Lito's Take Out

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Plate-sized ground beef taco (before it was folded and consumed).

Michael S.

Big portions. That's the first thing that comes to mind after our visit to Lito's Take Out. And even though Take Out is in their name, they have a nice dining room indoors and provide table service once you ordered at the counter. We had a ground beef taco, carne asada taco, and bean, cheese, rice, and chicken burrito. Besides being big, they were very tasty. The prices were very reasonable and the table service included a bowl of chips and delicious salsa. By all means, this place is definitely worth a visit. Apparently Guy Fieri visited with his DD&D show!

Kelli D.

Came here as our last stop for breakfast to end our trip and put ourselves in a food coma. I didn't get to try a bite of the burritos my friends ordered, but they were huge and look how beautiful that cross section is!! Green chilaquiles- 10/10 wow plenty of sour cream and guac to share. Chips were crunchy and thick, freshly fried. Rice and beans not too oily/fatty big portion, very generous. Most customers buy burritos to go, there is some seating inside, just let workers know if you're ordering to go or if you want to be seated and eat.

Hannah C.

Two breakfast burritos... egg and sausage was very light on the sausage and only came with egg and sausage, just a heads up. All that is in the burritos is what is in the name. Not a lot of flavor. The salsas were great, definitely where the flavor is and the only thing that made an impression. There is no restroom, but there is parking behind the building, which was nice. Small inside, but offers a few tables. Two burritos was $30. They were about as big as you'd imagine they'd be.

Maribel D.

I got there at the perfect time Carnitas are to die for !!! I love and this place never disappoints! The staff is so helpful in choosing a perfect choice for my meal The inside is decorated very nice it looks like it had gotten redone compared to my prior visits Very quiet and overall great experience again

Don M.

On my vacation to Santa Barbara I was hungry for a breakfast burrito. Checked a few places online and chose Lito's. Turns out I chose wisely. I ordered the Chorizo & Egg burrito, and added cheese and an Anaheim Chile. Spiced it up with the red sauce. Since there were only 2 others eating inside I decided to dine inside. By the time I finished my breakfast, the place had filled up. Great timing on my part. The burrito was everything I was expecting. Delicious and filling. The service was excellent. I was offered chips and additional sauces, but I was fine with just the burrito. If I make it back to Santa Barbara this will be a must stop.

Shelby S.

A friend recommended this spot for lunch and I am so glad they did! It was super easy to place an order ahead on their website to have ready upon our arrival. They have a fair amount of seating inside, despite being a small spot. The service was incredible. Staff were so friendly and attentive. I opted for the chicken fajitas burrito and it was so yummy. I loved grilled fajita veggies. They also have a great selection of salsas and some had a great amount of spice. They don't have parking but it was easy to snag a spot on the street at the lunch hour on a Saturday. Others in my party were excited about the pozole. They even had items small children in our party were excited about it. Something for everyone here and the food was so yummy!

Tiffany L.

This place wasn't dog friendly so we just ordered takeout & ate it at the tables outside the Santa Barbara Public Market. The burrito prices were super reasonable compared to other burrito places, and they don't skimp out on the ingredients. The burritos were actually really good - we got one of the chorizo with egg and cheese and one of the Louisiana sausage with egg and cheese. We thought they put in a little too much egg, but we appreciate that they didn't upcharge us for the burritos especially during this time of egg shortage.

Ran C.

This was breakfast stop number two for my friend and I last weekend. Stopped in not knowing that Guy Fierri had stopped in here not once, but twice. Have to admit, was a little skeptical because I've been to a handful of places that Guy has been to - and I felt they were just OK. That's how i felt about Lito's. First off - parking on Haley. No issue. I saw what looked like it could be a parking lot behind. You'll have to ask though. We found parking basically right in front. Free too. Walk in. Order. Find a seat and your food will be served. Order first though. There's even a sign asking you to. Don't go hogging tables as the place isn't big - not a lot of seating. Place was about half filled when we got there. Stayed steady like that until we left. Service was great. Attentive. Friendly. Really nice. Makes me feel bad that I'm not a fan of the food. But I wasn't. Not that it was bad. It just didn't knock my socks off. I will say this though - if you like Menudo, the portions are great. If you look at the pics and see how the bowl is full of tripe. For my particular taste though, needed more acidity to mask the funkier notes of the tripe. The breakfast burrito was standard for me. Again, no wow factor for me. We didn't try either dish that Guy had on his visits. Not sure if I'd go back to try but ya never know.

