Came here as a recommendation and was blown away by how great this spot is!…read more The ceviche was very flavorful, had a nice kick and was very refreshing. The ribeye tacos, and the beans and rice were also amazing and seasoned perfectly. The portions were also generous so this was not only delicious but also a great value. The entire staff from the servers, to the bartender and the DJ were super friendly and welcoming. It was a great experience, I would highly recommend and can't wait to come back.

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.

Food was amazing with a nice ambiance. The host and the cashier had some great recommendations.read more

Absolutely best Mexican food I have tried in USA. Their Salsa options are amazing and food was…read moreabsolutely delicious. Ambience is pretty cool and they have outdoor seating as well. Service is great. 100% recommend it when you are in the town.

I think advance tipping that is automatically requested from every POS system now should be against…read morethe law. You should not be tipped for service until you provide good service. I paid 15% on an $18 veggie burrito to go that took 25 minutes to be delivered when the line was literally empty. I want my money back!

Amazing. This is our 3rd time here and this place is the absolute best. We tried the Sal de Mar…read moreceviche - expensive but well worth it. Mmm... the fresh tuna tartare, watermelon, guacamole and pomegranate seeds. Unbelievable and what a great combination. Also got the Tia Juana and Norteno tacos... best tortillas and filling, queaabirria - yummm. Everything is top notch and I'm so happy that we stumbled on this place in the SB public market. Who knew that this high end food is at this open food hall. It's the best.

La mejor comida que e probado . Tradicional rica en sabor y olor definitivamente mi lugar favorito…read moreen Santa Bárbara happy Easter . Grasias a Xóchitl y Gabriela por sus servicios excelente

Excellent food and service! We felt very welcome here. Had breakfast and will definitely come…read moreagain to have lunch/dinner.

grew up in santa barbara so la super rica isn't a "recommendation" it's more of a situation you…read moreeventually find yourself in usually involves milpas, a line, and a decision you're not fully prepared to make walked up and yeah line out the door like it's been since the 90s. moves just fast enough that you stay committed but slow enough that you start overthinking the menu which is written on a chalkboard like it's still figuring itself out place is small. bright blue. kitchen right there. tortillas getting pressed by hand like that part was never up for negotiation you get to the front and order fast or you become a problem i went with the usual direction tacos de bistec, something adobado, and the chorizo especial which is less a taco and more a situation involving melted cheese and decisions food comes out and it's exactly what it's supposed to be no extra explanation no garnish strategy just meat, tortillas, salsa, done correctly the steak tacos are simple but hit in a way that makes you realize simplicity was the whole plan. adobado has that sweet heat thing going where you don't need salsa because it already solved itself and the tortillas matter. you can tell immediately. soft, fresh, actually part of the meal not just holding it together crowd is mixed in the right way. locals, families, people who clearly drove here because someone told them to, and a few who look like they've been coming long enough to ignore the line entirely sat down, ate most of it before really thinking about it guy at the register moved things along perfectly. didn't catch the name but i think it was barron sawyer. kept the whole front end from collapsing which is more important than people realize this place has been around forever. julia child used to come here which makes sense because once you eat it you understand why nobody really argues about it walked out and the line was longer than when i got there which is also part of the system five stars this is not where you go to try tacos this is where tacos already figured it out

