Was looking at their sign on the street for a few days and we knew we had to stop in here before we left. If you've never had quesobirria tacos YOU ARE MISSING OUT! Get your ass over here now. I'm obsessed with birria and pretty much order them whenever I can, but beware not all birria is created equal! You're looking for a flavorful consume to dip the tacos in, cheese that pulls apart when you take a bite, and of course tender juicy birria! This place hits all those boxes AND the service was super fast and extremely friendly! A man greeted us as we were looking at the sign and gave great recommendations. We got the Yona special which is 3 queso tacos with your choice of meats and consumé to dip them in. You can choose 2 different ones. We got birria, pastor, and asada. All were great, but birria will always be king! He also offered us complimentary chips and there's a salsa bar. Overall 10/10 would absolutely return and suggest you stop reading and go check them out! read more

Came to Santa Barbara for a day trip from Solvang and enjoyed our lunch here. We ordered at counter and sat outside. The tacos and burrito were so delicious. It hit the spot. Salsa with chips was really good too. You can tell everything is made fresh. Service was friendly and helpful guiding us through what to order. They share space with another restaurant that's focused more on seafood. Casual yet comfortable spot. Looking for tag to coming back! read more

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Food made me severely sick. Salsa arrived in containers with the containers inflated with air (this is usually due to massive amounts of bacteria) so couldn't eat it. Quesabirria had bones in it. Absolutely terrible meal. I used to love this place, sad what's happened read more

Yona Redz - Bone in quesabirria tacos... - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

My husband placed an online order on Sunday. Order and payment were accepted, online hours said they were open. He arrived to pick up his order and the restaurant was closed. Understandable that things may come up forcing a restaurant to have to close for the day. Unacceptable that they would not turn off their online ordering system on a day they were closed. The demonstrates to me a lack of concern for their customers time and finances. Bonus that they have not been reachable by phone any time I've tried to call since then. Had to open a dispute with the credit card company for a refund. Really liked this place when the first opened at their original location, but price has gone up and quality of food and service has diminished over the years. Thought we'd give them another try but I think that will be the last time. Disappointing. read more

I visited Yona Redz for the first time this last weekend! the staff were friendly in navigating the menu, as they share their new location with another restaurant. We loved everything we tried! From the Birria plate, the asada quesadilla and the street tacos.. we liked it all! The consume and salsas provided added to everything we ordered. We had a great casual dining experience and will be returning again soon! read more

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The food is good that's why we were excited to meet the new spot at Victoria St but we were waiting for 50 minutes to eat. When the server a women with bad mood bring the food this was cold. It was a poor service to sad to see how you open a big place but with horrible service read more

Yona Redz - Yona Special - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Came here on a Saturday afternoon after hearing my friend rave about this place and I was not disappointed! I ordered the Yona Deluxe because I wanted some variety and all the items were great. I definitely got my birria fix after consuming three birria items. My favorite was probably the mulita! There is plenty of consome that comes piping hot with the food and the salsa bar had a good selection of salsas that paired well with my meal. I also ordered a jamaica to drink and it was yummy! There is limited indoor seating but it's lively inside and the staff are friendly and attentive. Would totally come again and recommend to anyone looking to try birria or craving birria! read more

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My friends and I stumbled upon this restaurant while walking around state street. We got drawn in by their birria sign and we are so glad that we came in to give this place a try! You first order at the counter. The lady at the counter was really nice and gave us some complimentary chips with our order. There was a nice selection of sauces/ salsas on the side for people to take. We ordered the birria taco set and some other tacos. We really enjoyed the birria. It was super flavorful and meat was tender. The consome was delicious. It was definitely missing the cheese so we ended up ordering some quesabirria tacos. I'm glad we got it because the cheese made it even more delicious! I would definitely come back specifically for the birria. Im definitely getting the birria ramen next time! read more