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I had the chilaquiles verde and it was a lot of food and so so good. My family had the menudo and pozole. I tasted the pozole and it was super delicious, wow. Everything here has lots of flavor, a must try hidden gem. this was our first time and certainly not our last, we are coming back. read more

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Great service, great food, great price. Can't beat it. Would be a regular if i lived in the area read more

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Was craving a breakfast burrito and this hit the spot!! They have an extensive menu that includes breakfast burritos, various plates, tacos, regular burritos, etc. You can either do takeout or order at the register and sit down. They give complimentary chips and pico, which was a nice surprise. The pico is delicious and hands down one of the best I've had! We ordered breakfast burritos, which were all around $10 each, and you can add potatoes, rice, guac, etc. for an additional charge. The burritos are huge! You definitely get a bang for your buck and will not leave hungry. I ordered a chorizo and egg breakfast burrito and added potatoes, and my husband ordered a machaca and egg breakfast burrito with added guac and sour cream. Both came out so quick and hot! The burritos were sooo good and it comes with a side of salsa. It's nice that this place has seating inside so it's not all take out. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Would definitely come back when in the area! read more

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Loved it here. The service was great and the food was yummy. Don't hesitate to support this restaurant!

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Michael S.

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Big portions. That's the first thing that comes to mind after our visit to Lito's Take Out. And even though Take Out is in their name, they have a nice dining room indoors and provide table service once you ordered at the counter. We had a ground beef taco, carne asada taco, and bean, cheese, rice, and chicken burrito. Besides being big, they were very tasty. The prices were very reasonable and the table service included a bowl of chips and delicious salsa. By all means, this place is definitely worth a visit. Apparently Guy Fieri visited with his DD&D show! read more

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Kelli D.

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Came here as our last stop for breakfast to end our trip and put ourselves in a food coma. I didn't get to try a bite of the burritos my friends ordered, but they were huge and look how beautiful that cross section is!! Green chilaquiles- 10/10 wow plenty of sour cream and guac to share. Chips were crunchy and thick, freshly fried. Rice and beans not too oily/fatty big portion, very generous. Most customers buy burritos to go, there is some seating inside, just let workers know if you're ordering to go or if you want to be seated and eat. read more

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Hannah C.

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Two breakfast burritos... egg and sausage was very light on the sausage and only came with egg and sausage, just a heads up. All that is in the burritos is what is in the name. Not a lot of flavor. The salsas were great, definitely where the flavor is and the only thing that made an impression. There is no restroom, but there is parking behind the building, which was nice. Small inside, but offers a few tables. Two burritos was $30. They were about as big as you'd imagine they'd be. read more

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Maribel D.

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I got there at the perfect time Carnitas are to die for !!! I love and this place never disappoints! The staff is so helpful in choosing a perfect choice for my meal The inside is decorated very nice it looks like it had gotten redone compared to my prior visits Very quiet and overall great experience again read more

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Ric S.

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Loved their food and the people here. We were visiting my son and his GF at UCSB and saw this spot on DDD. Daniel's GF had never tried Lito's before, and she being latina, found her new favorite authentic Mexican restaurant after we brought them here. We swing by here whenever we are in town, but only if we are in the mood for delicious food. read more

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We came here for the breakfast burritos based on some social media reviews I saw and I wasn't super impressed. The burrito was a little dry. Lots of eggs and potatoes. No cheese and no sauce of any kind provided. Luckily we ordered some pancakes as well and they were pretty good. Service was prompt and friendly. Limited seating available, but they did a good job of turning the tables over. read more

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Don M.

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On my vacation to Santa Barbara I was hungry for a breakfast burrito. Checked a few places online and chose Lito's. Turns out I chose wisely. I ordered the Chorizo & Egg burrito, and added cheese and an Anaheim Chile. Spiced it up with the red sauce. Since there were only 2 others eating inside I decided to dine inside. By the time I finished my breakfast, the place had filled up. Great timing on my part. The burrito was everything I was expecting. Delicious and filling. The service was excellent. I was offered chips and additional sauces, but I was fine with just the burrito. If I make it back to Santa Barbara this will be a must stop. read more

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Neil B.

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Been coming here since the 80s. Best Carnitas in town. Friendly service with a smile. Do miss the old place before the remodel.

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Shelby S.

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A friend recommended this spot for lunch and I am so glad they did! It was super easy to place an order ahead on their website to have ready upon our arrival. They have a fair amount of seating inside, despite being a small spot. The service was incredible. Staff were so friendly and attentive. I opted for the chicken fajitas burrito and it was so yummy. I loved grilled fajita veggies. They also have a great selection of salsas and some had a great amount of spice. They don't have parking but it was easy to snag a spot on the street at the lunch hour on a Saturday. Others in my party were excited about the pozole. They even had items small children in our party were excited about it. Something for everyone here and the food was so yummy! read more

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This place wasn't dog friendly so we just ordered takeout & ate it at the tables outside the Santa Barbara Public Market. The burrito prices were super reasonable compared to other burrito places, and they don't skimp out on the ingredients. The burritos were actually really good - we got one of the chorizo with egg and cheese and one of the Louisiana sausage with egg and cheese. We thought they put in a little too much egg, but we appreciate that they didn't upcharge us for the burritos especially during this time of egg shortage. read more

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Great burritos of all kinds but the breakfast burrito stands out for me. Fast and always delicious.

