Outstanding milkshakes! Try the chocolate peanut butter banana or the salted caramel. Pesto grilled…read morecheese sandwich is also excellent.

As an AVID chaperone and self-appointed elite food explorer, I always treat campus trips as a…read morechance to discover hidden gems. While my daughter made a beeline for Subway, I took the more adventurous route and headed straight for The Root Burger a spot we definitely don't have back home. I ordered the Swiss Mushroom Burger, and let me tell you... wow. The melted cheese hugged every inch of that juicy patty, the mushrooms were perfectly sautéed, and the bun was soft enough to make you close your eyes for a second longer than you meant to. Truly a pleasant surprise in a college food court. I'd order it again without hesitation. The fries? Solid. Crispy enough to keep you reaching back in the bag. The wedged salad? Ehh... let's just say it wasn't the star of the show. Not terrible, but definitely something I could've skipped and been just as happy. Service was fast, kind, and efficient exactly what you want when you're wrangling kids on a school trip and trying to sneak in a good meal. All in all, The Root Burger delivered a tasty, satisfying experience. If you find yourself on the UCSB campus, go ahead and treat yourself. Your taste buds will thank you.

I was recommended this place by an old friend and I had no idea it was there! I ordered their…read moredouble char burger meal and a steak burrito and it was delicious! The fries were definitely the star of the show and I could eat them all day. Steak fries are hard to find unless you're eating at a steakhouse so having these so readily available. Their steak/carne asada in their burrito is also so good. I reminds me of the carne asada I would eat during a party at my Tia's house so having it whenever I have the cravings really helps! I'm looking forward to having more fries and more steak!

Burger with 3 patties and 3 cheeses.... So. Very. Yummy…read more Love that this is like the original habit style burger. I was in the mood for regular onions not grilled ... it had that fresh taste as well. Fries were super filling and enjoyed the salsa bar to add a little kick to my options of sauces. Thanks you for the great burger and friendly service!

This place is great!!…read more Everyone is super friendly and helpful. The food is delicious. We got the breakfast burritos. It is independently owned and in IV. It is a convenient shop as well.

This place is great...if you like overpaying for the simplest of groceries. The selection is ok for…read morea small shop, but what really upset me is how they charge you $2 for an "optional" fee that they don't tell you about on top of their already absurd prices. I've had decent food from here in the past but tbh I'd rather go to any one of the actual restaurants on the same street

This review is better late than never...I am honestly not much of a sandwich person, but this is…read moreabsolutely the best sandwich shop in town. Two weekends ago, we hosted a birthday party for my seven year old. We wanted to have sandwiches for these adults and these were an absolute hit. Unfortunately, I didn't get a photo because people ate it too fast to get a good one :) We ordered the turkey sub. The servings were so generously cut. Everything was so fresh and delicious from the lettuce to the bread. One mom came up to me and asked where the sandwich was from because she also said it was the best one she's ever had in town. We went to a birthday party a few weeks before where they also had a party sub and it was amazing as well. I heard several people complimenting that host as well. Thank you Valentino's for not just your delicious sandwiches but your friendly service both in person and on the phone (ordered via phone a few days before), your timeliness, and awesome staff! The subs are served on a large piece of wood which they ask you to bring back when finished. I brought it back right after the party because there were no leftovers LOL. They were so nice and friendly even then. Valentino's is the best! Can't wait to try more and order for other parties!

I have tried the pizza before and it's been amazing! Tastes so fresh! Today I went and tried the…read moretyler special sandwich and it was absolutely AMAZING! Can't wait to go back and try other ones but this one might be hard to beat! The service was so kind and friendly. Such a cute family owned business here in Santa Barbara!!

Most rancid enchiladas I've ever had. Cheese wasn't even melted. It was still shredded. I had to…read moremicrowave everything. Absolutely disgusting. Their ordering system sucks as well. No option for added salsas. No modifications allowed. I threw everything away. Waste of money. Delivery driver didn't have a name nor would say what their name was. This was absolutely the worst delivery I've ever had.

A drunk Cucas breakfast at burrito hit all of college and now, five years later, can confirm it…read morestill hits. With an entire menu dedicated to breakfast burritos, you can't go wrong with any of them. Top it with the spicy red salsa and the tangy green for balance and this may just be the best breakfast burritos I've ever had.

