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    La Tapatia Bakery

    4.0 (83 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Bakeries
    Open 5:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Camarones A La Mexicana
    Linda H.

    Went on Saturday for dinner. We really wanted to try caldo de rez, but by 6:30 they were sold out. We ended up getting menudo and a shrimp plate. The food was so tasty. They had homemade tortillas that were soft and fresh! The shrimp was cooked deliciously and the menudo was nicely spicy and yummy. The restaurant itself is pretty small, and just felt really hot when we were inside, so you can dine in, but I feel it's mostly used for togo.

    Concha y mantecado.
    Ricky E.

    I dropped in for a concha and anything else that caught my eye. I like how they had small conchas bc I prefer them over the large ones. They didn't have a huge variety though. I only saw the white conchas. The other bread there looked overcooked, especially the croissants - they were brown and not that light gold color. They do sell food but idk... the cleanliness wasn't all there for me so I might have to skip on the food. I saw the cooks in the back preparing food without gloves and touching their faces/masks and getting back to touching the food bare handed. The concha I got was good though! The mantecado wasn't as good, mostly dry and over baked. Try it out for yourself and be the judge. I read a lot of great reviews so I'm thinking I went during an off-day

    Camarones A La Diabla (half eaten)
    Jacob P.

    You know it's good when your a foodie but forget to take a picture first! This place is always packed and for good reason no matter what you get it's tasty. I personally love the pastor quesadilla and Camarones a La diabla if you like spicy and shrimp don't be afraid to go for it! A lot of there baked goods are fresh and delicious. I'm kinda a tres leches cake snob and this one was ranked 4 of 10 for me. The flavor wasn't bad but the top cake had no leche in it. I will try again maybe was just a off day but over all a great experience every time I go. Nice staff and tight seating but well worth it.

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    Erika V.

    Oh my goodness! Such nice staff and you will be happy with anything you order off the menu. This place is an authentic gem! I got the chicken burrito (homemade tortilla, shredded chicken, beans, rice and cheese) and my friend got the chicken mole. Thank you!

    Marlene D.

    Small hole in the wall. They have a great section of food and can even make things off the menu if you ask. Our personal favorite is Caldo de Res its very filling so you can either share or have leftovers. They also make homemade tortillas too! YUMMY Sometimes they do run out of certain item on weekends so go early Easy parking but shares with another Mexican restaurant and a laundry mat so at times it could be a little packed

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    The cake we ordered was extraordinary! Fernando is so exceptional! I highly recommend this cake place!

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    Their menudo and choice of authentic soups is fantastic. The food is delicious and their pickup service is prompt and easy.

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    Great food and great environment!!! The vibe of the place is also great and employees are very nice.

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    Menudo grasoso sin sabor y carísimo 18.75 el plato ridículo , hay mejores menudos en el pueblo y mejor precio .

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    Love this place, my new fav. Small local place. Asada burrito is one the best in Santa Barbara

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    We decided to try Alessia for some pastries with my latte. Cute decor with indoor and outdoor…read moreseating. The weather was nice so all the seats outdoors were occupied so we decided to sit inside to enjoy our pastries and lattes. Luckily there wasn't a long line when we got there. We ordered lattes, pastries, and cookie at the counter. Alessia also served hot items if you are hungry for something more. I asked them to warm up the croissants. The croissants and lattes are brought to the table when they are ready. There's also a section for you grab your own utensils and water by the counter. Lattes were surprisingly delicious, but pastries though were scrumptious and YUMMMMMM!! Great and friendly service. I definitely recommend this place if you are in SB. Pro Tips: Only Streets parking, be ready to circle the blocks a few times. But it's worth the effort!!

    I'm so glad I found Alessia Patisserie & Cafe on Yelp. We stopped by here on our last day in SB for…read morebreakfast. They had a line out the door for the side to order pastries and coffees. We chose to eat here and were seated inside the cafe. The breakfast menu isn't too large, but offers a variety of different eats such as omelettes, quiche, croque monsieur, sandwiches, hash, crepes, french toast, granola bowl, toasts, or salmon board. The lunch menu has a few of the same items as breakfast with the addition of salads and sandwiches. // FOOD // BREAKFAST SANDWICH: Brioche bread, bacon, sautéed mushrooms, tomato, gruyere, onion jam, garlic aioli, fried egg. One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had! If I lived close to Alessia I would probably get this a couple of times a week. Thick cut brioche toasted to perfection, the onion jam and sautéed mushrooms were so flavorful, nice salt from the bacon and creaminess from the gruyere and garlic aioli, all topped with the runny fried egg. 5/5 DUCK CONFIT HASH: Crispy potato, hollandaise, pickled fresno chile, cilantro, poached egg. The potatoes were crisp and the poached egg was delicious. The duck was a little on the gamier side, but I didn't mind it. 3.5/5 Overall, I thought Alessia Patisserie & Cafe was a great spot to stop by for breakfast, lunch, or just to try some pastries. I ordered a few different pastries for the road such as the pistachio croissant, ham & cheese croissant, and a "French Onion" soup danish. All of them were so buttery, flaky, and delicious! I can't wait to come back here.

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    It's taken me a while to check out this delicious eatery but it's now going in the rotation for a…read morequick delicious cafe meal. Located in the Funk Zone, Helena shares a space with SB Wine Collective. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Order at the counter, get a number, grab a seat, and your food/drink will be delivered to you. Cutlery is at a self service station along with water. The big breakfast taco is delicious! Highly recommend. I've also had take out of the Italian hoagie... let me just say it's one of the best sandwiches I've had as of lately. The bread was crisp yet soft, the meats perfect, and the Italian vinaigrette and veggies were fresh. If it was that great for takeout I cannot wait to try it dining in. Their breads and pastries are baked fresh daily! Open 7-2:30 though you'll encounter a long line on the weekends so be prepared.

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    This bakery was amazing. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and high quality. The banana bread and…read morebran muffin were both delicious, super soft and moist without feeling heavy, and clearly made with care. The service was also really friendly, which made the whole experience even better. You can tell they take pride in what they make. Definitely coming back.

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