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Justin L.

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Needed to get a breakfast burrito at least once when I was in town, so looked up Lito's as it was nearby. Place was on the small side in a less lively area, however it was walkable and bright/clean inside. A few people eating breakfast too. Service couldn't have been nicer; in general everyone there was happy. Breakfast burrito didn't knock my socks off but it hit the spot. Plenty of egg and bacon. Would've like some more cheese and a pepper or something. Salsa was very good so loaded it up on that. Coffee was also good. Would come back here for the same damned reason I came! read more

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Ran C.

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This was breakfast stop number two for my friend and I last weekend. Stopped in not knowing that Guy Fierri had stopped in here not once, but twice. Have to admit, was a little skeptical because I've been to a handful of places that Guy has been to - and I felt they were just OK. That's how i felt about Lito's. First off - parking on Haley. No issue. I saw what looked like it could be a parking lot behind. You'll have to ask though. We found parking basically right in front. Free too. Walk in. Order. Find a seat and your food will be served. Order first though. There's even a sign asking you to. Don't go hogging tables as the place isn't big - not a lot of seating. Place was about half filled when we got there. Stayed steady like that until we left. Service was great. Attentive. Friendly. Really nice. Makes me feel bad that I'm not a fan of the food. But I wasn't. Not that it was bad. It just didn't knock my socks off. I will say this though - if you like Menudo, the portions are great. If you look at the pics and see how the bowl is full of tripe. For my particular taste though, needed more acidity to mask the funkier notes of the tripe. The breakfast burrito was standard for me. Again, no wow factor for me. We didn't try either dish that Guy had on his visits. Not sure if I'd go back to try but ya never know. read more

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If you like lots of seasoning, this might not be the place for you. The food was lacking flavor, but it was cooked well and the portions were nice and filling. The horchata was very good, but the coffee was extremely weak. The salsas were decent, not spicy enough - and the chips were above average. Service was friendly and seating was comfortable. read more

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Hello my fellow Elite Yelpers. I've been going to Litos for years and I've always Loved the food the remodel looks great, clean, bright, and functional. The new decor replaces the murals, which I've always loved. This is a pleasant change, and I really like what Ernie and everyone have done to give Litos a new Look. Ronnie S read more

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Michael M.

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Incredible egg, and potato breakfast burrito, friendly service, and great value. I'll definitely be back on my next visit.

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Michael H.

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Great breakfast burritos. And you can order online. Possibly the best in town. Hard to beat the prices here. Very little seating so don't expect to dine in with a large group (or really any group for that matter). Order online, show up, pickup your burrito, and leave. They're very busy. Nice enough staff. Great burritos. read more

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Fark yeah - like 20 choices of breakfast burrito, shit up and take my money... food is epic too!

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This small hole in the wall off the beaten track was a real gem of a find. Wry simple fresh Mexican food soon very well. The portions are very big,enough to share with 2 people. I had the chiliquiles with a really nice salsa verde. Eggs were perfect. The veg burrito was so big half came home with us. My friend has the taquitos and thought that they were some of the best ever. If you want a really good Mexican fix here it is read more

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Eating at Lito's for me is all about the Carnitas and theirs are excellent! Anyone looking for a quick lunch stop or breakfast burrito in Santa Barbara should swing by Lito's and give it a try, you will not be disappointed. read more

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Lito's gets what most burrito spots forget: portions matter. The tri-tip burrito is loaded with real amounts of meat, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese in every bite. Not skimpy, not overpriced. You actually get the experience you're paying for. read more

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Stopped in before 9am to try their small burrito special. From 6:30-9 there are an array of breakfast burritos for $5.95 plus tax. This is the perfect size burrito in my opinion. Opted for the egg, bacon and cheese version with hot salsa on the side. Delicious. Would come back to try the chorizo, egg and potato. The service was great, staff super friendly, clean, and cutely decorated. Also it smelled really good walking in. Enjoy! read more

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It's Halloween and I have been freezing since I got to work at 6:30am. I just walked to Litos and ordered a small Pozole' to go. OMG. This broth is BOMB!!!! So flavorful and the perfect amount of meat and hominy and a huge package of cabbage, onion, cilantro, lemon, radish, oregano, chilis, warm corn tortillas and green salsa on the side. It is absolutely what I needed to warm up and satisfy my soul! Thank you, Litos for always delivering! - Rachel Shalhoob read more