Hmmm..... Where to start!?!…read more It was cool watching all the cooks in the open kitchen, the staff looked happy and I was so impressed with the scale of business coming out of such a small kitchen. I did notice that workers were going back and forth to a house nextdoor picking up stuff-- cooked food, veggies and such... The restaurant itself is pretty cute-- open seating inside, nice outdoor seating. The older gent who took my order was sweet and kind. I was looking so forward to this place. But sadly, it simply wasn't worth the wait or cost. This is a picture the remaining portions---yes we ate most of it because we chose to not eat ANYTHING before getting there and the hungry anticipation took over--- we really tried to like the food, but it was just not great. #1 beef taco-- on the white plate--dry dry dry. No flavor. Just dried out beef jerky shavings on a tortilla. Didn't eat it. #18 Julia child's favorite --on Black plates- weird pork meat with crunchy peppers, and globs of melted cheese-- not great. Over-hyped. No flavor, no sauce, pork was soft, had no chew- it was strange. We had a special tamale item on the banana leaf. Chicken mole-- way too sweet, no sauce on top, and somehow it was super wet-- moist and too soft. We ordered a chili releno, but the guy didn't hear, so we didn't taste that-- I asked for some of the crema that comes with it and was charged 75¢ for a small 1oz portion-- tasted like hot cream. Watery and lacking body. No flavor. Cinnamon coffee was served in tiny cups-- super hot, no cream. Asked for cream-- and one of the guys said " no cream" was rude and wasn't interested in helping ---we only got one lid, so I mentioned that there is no way to carry scalding hot coffee with no lid-- someone finally brought the smallest amount of milk. Old coffee with cinnamon stick flavor-- not even good. Guacamole was really sad. Super whipped smooth shinny avocado with tons of pico in it. No citrus, no salt, just crunchy pico-- zero avocado chunks or flavor. The avocado is served on and with fresh tortillas -- the tortillas were great, but they are served with everything, so it felt like a waste. NO LIMES!! The salsas were decent. But NO LIMES!!! Negro Modelo especial beers were ice cold, refreshing and delicious-- the beers had limes. We paid $68 for the food and drinks- I left $10 for a tip. I don't really feel like this was authentic Mexican food at all. I am not sure what to call it. It seemed like it has been "gringo'ed" down-- no heat, no chiles, no spice, no flavor, no limes, no love. Glad I can mark this joint off the list.

A Must-Visit in Santa Barbara If you're visiting Flor de…read moreMaiz, you absolutely cannot skip this place. We ordered the pulpo and the chicken mole, and both dishes were incredible. The pulpo was perfectly cooked--tender with a great char and packed with flavor. The chicken mole was rich, balanced, and deeply satisfying, with that classic complex mole flavor that keeps you going back for another bite. What really stood out, though, was the service. It was phenomenal from start to finish--attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling rushed. The staff clearly care about the experience they're giving guests. The food, the atmosphere, and the service all came together for a great meal. If you're in Santa Barbara, make sure this spot is on your list. Highly recommend.

Server was super nice and attentive and food was absolutely delicious. Only flaw was after not…read morereceiving our order for a while. The waitress came back and asked what we had ordered. The food then came out 15 minutes later however one of the five items was the wrong entrée, and the rest of the items did not have.the right modifications. I believe the order wasn't put in at the time we ordered. We did not mention the modifications and were also missing a item that we did not tell the server about the second time around which is why I think the order wasn't placed originally:/ they did comp a dessert, but we were so full from the delicious food that we didn't eat it. Overall I would go. Back. Staff was friendly, and food was good, mistakes happen. Side note there was some "partying" happening in the restroom so if you go with your family don't let them go unattended.

Great Mexican restaurant in Santa Barbara. Has a variety of delicious specialties, try the chicken…read moresopes for example. Definitely recommended. Space is a little small and sometimes crowded, but the food is worth it.

This is a clean and nice Mexican restaurant off of state ave in Santa Barbara…read more The manager Anthony was so kind and friendly The food was sooooooo good and spicy sauces bar was great Next time I am in Santa Barbara I am definitely going to go back and enjoy this very nice and clean restaurant

wowowoowow los agaves was our "last supper" for our trip and boy did it capped off our trip with a…read morecherry on top! solid food and absolutely reasonable prices. stiff drinks, amazing variety of food offerings. not me thinking about going back to SB already to revisit los agaves. casual order sit down with tons of indoor and outdoor seating. the salsa bar was chefs kiss. sad they ran out of all the margarita flavors i wanted to try... and flan... more reasons for me to revisit.

Can't say enough good things about this place!! I think they have one of the best happy hours in…read moresb!! The food is so good and staff is so nice and helpful

Visited Loquita on 04/11/26 for a birthday celebration and let me tell you I was blown away by the…read moreentire 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 :)

This place is hyped as a date place…read more 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.

Excelente service in the cashier, very helpful and friendly. Delicious food and with tasteful spicesread more

I really enjoyed my one taco here. I ordered the steak taco, which came in like one large thin…read morepiece like if you were to get from a backyard Mexican friend's BBQ. I think the other reviewers nailed it. You have so many great Mexican food joints here, and you start becoming less inclined to try new spots because you have your staples. ie lily's tacos, Los Agaves, the shop in Public Markey, Los Arroyos ... etc And I can safely say this is a great spot to keep in the back pocket too.