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I heard good things from many of the people so I decided to try.... Nothing said.... Just not even okay. Don't waste your time and money. No service at all... Foods were Zero star... read more

I honestly don't know how this restaurant could get things so wrong. The lady taking our order had a bad cough. Initially, she was coughing into her elbow but then proceeded to cough directly into her hand. We didn't notice her washing her hands before bringing our food over to us. Afterwards, she was playing with a dog that someone brought into the restaurant, and again, we didn't see her washing her hands afterwards. My shrimp taco had only one shrimp in it, and my fish taco only had a tiny piece of fried fish in it. Both tacos were filled with mostly chopped lettuce and tomatoes. The two burritos we also ordered came with a strange cheese that tasted like cheese used for fondue, absolutely nothing like Mexican cheeses typically used for such dishes, like queso fresco or cotija. We were so disappointed, especially after seeing such high Yelp ratings. read more

1 lb red snapper for $45 plus tips and tax =$55, not even enough for 1 person. Took forever long to make. It used to be 2-3 lb for the same price when my husband joined. An international ripoff for a small Asian woman with a young kid in sight. They said it's market price for the fish they had today. Then a 2 lb red snapper was made up after my strong dissatisfaction. Apparently Asians are also treated differently in a Mexican restaurant. read more

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I had been hearing about this place since COVID and never tried. Even followed them on social media. So when I had the opportunity to be in Santa Barbara, I had to stop here. It was a Saturday at 1030 pm with a mixed crowd. Some families and some people who had clearly come to have their post bar drinking grub. Since they're known for their birria, I just had to try the quesotaco and then the vampiro intrigued me so I ordered asada. It definitely hit the spot. Very flavorful! All the salsas were fresh. And they offered radishes too which I love! The hot salsa is very hot so use caution. My friend loved the fresh horchata and I thought it was a great touch they served them in cantaritos. Made it feel more authentic! Also met the owner Jonathan (Yona himself). He was super friendly and gave us some stickers and a business card. If ever in SB, check out this spot! read more

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Was walking down State St. looking for a late lunch when I spotted their sign claiming best Birria Taco and had to try it for myself. Since it was a Saturday, they were offering the Yona Special made with Goat which is the traditional meat to have in Birria Tacos. We both got 2 goat and 1 beef for our Yona Special and oddly one came out almost 10 minutes earlier than the other. The staff were very attentive and kept checking on the second order for us and kept us updated. They did apologize for the delay which we did appreciate. The Birria tacos themselves were pretty good. At first, I was a little nervous with how much cheese there seemed to be but after biting into it I saw there was a decent amount of meat too. Taste was great and I honestly couldn't really tell which was goat or beef. I think what would have made this 5 stars was if the tortillas weren't so greasy, since they were falling apart as we were eating them. I think a harder sear of the tacos would have helped it stay together and gave it a nice crunch. read more

Yona Redz - Yona Special - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I came here to have a nosh before a concert. I ordered the "famous" birria quesadilla taco. It was cold. Smallest portion of rice was $5. Cold. I notice two other couples are offered chips and salsa. They were white. I'm not. I ask the employee Mike why didn't I get any. He said I'd order enough. My total plus tip was $19.84. I ask him what's the price point? He scoffed. I asked him if it was because I'm not white. He told me to leave. Don't go here unless you're white because the self hating Mexican ( I don't remember his name but he wore snug overalls and had facial piercings) won't offer you free chips and salsa. read more

Yona Redz - Cold Spanish rice. Cold birria quesadilla taco. No free chips and salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The food here is amazing! You can tell the quality is top tier. Wife ordered the carne asada tacos while I ordered the birria tacos. We also ordered a ceviche tostada. I am definitely coming back when the wife and I are in the area. The service is great too. Very friendly and attentive. Ambiance is great too! The interior is has a lot of seating. The quality in meat and shrimp is there. I highly recommend this place read more

Yona Redz - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Food was bomb. Took over an hour to get our food. It was pretty busy. I don't think i'd go back. It was hard to get to as far as parking.

