The greatest food I've ever had in my life. Pupusas to die for. Quesadilla was fantastic. Burrito…read morewith chips were also a great lunch combo. Dobladitas and taquitos were insanely delicious and fresh. Garnacha was a unique blend of flavors. Rice and beans both deserve their props. Elubia and the rest of the staff are amazing. Truly an exceptional experience with the loud music and college vibes surrounding the store. Just a short walk from the beach! 10/10 and will dream of this meal forever. Hope to be back!

Delicious food! Haven't had this in a while. Staff taking…read moreorders was friendly and helpful with our questions. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Street parking. Pretty quiet today for diners since a lot of students are away for the summer. Lots of take outs. I do wish all restaurants and coffee shops/ tea / dessert places offer restroom facilities.

COFFEE MENU I always…read moredo my laundry next door and saw a cute sign that goes with their cute ambiance that they've recently started a coffee menu from 7-4pm. I went in and ordered an Iced Shaken Espresso with brown sugar syrup and coconut milk. They have so many different flavors and options on drinks! The girl who was also there this morning was super sweet, amazing customer service. Anyways drink was a good solid drink and will definitely be back for more coffee!!!

The food wasn't bad, the tamarindo agua was pretty good. I waited quite some time for my ford to…read morefind out the lady didn't tell the cook I was sitting on the bench in the front door. She knew where I was because she brought me my drink. Apparently the cook thought I left and waited for me to come back then saw me after I sat there for almost 20 minutes. It's a nice little place, but it was hot out and they didn't seem to have ac, so I took my food to go. I'd go back on a cooler day. I didn't care for the combo being the torta and chips. I really wanted some fries but I got what I got. I originally went because of the price for the tortas but they were definitely outdated. They were more expensive than I planned on.

I've gone 3 time 3 Pastor tacos, rice and beans and the…read morefood was cold. The rice and beans were very bland no flavor I tried to tri-tip burrito and was disappointed same with a small 17 dollar tri-tip sandwich. I gave this place a few tries, but it wasn't it.

The food was delicious! & Don't get me started on the costumer service! Definitely coming back!read more

the food is amazing, but they have found new and creative ways to get my food wrong every single…read moretime I have been there. definitely don't order for pickup because the order WILL be wrong.

We could hear live Blues playing down the street which meant there was life. We had just left the…read moreSanta Barbara Bowl and wanted something to eat after the show ended at 9pm. Not much was open which is how we ended up here. The place was super hot so we decided to order our food to go and there was a super annoying drunk guy ahead of us in line. I felt bad for the 17 yo employee stuck interacting with them. We ordered a sandwich with shrimp in it. L said it was good but the title shouldn't mention shrimp as they were super teeny tiny and basically non existent. I got the gluten free fried rice bowl with chicken spicy. It was not spicy at all, and the chicken was a bit dry, however I could taste the flavor of the chicken and the meal was bland enough that I knew I would be okay. Earlier in the day before the bowl we went to a winery and I had a headache, so this food for me last night worked especially since we picked it up to go and had it at our Air BnB.

I am writing this rev as I am eating currently this is my first time eating here and I really like…read morethis place I love how the staff is friendly and how the owner is working at the bar. the food is moderate in price but right now that's everywhere. I'm not big into like the scenery but it's inviting. it's easy to get to, tons of parking, and near an ice cream joint. also it's a new business so I can't rag on it too hard. I got the smash burger and rings and it's a solid 7/10 to 7.6/10

This place is certainly better than the previous restaurant that was at this spot. It's only been…read moreopen for about 2 months but seems to be on the right track. Price is extremely fair and quality of food has been good so far. There's nothing over $18 on the menu at the moment. It has some great deals on tacos. Baja Fish Taco was excellent. Just $6 for one, or $11 for two. It comes with corn tortilla, spicy slaw, avocado, and salsa on the side. Poke Tacos were also excellent. Think the use of fried wontons as taco shells is a clever idea. They come with wasabi aioli and sesame seeds. They are on the smaller side so come in 2 for $9 or 3 for $12. Even thought the kids meals were pretty good. My kids got Bennett's Mac & Cheese and Chicken Tenders (5 pieces). They came with sides (chose sweet potato fries) and Honest Kids juice box. Mac & Cheese was good without being too heavy or oily, and chicken tenders were nice and crispy. The sweet potatoes were excellent. Ordered some mocktails which were good and refreshing. We got Passionate (passionfruit syrup, lime juice, soda) and Lily's Mule (ginger beer, lime juice, mint, soda). I plan to come back one more time with my family before heading back home on our last summer vacation.

