They are the whole package! The patio adorbs and the food is delicious!! If I could eat one of each…read moreempanada in one sitting. I'll just have to work my way through the menu each visit. And let's not forget the side of potatoes cooked to perfection with a drizzling of yumminess. Side note: I didn't leave enough room for dessert, but if you're a dulce de leche fan there's an abundance of options. Oh and street parking can be challenging, but it's worth it!!

Half a dozen empanadas- carne and pulled pork Arugula salad…read moreChimi papas Bit slow service due to understaffing

Stopped by Mosaic Locale to check it out and left feeling a bit underwhelmed. The space itself is…read morecute and modern, and the drinks sounded creative, which is what initially drew me in. I ordered the matcha latte with strawberry foam. The strawberry foam was a nice idea visually, but the matcha itself was a miss. It tasted quite watery and lacked the richness and depth you expect from a good matcha latte, which made the drink feel unbalanced overall. Service also felt noticeably unfriendly and a bit cold, which took away from the experience. For a neighborhood café, you hope for a more welcoming vibe, especially when trying a place for the first time. Mosaic Locale has an interesting concept and creative menu ideas, but between the service and the drink execution, the visit felt disappointing. Hoping it was just an off day because the space itself has potential.

While on business in Santa Barbara, we ate breakfast at Mosaic every single day! We just couldn't…read moreget enough of the yummy coffee, delicious food and excellent customer service. I wish we had this gem in my hometown.

If you are in Santa Barbara, or if you are craving great Mexican food near the beach, this is the…read moreplace to go! I literally drive to SB for this place!! It's a 2.5 hr drive for me and I'll tell you it's worth it!!! Delicious, everything on the menu, the drinks are amazing, the service is outstanding, never disappointed when I go! Great location and the style is simply the best, the play the right music at a volume where you can still have a conversation and actually hear each other lol. Sorry, I always forget to take pics because I'm quick to jump in and just EAT! But I can honestly say everything is great, my faves are the enchiladas Ensenada, the empanadas and of course the rib eye tacos, OH and the rice ... now that's some good rice!!! If you happen to stop on by! ENJOY!!

I do agree with others that the hype is more than the substance, however, they do have standout…read moredishes that I would go back for. The octopus was cooked very well, that alone would get my repeat business. Not chewy at all, good smokey flavor. The crab enchilada was indeed jam packed with crab meat. Flavor was good. But again, jam packed with fresh crab meat. Ceviche had what looked like squid ink, it was pitch black but tasted very good. A lot of citrus flavor.

The food, service and ambiance are superb. Ironically we were going to another taco place but it…read morewas closed today. My husband and I were delighted to experience such a clean, fresh restaurant. The prices are right as well. Highly recommend!

Los Agaves On De Lavina St. -- A Rare Review from Someone Who Hates Writing Reviews…read moreI spent 25 years owning a business. I know what good service looks like, and I know what entitled looks like. I never write reviews -- I watched Yelp destroy good people over bad nights, and I swore I'd stay out of it. Tonight changed that. I sat at the bar. It took the bartender over five minutes to acknowledge I existed. Another five to ten to deliver a Coke. I ordered dinner and waited forty minutes -- which I might have forgiven, except getting his attention was nearly impossible the entire night. No eye contact. Body language that made clear I was an inconvenience, not a guest. Every interaction felt like I was interrupting something more important. When I finally got him to check on my order, he went to the computer and discovered he'd never placed it. I walked out. I noticed the people around me weren't faring much better. The slowness wasn't just my experience -- it was the room. Los Agaves appears to be a popular place, and maybe on another night with another bartender it earns that reputation. But entitlement has a way of spreading when nobody checks it. I hope management is paying attention -- because a beautiful restaurant dies one invisible guest at a time.

My husband and I were visiting Santa Barbara for the first time and celebrating a special occasion,…read moreso I made a reservation here for a special dinner- and I'm so glad I did! We had such a wonderful experience from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. Our waiter was attentive and checked in on us regularly while still giving us plenty of space to enjoy our food and conversation. We sat outside, which I highly recommend if the weather is nice. Even though the restaurant was busy, the atmosphere felt intimate and romantic. We ordered two tapas, two cocktails, and the paella, and we were completely stuffed! We ended up taking quite a bit of the paella home, and thankfully, it was just as delicious reheated the next day. We actually wanted to come back again the following night, but decided to save it for another special celebration when we visit Santa Barbara again. One of the sweetest touches was that they gave us a postcard with a handwritten message- it was such a thoughtful little detail that made the experience feel even more special. Definitely recommend for a date night, but I could also see this being such a fun spot to experience with a group of friends. We'll absolutely be back next time we're in Santa Barbara!