The food was really good once you got it while was not soon. Two tables including mine were waiting for a second dish ordered at the same time for a long time. We never got our chips and salsa. read more

Went in today to get five tacos. After ordering we went to go and sit down to wait for our food. We waited for about 45 minutes and still had not received anything we ordered, but I saw the staff running around and chatting. There was no other customers at that point or any time that we had been there. I went up to the front and asked how much longer it was going to take. She checked, and told me that they hadn't even started on the food yet. I requested a refund because we had to get going for a show, and I was told she wasn't able to issue one and to come back a different day. What a scam. $40 dollars for tacos, a massive waste of time, no food, and no refund. We started going here years ago when they were at their old location, and followed them to the new spot. We live hours away but would make a point to stop here whenever in town, and a few times took a separate road trip just to eat here. Sad to say I won't be back. read more

The fish tacos from 3 to 6 PM are $6 and they are superb. Good guys, good service, right across the street from Arigato and the barbershop. read more

First time my Husband and I have eaten here. We wanted some birria queso tacos. Before we headed home we decided to stop and eat here. Delicious food, great service and great ambiance. Their tacos are really good and consume also! We are definitely coming back. read more

Yona Redz - My husband's plate empty and I still have a quesa birria left. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The food is amazing. The place is clean and the salsa bar is just what you need to dress up your tacos. Overall 5 stars- but they lose 2 stars for charging a 4% fee when paying with a credit card (this practice is illegal in California as of July 1, 2024 per Senate Bill 478 and also per CA civil code section 1748.1). They frame it as a "4% cash discount" but that's also covered in SB478 and is also technically illegal. The only exception provided in the bill is for gas stations. Really wish I could have given them 5 stars. The food is worth it. I'll be back too. The illegal 4% fee won't keep me away, the food is that good. Just saying- credit card fees are a cost of doing business. There's nothing stopping them from refusing Amex which a lot of small businesses do to save cc fees but instead they are knowingly breaking the law by charging more for customers who pay with a credit card. read more

During an overnight excursion in Santa Barbara my wife and I spotted an ad on the back of a bus for Yona Redz. The tacos in that ad looked incredible and we made a mental note. We made a stop at a local game store and when we walked out Yona Redz was directly across the street, as if fate was telling us to have Birria Queso Tacos! I don't know about you but I always listen to fate especially when Birria Tacos are involved. My wife and I ordered three tacos each. We didn't get the consume which for some might be blasphemy but I chose to dunk my tacos in their Chile de Arbol. The creamy, perfectly melted cheese, tender Birria and spice blended together perfectly. Before I get a head of myself and forget the staff was super friendly. It was an all around awesome experience. We will be back next time we are in the area! read more

Yona Redz - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The hours are inaccurate on the website. The second time I placed an online order I went to pick up and the doors were closed. I showed two workers and they seemed confused. The customer service function on their website doesn't work. It said the email recipient was invalid when I reached out to get a refund read more

Authentic Birria Tacos and Perfect Margaritas - A Must-Stop Destination* I have to say, that they serve the best birria tacos I've ever tried. From the moment I took my first bite, I was blown away by the delicious, authentic flavors. The tacos were perfectly seasoned, tender, and juicy. The atmosphere inside was nice. But it wasn't just the tacos that impressed me--their margaritas are great and worth trying. If you're a taco lover or simply in search of an unforgettable dining experience, Yona Redz is the place to make a stop. read more

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We had a party of 6 and enjoyed the Barria tacos before we headed to Painted Cabernet for a fun girls night. The service was great. We will go back. read more

