Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near West Downtown, Santa Barbara

騰 龍. • May 4, 2017Best lingua, cabaza, and steamed beef tacos this side of the Mississippi

Dmitrii C. • February 15, 2014Good selection of tacos. Good vegetarian options: tacos, alambre, quesadilla. Friendly service. Will take phone orders. Easy freeway access.

Dmitrii C. • December 21, 2014High-end restaurant with a local theme: E.g., Acorn Tagliatelle (an excellent dish!) includes acorn flour used by the Chumash for eons. Spacious outdoor patio with mountain views is rare in this town.

Zack F. • November 30, 2012Free Pool table attracts some of the best sharks in town. With great beer and great atmosphere, Elsie's is a truly great locals spot.

Tracey M. • October 7, 2011Try the milo burrito black beans and plantains. Pupusas are amazing too.

Thomas V. • December 8, 2012Great location. Close to downtown with plenty of off street parking.

Allison C. • May 22, 2013New crunchy rool sooo good! Fish is really fresh! Love the patio. My favorite location.

Stephanie • July 24, 2018The happy hour from 3-6 (M-F) is a great deal. The fish tacos are a thumbs up and the well drinks were well made!

Leanna M. • December 23, 2011Love their pizza! Try the chorizo pizza

Guha A. • June 10, 2017The lasagna, Mac and cheese, and roasted bell peppers are out of this world. Matcha latte was perfect. Desserts were definitely on the bitter, richer side.

Daniel B. • September 7, 2020My wife really liked her vanilla latte (and she’s a vanilla latte snob). I felt the Gibraltar was well made, though I should have had it there (i.e., not in a paper cup).

Graham B. • October 19, 2011I question the sanitation of this place.... But for late night 'drunchies' it gets the job done!

Greg S. • December 1, 2020Chashi tonkatsu spicy black garlic ramen. ‘Nuff said.

Brad B. • July 24, 2018The fish tacos are some of the best you will have.