Pepe El Toro is definitely a whole in the wall spot that is worth trying and coming back too. Food…read moreis delicious and prices are more than reasonable. Staff is friendly, attentive and always smiling. The decor is nice, clean and definitely relaxing. If you haven't tried them yet, then you are missing out. FYI, didn't take a photo of the food because it was too delicious to wait to eat it.

Food was great at a good price Service was excellent…read more Ambience was good I ordered steak picado in red sauce It was delicious

Food Chips were crunchy and not greasy…read more Chicken soup was clean, fresh and flavorful. Tasted like home cooking. Branzino was flaky and perfectly seasoned. Husband enjoyed his enchiladas and margarita Service was great. Friendly but not too chatty. Ambiance Loved the windows and the natural beauty coming through. Relaxed and welcoming vibe.

Alma in Santa Barbara deserves way more attention. Everything we ordered was excellent from start…read moreto finish. We had the mole enchiladas, branzino, chicken soup bowl, salsa verde enchiladas, and the chicharrón appetizer with mushrooms -- and every single dish was packed with flavor. The chips were legit, and both the green salsa and salsa macha were amazing. You can tell the food is made with care, with fresh ingredients and real depth of flavor. I also had the La Lupulosa IPA, which paired perfectly with the meal. The service was great too -- friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Honestly, I wish more people knew about this place because it deserves to be packed. If you're in Santa Barbara and want genuinely good food, Alma is absolutely worth checking out.

They are no longer here, don't know what happened or if they opened another location. They were…read moreslowly getting less quality food, things changed maybe that's why they closed

Went back today and still one of the very best in town the menu has grown if u haven came by your…read moremissing out .. by the pound 16$ taco Tuesday 1.50 tacos .. specials daily ... place is clean and the service is excellent thank u

Very cozy spot, friendly people! I will definitely be…read morecoming back for these chilaquiles. The dinnerware's is so adorable and really adds to the vibe of this place. One of the few places in the HD that can do Mexican food right. Definitely check it out this place deserves to stay in business.

My husband and I have been ordering food from here for over a year now . We really enjoy their…read morefood, it's authentic and delicious. However, the past couple of times we ordered food to take home they have skimped out massively on their rice and beans . They don't give nearly enough as they used to or should and this breaks my heart . This past weekend we ordered three plates and the amount of rice and beans was ridiculous! It wasn't even a full scoop . I should've taken pictures to show but it didn't cross my mind as I was just really dissapointed! I do hope that they can rectify this and make the necessary changes because we really enjoyed the food here and love to support small businesses in our community.

This is located INSIDE the gas station, you have to enter through the gas station and there's a…read morehandful of indoor tables for groups of 4 people and you order before you sit. Tables were clean. Food came out pretty quickly and it was HOT and fresh. Menudo was sooo good! The pieces of tripe were a perfect bit size easy to chew size and they were soft and tender. I wish it came with a bit more hominy but the onions and cilantro helped add texture. It also came with a chili oil and lemons. The broth was a bit thick, super tasty and tasted like it was made with love by a Mexican mom. I would get it again if I'm ever around.

Probably the best molé I've ever had. Had the enchiladas Oaxaqueñas. They were amazing. The wife…read moregot the chili relleno and loved it too. Don't be fooled by the fact that it's located in a convenience store.

Cute little spot, very clean and open space…read more We got there right when they opened for breakfast. My husband got the chilaquiles, he has they were flavorful and the chips were crispy & everything was fresh. I ordered the enchiladas, the sauce was tasty and the chicken was delicious. I was worried it would be boiled chicken but the chicken had onions and good spices. The rice was so yummy!! The margarita was a good size, perfectly sweet and the chamoy rim was a yummy touch. We were the only people in the restaurant, they open at 9 & we got there at 9:03. The waitress was friendly and attentive. We will be back for their $6 Monday Margarita specials and to try other dishes. The food tasted pretty authentic and the price point was great. Chilaquiles with rice & beans $12 (+$6 for meat) Enchiladas $18 Margarita $6 (Monday special)

Early this year our visit to Origen Mexican Cuisine....We decided to dine in instead of takeout,…read morethe carne en su jugo was absolutely packed with flavor, warm, savory, and the kind of dish that feels like true comfort food. Perfect! The wine-based cantarito paloma was a fun twist on a classic and beautifully presented. Great balance of citrus and spice with that Tajín rim but would prefer tequila instead of the fake stuff lol JUST SAYING... Service was friendly, not too attentive but ok, the ambiance was relaxed and catered to our kiddo by putting on a movie for him that was kind of them.... A great spot in San Dimas for some somewhat authentic mexican flavors....we would give it another shot again... see what else we try next time.

