Oaxaca Fresh

My usual breakfast burrito shop was not open yet, so I decided to try something new. The location…read moreof this shop is on the opposite side of the freeway from downtown Carp sandwiched in a small strip mall across from a gas station. This looks like a real local shop! This is definitely a no thrill kind of shop-- so maybe a more to go kind of place-- grab your food and head to the beach! We ordered a breakfast burrito with bacon- the burrito cost about 11 dollars. The burrito was pretty simple- cheese, eggs, potatoes and bacon. There was no beans or avocado within the burrito we ordered. It was good but was not amazing. The burrito was average in size. The salsas provided with the burrito were amazing-- I really enjoyed the spicy salsas- we had a green (perhaps jalapeno) and a red sauce. The service was ok-- not really warm or friendly. We were in a rush, so small conversation was not really necessary. Lastly, something to note is that this is a cash only venue-- so come prepared.

The chicken is saucy and shredded, the shells are perfectly crispy, and you get some fresh crunch…read morefrom lettuce, onion, cilantro. Don't skip the homemade salsas!

Plato con pollo

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Crispy Chicken Tacos at the Beach

Casa Don Roge

4.0(47 reviews)

0.2 mi

Stopped in for a light bite, got a Super soft taco with Al Pastor and it was delicious. Vanisha…read morewas very gracious. I would definitely recommend this place.

We split this meal and it was really good flavorful juicy carnitas and juicy chips and sauce and…read morerice and beans and fried eggs with the salsa from the bar. Everything was excellent. Can't wait to come back.

Salsa me

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Salsa bar. Yes!

Reyes Market

4.1(170 reviews)

0.2 mi

Love the home feel, outdoor seating, amazing service and friendly owners. The pozole was extremely…read moretasty and reminded me of my grandmothers cooking. The experience was perfect. Very clean and a lot to choose from.

First time at Reyes market. Amazingly well stocked market, with great Mexican staples like moles,…read morechiles, desserts, etc. I had one of their specials today, Chicharron and Salsa Verde. My first look at the dish, I knew I was in for a treat. The taste and authenticity better than I expected. I was blown away by the quality and artistry. I was also pleasantly surprised by the fresh-made corn tortillas. Unbelievable texture and taste. I ate the entire dish . Service was excellent. Ambiance is also good-no frills relaxing. Quite frankly, I judge a restaurant by the food quality, not necessarily service or ambience. I would rather have great food and crappy service, than the other way around. But this place delivers on all fronts.

Chicharron and salsa Verde.

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Delgado's Mexican Restaurant

3.6(385 reviews)

0.6 mi

Went last week, go each week we stay in Carp annually. Disappointed in the other three places we…read moredined, seem to have gotten lazy. Food was excellent Service terrific and pleasant Margaritas are the best in town.

I went for lunch, and was happy to see they have a great deal for weekday lunch time. At this…read morerestaurant, you seat yourself. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. We chose to eat outside. I ordered the bean tostada, which came with rice and beans. It was a large portion, so I ate half and brought the other half home. Tables are also given complimentary chips and salsa. The staff was friendly and attentive. This was a great spot to have lunch at!

Had to stop by Delgato's

Bacon wrapped hot dog

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Churros con Helado

Tacos Don Roge

3.8(226 reviews)

0.0 mi

Great hole in the wall taco shop to fill you up after a long Beach day! We did tacos, burritos, and…read morechips and guac. Every bite was delicious but my favorite thing was their salsa bar with so many delicious salsa flavors and options! I would recommend getting chips to try all the flavors. Service was very friendly, felt like a family joint, and we sat outside enjoying the beautiful beach weather. We will be back!

This has to be some of the best Mexican food that I have had. We ordered the nachos and a carnitas…read moreburrito. It was delicious and I'm surprised that there isn't a line down the street!! That good!! Crazy good salsa bar.. I could eat here everyday! Small place but clean and a nice place to sit down and eat!!!

The other half of the salsa bar.

Nachos!! So good.

