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    De La Guerra Dining Commons

    3.2 (13 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Pizza, Sandwiches
    Open 7:15 am - 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Pork Pozole with Radishes, Cabbage, Onion, Lemon and Tortilla Chips
    Brandon L.

    As someone who was a UCSB student for four years and working here as a staff member for three after that....you have to appreciate the little things like De La Guerra Dining Commons. One of my favorite places to grab a quick bite to eat on campus, you have to time it just right. If you hit DLG at 12pm be prepared to wait an eternity to get inside. You have to take note that class times are gonna be the deciding factor on whether you wait in line or zip on in. Try aiming for that 11:50am or 12:45pm instead for a sure way in! What I appreciate about DLG is it's options for folks to eat. One side is a taqueria with different types of Mexican food to enjoy, a soup and salad bar to craft your goodies, a stir fry bar with different types of bowls to try out, a pizza counter, a grill for sandwiches and burgers during the day and the main dish of the day at the blue plate location inside. As a student I definitely tool places like the dining commons for granted so I am happy I get to work here and try all the dishes! I often connect with the staff to see what they are thinking of trying next and they always take that feedback from students too so please let them know what you want to see! My favorite thing to eat is Pozole here as it reminds me of home when I am a little homesick and although it doesn't hit as much as my abuela's pozole...it is still fantastic and cooked with love. If you have a meal plan as a student you can eat here whenever it is open, but for those without one you have to pay via credit card at the entrance of the dining commons itself. It's around $12 for all you can eat and I highly recommend eating here if you are visiting campus to get a feel for what meals look like during the year. Thanks DLG and see you this week!

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    its bad. don't go here. long lines for subpar food. the hard boiled eggs are the only things worth getting, otherwise steer clear.

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    This pizza is absolutely phenomenal, probably the very best pizza I've ever had in my life. The…read moregentleman at the front was super nice and the interior had a nice vibe and great music. The pizza slices arrived promptly with a fresh basil leaf on top. We started with a slice of the pepperoni and sausage #1, which had amazingly crispy/chewy crusts, and a garlic knot which was perfectly garlicky with a pillowy interior. Later we also shared a figgy piggy, which was probably our favorite slice. The fig matched the bacon flavor with perfect balance. Finally we got a cookie to go. Amazingly crispy on the edges and soft in the middle, with pools of bittersweet chocolate, butterscotch chips and a dash of flaky sea salt. We literally walked away in a haze. We are still wondering if that pizza experience truly happened to us. We are out of towners, and even if we never get to experience that again, I'll die happy knowing that I had the honor of consuming this absolutely phenomenal pizza, cookie and knot.

    If you're in Santa Barbara - do not leave without trying this place. Casual, hidden gem on a quiet…read morestreet. You order at the counter and find a seat. The setting is great! Your table is thoughtfully set up with plates and cutlery for you to grab as needed and perfect for sharing. Grab your drink from the fridge. Plenty of options to select from: water, flavored Pellegrino, beer, or if you prefer they have some beer options on draft. Let's get to it! The Figgy Piggy- wow! If you love sweet and salty, this is it! A fig marmalade as your sauce layer with plenty of crispy bacon and a ricotta center. 10/10 You will not go wrong with a pepperoni classic. The pepperoni cups are crispy with a subtle spice. The lemon mushroom is also a great slice! The cauliflower salad was AMAZING!! The herby flavorful yogurt based dressing was so tasty. The cauliflower was just roasted to perfection. You have to get the garlic knots! These are buttery, soft, pull apart beautifully and are topped with real garlic. Honestly the best knots I've ever had in my life! Make sure to leave room for their cookies! Overall the service was great, great casual ambiance and even more amazing food!

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    If you are looking for some quality pizza in SB, look no further. L' antica pizzeria hand makes and…read morebakes each pizza order in-house. I love the thin crusts of their pizzas because it doesn't leave you feeling too heavy even if you ate the whole pizza (aka, no food coma crash despite the carbs). Tried the Caserta Pizza (5/5) It's made with double flor di latte sauce base that gives it creaminess. Then topped with Italian sausage, garlic pecorino, basil, smoked provolone cheese, and Calabrian chili. The sausage was savory, and the cheese was melty and of good quality. You can taste the mild spice from the chili flakes and the herbal-ness from the basil. Add-on some of their housemade chili oil sauce for an additional spice kick. Service was professional and courteous. We had a great time and really enjoyed our dine-in experience here. We'll be coming back to try out other flavors for sure.

    I cannot believe that this place doesn't have five stars on Yelp. This was the best pizza I have…read morehad in recent memory. Wow. Paper thin crust, fresh ingredients. I thought I must've been in Napoli. I was with some friends because we were on our way to a performance (I am a musician) and we were in a hurry. The waiter accommodated us and the pizza came out in under 10 minutes, I believe. The atmosphere is simple but nice. I was surprised that it wasn't more busy on a Friday night. I am telling you, this was fantastic pizza. I cannot wait to go back and to try some of the pasta.

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    Haven't been here for many years and this visit was just as good as when I was last here…read more Ordered the calimari and it was crispy and soft (not tough). The Gamberetti al Aglio e Olio Piccante was delicious and saucy. Just the right amount of spice for the shrimp and extra sauce to dip the wonderful bread into. Margherita pizze was good too- don't wait too long to eat it the cheese will solidify and lose that stretchy creaminess. Basil was a nice touch and not too spicy overpowering Mare chiaro pizze was a long time favorite. Unfortunately halfway through eating the pizza noticed there were no clam pieces to be found. We asked the server and she mentioned they had run out. To make up for this, a free dessert was comped. Added bonus order- crepes Crespella à la Nutella: this means heaven in your mouth lol. Was able to watch the cook make it from start to finish (such a friendly guy too!) server also added ice cream on the side and man this was amazing with added sparkles of goodness! Overall a wonderful reunion of flavor and good memories. It's always a delight to come and dine here- thank you for the friendly service and delicious food!

    The food here was on point, by the end of the night I was stuffed. The waitress we got was super…read morenice and made us feel so welcome. Lastly the restaurant itself felt as if you had just stepped right into old Italy. I will most definitely be coming back.

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