Delicious! We stumbled upon this delightful spot in Carpinteria and I immediately broke a Topo…read moreChico on the floor - the woman working there couldn't have been nicer. It's a shared seating space, but very easy to find a great spot. The mole chicken taco was so good. I'd definitely return (and not break things next time).

Scam restaurant with confused employees who argue with each other in public, flies inside the…read morekitchen (and I mean INSIDE the closed door area), and the gall to ask for a tip when you get buzzers and have to pick up your own food AND find your own table, if there's even one available (it's in a food court shared with multiple other places.) We paid over $80 for two tacos, a burrito, and two margaritas that were TWENTY SIX dollars each. They trick you by filling a mason jar with huge ice cubes and pouring diluted margarita inside. Even the mason jars weren't full; they're THAT cheap. If I wasn't here on a date and blinded by heart-eyes and the blissfully good mood that comes with that, I would have walked out when I saw the joke drink prices. Also the burrito was mediocre and had soggy small French fries inside as filler. Props to the owner of the business for getting all his personal friends to write the comically exaggerated 10/10 amazeballs reviews congratulating him by name on the opening. You guys don't even talk to your own mothers like that, get a grip Acting like the chef was Wolfgang Puck. Trash Mexican restaurant trying to look trendy by imitating the industrial building look, and serves the underwhelming experience to match.

Food: A+. Delicious nutritious food at a good price. Talk to the server if you don't see what you…read morewant on the menu and he/she will help you put together the dish you want. I wanted something with beans and veggies and this is what we came up with. Service: A+ Over the top service. These people go out of their way to make sure you are fulfilled. Ambiance: A. Definitely has the Latin vibe with the jubilant Latino music and football (soccer) on the TVs. I have yet to visit this place during an American football game but this would be an excellent venue to catch a game. Dietitian Dorothy's Nutrition 4 Men + Ladies tip: they serve breakie all day so take advantage of the healthiest meal of the day and order from that menu. I had Huevos a la Mexicana with double beans, no rice.

We visited on Monday, with a party of three, for lunch and it was a very nice experience. We…read morearrived and were seated immediately in a booth. The area where the restaurant is located is a bit sketchy, but the interior is nice. The have a pretty large menu with many options. Two of us went with Cheesy Tacos and one went with Fajitas. The tacos were excellent, with a side of burria consume. The fajitas portion was quite large with numerous side sauces. The service was great, the waiter was friendly and helpful. Overall, an excellent place for Mexican lunch.

My friend and I haven't been back to Santa Barbara since 2021. So here we are back in May 2026. My…read morefriend and I took a Santa Barbara Sunset Sailing tour. I knew we would arrive back late and there're not a lot of restaurants open past 9:00. We arrived back at the dock at 8:30PM. My friend was hungry and as we were walking back to our hotel, we saw Santo Mezcal still open YEAH! As we have seen in the past, the place is packed and super lively with diner finishing up. There were spots open at the bar we took. Edgar the bar tender (cocktail aficionado) was great! We ordered Cocktails, Espresso Martini and a Mezcal Paloma (so good) I ordered the Shrimp Empanadas. My friend ordered the King Fish Crudo and the Enchiladas Verdes. Even though they were ready to close our food came out hot, fresh, presentation great and tasting delicious. It was a great ending to our sunset cruise night. Atmosphere: fun lively. Service: excellent. Food: excellent.

Super easy and convenient location if you're arriving by Amtrak Train…read more This was the perfect place for lunch on the patio after arriving to Santa Barbara. Service was great and very attentive. -The pulpo or octopus tacos were insanely delicious. The meat was so soft and tender. And oddly their rice and beans were also really really good. -The ceviche was not worth ordering tasted like red chili oil on ceviche.

Our friends were in town from Vegas so we ventured off to PV's for a nightcap after our awful…read moreexperience at another restaurant that we had dinner at. We sat in the bar at a high top and were greeted by Justin. His personality put us in a better mood. He was fun and personable. He took the time to talk to us and helped me with drink options. He said the "Spicy Pineapple Margarita" was his favorite. I loved it! Now I say it's always easy to complain about service or food...but I felt that because Justin was only 3 weeks in at PV's, his manager needed to know the impression Justin made on us. We told, Jose the manager how satisfied we were with Justin. Then if it couldn't get any better..Justin thanked my husband for the generous tip he received. Keep up the amazing service Justin.

Impeccable food, Impeccable service, just got done at an all day track, a wee under dressed, we…read morewere treated amazingly, Luis & the rest of the crew were on top of everything. We did appetizers & drinks, when I say flavor, your taste buds are attacked & the cocktails. Top Notch all the way, Luis we will be back!!!