoy the texture. It's like they slightly cooked it. Also, the slices were also thicker than how I enjoy carpaccio Octopus - super tender and solid complements in terms of puree & veggies Duck breast paella - the best part of about this is that it had socarrat. There was plenty of duck too. I wish the skin was crispy and meat medium rare inside (as opposed to medium well). Flavor-wise, it was so-so for me. I also learned that I don't care much for figs read more

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This was a delight. Great outside seating, both semi covered and open. Makes it dog friendly. Variety of plates is great, the paella is the highlight of this restaurant. The service is excellent, friendly, well informed ... will go back next time when in Santa Barbara. read more

Loquita - Outside "Loquita" ... Spanish Restaurant. - Spanish Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We wanted to do at least one nice dinner while in Santa Barbara for my friend's birthday getaway. We were able to score a reservation to Loquita the night before. There is a parking structure that gives you free 75 minutes parking across the train track. Very walkable. There are other parking area suggested by the restaurant. Loquita is a Spanish tapas bar. They are known for their Paella. We started the night with a couple of items. The service was great and everyone was super friendly. Crudo - my friends love this dish. She really enjoy the sauce and ended up dipping everything in it. Broccolini - I love this dish. It was a great veggie dish. I enjoyed the charred broccolini, crumbs, and the red sauce. Patatas Bravas - I love potatoes and I really love this dish too. The potatoes came out nice and hot. The texture of the potatoes were wonderful. Crispy on the outside and fluffy in the inside. Chuleton - prime beef with mushroom. The prime beef was perfectly tender and o so good. My favorite of the night. Mariscos Paella - 45 minutes to prepare but it came out right when we finished the other dishes. The rice was cooked well. I thought it was more on the salty side but still very good. I love the green peas in this dish. I love all the flavors use in all their dishes. I love that there are sauces and added texture in each dish. The chef upgraded a typical ingredients and made it so much better. Presentation on the dishes were also very pretty. Overall, a great place to grab dinner if you're in the mood for Spanish tapas food or even for some Paella. read more

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I've been back to loquita a few times since my last review. This most recent visit, we ordered the Crudo (of course) Croqueta de Pulpo which reminded me of arancini's, and the Verde Paella. I was very pleasantly surprised with the Paella, I think I like it better than the chorizo & chicken one! It's less salty & the mushrooms on top were cooked to perfection. read more

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Our server Sammy was super attentive and super helpful with his recommendations. The outdoor dining area was so cute, despite the colder weather the heat lamps and the cute lights kept the atmosphere warm and romantic. The food was so so good, the beef cheeks were so tender and literally melted in your mouth. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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One of the few restaurants I'll fully recommend in SB. Every dish we tried was great! The octopus was nice and tender. Service was quick and helpful when we asked for some recommendations. The outdoor patio is perfect for a little date night meal. read more

We visited Loquita in Santa Barbara the day before New Year's Eve and overall had a fantastic experience. There was a small hiccup at the start. We asked about the waitlist for two people with a dog on the patio. The couple in front of us was quoted about a two-hour wait, so we expected something similar, but we were told there was no patio availability at all for the rest of the night. Interestingly, less than 10 minutes later, we stepped outside, found an open reservation online, and were able to walk in almost immediately. Throughout our meal, we also noticed there were a few open patio tables--not many, but enough that it stood out. A bit confusing, but thankfully it worked out in our favor. Once seated, everything else was excellent. The food was outstanding. We ordered the patatas bravas, which brought back great memories from traveling in Spain, along with the crudo, which paired beautifully with the toasted bread. The highlight was the chorizo and pollo paella, and we added lobster for an extra cost--absolutely worth it and made the experience even better. For drinks, we had the Palomita and the roja sangria, both of which were excellent. Our server was very attentive and encouraged us to splurge a bit, which turned out to be a great decision--otherwise we wouldn't have had nearly as memorable of a meal. Despite the initial confusion, we had a great time and would absolutely return. Highly recommend making a reservation, especially during busy times. read more