After a very disappointing meal the day before, I knew EXACTLY where I needed to go to redeem my…read moreexperience and I was absolutely blown away by Loquita. Every single dish was an absolute banger. The flavors, the textures, the ambience, and every single part was crafted so carefully. The pulpo was so tender it had me smacking the table and everyone around needed to order it bc "they'll have what he's having!". The paella was the gift that kept on giving and I was like a coal miner after his shift the way I left absolutely no grain of rice untouched by the end. The fish complete with ikura and citrus on top had every combination of refreshing but nourishing and delicious--I was absolutely spellbound. Finally, we enjoyed the creme brûlée and I wanted to cry. It was the perfect finish to one of my favorite meals of all time. I will be back so soon!!

We still absolutely love this place. S'more was good But…read moreI'm not a huge chocolate fan. Loved the marshmallow and graham cracker. The homer has a good strawberry flavor to it Cookies and cream -- wasn't a big fan of Vanilla bean donut holes are delicious Brown butter glazed donut 10/10 -- LOVED THIS DONUT

I was in Santa Barbara for the fourth and I have had this place on my bookmarks list. I was super…read moreexcited that I got to try it finally. My husband and I found parking right away on the street so that was already a great sign. Especially in SB. We went a little before 12 and there wasn't a lot of people. I got the strawberry milkshake donut and the apple fritter. My daughters devoured the strawberry milkshake one. I have tried a lot of different apple fritter donuts and this one wasn't my favorite. It wasn't a strong apple taste and the donut seems too fluffy for an apple fritter. But the WINNER was the salted brown butter latte. It was perfection. I loved everything about it. I will definitely be back for the coffee and may try some other donuts.

It's cash only and the primary language is English so yes, the food is unmatched in quality. Their…read morebasic chicken burrito will blow your socks off. But the Torta will take you to another planet. Even the baked goods, something I generally avoid in Mexican Bakeries, are phenomenal. Light, fluffy and moist they actually taste as delicious as they look. Finally I would stay away from the desserts if you value your waistline because once you've tasted their sweets you won't be able to resist.

Amazing pan dulce. Ordered tamales for a work event for the first time, and everyone said they were…read morethe best tamales they have ever had. The pork ones were a crowd favorite. The staff here is also great and they are the sweets people.

I came on a chill night. There's live music and piano. Beers were cold and the staff were super…read morefriendly and though rushed still had it all under control. The place is gorgeous it's got this rustic vibe and feel to it. Great for friends or dates. My choice was the blonde IPA. Also they let us play the piano and sing towards the end which was nice and intimate.

Wylde Works was a surprise visit in SB. Walking on State street and I saw that Wylde Works had…read moremead. I took another lap on State before finally deciding to double back and grab a mead instead of a beer. They only had their original on draft and of course, I tried it. The mead was light and airy and then the space was filled with piano music. While I was sitting at the bar, enjoying my mead a local had turned up and started playing the piano. I was enjoying myself so much that I stayed for another round. It's definitely worth a visit: good drinks, and friendly locals. A welcome spot of tranquility.

First timer ! Churro latte is amazing Arnold Palmer…read morerefresher is delicious Well recommended, customer service is great and very polite , they have two type of seating where the heaters are at and across the street is the gardens seating . Recommend to see both . Very clean environment nice and bright and very colorful in designs Definitely will be coming back with friends and family

Baristas and cashier were kind, fast and friendly…read more However, coffee leaves much to be desired. Beans aren't the strongest and resulted in a bland latte with the milk being the star of the show. 4 stars because the ambience inside is nice for chilling and the pastries were actually really good. Good buttery flake to the croissants and pain au chocolate.

I love Milk & Honey for its inviting atmosphere and unique, flavorful menu. The prices are also…read morereasonable for dining out, though the portions are on the smaller side, so you may want to order at least two dishes and a couple of drinks if you're looking for a more filling meal. My favorites are the Lamborghinis, the Brie with bread, and the Krimschaw Pilsner. I've visited this restaurant many times, and the service is generally good, though it can be inconsistent. Some visits have been excellent, while others have been just average, depending on how busy the restaurant is and which server you have. Overall, I would definitely return again and again for a delicious light meal and the enjoyable atmosphere.

My family and I stopped in for dinner while visiting Santa Barbara, and this ended up being one of…read morethe pleasant surprises of our trip. Overall, the food was excellent, the ambiance was welcoming, and the service was outstanding. One thing we especially appreciated was how family-friendly the restaurant felt. They had old-school cartoons playing on the TVs above the bar, which was a fun touch that kept everyone entertained. One thing to know before you order: the "tapas" here are much larger than what we've experienced at traditional tapas restaurants. We ended up ordering far too much because we expected smaller, shareable portions. Fortunately, that's a good problem to have, as everything was delicious. Just keep the portion sizes in mind when ordering. The drinks were also solid. The sangria leaned a bit more toward fruit juice than wine for our taste, but the other cocktails we tried were well-balanced and enjoyable. Between the great food, generous portions, excellent service, and relaxed atmosphere, we'd definitely recommend this spot to anyone visiting Santa Barbara.