Food Chips were crunchy and not greasy…read more Chicken soup was clean, fresh and flavorful. Tasted like home cooking. Branzino was flaky and perfectly seasoned. Husband enjoyed his enchiladas and margarita Service was great. Friendly but not too chatty. Ambiance Loved the windows and the natural beauty coming through. Relaxed and welcoming vibe.

Alma in Santa Barbara deserves way more attention. Everything we ordered was excellent from start…read moreto finish. We had the mole enchiladas, branzino, chicken soup bowl, salsa verde enchiladas, and the chicharrón appetizer with mushrooms -- and every single dish was packed with flavor. The chips were legit, and both the green salsa and salsa macha were amazing. You can tell the food is made with care, with fresh ingredients and real depth of flavor. I also had the La Lupulosa IPA, which paired perfectly with the meal. The service was great too -- friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Honestly, I wish more people knew about this place because it deserves to be packed. If you're in Santa Barbara and want genuinely good food, Alma is absolutely worth checking out.

They are no longer here, don't know what happened or if they opened another location. They were…read moreslowly getting less quality food, things changed maybe that's why they closed

Went back today and still one of the very best in town the menu has grown if u haven came by your…read moremissing out .. by the pound 16$ taco Tuesday 1.50 tacos .. specials daily ... place is clean and the service is excellent thank u

Very cozy spot, friendly people! I will definitely be…read morecoming back for these chilaquiles. The dinnerware's is so adorable and really adds to the vibe of this place. One of the few places in the HD that can do Mexican food right. Definitely check it out this place deserves to stay in business.

My husband and I have been ordering food from here for over a year now . We really enjoy their…read morefood, it's authentic and delicious. However, the past couple of times we ordered food to take home they have skimped out massively on their rice and beans . They don't give nearly enough as they used to or should and this breaks my heart . This past weekend we ordered three plates and the amount of rice and beans was ridiculous! It wasn't even a full scoop . I should've taken pictures to show but it didn't cross my mind as I was just really dissapointed! I do hope that they can rectify this and make the necessary changes because we really enjoyed the food here and love to support small businesses in our community.

This is located INSIDE the gas station, you have to enter through the gas station and there's a…read morehandful of indoor tables for groups of 4 people and you order before you sit. Tables were clean. Food came out pretty quickly and it was HOT and fresh. Menudo was sooo good! The pieces of tripe were a perfect bit size easy to chew size and they were soft and tender. I wish it came with a bit more hominy but the onions and cilantro helped add texture. It also came with a chili oil and lemons. The broth was a bit thick, super tasty and tasted like it was made with love by a Mexican mom. I would get it again if I'm ever around.

Probably the best molé I've ever had. Had the enchiladas Oaxaqueñas. They were amazing. The wife…read moregot the chili relleno and loved it too. Don't be fooled by the fact that it's located in a convenience store.

Cute little spot, very clean and open space…read more We got there right when they opened for breakfast. My husband got the chilaquiles, he has they were flavorful and the chips were crispy & everything was fresh. I ordered the enchiladas, the sauce was tasty and the chicken was delicious. I was worried it would be boiled chicken but the chicken had onions and good spices. The rice was so yummy!! The margarita was a good size, perfectly sweet and the chamoy rim was a yummy touch. We were the only people in the restaurant, they open at 9 & we got there at 9:03. The waitress was friendly and attentive. We will be back for their $6 Monday Margarita specials and to try other dishes. The food tasted pretty authentic and the price point was great. Chilaquiles with rice & beans $12 (+$6 for meat) Enchiladas $18 Margarita $6 (Monday special)

Early this year our visit to Origen Mexican Cuisine....We decided to dine in instead of takeout,…read morethe carne en su jugo was absolutely packed with flavor, warm, savory, and the kind of dish that feels like true comfort food. Perfect! The wine-based cantarito paloma was a fun twist on a classic and beautifully presented. Great balance of citrus and spice with that Tajín rim but would prefer tequila instead of the fake stuff lol JUST SAYING... Service was friendly, not too attentive but ok, the ambiance was relaxed and catered to our kiddo by putting on a movie for him that was kind of them.... A great spot in San Dimas for some somewhat authentic mexican flavors....we would give it another shot again... see what else we try next time.

Delicious! We stumbled upon this delightful spot in Carpinteria and I immediately broke a Topo…read moreChico on the floor - the woman working there couldn't have been nicer. It's a shared seating space, but very easy to find a great spot. The mole chicken taco was so good. I'd definitely return (and not break things next time).

I ordered a quesadilla in a bowl. It was delivered with no cheese even though I specifically asked…read morefor meat and cheese in the bowl. I asked for cheese to be added. They simply added cold cheese to the meat. Quesadillas are supposed to be made with melted cheese? The meal was unusually expensive for a Taco Bell type experience-paper plates, paper napkins, and plastic forks. We paid over $83 for three items, a small box of cookies, and two small bottles of water. I waited in queue to order at a counter, picked a table in the courtyard on a first-come basis, picked up my order myself, then bussed my own table after finishing. These restaurants should never be asking for a tip especially when the kitchen did not properly prepare the menu items. My wife's dish was especially spicy such that she couldn't eat it. The menu description was not clear about this. We will never return even though we live nearby. I would look elsewhere for a better experience and properly prepared food.

Food: A+. Delicious nutritious food at a good price. Talk to the server if you don't see what you…read morewant on the menu and he/she will help you put together the dish you want. I wanted something with beans and veggies and this is what we came up with. Service: A+ Over the top service. These people go out of their way to make sure you are fulfilled. Ambiance: A. Definitely has the Latin vibe with the jubilant Latino music and football (soccer) on the TVs. I have yet to visit this place during an American football game but this would be an excellent venue to catch a game. Dietitian Dorothy's Nutrition 4 Men + Ladies tip: they serve breakie all day so take advantage of the healthiest meal of the day and order from that menu. I had Huevos a la Mexicana with double beans, no rice.

We visited on Monday, with a party of three, for lunch and it was a very nice experience. We…read morearrived and were seated immediately in a booth. The area where the restaurant is located is a bit sketchy, but the interior is nice. The have a pretty large menu with many options. Two of us went with Cheesy Tacos and one went with Fajitas. The tacos were excellent, with a side of burria consume. The fajitas portion was quite large with numerous side sauces. The service was great, the waiter was friendly and helpful. Overall, an excellent place for Mexican lunch.

I love a place with incredible chips and salsa and Santo Mezcal was it! I mean, who doesn't love…read morethree salsa options?? The service and ambiance here is impeccable, it truly was just a great dinner experience overall. The Ensenada enchiladas with halibut were incredibly delicious (the sauce was what made it!) - but I have to say, my boyfriend's chicken enchiladas may have it beat! I've never had such flavorful and tender shredded chicken, highly recommend.

Loved this place, loved that they had squash blossoms veggie options! Yum…read more When I'm not doing food reviews, I am posting videos about restaurants and cafes on tiktok @BayBitesNSips and when I'm not doing that, I am making handmade jewelry - I'd be so grateful if you visited my Etsy shop: MLEColorshop (or shared it with a friend who might enjoy my creations. )