Good food and decent service, but could be better. I was so excited to take the hubby here to celebrate his birthday early. Having Loquita bookmarked for a little while, then found out they're on Resy and I could get partial reimbursed from Amex for their new revamped program, which couldn't come at a better timing, only increased my excitement! With our reservation, we were quickly seated on their beautiful patio. I was ecstatic to see their huge passion fruits vines with so many passion fruits on them climbing high on the wall and the fence. We wanted to try everything on the menu since they all sounded to good, but settled with 4 appetizers/taps, 2 entrees, and 2 desserts to share among 2 of us and our toddler. Each of the appetizers had good flavor, but after taking a bite or 2 from each dish, we noticed a common theme: sauces! They ALL came with at least 2 types of sauces. If you only order 1 or 2 of these dishes, they're great, but not with 4 and the repetitive flavor profile. The crudo and the mushroom tapa are the 2 that I'd definitely get again. The octopus seemed too overwhelming with the sauces, but underwhelming with the flavor at the same time. The potatoes were nice and crispy for the first few bites, then the rest were not as crispy and too saucy as you get closer to the center and bottom of it. For entrees, we decided to get the branzino and the chicken paella. The fish pretty much bathed in cream sauce. Every bite there would be at least a couple bones if not more that we had to carefully spit out. The paella was good, but also was more on the "wet" side. With the hubby being half Spaniard, he didn't think it was authentic Spaniard food. I on the other hand, thought it was better than the branzino. We ended our dinner with their complementary sorbet for the hubby's birthday, and ordered the churro to try since they seem to be the most popular dessert item. Both were nothing to rave about. For almost $300 dinner bill, after tips and the Amex statement credit, it was a pretty disappointing experience. We might come back just to have couple of the taps and drinks, but for sure won't go for the full meal again. read more

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This is a MUST if you visit Santa Barbara!! Looking for delicious and authentic Spanish tapas? This is your place! You will be transported to a tapas bar in Spain. I highly recommend the following items: - Patatas Bravas: Start off your meal with these exquisite potatoes to snack on while you enjoy a refreshing sangria. - Croquetas de jamón: These are deep fried, crispy rolls with a mixture of jamón, butter, and olive oil inside. They are creamy inside and crispy outside, making it a savory Spanish tapa! - Paella: Be sure to pace your order upon arrival when you are seated as it takes about 45 minutes to prepare. This way you'll have time to enjoy some tapas before your main dish paella. We got the chicken version and it was incredibly delicious! - Churros: Have room for dessert? Order some churros to enjoy something sweet along with a coffee. The churros are crispy, soft inside, and sweet. They come with three dipping sauces: Dulce de leche, chocolate, and strawberry. Everyone was super friendly. Do make a reservation for dinner as it gets packed. They told us we would wait for about an hour, so we opted to sit at the bar, which is first come first serve. Our bartender was knowledgeable and guided us throughout the night offering food recs from the menu. The place is popping and it really does feel like a tapas bar in Andalucía, Spain-- filled with people, laughter, yummy tapas, and refreshing cocktails! Seriously, this should be your number one dinner spot when you visit Santa Barbara! You won't regret. read more

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Absolutely amazing food, and it comes out quicker than you'd expect. Very decent bourbon selection which was awesome (old fitz 7yr). Cool spot, would definitely return again. Get the shrimp dish and ahi tuna crudo. Margaritas were stellar too. Servers are attentive and nice. read more

Loquitas is dimly lit with a bar area as well as a dining room and chef counter. It was a bit cold in the restaurant because the door was open. Quite a few people were dining with their jackets on. I had the Ooo Mami cocktail to start. I loved the passionfruit. The presentation was pretty as well. I had the patatas bravas for my appetizer. The potatoes were so crispy and well seasoned. I enjoyed them with the aoli. I ordered the chicken and sausage paella for my entree. I definitely recommend sharing this dish with others as the portion is huge. The paella was so flavorful and the chicken was juicy and tender. The rice was perfectly cooked and the sausage bits in it were delicious. The service was good. The waitress was attentive. I would definitely return to Loquita next time I'm in town. read more

Loquita - Chorizo y Pollo - Spanish Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Wonderful bartender and great cocktails. We arrived early and ordered food and drinks at the bar, then closed out our tab. We planned to continue our evening at a table we had reserved, including more dinner and a bottle of wine. When it came time to move to our reserved table, we were denied because we had already ordered a food item at the bar. There was no attempt at flexibility or hospitality. We were extremely disappointed, as it felt like management was more concerned with turning tables than providing a positive customer experience. Unfortunately, it cut our evening short and left a negative impression. read more

I'll start by saying I had an amazing time at loquita. The restaurant is decorated nicely and the servers are on it. The veggie pallela and papas were both really good. The star though was their fresh handmade churros!!! Soooo good. I thought the sangria was pretty small and basic. I expected more. Also to note that this place is quite pricey but worth it! read more