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This place is a must stop for me whenever I'm in Santa Barbara. Their breakfast burritos are excellent, staff is always very friendly, and they just updated the restaurant to vibe with their Santa Barbara surrounding. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! 5/5 stars If you can, call ahead as it can get busy! Guy Fueri has been here and I can see why. read more

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Truly fantastic breakfast burrito. Very greasy, so bring a bib! But mindblowingly delicious, absolutely recommended. read more

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Amazing food awesome service. All the wonderful ladies working there are very on top of the service.

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One of the best breakfast burritos I've had. The ratio of meat to egg was excellent. The red salsa was super tasty and not overpoweringly spicy. Will come back! read more

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Exactly what I wanted. Ordered online, made some modifications to a breakfast burrito and they executed flawlessly. At ~$11 this was a steal. Ended up with the Anaheim chili breakfast burrito, added avocado, potatoes, and cheese. They were NOT stingy with the avocado. Large, fresh slices evenly spread throughout the burrito ensured a little in each bite. The potatoes were also cooked perfectly to complement the overall consistency of the burrito - a huge plus for me. Perfect perfect perfect. Order was ready when I arrived early. Not some place I would probably sit down and hang out (probably why it says take out), but the option is there (limited) for those who can't wait. I'll be back real soon. read more

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100% one of the best breakfast burritos in socal. So delicious and authentic and HUGE burritos. These days I rarely feel like you get what you pay for but here you get MORE than what you pay for! No pics but we had machaca and egg burrito, chorizo and egg burrito and nopales and eggs we added rice and beans to all of them for $0.50 each and they were delicious read more

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Las mesas estan muy muy pequeñitas son de esas mesas como de 30" circulares, el servicio es bueno, la comida no me gusto, pedi unos chilaquiles con carne y huevo, los pancakes si me gustaron read more

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I decided to try this place out after seeing it featured on the TV show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." I was definitely not disappointed. I ordered the Chili Colorado burrito, which goes for $11.75. It was huge and delicious -- stuffed with large chunks of beef, rice and beans. It's got to be one of the best burritos I think I have ever had! The menu offers "lard free" beans on request, and so I ordered it that way. The place is supposedly a "Take Out" joint, but there are a few tables inside, so you can eat there if you wish. It's also in a quieter section of downtown Santa Barbara, so there is ample free street parking. read more

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Filiberto L.

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Food is great . Service is awesome !!!!. Highly recommended!!! Atmosphere is great in case you decide to eat there . read more

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Lauren C.

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Friggin delicious. The food is good across the board but If you like machaca, this is as good as it gets!

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Five stars!!! Food was amazing!!! And very friendly environment! I will take a road trip here in the future, just to eat delicious food! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I mixed it up and ordered a few different things and was very satisfied! read more

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Craving some pozole on our trip to Santa Barbara, bonus points that it was a triple D spot. It was a little busy when we went (pre-covid) a few folks were in line in front of us, all the tables were taken and there were more people coming in behind us. We ordered some pozole and I got a carne asada quesadilla. I was extremely angry that the people behind us snagged the table that came available just as we went to sit down even they didn't order yet. Isn't that the unwritten (and sometime written rule about places like this... with exceptions for elderly and folks with lots of kids. You don't sit until you are done ordering) so after standing there waiting for a new table to open up while the annoying person was still holding the table for their counterpart still online we finally got one near the trash can and drink machine. I hated everyone and everything at that point. Buuut then the food came. And the pozole was so tasty and my quesadilla was huge. I thoroughly enjoyed my food and the staff there was efficient and nice. I left full and pleased with my meal, and even though I wanted to kick the chair of the @ssh0les who took the table just as we went to sit at it, I did not. read more

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The best breakfast burritos in Santa Barbara. Friendly and quick service and very reasonable!

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514 E Haley St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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(805) 962-1559
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Hours

What time does Lito's Take Out open?

Lito's Take Out opens at 6:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Lito's Take Out close?

Lito's Take Out closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Lito's Take Out take credit cards?

Yes, Lito's Take Out takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Lito's Take Out have catering options?

Yes, Lito's Take Out does have catering options.

Does Lito's Take Out have a happy hour?

No, Lito's Take Out does not have a happy hour.

Does Lito's Take Out serve alcohol?

Yes, Lito's Take Out serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Lito's Take Out allow dogs?

No, Lito's Take Out does not allow dogs.

Does Lito's Take Out have TVs?