WARNING DO NOT WORK WITH Yona Redz Catering. Avoid Yona Redz catering!! These Crooks destroyed all of our careful planning for our special day. There was no bar when guests arrived. No Water on tables, no wine on tables all of which were promised in the contract. We were promised 8 servers and only 3 appeared for 151 people. Food and drink that we paid for never appeared. No wine, the tacos were small and dried out, not what we had been served at our tasting. Yona Redz never responded to us after numerous attempts to try and resolve this or at least get some compensation for their breach of contract, overpriced underdelivered services. Avoid Yona Redz catering, they are crooks! They ruined out wedding day. read more

My family and I are here now and have been waiting 40 minutes without food! Waited nearly 10 minutes just to place an order and when I do start to order the cashier stops taking my order to talk to a random customer who walks up. Rude! I had to flag down a server to ask for chips and salsa. At least his was nice. Been here now for 1 hour now and they have served people who came after me! I will never return and would leave now if I hadn't already paid. Horrible experience!!! They need a negative score! read more

Another attempt at burger week led me to Yona Redz I was already familiar Yona Redz ( burrito week was to blame ) So I knew I could take the gamble with their burger offer I entered on a Saturday afternoon early evening Service was fast I enjoyed staring outside the restaurant Lost in all the different beautiful faces... My order came I took it to go, knowing I would be eating In less than 5 minutes And what's this.. Bonus consommé... ( I tasted this like twice in my life) I didn't even know this came with it.. The consommé was bomb!! Done to perfection with herbs and all types of "I love you ingredients " ( I wish I could enlighten you with actual names, but mexi cuisine is still new to me) Wasn't much salt.. But when your seasons and herbs are working together Salt is just a distraction... The temp was really hot.. And this side item was very filling Ok the Birria burger... I wasn't expecting it to be actual chunks of beef. Like tender stew beef.. This dish was super yummy.. Happy biting into each opportunity of this burger I felt like my choice of this was place was a homerun Straight out the park.. Going, going gone.... I guess I was supposed to dunk the burger in Consommé....‍‍ While that wouldve been natural for some to do.. I thought the bread could use a toasted texture And going next time I would suggest that the bun be toasted., It's not the end of the world.. Moreso the reunion between me and Yona.. So uh.... I guess I will see you there next time Even better, you already know what to ask for read more

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Came in for SB's Burger Week to try the famous birria burger with consume. Wow. The creativity! They were prepared quite quickly and didn't wait too long. At first thought, this kind of reminds me of a pambazo. The burger comes with lots of meat, onion, cilantro, and a layer of melted/toasted cheese! So good. The consume was also very delicious and had great flavor. I used the spoon to put the consume onto the burger to make every bite even more delicious. This is the first time I try this restaurant's food and I did enjoy the burger and recommend it! I didn't really care for the salsas I grabbed from the salsa cart. They were too watery and diluted for me. but the burger, yes, delicious. read more

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I would rate this place 15 out of 5 if I could! The service was amazing (special shout out to Brian), prices are VERY reasonable, the food was some of the best I've had in quite some time, & the environment is very cute and cozy, with outdoor seating which is always a plus. Hoping this review gets them a ton of traction as it's a newer place, but I definitely say try it out! read more

Yona Redz - Quesotaco Platter - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Overall rating: 4.5 Food: I stay craving the birria and consomé from here! I usually get the Yona Deluxe to get a bit of every style available. Soft and flavorful meat is what makes this so good. The consomé is just the cherry on top so make sure you get one if it doesn't come with your order. If you dine in, you get chips and salsa (salsa/condiment bar at your disposal). Very good salsas to pair with your meal. Another highlight, their michelada! Make sure you try one. You'll love the taste, spicy tamarindo candy straw, and mini taco it's served with. I personally was not too fond of the carne asada (too many fatty pieces for my liking) so I'd definitely stick to the birria. Location: Located on State street with plenty of parking locations around (remember you get 75min free at city parking structures). A bit small inside but they have an upstairs and outdoor seating opens too. read more

