It was the weekend and walking 'round my hood I didn't want to wait a long time for food. CTC had a…read morefew people seated but wasn't so crowded that I would faint from hunger before being served. The concept is quick Italian. With pasta dishes and different main dishes along with sides. They run a deal if you build a full meal and it runs about $15. The staff were nice and I could tell they really wanted to do a good job. The problem really was the food. It lacks fresh flavors and reminded me of an airport restaurant. Everything is clearly pre made, which in itself isn't awful. It just really tasted reheated. Risotto: what was touted as "yellowtail" was canned tuna. Very fishy smelling and even worse tasting. I thought it was a bold special and imagined a seared sliced fish over the risotto. What I got was akin to cat food. I couldn't even choke down a small fork full so I did something I freaking hate doing, I complained to the manager. He did end up taking the dish off of my bill which I appreciate, especially since I honestly found it so awful I couldn't finish a bite. When I gave my reason he did say something troubling. He said the chef uses fish stock in a lot of his dishes which A) should be noted for those who are allergic and B) still doesn't account for the canned fish overwhelming the dish. Hopefully he saw I wasn't being difficult and giving honest feedback. Anyway, I'm happy he did the right thing. Mozzarella sticks were free with yelp check in and average. Roasted potatoes were good but are more like potato wedges and not fingerling are small whole roasted potatoes. Which is fine but unexpected. The tiramisu comes in a cup and tastes mostly of whipped cream. The set up and outside are cute. The staff work hard and really tried to give a great experience. The problem really is the food. It's bland at its best and inedible at its worst. With more restaurants opening in the area soon I would not bet on CTC for the long haul unless they start to put better food on their plates.

New casual Italian street food joint in Little Italy next to the bustling Waterfront bar…read more Food was pretty good but not mind blowingly delicious. This place earns its fourth star as service was outstanding, prices are on par, there was no wait, and we got a small order of two fried mozzarella sticks for free with our Yelp check-in. It seems much of the food is pre-made and then heated up to be piping hot (like the lasagna). Some clearly seemed made to order, like the fried chicken and fried artichokes. There are tons of desserts in their display case, including tortes and traditional or strawberry tiramisu. I only really liked the sausage calzone ($5), which was pretty small but delicious especially the crust. The lasagna was huge for only $9, and tasted homemade (light not heavy or salty) but I wasn't wow'd. The fried artichokes (tiny pieces instead of big leaves) were on the soft side not too crunchy. The fried chicken ($9) which is a specialty here was just OK-- small panko-battered thigh cutlets with a decent flavor. The place was almost entirely empty on a weekend evening, and my dining companions and I were seated right away on the outside patio. There are not a lot of seats but this doesn't seem to be a problem. The bathroom is located down the block, and you have to get a key from the staff. My companions chose to wait until they got home because they didn't want to bother but I didn't find it too annoying. BOTTOM LINE: A nice place for a quick meal with excellent service, but food was not especially memorable. I might go back to try a tiramisu since in Italy tiramisu is better at takeaway places versus sit down restaurants.

Chef Amy is fantastic and her food is amazing!!! She really knows her stuff. She listens to you and…read moreknows exactly what you want in a menu. Customer service is impeccable. She truly is the best! She's a fabulous teacher as well. Highly recommend!

Great tacos! Attended a graduation party tonight where El Taquerito catered. Great food and…read moreservice. We will definitely call them for our next catering event.

Had El Taquerito cater our wedding for 160 people in Santa Barbara and would 100% recommend…read more Sevastian was always a fast responder (through email or text), was accommodating to any last minute changes, was very helpful in terms of layout and timing for our wedding, and was very fast in providing the food to our guests. Many of our guests also told us the tacos/aguas frescas were so good! Thanks for an incredible day.

If you have an event nearby, cater Famous tacos. We had a wedding nearby and they were great. The…read morefan favorite was the carnitas. Thanks again for the great food and service

This is the second time eating their food but the first time hiring them...sooooo professional,…read moreefficient, clean, cost competitive and delicious food!! I handed out quite a few of their cards. Johnny served us and did a great job. I'm sure we'll have them over again for another event!!

I personally think it speaks volumes if you always want to review a business because that shows…read morethey're nothing but amazing and they always deliver quality! Catered my daughter's birthday yesterday and I went back for more!!! Better yet I have been limited with my diet so there were options for me as well! I did not feel guilty about my eating and hit every goal I had while having fun with my family. I'm originally from LA where we see taco spots everywhere but even my own family said they would come down here nonstop to have the food from Tacos Cortez !!! Thank you Bernardo for always being amazing to us! Will always continue our loyalty to you!

Horrible experience with this vendor charging us in full for a service with food and drinks and a…read moreminimum of 3hrs... never brought out the agua frescas and said we would have to pour it into something if we wanted it. stayed 2hrs and left claiming he had other events. he obviously didn't allow enough time in between and rushed my event with a bad attitude. leaving my guests to hear all the drama.

Had such an amazing dinner by Chef Pamela on Feb. 24. Food was so delicious. She is a fabulous…read morechef. Started with an amazing appetizer. Than had a two course dinner followed by an amazing dessert. You're allowed to bring in your own wine. I can't wait to try more of her amazing dishes. Thank you Chef Pamela

Had a wonderful dinner for a quaint group of 10 on 2/24/18. Chef Pamela began with a wonderful…read moreappetizer of homemade bread crust served with peppers and shrimp marinated in beer. First course was spaghetti with clams, second course was salmon in potato crust with lobster sauce served with grilled vegetables and we ended with a lovely dessert of tortelli matti filled with cream. The ambiance was fantastic and the view breathtaking! You may bring your own wine with no corkage fee. Chef Pamela will do private parties as well as cooking class parties. I will definitely be trying more of her exquisite dishes!

If you're thinking about booking Churro Champ, DO IT NOW!!…read more The churros were easily one of the biggest hits of our god daughter's baptism! Our guests couldn't stop talking about how delicious they were, and the slushies were the perfect drink for such a hot day. Even the next morning, everyone was still asking about the churro cart! On top of that, Hugo and his team were incredibly kind, professional, and accommodating. We decided to add the slushy machine at the last minute, and they made it happen without any issues. It ended up being one of the best additions to our event! We are absolutely going to be booking them again!!

Everything mentioned in my first review is why this is a Round 2 review!! Same family, different…read moregraduate. :) Churro champs customer appreciation is unmatched. They took my college graduates invitation design and turned it into a memorable menu sign. They offer so many beautiful cart design options that showcase their attention to detail, and customer satisfaction. This family owned buisness will serve and treat you and your guests with all the care of a loved family member. And the fresh Churros are mouthwateringly Delicious!!!! Till the next party Churro Champ family!! With all my heart, thank you!

Huge props to our event planner Naomi who really went above and beyond to plan our event. After…read morecoordinating all of the tables, chairs, linens, etc for an outside party weeks ahead of time we were totally blindsided and stressed out by a rain forecast! Naomi was so great and was able to elegantly pivot our plans to be inside at the last minute. The result was BETTER than what we originally planned and a little less expensive. Of course Gabby's team also cheffed up an amazing culinary experience for our 70 guests and the party was fantastic. Bravo!

Thank you to everyone at Seasons who helped make our son's wedding reception and dinner so…read morewonderful! The food was delicious & beautifully presented, the staff were efficient, helpful & lovely, and service throughout the evening was perfectly executed. They left our home in sparkling clean, orderly condition. We couldn't have been happier!