Yes, Lito's Take Out has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Lito's Take Out have bike parking?

Yes, Lito's Take Out has bike parking.

Does Lito's Take Out have parking?

Yes, Lito's Take Out has parking options. Street Parking

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Santa Barbara Shellfish Company

Came here with friends and my partner for the first time. The box crab was amazing. It was living…read more30 mins prior to me eating it. Talk about fresh!! Great customer service. Great atmosphere. 10/10 would highly recommend. I would go during sunset. You won't be disappointed, I promise.

I wanted the Santa Barbara seafood experience, so we decided to have lunch at Santa Barbara…read moreShellfish Company on the pier. There was a bit of a wait on a weekend lunch, but we were eventually seated on their outside deck right over the water. They have some umbrellas for shade, and you can enjoy the view of the ocean from here. They also have indoor seating, but I think the outside area is generally more enjoyable. We ordered the Garlic Baked Clams to start. An order comes with six Littleneck Clams topped with garlic, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese with some extra cheese and some lemon wedges on the side. These were pretty good! We also got a Crab Cakes entree that came with chipotle aioli, coleslaw, and two large onion rings. The crab cakes were good overall, and I enjoyed having some onion rings on the side. But the main reason I wanted to come here was to get their Uni with Raw Scallops! An order comes with six pieces on top of a raw scallop on a slice of lime. They also garnish the plate with the live uni itself. It's so fresh, it's literally still moving on your plate. The uni had a little sweetness and wasn't too bitter. It paired nicely with the scallops! The only downside of this place is there are a handful of pigeons that hang around on the pier walking around looking for food scraps on the floor. You can tell they're pretty used to people because they'll come right up to you and walk under your table and chair. A little bothersome, but it's not too bad. Lastly, there's only one bathroom inside, so the line can get super long. Just a head's up!

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Brophy Bros

Family-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

I've been to Brophy's before, but today I was drawn to writing a Yelp review. Our bartender Joe was…read moreabsolutely great! He made such a great Michelada. Great conversation, and made our Sunday afternoon a little bit brighter. Always recommend getting the Garlic Baked Clams (GBC's). The music was great, it was a sunshine day on the water, and overall had a great time as always.

Food never disappoints! Service is great. Cant beat thwe view. Oysters, class, wine menus all…read moreexcellent!

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Bowl of New England Clam Chowder

Fish & Chips~ Beer battered and served with french fries, house salad and or coleslaw

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Brophy Bloodys

Lure Fish House

We've become "Frequent Flyers" at this eatery as of late…read more We're locals and enjoy the fresh oysters, seafood and Key Lime pie. HIGHLY recommend happy hour, sit at the bar...preferably where Devin is serving. The service is decent anywhere, but Devin takes it up a notch. He is fast, efficient and friendly. We've sat elsewhere in the bar and when our server has gone missing, he has had no problem stepping up and getting us more Tabasco, another beer, some extra lemon wedges etc....We'll now just make a bee line to his area.

These charming guys, Devin and Sam made our stop to get a margarita incredible bc they're artists…read moreat grilling up some crazy grilled oysters, cool delivery, super on it and incredible guys Totally best experience in SB restaurants Only the best Will be coming back Especially bc of Devin and San

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The Palace Grill

Last night was the first time in many years that I've eaten here…read more I cannot believe I waited so long to come back. Our food was phenomenal. Each dish had its own unique flavor. No dish seemed to have any crossed ingredients. Fortunately for us as well was that we were there at one of two times during the day when they have an entire restaurant participation sing along. Most Outstanding Dinner outing !!

The Palace Grill is a great spot to grab cajun food and share a meal. The service was amazing and…read morethey are dog friendly on their outdoor patio! That was a big plus in my book. The ambiance on the outdoor patio was cozy and gave New Orleans vibes. I absolutely loved the muffin sampler that they give as an appetizer. We had the hurricane margaritas, crawfish étouffée and redfish pontchatrain.

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Broad Street Oyster Company

Got the lobster roll ; really good huge lobster claw meat , got the ceviche & did not disappoint…read morewith the half dozen oysters ! Oysters were a bit small only complain but they were fresh so it's okay . Drinks were pretty good also

Went to Santa Barbara for the weekend. I was excited to try this place out based on the reviews…read more The location is inside a bar so you can select other food options if you'd like. The bars offers food and there's a chicken place behind the bar. Sweet: The menu offers some variety of options if you're not looking to have seafood. My husband enjoyed his hot dog. The fries were probably the best item out of what we ordered. Sour: We also ordered a lobster roll and clam chowder. The lobster roll wasn't too bad but it wasn't that special. It was pretty small and it was only filled with claws. I wish the bread was crisp and the lobster had more flavor. It wasn't worth the price. The clam chowder wasn't so bad It was a little more of a broth based and not really creamy. It had the perfect amount of potato and clams but lacked flavor. Overall not a bad option but nothing out of the ordinary.