DANG! I had just changed the oil in my car and need something quick and I was so happy to stop by…read moreEl Sitio. I ordered their asada burrito with avocado and cheese! Their Jamaica also tasted incredibly fresh and helped balance the savory with sweet. Once I took a bite out of this burrito, I couldn't stop. They have a salsa bar with fresh pico and it made a perfect addition to the meal.

I ordered the papas con chorizo over the phone. The order was ready pretty quickly, and the lady I…read morespoke with was very nice. The price was fair, especially considering it was a pretty big burrito. When I placed the order, the lady asked over the phone if I wanted to add beans. I said yes because I figured the beans would help keep the burrito from being too dry. Unfortunately, there ended up being so many beans that they completely overpowered everything else. I couldn't taste the egg at all, and I could barely taste the chorizo and potatoes. It honestly ended up tasting more like a bean burrito than papas con chorizo. For me, the food was probably a 1-star experience. On the positive side, the service was good, the order was ready quickly, the price was fair, and the burrito was a good size. I also liked that they had their different salsas available with little containers, so I could grab them without having to ask. Overall, I'd give the experience 3 stars. I would probably give them another try and order the papas con chorizo without the beans next time, because I'd like to see how it tastes when the ingredients aren't overpowered by the beans.

I've never had adobado tacos in my life and it only took two bites before I decided they were my…read morenew favorite. Today's meal was easily one of the best I've had in a long, long time. The pork was cooked to perfection: savory, juicy, and full of flavor and fat. The peppers were charred but not burnt. The melted cheese was plentiful. Combined with thin tortillas and sautéed onions and I can't even begin to fathom a better combination of satiating, mouth-watering ingredients. My wife's potato taquitos were also a hit, in addition to their house-made guac and chips and salsa. The ambience was lowkey for a cozy Wednesday afternoon, and the dining room is decorated with such colorful flare. Our server was incredibly sweet and gave us wonderful recommendations for our next visit, too! I genuinely wish I lived in Santa Barbara purely so I could go back and eat the adobado every day of my life. I'll be obsessing over those tacos until the moment get in my belly again. They legitimately reminded me what it feels like to be alive and how grateful I am to get to exist on this wandering space rock, in this moment in time. God bless Del Pueblo Café.

Good food and great coffee! They have delicious housemade syrups that take their drinks to the next…read morelevel. The issue with Del Pueblo Cafe is that although they have variety in their coffee menu, they are usually out of many things. I work nearby and have tried to time my lunch in order to make it in before they close the coffee bar, just to find the drink I want they are out of. I first came in for coffee week and fell in love with their Platano Latte. Myself and my boyfriend would then go in every other week and the barista would only have enough syrup for one or two drinks until it became more consistently no syrup at all. I also follow their page on Instagram and the hours vary greatly depending on the owner?/barista. And while I understand this is a small business, the inability of knowing whether they will be open or have the drink I want has been frustrating. Unfortunately this has lead to us not going back at all. I recommend that they make a permanent drink of the day so that customers know what to expect on any given day, sort of how Shalhoob's does with their daily specials and put it on the menu so that customers who don't use social media know what to expect. With Caje opening near by I do think Del Pueblo has comparable drink variety and quality but the lack of consistency may cause more people default there or somewhere else

Fantastic food as a daily driver for ucsb students. LOVE the rosemary garlic fries and the…read moreincredibowl (one of the only vegan options at restaurants I've found DELICIOUS). Great prices (no need to tip), friendly staff, and the food is pretty fast too. Pretty loud and stuffy inside so not exactly my cup of tea but the outdoor seating is very nice (some tables outside have umbrellas too)

This is a nice place. There are various options for quick bites, drinks, & snacks. The line does…read moreget pretty long but moves by fast. The workers are really accommodating & sweet. Plenty of area to sit outside for studying/eating & some space inside as well. Gochujang bowl: 3/10 I didn't expect much since these are student chefs & obviously they don't specialize in the meals they make. They used the same chicken from the arroz con pollo dish & added kimchi, kale, "pickled" veggies and rice. weird combination because the flavors cancel out. If you want a meal just order the arroz con pollo. There was also no gochujang paste at all.