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    Rudy's

    3.7 (321 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Chilli Verde Burrito and a Chicken Enchilada combo with rice and beans.
    Anastasia D.

    Food was impeccable. I've never seen such a beautiful display. They make sure it looks as good as it tastes. It is a smaller and not too fancy of a spot. We went when there was no line so service time was excellent. Not to mention the portions are huge for around $20 a person. I would recommend this place to any and everyone in Santa Barbara craving Mexican food. It's amazing all around.

    Combo burrito, Carne asada, add fries
    Scott B.

    Back again and still amazing! Highly recommend the California Burrito (now officially on the menu ), it is so huge and very delicious. Might be the best CA Burrito in California... And Dr Pepper on tap to boot. We make sure to visit this place every time we are in town.

    Nice, clean interior!
    Mike J.

    Rudy's is the best! Chile rellano, taquitos with a generous heap of guacamole and sour cream, rice, beans, chips, salsa...all for $16.50! Nice clean dining area, friendly gal at the front and an awesome cook. Thank you!

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    Fast service and everyone was really nice! The food was amazing and fresh! I would love to come back again next time I visit!

    Combination plate with beef taquitos and chicken taquitos.
    Tanya O.

    We've been to two of the Rudy's locations and the food is consistently great! The location on Montecito has more seating. Food is served pretty quickly. The portions are generous and prices reasonable, especially for SB. So many good choices and have never had a bad meal at Rudy's.

    Nachos con carne azada
    Christian L.

    I was craving for nachos. Rudy's did not disappoint me. The best nachos with carne azada. They have a salsa bar to complete your tacos. the place in nicely decorated. Portions are big and delicious. I also tried the carne azada tacos. delicious. The service was great. There is nothing to complain about. I recommend it 100%.

    Cheese Quesadilla
    Mari B.

    Food was okay, we ordered the carne asada burrito which had no flavor the asada was mainly all fat in it. I got the chicken salsa verde enchiladas which came with rice and beans, that was alright. Portions are large and the bar is stacked with salsas , the most medium salsa tasted like had no spice at all. The chips were okay with the salsa but I was too full from the enchiladas. We ordered a cheese enchilada which was super huge also and very greasy. Service was fast, there was no one eating there until we got there about three couples came in then some orders were to go. The decor and ambiance is very nicely decorated but wish the quality of food matched their indoor decor.

    Mole enchiladas
    Dia D.

    We wanted a quick and light dinner after a long day of travel and our hotel recommended this place. It is a fast casual place with indoor and outdoor seating. The food is relatively inexpensive and the portions are huge. We got the 2 mole chicken enchiladas which came with chips, rice, and beans. Everything was tasty. They also have a salsa bar with several different types of salsas. Our food was ready very quickly.

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    Five stars for their gigantic, delicious fish tacos! They were the best I've ever had.

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    Nice people. Great salsa bar. Tasty burritos. Cool interior dining area. Quick stop off the 101 if you are passing through town.

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    Quick service and Food was amazing. Authentic. Great place tucked away from the crowds. A hidden gem!

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    They stop orders before closing. And then they have bad attitudes when coming in the door.

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    4.2(1.7k reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Visited Finch & Fork with my girlfriend. We had a lovely breakfast. Service was attentive and…read morefriendly. Our food was delicious. I'm normally not a yogurt person, but I really enjoyed theirs. I'm pretty sure the granola was homemade or at the very least sourced from a whole food brand. The baked pears added the perfect amount of sweetness. Pancakes and Avocado toast were also delicious. The cocktail is dangerous; I could have sipped on it all day. The restaurant is located inside The Kimpton. It's a beautiful property. Shoutout to Robert who was a pleasure to meet. Oh, and PARKING is COMPLIMENTARY if you dine at the restaurant, how awesome is that! (don't forget to tip the valet)