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Menu: meat choices, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas

Fiesta Market & Deli

4.1(38 reviews)

0.5 mi

Restaurant not open. Misleading. Waste of time. Makes it seems like it's open when in reality it's…read morenot. Maybe do a better job separating the two. Walked in and all the menus were still on. Totally misdirect. Go anywhere else.

I've been customer since early '90s & late 2000's & everything was delicious. I can't vouch for…read morecurrent food because I've been unable to revisit for at least a decade. It's on my bucket list.

Good size Asada burrito. Medium amount of meat. Pre cooked asada. Rice and beans were good.

Torta carne asada

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Chili Relleno plate, sauce was spicy, that a pluse., good chili unfortunately heated up in a microwave. Rice and beans were good.

Padaro Beach Grill

4.4(1.3k reviews)

1.7 mi

My boyfriend and I stopped at Padaro Beach Grill during an afternoon drive up the coast…read more Immediate impression: it reminded me of Hawaii in the best way. The outdoor seating area, the architecture, the sounds and smell of the ocean right there. Immaculate vibes. We went on a Friday around 3:30pm, so it wasn't crazy busy. We found a table without issue and there were always at least a few others available. However, I imagine this place gets extremely popular during peak hours. We ordered the Baja Fish Tacos and a side of French Fries. All were delicious - no complaints! Although the tacos are so loaded, they can be a challenge to eat! Would definitely return the next time I'm in the area.

Dear Hubby and I have been long-time fans of Padaro Beach Grill. As such, we wanted to introduce…read more(maybe re-introduce?) Sweet Granddaughter to the place on a Saturday as summer is winding down. Am not sure if there's been a change of ownership, but there did seem to be a change of results of the experience of visiting. Noting that in a previous review I mentioned live music. Several other reviewers did, too. When we were there this past weekend in the early afternoon, there was no music to be found. We caught the ordering line at the right time; it wasn't too long and it didn't take but a few minutes to get to the counter. After that, it went downhill to some extent. The main disappointment was the food. I mean, it's a restaurant, right? That's kind of the point. The ambiance is still fun - beachy casual, like you're a guest at a private beach club. But the food used to be much, much better. I made the mistake of ordering the tri-tip sandwich. It was served with grilled onions and smothered in BBQ sauce. It would normally also come with cheese, but I had that left off as cows' milk cheese and I do not get along. I would have much preferred to leave out the BBQ sauce and have au jus on the side instead to let the flavor of the beef come out. Alas, that's not an option. There wasn't anything else on the menu speaking to me at the time, or I could have / should have ordered something else. I thought about the fish tacos, but I'm not a huge fan of cabbage. In any event, the tri-tip was cut too thick. That made it tough to bite / and overly chewy. To the point where it wasn't a happy eating experience. I only finished half the sandwich and gave the rest to DH to eat later. I didn't choose to add any fries or onion rings as I wanted to give fried foods a rest. So I had half a sandwich, and half a very overpriced and underwhelming chocolate chip cookie for dessert. For me, the food was bordering on a failing grade. Barely a "C". DH, on the other hand, really enjoyed the fish and chips he'd ordered. I had a bite, and while the fish was really fresh, the batter coating was undercooked, which made for a mushy exterior texture. It was also extremely greasy. SG ordered her favorite meal of chicken nuggets and fries. She'll never turn down fries, so that made her happy. The chicken pieces were not that flavorful, and not that great a texture, either. We also spent the meal dodging ants which were running over the picnic tabletop. A tabletop which looked like it hadn't been cleaned by human hands in a very, very long time. Which likely explains why the ants thought it was fair game - they were on the hunt for missed crumbs. I can bet good money that when we ask SG if she remembers eating at Padaro Beach Grill, she will recall that it's the outdoor place where the ants were trying to eat our food. There aren't enough umbrellas for all the picnic tables, and there's not really any other source of shade on a warm, sunny afternoon. We were lucky enough to get one of the lawn-area tables with an umbrella, but we ended up feeling crowded when mid-way through our meal, a group of seven people took over the adjacent table. By then, we were ready to finish up and go. In past visits, lingering and enjoying the tropical vibe was part of the experience. Not during this last visit. A shame.

