I've never had adobado tacos in my life and it only took two bites before I decided they were my new 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. read more

We had discovered this Mexican Restaurant during Covid and always enjoyed their outdoor parklet area. We had actually never been to the inside dining area until recently, and what a fun and festive spot. Thanks to Giselle, Victor, and Jackie for helping us maneuver through their extensive menu, and always with lots of good food suggestions. And whether you're there for their Breakfast Plates, Appetizers, Burritos, or Combination Plates, they also have delicious beverages for everyone. We also just went to try their Santa Barbara Independent Coffee Week offerings. And they were incredibly delicious. Definitely need to mention my favorites, Mi Plátano Canelo Latte and La Lucha Latte. This little slice of heaven is located in the Magnolia Shopping Center, across from Ralph's, and a couple doors down from Shalhoob's Magnolia. read more

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I was a bit disappointed with this visit. They were out of Mole Enchiladas and Horchata, which I was really looking forward to. The chips came with an extra spicy salsa that even my Mexican friend found too intense. When we asked if there was a regular or milder option, we were told they had run out. Google had recommended trying their specialty coffee drink, but we were informed it would take a while to make, so we decided to skip it. Food: I ordered the Chile Verde, which consists of lean diced pork cooked and simmered in green sauce. It was decent, but it did not stand out. I think the dish would benefit from a little more kick and depth of flavor. Service: Okay. The barista/cashier did not seem very welcoming, and we waited a while before being acknowledged and seated. However, our main server was nice and friendly. Ambiance: Beautiful Mexican inspired interior design. Overall, I think this place has potential, and I hope they improve consistency with their menu availability and service. read more

Del Pueblo Cafe - Chile Verde - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

They charge you if you want more than two tiny salsa containers on a to-go order. I already paid for the food, I shouldn't have to pay for salsa!! And I wasn't asking for 10 salsa containers, it was two. I was trying to support a local restaurant that struggled to keep their doors open, because yes they even had a GoFundMe Page for donations. The food isn't anything extraordinary but that is just ridiculous. Will not return. read more

It's time to update my review here. Especially since the changes in management have occurred nearly two years ago and the menu has been updated. This restaurant is now run by Giselle Cuevas (granddaughter of original owners) and her partner Victor Camargo. They bring a fresh updated menu and experience here at the restaurant. With an added addition of a beautiful coffee espresso machine. Locals like me know of this hidden gem, but others may not. It's the type of restaurant you seek if visiting from out of town. A true mom and pop type restaurant, that's not touristy but one that serves it's purpose. I've been coming here for years now, mainly on my lunch break with co-workers. The exterior doesn't look like much, but once you step inside you are hit with walls of beautiful art and ceramics from Mexico. There's plenty of seating and the restaurant itself is spacious. The food is authentic and made with high quality ingredients. I especially love how the serving presentation has been upgraded. It's the little things that make a plate of food look more appealing. Plus the portions are pretty generous. My go-to here is usually the mole enchiladas or two item combo of a chicken taco and enchilada. I always leave with leftovers because the portions are more than generous. Either way, you'll leave here well fed! Overall, this restaurant may be off the beaten path, but it's definitely worth checking out and supporting a local business. read more

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Been coming here since this place opened. LOVE IT. I don't live here anymore, when I come visit I say "momdad let's go to Del Pueblo." They say "noooo it's under new management and it's terrible we will never go back." Finally, I take myself in for a table for 1 to disprove or confirm opinions of parental units. Boy were they fuckin wrong. It's delicious. Vibe is still all time. Chile relleno and crispy shredded beef taco tastes exactly like it has for the last 20something years, which is good. An absolute nostalgic blast to my childhood. Glad I popped in, probably my parents were freaked out that some of the furniture was in different places. Some adults fear change of any kind. Anyway. Everyone come here. Ask for the spicy salsa, it's green and delicious. The passion fruit drink is delightful. 10/10 experience. My only regret is that I haven't eaten here more during my visits home. read more

Del Pueblo Cafe - Chile Relleno, crispy shredded beef taco - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I had to grab breakfast while taking some meetings and was not disappointed at all! I ordered their ham, cheese, and potato breakfast burrito and felt like sent back to my grandma's pueblo in Mexico. The ham is perfect cooked, slightly charred, and super flavorful. It was a perfect balance with their beautifully cooked potatoes, stringy cheesy, and so so so much egg! I had to take a chorizo breakfast burrito home and I was not disappointed at all! read more

Food is very good. Staff is very nice and do their best. Honestly, the 'vibe' is my favorite with how it is designed and decorated.