    Took my mom here for Mother's Day brunch after seeing generally positive reviews online…read more Unfortunately, the experience did not live up to the price point at all. First, Finch & Fork is essentially just the restaurant inside the Kimpton Canary Hotel. What I mean is that it's not a restaurant that happens to be inside of hotel property (think Caruso's). It's just where you eat as a hotel guest that is hungry for brunch. We had an 11:00 AM reservation, which I believe was the earliest brunch seating. The hotel lobby was packed and chaotic when we arrived. We checked in and sat down to wait, but while we were waiting, multiple other parties of two who checked in after us were seated first. Not a huge issue on its own, but not a great start. The Mother's Day brunch itself consisted of a buffet plus an entrée selection. The buffet had three main sections: seafood (oysters, shrimp, tuna poke), salads, and miscellaneous bites and desserts like deviled eggs, Italian wedding soup, and macarons. Honestly, the buffet felt more like cocktail hour appetizers at a wedding than a true luxury brunch spread. The entrées were fine. The service was fine. Nothing was bad, but nothing felt memorable or special either. The atmosphere was also extremely loud...noticeably so. What really dropped the rating for me was the value. For two people with no alcohol (just iced tea), the total came out to $264.60. That price was honestly shocking for what was offered. Nothing about the food, service, or atmosphere justified that kind of cost. As we were leaving, we noticed a Photo Booth setup and a bouquet-making station across the lobby. No one had mentioned either of these to us, and the bouquet station appeared unattended, so we weren't even sure whether it was included or an extra charge. Overall, I left feeling disappointed, especially because this was meant to be a special Mother's Day outing for my mom. If you're just looking for a casual hotel brunch/lunch/dinner, it's perfectly fine. But for a holiday brunch at this price point, I expected something much more polished, elevated, and memorable.

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    Andersen's Danish Bakery & Restaurant

    3.8(1.4k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Love this place so much, I consider driving up here from LA for more of the best quiche I ever had…read more So many perfectly sweet desserts to choose from. Everything is high quality and fresh for reasonable prices. Charming, cozy decor with Danish accents. Service is also excellent and warm. Quiche with Hollandaise Sauce - Light, buttery flaky crust, light, fluffy eggs. Absolutely delightful, leeks provided good texture. Came with a strip of bacon. Was so amazing hardly ate the sauce. Don't think you can sub salad for fries but no worries, as the breakfast potatoes were amazing. Many places offer breakfast potatoes but something seemingly simple is actually hard to make well. My friend's Bratwurst Sausage with Eggs, her favorite, was hearty and filling. A lot of indoor seating but we enjoyed our table outside, watching pedestrians on State St. and enjoying the beautiful scenery and architecture. We expected to wait to be seated but surprisingly it wasn't that busy. Order at counter and the food is brought to your table. As we waited, employee kindly gave us two free pastry samples, both delicious. All the baked goods I got to go I want again. Their scones are fabulous-slightly crunchy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. Their tea service which comes with champagne is pricey, I believe $75 per person. But interior is a perfect colorful and relaxed setting for tea. My tastebuds dream of coming back. Will be thrilled when I next indulge on their pastries and quiche.

    SCORE 0 HEALTH HAZARD 10…read more This is our third time we've had issues with the staff. Today is our last time going here. There was only one person in line and 4 staff members behind the counter standing around talking to each other. Nobody greeted us or asked for our bakery order. When I said excuse me to a dirty blond girl she replied "WHAT!" and continued to joke with a co worker. When the cashier finished with their customer they walked away and even though they saw we were waiting to be helped. I looked around and saw nobody helping seated customers or us at the bakery counter. Finally, the dirty blonde ask what we need and my response was "WHAT" ?! At this point we should have left and gone to Lilac Patisserie however we proceeded to give her our order. I told another customer behind us that rudeness seems to be the norm, and she agreed. I paid for our bakery items and asked an older woman scrolling on her phone if we could have a bag for all of our boxed treats. She grabbed a handful of bags and threw them at me from across the counter. We were appalled and left. We found a place to sit on State street to eat our treats and my daughter said she didn't want her Meringue because the dirty blonde girl used the back of her ungloved hand to repeatedly wipe her nose. We threw all $50 worth of baked goods in the trash. Yes, I should have gone back and complained I'm had everything refunded but it was Mother's Day and we didn't want anything more to do with this establishment. It was also an epiphany that they don't treat everyone this way. It could be you next time. Please go somewhere else. We will never go to anywhere but Lilac Patisserie which is to the left as you exit Andersons, past the stop light. You will definitely get your money's worth and the staff is friendly, professional, and greet you immediately as you reach the counter.