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Kanaloa Seafood

Tried this spot for the fishwich and honestly--it might be the best fish sandwich I've ever had…read more The fish was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and super fresh and flaky inside, and everything just came together really well. I had to wait a bit since there was some issue with the deep fryer, but I'm glad I waited Definitely would recommend if you're a fan of a good fish sandwich.

I had the Korean salmon tacos and they were the standout for me. Super flavorful, great sauce and…read moreseasoning, and the homemade tortillas are always a big plus. The atmosphere is very casual with decent outdoor seating, which works well for this kind of spot. Service was fine and what you'd expect for a laid-back place like this, but the food is really what earned the positive rating. I'd definitely come back for the tacos.

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So many wonderful fresh options! This nice fella recommended the grouper which was divine!

Ahi Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl, Fresh Albacore Tuna Melt, Swordfish Jerk Tacos

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Santa Barbara Fish Market

It doesn't get fresher than a freshly cracked uni that's still moving hehe. Really enjoyed the…read moresweet, buttery uni from this spot. Great service! Parking is a little tough and finding seatings can be tricky... I also wish they served rice to go along the uni or the poke. Poke was also so fresh and delicious!

Really fresh live sea urchin prepared upon order served on a tray of ice and some lemons. Santa…read moreBarbara Sea Urchins are known around the world as being sweet, buttery and bright golden orange as you can see in the photos. They were still moving when it was handed to us. You don't need anything else but just a spoon or chopsticks since they're so delicate. Price: $18.95 + tax per sea urchin. As of April 2026. Also try the prepacked halibut ceviche $18.95/lb or ahi poke salad $25.95/lb. You can just get a small container for like $8. Parking is $3.50/hour on the main harbor, in front of the water. If you're lucky you can score free parking right before entering the lot.

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Live sea urchin

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Blue point Rockefeller

The Drunken Crab

Can't say enough good things about this place. My husband and I love to go to the boiling crab to…read moreeat this but we drive an hour from home to eat that. Now we can go half way and to Santa Barbara for the same food but definitely more pricy. We had our usual shrimp and also tried the mussels which were good. The corn was good as well. We made one of them New Orleans style which Comes with sausage, corn and potato but we switched to no sausage We really enjoyed it and will definitely return!

It was our first time trying this place with my fam. We were looking for a seafood place that has…read morecajun, creole taste and this place didn't disappoint us. We ordered 2 lbs of shrimp - I think it's $25+/lb and 1 lb crawfish (can't recall how much maybe its $17+ /lb), 5 steamed rice, 1 large extra sauce (drunken crab mix - can't recall exact name) . Everything was really good - we did medium spice and it was spicy especially for my 12 yr old son but he still enjoyed it though. The service was good, but could've been better - staff are always by the bar are and just chatting, but someone will come check on us from time to time - its just that when we need their attention sometimes its hard because they had their back away from us and we ate at around 2:30ish so the restaurant was pretty empty - just 2-3 tables taken inside. The place is big, lots of seating and great for big groups. However, one of my disappoinment here is the ladies bathroom - its really dirty, trash overflowing and on the floor, etc, like its really dirty. I hope management can fix that issue with the staff. P.S I forgot to take photos because my kids were very hungry and didnt let me take pics...next time!

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State beach

Boathouse at Hendry's Beach

The food was good. We enjoyed the taste and presentation…read more The wine was ok. I expected much better taste from Santa Barbara's Wineries. Maybe because it was served just from the bottle with no aeration. The service was disappointing. The waiter looked indifferent and the other waiter hit the table on his way and cause the spilling of water. Ambiance was good since it's near the ocean. The lady waiter and the host were great.

Ciopino and scallops were very good! Friendly service and good drinks. A little bit pricey but…read moreworth it. Sat inside but outside seating looks nice for sunset with lights and heaters.

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Inside of the restaurant

Boathouse Signature Breakfast with pancake

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Cioppino

Santo Mezcal

I had such a great meal here! The ceviche verde is made with halibut and super fresh and sweet,…read moreit's also the most massive portion. The pulpo tacos are a MUST and I don't even usually like octopus. It has such a nice smoky grilled flavor and it doesn't have that chewy texture. Service is really great and friendly as well, and their outdoor patio is perfect people watching!