Yes. Food quality was excellent. The meat was scrumptious and the salsa was the perfect amount of flavor and spice. I ADORED the interior decor, very much paying homage to indigenous land & Mexican culture. 1000x recxomend for an authentic & delicious experience - great service too read more

Del Pueblo Cafe - Crispy tacos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I've visited twice now under the new ownership (local couple) and this place is a HIT! My favorite dish so far is the Mexi-bowl. I love that they use grilled veggies instead of fresh veggies. And the grilled chicken was phenomenal and substantial! Service was fabulous and we even saw local celebs Paula Lopez and Judge Ochoa enjoying a lovely dinner there. read more

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Great service & foodauthentic Mexican food!! & beautiful art deco!!waitress recommended the chilaquiles relleno & also enchiladas!! read more

Del Pueblo Cafe - Great service & foodauthentic Mexican food!! - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Relaxed experience felt like I was at home. AMAZING food!! Loved the atmosphere I'll be going back for sure!

haven't gone for years because of the bad food and service. Tried to give it. Another chance, service was slow, went to order. One thing was told they were out, went to order something else they told us they had no meat. went to order the third thing - no flavor service was slow. Didn't even come back to refill drinks or ask if we were OK. Went to take a bite of the chicken taquitos and the meat was green, gray and rancid. When we told the waitress she looked and said oh no. Didn't take the plate and she didn't come back. We had to sit and wait and ask for the bill after asking and Waiting again we - Got to cashier - charged the full amount did not rake off rancid food -will not go back again. since 2015 this restaurant has just gone downhill read more

Food is great. Food has a lot of flavor. Love the Coffee...Great location. Great art work.. The owner is alway friendly.

A gem! This is the most fun place. Go for the art, the ambiance, and of course, the food and drink. It's always been good and I've always had excellent service here. Oh, all this colorful vibrant art...everwhere! read more

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i love this mexican restaurant, one of the best in sb/goleta. the food is delish, the workers are all so sweet, and the place is so beautifully decorated inside. you have to come here!!! read more

Del Pueblo Cafe - potato Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Really loving this place lately. I try something new everytime but ALWAYS get the chili verde as well. That's a staple

We didn't eat here because they put flour in everything and were belligerent about. The person at the counter all but said, "We don't serve your kind here." Try Little Alex's instead." read more

Menudo was delicious. All old reviews are previous owner. Give it a taste. The soup was flavorful. Only big bowls now. Great for a Sunday morning. read more

Del Pueblo Cafe - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Excellent food surrounded by authentic Mexican art on the walls. Friendly service. We've been coming for many years. The food has always been great but the new owners updated the menu and overall presentation to take it to the next level. read more

Went to lunch there and obviously the waitress did not want to be working, she barely said hello and seemed very unhappy. I ordered my meal and she brought the wrong thing. I went ahead and tried to eat it but there were hairs in it and then some bees flew in. I looked for her to say something but couldn't find her. Someone else came out and I paid my bill and left. Will not return. read more

I love Del Pueblo Cafe! I got the bean, rice, and cheese burrito and it was delicious. The service is amazing and I love the vibe. Everyone is so welcoming and attentive, it makes it a great place to enjoy a nice delicious meal. Please support this amazing business. Thank you Del Pueblo Cafe! read more

Del Pueblo Cafe - Bean & Rice Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Poor customer service. The waitress acted like our group wasn't welcome. Never offered chips and salsa even though she gave other tables chips and salsa. Food was mediocre at best. Will not be returning. read more

We haven't been in a few years but this is one of our favorites. Very friendly atmosphere with cool Chicano culture on the walls.

I haven't come to Del Pueblo since I moved to another part of town I don't get here as often. Had a great meal last night. All food was fresh and delicious. Customer service was great. The Chile Negro is my favorite. Was perfect. Always enjoy coming here. Also, try the Mexican Mocha if you like Mexican Chocolate. Reminds me of my childhood. Soooo good! read more

Del Pueblo Cafe - Chile Negro - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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I LOVE Del Pueblo Cafe. I come here very frequently when I am in town. I want to give them 5 stars, but I cannot because my boyfriend's chicken burrito mojado (his go to) consistently has bones in it. I really have no complaints about their vegetarian food, it's 5 stars, but the fact that his burrito had FIVE bones in it tonight is disgusting and unacceptable. I want to say that at least you know the chicken is fresh but it's not the first time this has happened. It's just gross, so we likely won't be coming back. I think we can all agree their ambience is pretty cool and unique, but I'm surprised to see negative reviews about their service... I've only had positive experiences with their servers, cashiers etc. Last thing I want to say here, they seriously need to have prices listed on their menu. This isn't a Michelin Star restaurant where people don't even care about what they're spending. Prices are rising and I need to know how much I'm paying and/or if their prices have changed. read more

Del Pueblo Cafe - Chicken burrito mojado - way too many bones - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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The breakfast burrito has ( unfortunately ) bacon in it. I ordered a bean , potato and egg burrito.

