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Los Arroyos Mexican Restaurant
14 W Figueroa St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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#10 of 302 restaurants in Santa Barbara
4.0 of 5 stars 42 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • 14 W Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • (805)962-5541
  • Average price: € 14 ($ 20)
  • Good For: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating

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“Pedestrian/Nothing Special -- 2.75 stars”
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3 of 5 stars
gauchocat   46 contributions
Mono County, CA
Aug 29, 2009

I am not quite sure why people think this place is so good. The food is basic California Mexican. There is nothing special about it. The atmosphere is bland storefront (SB location -- haven't been to the one in Montecito). I've been a couple of times -- sometimes the ingredients are fresher than other times. Much better Mexican cuisine can... more

“Los Arroyos is a must for me at least once a month”
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5 of 5 stars
Johnny805   20 contributions
Santa Barbara, CA
Aug 16, 2009

I love Los Arroyos. If I don't get Maria's Enchiladas a least once a month my stomach gets very angry with me. more

“Great fresh Mexican Food”
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5 of 5 stars
SBSuz   10 contributions
Santa Barbara, CA
Jul 28, 2009

This is pretty much the best fast Mexican food in town. If you want a slower pace go to the Los Arroyos in Montecito, where they offer full sit down service. The Santa Barbara location has a ordering counter and they cater more to the busy crowd. The food is tasty and always fresh. I love the Mama's salad (chicken,... more

“The best!”
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5 of 5 stars
sierrapainter   2 contributions
Eastern Sierras
Jul 16, 2009

We love, love, LOVE this restaurant! My favorite dish is the crab enchiladas. Everything is good there. The guacamole is perfection. Every time I go to Santa Barbara I eat there. more

“overrated, overpriced...just OK at best”
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3 of 5 stars
Allcard   1 contribution
California
Apr 5, 2009

what is everyone talking about here??? High prices for so-so food at best. They charge for chips, wouldn't even give us napkins before the food came, then brought 2 for 3 people. Mediocre relleno, even the beans and rice are below average. Our entrees were decent, but I doubt my "8oz" steak in the campestre was anywhere near that before... more

“yummy, fresh mexican food”
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Sep 5, 2008

yummy, fresh mexican food more

“Order from their specials of the day...”
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4 of 5 stars
scvdee   2 contributions
Santa Clarita, CA
Aug 21, 2008

Stopped by this place for lunch. My husband ordered a chicken burrito. It was huge, massively filled with quality lean meat. He said although it was good it was nothing to write home about. I think he was just jealous because I ordered the crab enchiladas off their specials of the day menu. If you like dungeness crab, order this.... more

“It's a great simple mexican place. Nothing fancy, but very tasty! Price is great -- a buritto and a beer for around...”
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4 of 5 stars
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Jun 7, 2008

It's a great simple mexican place. Nothing fancy, but very tasty! Price is great -- a buritto and a beer for around $10. more

“Mama's salad with chicken”
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4 of 5 stars
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Apr 29, 2008

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“mmmmmmm”
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Mar 24, 2008

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Los Arroyos Mexican Restaurant Address

14 W Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Tel: (805)962-5541
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.