Service: very good Shrimp tostadas: super bland…read moreHalibut ceviche: very good Chips and salsa: very good and flavorful Tacos (ribeye and crab/chorizo) were all kinda meh Chicken mole was really good 3.5/5

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Kin Bakeshop

Updated review now that I've tried their mochi donuts and I'm here to report that they're the best…read moreI've ever had! I was able to get to Kin in the morning and they had all of their sweets available so of course I had to splurge and try multiple ones. Their coco Jasmine marscapone was a surprise standout. It was incredible! Their Dubai banana was also really yummy. And finally, who doesn't love chocolate cherry anything? I love how they're all really fresh tasting and not overly sweet. I also tried their strawberry rose matcha and it was amazing! My husband got the pistachio cream topped espresso and he really enjoyed it. Service was quick despite the already out the door line.

There was a line out the door, so we knew we were in the right place! But the line moved pretty…read morequickly, so it wasn't too bad. I wanted to come here because of their unique Asian flavored drinks and desserts. The shop itself has a minimal, clean aesthetic. The menu is projected on the back wall, and there is some bench seating and small chairs/tables (we saw people using them as either). The Ssuk (Mugwort) drink on the menu caught my eye, so I had to try that! We also got one of their specials for the day, the Earl Grey Matcha Cream Top. Both were yummy and not too sweet! For desserts, I tried the Pandan Mochi Muffin and the Calamansi Meringue Pie Mochi Donut. Between the two, I enjoyed the mochi donut more! I love that they have weekly specials of their drinks and desserts that change weekly, so there's always something fun and new to try!

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Earl grey hojicha cream top (VERY GOOD)

Matcha einspanner and black sesame and Hojicha einspanner

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Banana cream matcha and mochi donut

Third Window Brewing

Came here for the first time and sat outside on a beautiful sunny day with about 12 people. The…read morefood came super quickly and the smash burger was so good! I also tasted the salad that they offer along with the ribs, fries, and beans. The beer was great too. I didn't explore much, but it seemed they had great merch, I should have gotten some. Would highly recommend on a nice sunny day.

Amazing beer and excellent staff , food was also good. Highly…read morerecommend the shishito cheese dip and the saisons. Will be Back

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Original burger

Saison 5/5 Oct 2025

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Fried and house sauce

Scarlett Begonia

Outstanding service by our server Alex, very attentive, very helpful and didn't have to wait for…read moreanything- everything was perfect! Food is also awesome, huge sizes, we got breakfast sandwich and egg and steak, everything was delicious, fresh and also super instagramable Would definitely come back. Interiors are very welcoming, classy, I believe this is French or European style.

The food was very fresh and delicious. It was recommended by our hotel front desk (instead of the…read morehotel's own restaurant, haha). I an very glad we had a brunch here. My only star removed was due to some confusion with the delivery of our food and drinks. We almost received others' food and drinks a few times. We ordered the Shrimp and grits, and the table behind us had 2 shrimp and grits. So we got the first one and almost received a 2nd, and ai said wait that's not mine. The 2 plates were meant for the other table. Same with our sides. Sausage was almost delivered to us but we ordered bacon. The sausage was for a different table. There was one table on the outside area that was on an uneven surface, but once we moved tables, it was perfect. I lived eating outside under the umbrellas and had separation from the road by their bushes, so it was peaceful. I would definitely eat here again, despite the slight confusion on the food deliveries.

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The Cruisery

Super cute place that's dog friendly with outdoor seating under trees. Very friendly staff and…read moreservice. Lots of games and couches to lounge and chill. We came in for Happy Hour on a Thursday before a Bowl show and had a great time. Drinks were yummy!

We went to The Cruisery for my dog's 12th birthday, and I'm honestly obsessed with this place…read more I've reviewed this spot before, but this visit deserved an update because it was such a fun and unique experience. It's right on State Street and extremely dog-friendly--like, dogs of all sizes are welcome and actually celebrated here. Not just tolerated... celebrated. They offer dog birthday packages (yes, really), and for $49 it was such a fun experience. Lobo got a full birthday setup: a reserved table, a sign with fun facts about him, a birthday portrait, cake, a gift, and his own birthday dinner. I ordered him the filet and sweet potatoes, but they do have other options on their dog menu too. And for the humans--they don't slack either. They have a great food and drink menu. I ordered the Flaming Lips cocktail and it's such a fun one... I won't give it away, but yes, there are actual flames involved . I also got the Korean Crunch (fried chicken with red pepper sauce) and it was so good. Everyone else loved their food and drinks too... but I'll be honest, I was a little more focused on Lobo. Kyle was our server and he was amazing--super friendly and made the whole experience even better. Honestly, everything about it was just fun. It's such a unique idea, and I love that places like this exist. We come to Santa Barbara often, and this is 100% going to be a regular stop for us now. Already planning Lobo's 13th here

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Savor creativity: Our chef's unique happy hour bites and craft cocktails, served on our inviting patio. A taste of innovation.