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Everything absolutely great!!! The best croqueta I've had EVER, and that says a lot coming from as a Miami native that eats them many times a week. The bread with tomato was light and flavorful, add the Serrano ham is my little touch on it and for sure bounced it to another level. If you're looking for a Spanish spot that taste great and don't mind spending some coins on it l, then this is your place. read more

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We were impressed by Loquita! We got super lucky because we came into Loquita with no reservation on a busy weekend night, and someone must have cancelled because the hostess was able to seat us right away (party of 2). Their outdoor patio is nicely decorated and warmed by fire heaters. The aesthetic is really nice. All of the food blew us away. We especially loved the octopus croquetas, stuffed peppers, mushrooms and of course, the seafood paella. The seafood paella was amazing! So flavorful! We ate every darn grain of rice. I especially loved the squid. Somehow we still made room for dessert. We had churros and cheesecake. It was decadent but worth it! The serving of churros was huge. The drinks were good. I liked my original mezcal cocktail (el fácil) but was not a big fan of the palomita. Overall, great experience and phenomenal food! I highly recommend loquita. read more

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I would say $190 for two people including tip without alcohol is $$$$ rather than $$$. If you're in for a splurge, Loquita is a good experience, recommend sitting outside in the lovely garden area rather than the crowded and noisy interior. Menu highlights were the grilled octopus (very small portion, wonderful sauce), and the oysters with lemon/apple foam which were delectable. Avoid the "Denia" topped with jerky-like "cured tuna" (Mojama?) unless you like a taste similar to 90-day aged beef (barnyard + stinky blue cheese pungency). read more

I had many friends recommend this place to me, so I was excited to finally have a chance to try Loquita while we were visiting Santa Barbara for the holiday weekend. My partner and I were impressed by how delicious (and aesthetic) everything was. Croqueta de pulpo: 8/10. The inside was sooo creamy and the octopus piece on top was small but yummy! Borrego a la brasa: 10/10. This was one of the best lamb chop dishes I've ever had. If the sauce came in a vat, I would happily drown in it. Patatas Bravas: 7/10. We decided to add these on later because we saw so many other tables around us order them. No regrets at all, these were perfectly crispy, and the sauces on top were good! Chorizo y pollo paella: 8/10. So so delicious!! My favorite part was the maitake mushrooms, which were tender and meaty. The rice was so flavorful, and they absolutely nailed the socarrat. The chicken thigh pieces were juicy and tender, though there were a couple pieces (the drumsticks specifically) that weren't as tender as I would've liked. The paella wasn't huge, but I think this plus 1-2 tapas dishes is more than enough for two people. Basque cheesecake: 10/10. Perfect if you like your cheesecakes super thick and rich. We were already so full by the time this came out, but we basically licked the plate clean. The outdoor patio area was gorgeous with its Spanish courtyard vibes! Our server Austin was so helpful and attentive, and gave us great suggestions from the menu as well as recommendations for other food spots in Santa Barbara. This was an incredible dinner, and I will definitely be coming back to try the Mariscos paella next time! read more

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Lovely tapas restaurant in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara! My friends and I were staying in the SB area and we wanted to get something to eat and I saw this place had great reviews. We did not make a reservation (even though you definitely need to make a reservation because it gets packed really quick.) We just happened to be lucky to get seating which was outside. I don't mind the outside as the ambiance and atmosphere is beautiful! With lots of trees, nature, outdoor decorations, it sets the bar up high. However, coming back from the beach we weren't really dressed layered up and it got cold really fast. They do have heaters outside but they did not turn it on, so we got jackets from our car. Next, the food! The food was amazing- everything we got was delicious. I didn't really know what was good here so I asked our server to help us order what's popular and I'm so glad we did. I think adding pictures would have helped but I understand for the dynamic of this restaurant it's "fancier" so it makes sense :) My recommendation is do not come here if you are really hungry with a bigger party. Prices are pretty steep here (even though the food is very delicious) it costed us around $200 for 4 people and we left still hungry. Portion wise it is not a lot as well. I think this place is great for a date for two! Service is great as well. read more