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Quesabirria tacos were pretty good. We got the meal of 3 tacos for $17. They were very good and very pricey! The burrito with birria meat inside was okay nothing stood out but it was a decent burrito. This place is located on state street in a good area. The place is somewhat small with limited seating inside and an outdoor patio. Service was decent. State street is expectantly pricey but I think this place over did it a bit. read more

Yona Redz - Quesotacos & Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We just discovered this place last weekend and we will definitely be back! The staff is so attentive and kind and the food is absolutely amazing. They have traditional goat birria on Saturday and Sunday and it is a must try. read more

Yona Redz - Pastor tacos, Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Ordered Shrimp tacos got FISH. Food was Good so I didn't report the mistake. Will go back.

Here in Santa Barbara for the fabulous weekend. This restaurant was conveniently located near our hotel. My hubby was hungry and wanted a burrito. So we decided to come here and order one for him to go. First off it wasn't too crowded. But the prices are pricey but that is to be expected for Santa Barbara on State Street. We placed our order and they gave us small containers so that we can put our hot sauce in. Then we were seated and waited for our to go order.They have a flat screen television that was showing soccer silently as delightful latin music filled the air. Our order was ready in about 10 minutes. When we got back to the hotel my husband devoured the burrito and said that it was delicious . He loved how it was grilled and prepared. Thank you so much! read more

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Good tacos and nice selection of salsas. Lengthy menu but a little pricey. One good thing is that it's one of the few places open late in SB. read more

Yona Redz - Salsa bar - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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We went in to Yona's to get the Burrito Week burrito, there was only one other customer in the restaurant, waiting for something. The woman who was working the counter, ignored us, was yelling at the cooks (it's an open kitchen) and then answered the phone and was on it arguing with someone). A young, very clean cut man who was working there behind the counter stood frozen unsure what to do. The woman never acknowledged us in any way. After about 5 minutes on the phone she hung up and went back into the kitchen and yelled at the workers more. We left without being addressed or ordering anything. read more

Bring on the Birria! Make my Horchata a double! I took a sip of the greatest Horchata beverage of my life, promptly died, went to heaven, then made my way back into corporeal form to consume Yona Redz' superior Birria Queso Street Tacos. If you've never tried Birria, you're in for a feat of culinary meat! Birria: Noun. A magical meat stew (of beef, goat or lamb typically) originating in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. The meat is marinated in an adobo made of vinegar, dried chiles, garlic, and spices and cooked in broth. For Birria tacos, they heat up the tortilla and dip it in the broth before adding the meat and serving it with onion, cilantro, salsa and lime. The stew is fabled to provide relief for those with a hefty hangover. Located along the fabulous State Street Promenade, the atmosphere at Yona Redz is welcoming, with everything one needs to become an expert in Birria Queso Tacos. (There are many other delectable treats for consumption but I recommend one start with their Birria) Large portions are served in each taco, so two were quite filling. Complimentary chips and salsa are an added bonus. The salsa bar is exceptional. Their tomatillo salsa and chunky red salsa are equally delicious and perfectly balanced without too much heat on the Scoville scale. Staff are incredibly helpful and ensure patrons have a satisfactory experience. Tables are available both inside the restaurant as well as outside. I shall return! *My only itty bitty wish would be to adopt an alternative to styrofoam containers for takeout orders. read more

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Sadly this place has gone downhill since they moved to the new location. $7 for a mineragua is wild. Waited 30+ minutes for five tacos. There was no one ahead of me in line. It's a shame because I always liked them when they were at the old location. read more

Quesabirria tacos have finally made their way to Santa Barbara and this is the place to get them! Walking in, there is both indoor and outdoor seating on State. The staff was super friendly and lively as we ordered our food. If you are looking to try quesabirria tacos for the first time or looking for the perfect order, I highly recommend ordering the Yona Special. You get three tasty quesabirria tacos, consume on the side, and a drink! That was exactly what I needed and it was DELICIOUS! Can't wait to stop by again when I'm in town! read more

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