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    Los Agaves

    4.2 (1k reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Tacos
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Tacos Del Mar
    Celine P.

    I came after a long day at work and the staff were very agreeable and pleasant. It was quiet at 7pm on a Monday, but still most tables were filled. A small parking lot but lots of street parking. Came with crispy chips & there was a salsa bar. Always love a roasted salsa. The Del Mar was so fruity and creamy compared to the other savory dishes I had here before. I love the greens with the peeled oranges. The halibut was buried under a mountain of cabbage that reminded me of coleslaw. I would come here again

    Side of rice with gauc and sour cream
    Jaz M.

    This place is incredible. I was highly impressed with my dinner at Los Agaves in Santa Barbara. Stopped by around 530 for dinner with my wife and a co worker and we walked right up and ordered. I got the fajitas with a cold draft beer and this cost me $30 bucks. IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY. After hitting their amazing salsa bar and sitting at our table, I realized how packed the resteraunt had gotten. They were so busy!! Our food was out within 10-15 minutes and man this food was so authentic and flavorful. Probably some of the best chicken and steak fajitas I've had in awhile. Truly a 10/10. I really can't reccomend this place enough if your looking for Mexican food for lunch/dinner. Make sure to grab the fajitas if your a fajita fan like me. Thanks Los Agaves for this memorable meal, we will defenitly be back, thank you!

    Sosa J.

    Another great visit to Los Agaves in Santa Barbara. The place was decorated for Christmas and has been remodeled recently it looks fantastic. The festive vibe made the experience even better and as always the food was fresh flavorful and on point. Los Agaves never disappoints and continues to be one of my go to spots in town.

    We ordered Steak Ranchero
    Juan E.

    Food was good service was amazing the manager took our order and recommended few dishes, ambiance was casual nice and mellow they have a great great service and they have always some picking up dirty dishes from tables

    Ench. Guadalajara and  Los Agaves Salad Chicken
    Karen C.

    The staff is always super friendly. And the food... it's soooo delicious!!!! We always get the enchiladas and the salads are so fresh. We are from Las Vegas and come to Santa Barbara for vacation and always stop here it's a must.

    The ambient is great

    Excelente servicio, mejor clomida auténtica mexicana. El servicio en español es muy bueno y los meseros muy prontos a ayudar.

    Tiffany T.

    The bartender was fantastic today. He made me the best mango margarita mocktail. The tacos birria on happy hour were delicious. My husband enjoyed his sopas. The salsas were to die for...so good. Everyone else enjoyed their drinks as well. Wonderful spot for lunch or happy hour! It's so nice and open! Yummmm! We will be back!

    Chili Chile Relleno combo plate
    Rosie O.

    Los Agaves on De La Vina did a little remodel and it definitely makes the experience there even better. They now have a bar area and a terrific happy hour Monday to Friday 1pm to 6 pm, crazy. This place is fun, large menu, great for families, or friends or just you and your bestie. Food tasty, service great and friendly. Oh, and don't forget the fabulous condiment, salsa bar. I don't think any other Mexican restaurant around can top their salsa bar. They do get busy at the dinner hour but they still give everyone great service and food; you may just have a little longer wait. But, just sit back and sip on your drink and enjoy the chips and salsa.

    Nachos and combination 3 Item Combo Plate

    Soooooooo good! The plates are shareable. They have a salsa bar and you can pick yourself. Staff was very friendly.

    Andrea D.

    A 10 plus, some of the best Mexican food I have had. You know it's going to be good when Hispanic people dining in the restaurant with Abuela.

    Crispy chicken tacos
    Natasha B.

    Lots of good food options. It's an order at the counter type spot, so perfect for a quick lunch. The food came out very quickly, and service was good, tables were cleared pretty quickly after we finished eating. I got the crispy chicken tacos. Chicken had a good flavor, my only gripe was the taco shell was quite greasy. Other than that the meal was good, and the salsa bar was great. Lots of options.

    Lg Blood Orange
    Adrienne O.

    We eat here about once to twice a week, the Mexican rice tastes like home, the beans are great. Our absolute favorites are Agaves Enchiladas, Fajitas Del Mar, Queso Fundido = OMG, Pescado Veracruzano, All Molcajetes are perfection, the crispy chicken and beef tacos are a guilty pleasure, Alambres are delicious, Ensalada Vallarta, Camarones Guajillo, Camarones Culichi are delectable as are the Pescado Culichi and the Chili Relleno is always a winner. I honestly can't think of one think on this menu that doesn't taste delicious. We're pretty addicted. The service and the staff are wonderful, great ambiance, excellent though overpriced margaritas, and the salsa bar is mouthwatering. The avocado salsa alone is worth taking cats home if you can swing it. You've been warned ;-)!

    Chimichanga
    Maggie P.

    I really loves this place. Any time we're in Santa Barbara, this is our spot. The quality of food and how clean it tastes just can't be beat. We've tried various items on the menu and it's all good. Also, you can go wrong with complimentary chips + salsa! There's plenty of space, great for large parties. Parking is limited, the shortcoming of the area, not the restaurant. Service was fast and friendly, they checked on us numerous times.

    Agaves enchiladas and a combo plate

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    Best Mexican food in SB. Fresh flavors, friendly service. The manager went out of his way to explain the menu and the delicious salsa bar.

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    Are dogs allowed on patio?

    I only did takeout but I saw a couple tables with dogs accompanying them. I would call to double check

    Do you have jalapeño margaritas?

    Not always. Currently they have blood orange and mango.

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    If you're looking for some quick tasty tacos, this is the place to be! When looking up for some…read moretaco options, this place came up on the search list, and boy did it deliver. A small counter to take orders, a limited selection but very selection delivered. One section had the order station and the kitchen, and two more sections were for seating. They had a kind of sauce station, which was nice as each customer can customize per their preference. This place was buzzing with people even on a Thursday afternoon, can't imagine on weekends. We got 3 tacos, each being $3.49, very affordable, but extremely tasty. I personally preferred adobada which was delicious. Chicken fajitas were great too. Definitely recommend this place for a quick bite or a full fledged meal.

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    La Super-Rica Taqueria - Tamal De Pescado

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    Tacos Pipeye - 4 tacos $12 (Jan 2026)

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    Perhaps the best Mexican food in Santa Barbara when considering over all meal options. Amazing…read moreselection from the mouth watering tacos to the wickedly delicious Red Chicken Mole. Their Chicken soup is my go to when it's cold or someone is sick. The truck is to make sure you add a couple squeezes of lime slices in the soup. Not only delicious but a natural cure all. Another highlight that cannot be overlooked.... One of the best selections of Agua frescas in town. You're basically looking at 3 different options that are all delicious. I really can't pick a favorite, I'm just saying you gotta try one. The only thing that can be tricky is the parking. Be patient and try not to cross Milpas unless you're using a lighted crosswalk. Get in there and grab yourself some of the best Mexican food Santa Barbara has to offer. . Id add an extra Star if I could! .. There .

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