Loquita - Patatas Bravas - Spanish Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Probably one of my favorite Michelin Bib star restaurants in Santa Barbara. I visited this place for my bachelorette twice during our trip. Once for dinner and once for drinks at the bar. Both times service was off the charts and amazing with exception of minor long wait time the first time we visited this place although we had a reservation. The food at this place was amazing and the drinks were so good. As a group of four we got the Paella and the flavors were amazing. Our waitress was so kind the first time we visited this place and the bartenders Alex and Emilio were so friendly making our experience so great when we visited the bar the second time visiting this place. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are looking for great food, great customer service, and fun environment. read more

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It took a while to get reservation and we finally got in. However when we arrived the hottest seated someone else with the same name instead of us. We waited at the bar 30min passed out reservation time and finally told them we are still waiting, they sat us five minutes later and made up with a free glass of wine on the house. Beside the naffu of getting us our table and lucky we were not starving at 9:30PM the food and vibes were spot on. We really enjoyed all the dishes we ordered. All were a hit. read more

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Spanish style of food. Reservation: via resy We walked from our hotel to this place, it's 3 min walk from Hotel Californian. They greeted us right away and wished me happy birthday. They seated us inside the dining area as we requested in the reservation. You can also seating outside the patio area. Restroom: male and female restrooms There's bar seating area as well. FYI: paella takes 45min to make, so order that first. We ordered: Pisto Y Alcachofa - Grilled artichocke and other veggies - nicely seasoned. Paella Chorizo Y Pollo - the paella is very nice, crispy rice on the bottom, not too wet, chicken is moist, we like it. Pulpo - Grilled octopus, very tender Vaca - 16oz ny strip and bone marrow- they recommend you pour the bone marrow on top of the steak. The steak is not that tender. This dish is our least favorite one. Branzino Al Pil Pil - cook to perfection. Moist and tender, seasoned perfectly. Things we wish they could do better: Service - our server is good, but the rest is not very friendly. Cold shoulder, they all look like they are angry. Change plates in between dishes - all the dishes has its own sauce and flavour, it is not good when all the flavour got mixed between dishes. Our dishes did you get replaced until our 3rd dish. Plus we wish we don't have to chase after servers for serving utensils. Kinda hard to get the sauce with fork. And wish they remove empty dishes right away especially when they bring a new dish. The table is quiet small and most dish have big shared plates. For birthday: They gave a hand written post card and a mango sorbet with candle. Much appreciated. We didn't order any dessert. Too full. Overall is good read more

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Incredible! One of the best meals we've ever had. Our server was fantastic. We got to sit near the open kitchen and it was so fascinating watching the hustle and passion coming from the kitchen. We went with the seafood paella and I cannot stop thinking about it. On par (maybe even better) than paella we ate in Spain. I had the Ooo Mami cocktail and have been trying to replicate it at home ever since. Really fantastic dinner and experience. Can't wait to come back next time I'm in town. Will probably make this our anniversary dinner again next year!! read more

Absolutely amazing culinary experience in a charming, vibrant neighborhood. From start to finish, everything felt thoughtfully executed. Authentic and delicious food, great service and the romantic heated patio made it a perfect birthday celebration for a mom! The seafood paella was beautifully balanced and packed with flavor, the pulpo was tender and expertly cooked, the croquetas were crisp and creamy, and the churros were the perfect sweet ending. All are absolute must-haves. -- Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant -- Plenty of street parking available -- Indoor seating can feel packed and noisy; the outdoor heated patio is highly recommended for a more relaxed and intimate experience. read more

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My wife and I decided to celebrate our anniversary here mainly because we heard great things about their paella. As soon as we sat down we told our waiter, Daniel, that we'd be ordering the mariscos paella since we knew it would take a while for our dish to come out. While we waited, we ordered the jamon croquette and a strawberry lemonade. Both were good, but I'd probably order something else next time. For the taste and presentation of the paella, I'd give it a 4.5/5. Loved the flavor of the seafood and rice, but I wish the rice came out a bit crispier at the bottom. For dessert, we ordered churros and the crema catalana. They also gave us a complimentary scoop of strawberry ice cream for our anniversary. I'd definitely recommend getting any of these three desserts. The churros were crispy and fluffy, the crema catalana was an amazing creme brûlée, and I'm always a sucker for a solid strawberry ice cream. Special thank you to our server, Daniel for helping make our anniversary dinner special. read more

Loquita - Spanish Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Amazing Spanish food with a modern twist. Great ambiance and good service to top it off. Add this one to your list when in Santa Barbara.

We originally stopped by just for quick drinks rather than dinner, but we ended up having a wonderful time. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the drinks were fantastic! read more

Loquita - Spanish Near Me - Santa Barbara, California