Experience culinary artistry: Chef's unique Tuna Crudo, an exquisite blend of flavors and textures, a visual and tasteful delight.

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Anthony A.

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13 years ago

Boy is this place a dump. Filthy kitchen. Unknown odors resembling old lard, mildew, and a waste management plant eminate from the back door area. You can smell it from their joke of a parking lot. Went here to see what all the hubbub was about the Carnitas since we saw it on Triple-D. Tried the carnitas, but it was nothing better than your typical carnitas catering tray from your local carneceria. Tried the tri-tip taco also, more like the dry-tip taco. If you bring children to this restaurant, and they start screaming or acting up, make sure you let them scream and yell as much as they want. After a 3-hr drive, my kids were restless. My one year-old Daughter was trying to climb onto the table, and was screaming if we tried to get her into a chair or our lap. When she started having a fit, I twice had to take her out of the restaurant to the sidewalk (we were seated next to the front door) and tell her NO! and allow her to calm down. I was trying to be considerate of the other diners, and I don't discipline my children in front of strangers. Then when my son had to go pee (potty-training) I had to take him out to the parking-lot to let him pee on the tire of our jeep. (they have no bathroom) When I helped put his chonies and shorts back on, he tried to run into the alley! I yelled "Son, NO!" loudly, and he stopped before he got to the street part of the alley. For this the owner of the restaurant called the police on me and before I could finish my meal I had to be questioned by the Santa Barbara Police Dept. They got a call from the "staff" saying I was being abusive and yelling at my children. I never once spanked them, and only yelled loudly once to prevent my Son from running into traffic. As the police were talking to me and thanking me for being a good parent, some shaved-head gangbanger walked out from the back door of the restaurant with some take-out, pointing at me and laughing. So if you bring children to this restaurant, let them run amok, and be as loud as they want; because if you try to actually parent your children here, you might have to deal with the embarassment and humiliation that we had to endure. By the way, the officers that responded agreed with me however, and we all came to the conclusion that the "staff" were just being your typical Santa Barbara busybodies (their words) and overreacted. NEVER COMING BACK. read more

Karina S.

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4 years ago

With last minute Christmas plans changing, I was on a hunt for some pozole! Not from SB and I am so glad I found Lito's Take out. The lady who took my order wasn't too welcoming but she was polite. I ordered a breakfast burrito, was kind of bummed the didn't have an all meat breakfast burrito so you had to choose which breakfast meat you wanted. I went with sausage and it was delicious it was big enough to share for two people. The Pozole was delicious as well. I was hesitant but it had great flavor and they provided everything as well for the Pozole. I'll for sure be stopping here again. read more

Kript D.

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9 years ago

Weak as white wash as Mexican food. Is a shame. Posole taste like came from a can. So does the salsa. Not recommend to anyone. But so many people that don't have good taste bud now that so many chemicals the burr your taste sense. It's shame what people call food and good tasting food. We loss our tradition :( read more

Tuy Anh P.

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11 years ago

One of the best places to get your Mexican fix with a really great service, price and 100% authenticity. Family run for several years, you'll be treated like part of the circle when you stop by. The two most popular items we discovered on our first visit were the Carnitas and Pazole. read more

Jennifer M.

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6 years ago

The first time I came here, the food was delicious and it became our go-to spot for Mexican food in SB, but that last couple of times, the food has not lived up to our expectation. The pozole was pretty bland and the carnitas tasted old, which are both dishes they are known for. read more

Mike H.

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5 years ago

This is an amazing family owned place, where the food is authentic, full of flavor, fresh and well made to order. The staff is helpful and friendly, and they welcome all comers with a smile. Support you local businesses and try the Macaca an egg burrito, absolutely outstanding read more

Donny B.

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12 years ago

I make a special trip to this place every time I'm in SB, or driving through. The carnitas never disappoint. I usually have some sort of digestive discomfort with Mexican food but I have no side effects w this place so that's a plus! read more

Felipe D.

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9 years ago

I can have just about anything here. Everything on the menu pretty much. The food is delicious, customer service is more than great. I love this restaurant and the people who run this place, they do a great job. :) read more

Ms. P.

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14 years ago

So staff was not that friendly, and chicken tacos were not so great , they also do not give you free chips. But the carnitas burrito was great , will go back for that! read more

Tyrell M.

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6 years ago

The food was delicious and it was covid friendly. I enjoyed the wait, it's in a nice part of town and has a great view of the hillside. Their tortas are bomb. read more

Ivan P.

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8 years ago

I love this place, breakfast or lunch are always great and people that work there have great personality.