While in the High Desert for business with my partner, we stopped into Montecito Kitchen for lunch…read more She was craving Mexican food, which I'm always happy with, but I personally wanted something a little lighter and healthier--ideally a good salad. I'll admit I was a bit skeptical at first. In my experience, salads at Mexican restaurants can sometimes feel like an afterthought: a handful of greens with a few random toppings tossed in. That definitely wasn't the case here. I ordered the Montecito Chicken Salad, and it completely exceeded my expectations. The chicken was served warm (exactly how I like it on a salad) and seasoned perfectly. It wasn't dry or bland like you sometimes get with salad proteins--it was flavorful and clearly prepared with care. The portion size was also generous. Instead of a few tiny pieces scattered around, there was plenty of chicken, making the salad feel like a full and satisfying meal rather than a side dish pretending to be lunch. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and thoughtfully prepared. It's the kind of salad that reminds you a simple dish can still be done really well. Another thing that stood out was the service. The older women working there were incredibly kind and welcoming. You could tell they take pride in their work and in the place itself. That kind of genuine hospitality always makes a dining experience better. Music was at a tolerable level and reminded me of my childhood home, my mom played some great music when she cooked, cleaned or just vibed. Sometimes the most unexpected places end up being the best stops. Montecito Kitchen turned a quick lunch break into a really pleasant surprise. Next time I'm back in the area, I wouldn't hesitate to stop in again--there are plenty of other dishes on the menu I'd happily come back to try. Great food, warm service, and a salad that actually delivers. Definitely worth the stop.

Birra tacos are now my fav! Consummé was very flavorful. I could detect a little grease, but it…read moremade it very authentic tasting. The meat in these tacos was outstanding, with not one speck of gristle.. Homemade and better than my homemade. Perfect little diced onions that were sautéed or cooked with the meat so every bite was delicious. Cilantro & onion in the consummé was ideal. Order at the counter but food is served to your table, usually with a little bowl of chips and salsa.

I love this place! Have been twice in the last two weeks. The first visit I had shrimp fried rice…read moreand crunchy tofu. Both were great! I normally do not like fried or grilled tofu but this was different. Nice crunch on the outside and super creamy on the inside. They have a pink sauce in little packets and it is really good on the crunchy tofu. Not too sweet and just the right flavor. I also had a mango green tea with Boba. Of course it was delicious just the right amount of mango but it was sweet. The second time I visited I tried the shrimp chow mein and the crunchy tofu again and I tried peach black tea with Boba. The tea was delicious and sweet but really nice. I'm not sure how you could make that horrible. The shrimp chow mein was just OK to me. The noodles seemed gummy and I'm not used to that. We also had the sautéed gyoza. The first batch came out burnt, but they were very nice and very accommodating when we brought them back and they brought us another order that was perfect and delicious. By the way we ordered vegetarian Gyoza and it was surprisingly good. I have also had the Ramen at this restaurant and it is also excellent . Many choices and they're really good about cooking what you need. This is not a fancy place but the food is great and the girls at the order desk are really sweet!

I hate to write this, but my first time there will be the last. I ordered the Orange Chicken Rice…read moreBowl and asked if I could have fried rice instead of steamed rice. No, I could place a second order to get the fried rice. Ok, whatever, I'll take the steamed rice. The Orange Chicken was like rubber. I tried to bite a piece in half and it wouldn't pull apart, so the whole piece went in my mouth and I had to use my fingers to pull it apart which was embarrassing on a first date! It didn't taste good either. I looked for a knife in the plastic silverware, but there was none. I then went for a bite of the rice and it was so stuck together that I really had to jam my fork into it. It had no flavor at all and I was not offered any kind of sauce for it. I got some salt, but it didn't help. It had obviously been in a cup and turned over on a plate (there was no bowl) so I don't see why they couldn't have substituted the fried rice. The carrots were rubbery too. The only thing half way good was the broccoli. I opted for water to drink because I couldn't see paying over $6 for flavored ice tea. I didn't want my date to feel bad for buying me such a horrible meal, so I managed to get a couple of bites down. He asked if I wanted a box. No, but I said yes, again not wanting him to feel bad. I tried the Orange Chicken again when I got home, using my paring knife, and it was still so bad that I threw the whole thing away. There were only 6-8 people in the place, but it was so noisy that I had to keep asking my date to repeat what he said because I couldn't hear him. I was looking forward to a new place to eat and the online menu looked so great... How sad.