Fish dinner great for anyone who wants fresh fish cooked delicious!! Small and quaint!! Served with…read morea salad and some coleslaw!! Complete meal!! Lisa p

Stopped by here and had the standard fish and chips. The breading was interesting, more like…read moretempura than traditional fried fish, and they had four sauce options to choose from. I liked that there were options to upgrade the fries to either garlic fries or marsala fries! The coleslaw was okay ish, not a ton of flavor but it did have 2 or 3 small chunks of pineapple in it which different.

The atmosphere was organized, clean, bright, and option of indoor or covered patio seating…read more The service was fast... You order up front and they bring it to your table. The staff are all very pleasant and accommodating, especially Mason at the front (he looks like a young Msrk Ruffalo-- tell him Ruth sent you). The menu is fantastic and creative, especially for sandwiches, soups, and salads. The ingredients taste like they're fresh from the farm and they are very generous with the portions. I had the 1/2 sandwich and soup. The Farm Club Avocado, Turkey, Bacon, Mixed Greens, Herb Aioli, Pickled Red Onion, Tomato, On Original Mom's Seeded Honey Whole Wheat, and Lemon Chicken & Farro Soup a hearty chicken soup with whole-grain farro, carrot, celery, onion, baby spinach, lemon. It is my new favorite and may pick up some more to take home this weekend. The sandwich had to wait until today because the soup was so filling. I was afraid the bread would dry out and be soggy inside, but it was perfect and tastedfreshly made. I loved every bite and it had a tiny bit of crunch to and was full of flavor with just the right combination of ingredients. It was a very generously stuffed sandwich as you'll see in the pictures, and it took both hands to hold it! My friend did a Buikd-Your-Own sandwich as she has specific dietary restrictions. Mason was very patient and accmodating taking her order. He repeated it back perfectly. Someone in the kitchen messed up some of her ingredients so she took it back and they brought her out a new one and the manager came and gave her a gift card for a free meal. He was very apologetic and kind. Don't let that deter you. This will become a new gathering place for many people with their healthy ingredients and variety of combinations and customizable food. Give it a try he won't be sorry..

My new favorite place…read more Who knew that the combo of healthy, affordable, and tasty would be such a great combo? I also like the layout and mellow ambiance. Customer service is on-point. I don't see coffee on the menu (kind of refreshing tbh), but the juice and iced tea is great. I've had two lunches here; Chicken pesto sandwich with cous cous and a vegan bahn mi with lemon chicken soup. Both were satisfying and tasty. Both gave my body the sense of "clean eats". Neither decimated my wallet and my conscience the way many SB establishments do. I am so grateful for this spot. Please don't change or sell out or take any cheap shortcuts. If you built it (as you have!) we will come !

The restaurant has a really fun, lively vibe, especially on the patio. Unfortunately, my group and…read moreI ended up with an indoor table, but they were able to accommodate all six of us without any problem. My Santa Maria meal was tasty. The tri-tip had an absolutely delicious flavor, and everything tasted like it was made with fresh ingredients. The meat itself was okay, though it wasn't quite as tender as I would have liked. But it is tri-tip, after all, which isn't exactly the most tender cut of meat. Our servers got all our orders right and split the check for our group, which made paying much easier and more accurate for everyone. Thank you so much, Barbareno, for a pleasant dinner and for the mini ice cream treat for my friend's birthday. She was absolutely thrilled that the restaurant took the time to celebrate her, too. It was such a nice touch!

**An Unforgettable Anniversary at Barbareno!**…read more Wow, what a night! My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at Barbareno, and it was nothing short of spectacular. He had reserved a table weeks in advance, and even though we ran a few minutes late due to the fiesta madness and Uber challenges, the staff was incredibly kind and understanding. Seriously, they turned what could have been a stressful situation into a smooth entry! Our server, Sierra, was an absolute gem--probably the best server I've encountered in ages! She kicked off the evening by walking us through the menu and setting the tone for our culinary adventure. Talk about being in good hands! To toast our special day, she even surprised us with complimentary champagne. Cheers to that! Now, let's dive into the food! We started with the **bread and butter**--trust me, don't skip it! Next up was the **bacon date preserve**, which was nothing short of incredible. Then came the acorn tagliatelle, made with wild mushrooms and acorn flour. I've never tasted anything quite like it! Unique and delicious! But the real star of the show was the **Santa Maria barbecue tri-tip**. Juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor--it's hands down the best tri-tip I've ever had. I'm still dreaming about it! To wrap up our meal, we indulged in the **dessert wine flight**--a must for anyone visiting! Each sip was a delightful surprise, and we finished with the **avocado mousse**, a light and unique dessert that felt like a perfect ending after a rich meal. As a dessert lover, I was thrilled to find something so indulgent yet refreshing! As if the evening couldn't get any better, the chef himself came to our table to check in. He was humble and genuinely cared about the experience he was providing. It's no wonder Barbareno is Michelin-rated! We can't wait to come back and bring the kids next time. Thank you, Barbareno, for making our anniversary so special and unforgettable!