Lots of seating nooks

Maui Burger

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Teddy's By The Sea

4.3(941 reviews)

0.2 mi

We visited Carpinteria for the first time as a little summer escape from the heat in Simi Valley,…read moreand after arriving hungry, we came across this place. What a great find! The restaurant was busy, with tables pretty much full both inside and outside, but luckily we were able to get seated without a wait. I ordered the fish tacos, my son had the linguini pomodoro, and my wife ordered the cioppino. Everything was delicious. The seafood tasted incredibly fresh, and the fish in the cioppino was so tender it practically melted in your mouth. The broth was rich and savory--maybe a little on the salty side, but we still really enjoyed it. The service was another highlight. Everyone was kind, friendly, and welcoming, and you could tell the staff was working hard to make sure everyone had a good experience. I also really liked how diverse the menu is. There are plenty of choices for different tastes, whether you're in the mood for seafood, pasta, tacos, or something else. Overall, this was an awesome first experience and a great discovery during our trip to Carpinteria. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town, and we're looking forward to trying more dishes from the menu!

This used to be one of our favorite spots in Carpinteria, which makes it especially disappointing…read moreto leave a 1-star review. Unfortunately, after giving Teddy's by the Sea multiple chances, the problems have become too consistent to overlook. We've had repeated issues with online orders--food mixed up or not prepared the way we ordered it. On one occasion, we even found a piece of plastic in our lobster mac and cheese. But the most frustrating issue has been the completely inconsistent closing time. They advertise that they're open until 8:30 PM, yet we've shown up as early as 7:40 PM and been told they're already closed. This hasn't happened just once--it's happened to us multiple times. We really used to enjoy coming here, but between the order mistakes, the plastic in the food, and never knowing whether they'll actually be open during their posted hours, we've finally given up. If you advertise that you're open until 8:30, customers should reasonably be able to expect you to be open at 7:40.

Fish Tacos

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Ceviche

Rudys

2.9(163 reviews)

0.4 mi

Super quick. Got in and got out it was quiet they staff was friendly and got my order quick. Ended…read moreup getting a burrito. I would definitely come here again com check it out

Update: On most recent visits, the chips have improved! A few more chips with a to-stay order would…read morebe appreciated, though. Only got about 6 chips with my burrito. Seems with to-go orders, you get a small bag of more.

¡Salsa!

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El Taco Grande

3.2(144 reviews)

0.5 mi

Taco Grande is Carpinteria staple that has been around since I can remember. I'm personally…read morepartial to Reyes Market but Taco Grande is another great option in town. I always get their super burrito whenever I go and it never lets me down. The service is fast and friendly. I've actually never sat down to eat inside the restaurant but it looks like a relaxed place to eat a meal with friends or family.

This is what my "crispy taco" ended up looking like. I saw another review that said the shells…read morearen't homemade anymore and are too thin. One bite and they explode.

4-27-2023 Lunch time

Steak combo

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Crispy taco will explode with one bite. Make sure you have a fork!

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Monique A.

12 years ago

Just stopped at this restaurant with my family and had my kids experience a discriminating experience. Felt so embarrassed and had to explain what racism and discrimination are to them. read more

mike L.

13 years ago

have been here with my wife twice and we have never been disappointed, love the convenience and friendliness.

Sarah S.

9 years ago

Loved the food so much!! And the staff was very friendly and helpful. I loved how authentic the food seemed.

Tom T.

4 years ago

Very poor service e. Waited nearly a half hour for two chicken tacos and I was the only one there!

Breanne J.

111

15 years ago

Service was questionable. Food was disappointing. Everything seemed tasteless.

Steven M.

16 years ago

Great service. Very friendly. Excellent Mole!

Carola M.

4 years ago

Very nice and best food. love the service

Stephane J.

151

13 years ago

Mucho bueno!

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