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    Lilac Montecito

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    4.3(94 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Husband and I live in Orange County but we come here quite often lol. It's probably my favorite…read morebreakfast place. I don't even need to eat GF and I would choose to eat here over other places. My husband has celiac so this is his spot! We love it so much! For me it's mainly Bc he feels 100% safe eating here. And we can share everything which means I get to try more dishes lol The other location Lilac Patisserie is really really cute too. Makes you feel fancy lol. Staff at both locations are exceptional and so kind. My fav dishes here are the French toast, apple sausage (SOOO GOOD, You must get it), pancakes, potatoes (also really good), coffee blueberry muffin, all their pastries really and the soup with the meatballs (I forget the name). Honestly, I think everything is good here. Love this place, we find every excuse to come here. Highly recommended.

    We dined here last night for an early Valentine's Day dinner and overall had a good experience. The…read morefood was well-prepared and the ambiance was nice. Our total came to just under $200, and we were happy with the quality of the meal. When the bill arrived, there was a large QR code printed on the receipt instructing guests to pay by phone. We used that option and completed the payment before leaving. We also lingered at the table for a bit afterward -- I was putting on my coat and we were in no rush -- and at no point were we given any indication that there was an issue with the payment. However, as we were walking to our car, the waiter and busser came outside looking for us, believing we had not paid. From the parking lot, I could see them searching and had my husband walk back to clarify. The situation was resolved quickly and the server apologized, but it was uncomfortable and embarrassing. Especially after using the payment method they provided. I understand that technical delays can happen, but I would recommend verifying payment status internally before approaching guests in that way. It unfortunately put a damper on an our dining experience and the rest of the night...

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    Lilac Montecito
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    Jeannine's Bakery & Restaurant - Norwegian Benedict with rainbow potatoes

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    4.4(690 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Jeannine's bakery is the BEST breakfast/brunch spot we've had! This is due to the food, service,…read moreand environment. I'll break my review down by each category. Service: While we waited in line outside, Lalo, walked up to all of us offering menus for those of us that didn't have any yet. He was very friendly, energetic and joyful with all of those around. We were able to ordered and be seated pretty quickly, within 10 minutes of entering the line. I think what's unique about their ordering and seating model is that they have you order your food at the register, pay, then take a seat where you like. In my perspective, this allows for a smoother in and out dining experience as you don't have to wait for a server and your bill. Environment: The inside of the restaurant provides a store like experience and as you wait in line you can shop around for custom merch. The outside of this restaurant provides great seating with views of the beach. Food: Our plates were delicious! We ordered some special plates they were offering that weekend. I don't recall the exact names, but my wife ordered a sort of lobster cake plate, and I ordered a type of huevo rancheros. We would definitely return here again!

    We came here early morning on Mother's Day…read more The process was to get in line, check in, get in another line to order your food, and then go find a table once you did. There was plenty of seating in the restaurant. We got here pretty early I want to say around 7:30am opening. After ordering and finding our seat outside, we didn't wait too long for our food. There isn't table service but there were localized water stations in each section of the restaurant. I also think enough people come around where it works out okay! We ordered: salmon eggs Benedict, banana French toast, and the special they had for lobster eggs Benedict. We thought this was one of the best breakfasts we ever had! I got a chocolate croissant to go and it was super super yummy. We would definitely come back, I definitely recommend!

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    Jeannine's Bakery & Restaurant - Jeannine's inside. Really cute. This is the second line once you are inside.

    Jeannine's inside. Really cute. This is the second line once you are inside.

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