We stopped here for lunch on the way to Vegas. I ordered the Avo Beet with lettuce wrap and my…read morehusband had the Shrooms Burg and large fries. We opted for our order to dine-in. My Avo Beets were a bit dry for me so I'm not sure if the lettuce overpowered everything. It was beautifully wrapped. My husband liked the Shroom Burg that he would have it again. The fries were freshly made. We selected the smoked BBQ and garlic aioli sauce. We both much preferred the BBQ sauce. The service was great. They checked to make sure if we needed anything. They told us the popular ones are the Smoked BBQ, Cracked Mayo, and Chikin' Buffalo. We definitely will be back here to try out the other options.

This restaurant was outstanding! The interior decor, cleanliness, service, the food - the best…read morevegan burgers I've tried hands down!!!!! We are so happy we stopped by on our road trip. If we are ever in this area, we will be back!!!

Definitely a hidden gem! Great atmosphere, great food! Great service! And how cool to be inside a…read morebus station! First time here but will keep coming back when doing the drive between LA and Vegas. Make sure to walk around the building until you find the door that's open. All doors were locked except one when I went. Worth the search!

Found this place on a random trip and was blown away. It's inside the train station tucked behind…read morethe corner. The lady at the register taking our order was very helpful and walked us through their menu and was knowledgeable on allergies etc. I ordered the torta and it was really good. Quite messy but so worth it. My friend got the enchiladas and she loved her dish. Enchiladas were spicy as requested. Amazing little hole in the wall vegan joint. Definitely check them out!

This place has everything you looking for nice prices, so happy I found this place and all staff is…read moreso friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place for all you vitamins and supplements. Very clean and organized

Sr. Discount on Wednesday. Quality products at competitive pricing. Sales staff are friendly and…read moreknowledgeable!

One of my favorite places ever! It's all home made and amazing and the owners are so nice one of…read morethe best little secrets here

Their oysters are to die for. Their hot and spicy shrimp is so spicy but its really good. The fish…read moreand shrimp tacos are pretty good. The paella is definitely a must try. Their shrimp cocktail and ceviche are a little on the sweet side but not bad. It's a pretty good place. Great service. Nice little hole in the wall you should try.

The service was amazing they kept checking up on us and the food was so good . O My Goodness! So…read moremuch flavor in there food . As well as there thia tea being so gooooood . We got Tum Yum chicken soup , Pad See Ew and there curry so good 10/10 would keep coming here .The owner is very nice as well

The people there that work there very friendly and very informal. They were closing but they gave…read moreme the attention since I have never been to this place. I have not had Thai food in a long time and it was delicious. Thank you and I will be back!

Food, as always delicious! Service always friendly and we…read moreare good friends with one of the servers, her name is Corana .. Bathrooms clean and well stocked. You won't go away hungry! They are only open for breakfast and lunch and sometimes there is a bit of a wait because it's a smaller cafe, but it's worth it!

Just have to say once again, I really like this local driven cafe - even though it's crowded and…read morebusy & closes at 2pm. A very homemade vegetable meatball soup is my go to on Thursdays or Saturdays when in need of a soup fix. If you're eating in, it's tight but there are a few tables outside and sometimes service is available on the patio. Portions are large! The staff is always pleasant, quick and efficient. Pay with cash to avoid the 3% surcharge. Closed on Tuesdays (March 2026)

What an amazing idea in the High Desert!…read more They are Made It Vegan. They will make it and they will become very successful. Mark my words. When you place your order and pick up at their residence at first it seems different but hey it's no different than going to a friends home to grab a bite! It's pick up only so don't make yourselves comfortable! However, I will continue to invest in this awesome movement and I hope they raise enough $$$ in order to open an actual Restaurant one day! I will be ordering more delicious and healthy meals from here quite often! I will look forward and believe that it will be no mistake when the lines are out the door for Made It Vegan in the near future. Eating Healthy and enjoying it! Love Joy Peace Success and Abundance to you all! Oh and the meals are delicious it takes time to adjust to eating healthy so if your a junk food junkie give up the junk and but with their meals you won't notice the difference!! Unless your name is Del- stick to del taco ha! Cheers!

So good! We have tried the tacos as well as the burger night…read more So thankful for them to be here in the High Desert. There is like no vegan food anywhere around. We will try to be here every Saturday haha Love it. Keep it up guys!!!

Food is tasty, warm and on time. The service is always…read moreamazing, all staff is quick and friendly. Ambiance is calm and quiet, I love this place.

The Fried chicken and waffles were amazing!!! Some of the best seasoned chicken I have ever had…read more Overall, this place was delicious but my father in law who ordered coffee said the coffee was terrible which was the only downside. Aside from the great food however, the location and service were both great!