What a great dinner we had!! This place has totally changed for the better! I picked up dinner for my family of 4 and we were all very impressed. I had the chicken enchiladas and they were delicious! Kids had wet burritos with the best verde sauce I have had in town. All the food was fresh, hot and well-prepared. Great job Del Pueblo, we will be back. read more

Delightful family atmosphere, colorful decor, delicious food, amazing portions. 7 of us dined and every plate that came out drew an "oooo" from everyone. Burritos, fajitas, tacos, relleños, jamaicas and horchatas. 4 of us had leftovers to take home. Piped in music had us singing along in appreciation. My favorite was the chicken fajitas, it came with the yummiest chicken and veggies on a sizzling plate, and a separate plate of rice and beans and a choice of tortillas. Wow! Friendly service. We really enjoyed it! read more

Excellent food under new ownership that is part of the family we have trusted with lovely meals for decades. A bit more ambitious in terms of culinary art, and really lovely food. It seems to be part of a growing sector of gourmet, Mexica food in Santa Barbara, and is certainly a worthy competitor. read more

I wanna update my review and add a very important discovery... these guys make the best Chile relleno everrrr! read more

Del Pueblo Cafe - Posole the best I've ever had - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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I used to think this place was mediocre, but I just had some really good chili verde and carnitas. Chili verde was generously sized with chunks of tender lean pork in a tangy and flavorful tomatilla based sauce. Carnitas was confit pork perfection, but I wish I got a little more for $15. It was tender with some crispy bits, but no dry or over broiled pieces. read more

Del Pueblo Cafe - Chili verde is the best dish here. Delicious. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Friendly and very home cooked style and feeling. Large portions and the service was incredibly fast friendly and attentive. Really awesome hidden gem that you don't find around Santa Barbara very often. Low key great Mexican food! read more

Del Pueblo Cafe - Mole enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Some if the best Authentic Mexican food you can get in Santa Barbara. I ordered the combination plate with a crispy taco, Chile relleno, rice and grilled veggies. I also ordered the Mayan Cafe from the wonderfully helpful waitress Maya :) Shout out to super dude! read more

Just moved to SB and found this place after a long day of moving in. We were hungry!! It was the first restaurant we saw after driving down from our new house. SO GLAD we found it!! We got the Mexi-bowl and a California chimichanga. The food was AHMAZING and gorgeous!! The chips were salty just the way we like them! We sat outside in the patio area they created that is comfortable and cute. Day 1 living here and I have my new fave place to get Mexican food. read more

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Cool atmosphere great delicious food. Eveyone there works hard. We will be back.. love all the art.

Excellent menu under new ownership, with something for everyone. This definitely leans a bit more gourmet than the old days, but I (as a loyal customer since 2005) welcome the change. Friendly service, nice relaxing ambiance. read more

DPC will always hold a testimony to cultural and authentic dishes while providing a space that is rooted in community and representation. I enjoyed my experience here while being surrounded by rich art, murals, and live music. The staff and owners are dedicated leaders and continue to innovate this space for success and community! Highly recommend partnerships and community collaborations for events and catering! read more

I come for the food and stay for the coffee! Me and my family love dp cafe! The food is amazing! And we love the vibe! We love local and Latina owned! Try the diary free horchata! read more

Del Pueblo Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Del Pueblo is a family run hidden gem tucked away in the Magnolia shopping center. They've put up a nice little parklet to provide outdoor seating during Covid, which is cool. Normally, folks would have the opportunity to experience their fun interior, with its wonderful collection of Mexican art. The service is inevitably friendly, it's extremely kid friendly - warm kid "salsa" anyone? - and the prices are reasonable. I typically go for the fajitas or a combo involving crunchy tacos. Strangely, their burrito menu is a bit confusing and makes me hesitant to order one, even though I like burritos a lot and I know they'd almost certainly cook me whatever I want. If they could clear that up a bit, and get better ranch for their salads, this place would get 5 stars from me. Still a nice place to eat with the fam though. read more